Books like The people next door by Caroline Crane

In the orderly suburb of Shaker Heights, a new family’s arrival and a custody dispute ignite tension, revealing secrets, art, and the complex pull of motherhood in a tightly knit community.

Set in a quiet 1950s American suburb, two orphaned sisters, Meg and Susan, are held captive in their aunt’s basement as her deteriorating mental health begins to poison their family and the surrounding community.

A romance and thriller that intertwines art, antiques, and mystery as Cady Briggs, a successful art consultant, finds herself in charge of Chatelaine’s, her family’s prestigious art and antiques gallery, and unexpectedly falls into a dangerous investigation for missing valuables.

A Seattle-based company owner and a wealthy venture capitalist must come together to turn a successful business into a dangerous one.

A sleep researcher and a government operative collide in an intriguing tale of suspense and romance, set on the cusp of the night.

A thriller featuring a young prosecutor who becomes entangled in the case of a famous actress and her tragic death.

A female reporter uncovers corruption within a prestigious corporation while investigating her uncle's disappearance.

Two best friends become the target of a mysterious killer who leaves behind dancing shoes as he murders his victims.

Lilian Girvan, a young widow and single mother, balances an illustrating career, two children, and a newfound love for gardening at the Los Angeles Botanical Garden. Through composting and new friendships she learns to bloom again.

A thriller about a nuclear scientist turned murderer, and the man who tries to prevent a nuclear disaster.

A young doctor's night of murder, a reporter's search for the truth, and a thrilling case of mistaken identity.

In 24 hours, a pudgy homeowner on a dead‑end road confronts a harassing couple next door, and his reactions swing from blissful fantasy to nightmare, blending suburban life with surreal humor.

"On June 29, 1978, Bob Crane, known to Hogan's Heroes fans as Colonel Hogan, was discovered brutally murdered in his Scottsdale, Arizona, apartment. His eldest son, Robert Crane, was called to the crime scene. In this poignant memoir, Robert Crane discusses that terrible day and how he has lived with the unsolved murder of his father. But this storyline is just one thread in his tale of growing up in Los Angeles, his struggles to reconcile the good and sordid sides of his celebrity father, and his own fascinating life. Crane began his career writing for Oui magazine and spent many years interviewing celebrities for Playboy--stars such as Chevy Chase, Bruce Dern, Joan Rivers, and even Koko the signing gorilla. As a result of a raucous encounter with the cast of Canada's SCTV, he found himself shelving his notepad and tape recorder to enter the employ of John Candy--first as an on-again, off-again publicist; then as a full-time assistant, confidant, screenwriter, and producer; and finally as one of Candy's pallbearers. Through disappointment, loss, and heartbreak, Crane's humor and perseverance shine. Beyond the big stars and behind-the-scenes revelations, this riveting account of death, survival, and renewal in the shadow of the Hollywood sign makes a profound statement about the desire for love and permanence in a life where those things continually slip away. By turns shocking and uplifting, Crane is an unforgettable and deeply human story"--Provided by publisher.

A group of executives is held hostage in a luxurious business retreat by a group of backwoods hunters, with the goal of demanding a ransom of unprecedented size.