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The Girl Before Me
- Author
- Diana Wilkinson
- Narrator
- Ginita Jimenez
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Publish Date
- 31 July 2026
- Run Time
- 8 hours 18 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
- Genre
- Psychological thriller, Crime and mystery fiction, Narrative theme: Interior life, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Narrative theme: Sense of place
- Rating
- 3.0 (1 review)
What to expect
My stunning new apartment in West Hampstead is amazing. The price was a steal, the views are amazing and the layout to die for.
I’d already signed on the dotted line when I heard about the murder. About Ariana, the girl before me.
When I meet the neighbours, I finally understand the funny looks. They’ve been watching my every move.
Because Ariana looked just like me.
And when I find out the guy I’m dating knew her too, the doubts build. There are just too many coincidences.
Her killer was never caught, and I have a gnawing dread they're still nearby. Could I be next?
Praise for Diana Wilkinson:
‘Clues upon clues upon clues kept me glued to the story. What a very clever book … not a read for the faint-hearted!’ Valerie Keogh
‘With a unique plot and superb writing, Ms Wilkinson has nailed this one! I’d give it 10 stars if I could.’ J A Baker
‘A beautifully written thriller where even the clues are out to get you!’ Gemma Rogers
User Reviews
Book 3.0
Narration 3.0
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3.0 3.0
Interesting other, however not the best writing. The narration is a little annoying as there are a few mispronunciations such as 'coven' (surprising that they were unfamiliar with that) and 'glower' .. also the narrator mis-reads a few times and tries again but the mis-reads have not been edited out. Somewhat disappointing, sorry.
Bandywords 2026-08-24
Details
- Author
- Diana Wilkinson
- Narrator
- Ginita Jimenez
- Duration
- 8 hours 18 minutes
- Release Date
- 31 July 2026
- ISBN
- 9781836033332
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Genre
- Psychological thriller, Crime and mystery fiction, Narrative theme: Interior life, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Narrative theme: Sense of place
- Rating
- 3.0(1 review)
- Narration
- 3.0(1 review)
Synopsis
Some places never let go of the past…My stunning new apartment in West Hampstead is amazing. The price was a steal, the views are amazing and the layout to die for.I’d already signed on the dotted line when I heard about the murder. About Ariana, the girl before me.When I meet the neighbours, I finally understand the funny looks. They’ve been watching my every move.Because Ariana looked just like me.And when I find out the guy I’m dating knew her too, the doubts build. There are just too many coincidences.Her killer was never caught, and I have a gnawing dread they're still nearby. Could I be next?Praise for Diana Wilkinson:‘Clues upon clues upon clues kept me glued to the story. What a very clever book … not a read for the faint-hearted!’ Valerie Keogh‘With a unique plot and superb writing, Ms Wilkinson has nailed this one! I’d give it 10 stars if I could.’ J A Baker‘A beautifully written thriller where even the clues are out to get you!’ Gemma Rogers
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