VBT # The Woman at No.3 - Rebecca Collomosse
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Review: The Woman at No. 3 - Rebecca Collomosse - July 2025
After being given the news of being made redundant, a week ago I found myself on an unexpected thriller mission, desperately seeking stories that could cut through the fog of uncertainty that redundancy brings. Romance novels felt impossibly frivolous when my own life had been turned upside down. That's when I discovered Zooloos Book Tours PR Company, a literary lifeline offering thriller books that promised the kind of edge-of-your-seat distraction I desperately needed.
Today's selection, The Woman at No. 3, delivers exactly the kind of psychological unraveling that mirrors the disorientation of sudden life changes. The story follows Clara and Mike, a couple who believe they've found their dream home with their toddler Poppy, only to discover that dreams can quickly transform into nightmares when the foundation beneath your feet proves unstable.
From the moment they arrive to find mysterious damage left by previous owners, the house becomes a character in its own right—malevolent, secretive, and determined to drive its new inhabitants to the brink. Clara's descent into what appears to be madness resonates deeply with anyone who's questioned their own reality during times of upheaval. The way Poppy's nightmares escalate alongside Clara's paranoia creates an atmosphere of creeping dread that had me checking my own locks at night.
The author masterfully weaves together elements of supernatural horror with very real domestic tensions. When Clara discovers that the previous owners lasted only a month, and later uncovers evidence of murder within those walls, her suspicions about neighbor Josie feel both rational and completely unhinged. This duality captures perfectly how stress can make us question our own judgment.
The Belinda twist genuinely caught me off guard—a testament to the author's skill in misdirection. Just when you think you understand the rules of this particular nightmare, the ground shifts beneath you once again. The ending's open-ended nature suggests a potential sequel, perhaps The New Family at No.3, which I would eagerly devour.
The Woman at No.3 proved to be exactly the kind of literary escape I needed during this transitional period. Sometimes when your own life feels uncertain, there's comfort in experiencing controlled chaos through fiction—where someone else's world is falling apart, but you're safely observing from your reading chair, knowing that closure will come with the final page.
Amazon: https://amzn.to/4kEoMlY
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