What is Don't Let Him In by Lisa Jewell about?

Don't Let Him In is Lisa Jewell's 2025 psychological thriller, her 23rd novel. While specific plot details are not publicly available yet, the book likely follows Jewell's signature style of exploring dark human psychology, secrets, and suspense, themes she has masterfully crafted throughout her career as a bestselling author.

Lisa Jewell is a #1 New York Times bestselling British author who has written 23 novels that have sold over 15 million copies worldwide and been translated into more than 30 languages. She began her career with romantic comedies like "Ralph's Party" (1999) before transitioning to psychological thrillers, including bestsellers like "Then She Was Gone" and "The Family Upstairs."

Is Don't Let Him In worth reading?

For fans of psychological thrillers and Lisa Jewell's previous work, Don't Let Him In is worth reading. Jewell has built a reputation for crafting suspenseful, character-driven narratives with dark twists, particularly exploring themes of control and complex human relationships that resonate deeply with readers worldwide.

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Lisa Jewell's #1 NYT bestseller delivers spine-tingling suspense that captivated Emily Henry, who confessed it "hooked me from the first page." Readers are already calling it "the best thriller of the year" - what dangerous secret awaits when you let him in?

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The House on the Cliff Edge

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The white stucco villa perched on the Kent coast stands as a monument to grief. Inside, Nina Swann and her children Ash and Arlo sift through photographs spread across their antique dining table - snapshots of a vibrant life now extinguished. Paddy Swann, Nina's husband and celebrated restaurateur, had been pushed onto train tracks by a stranger named Joe Kritner just months earlier. At fifty-four, Paddy had been the embodiment of vitality: perpetually tanned, infectiously enthusiastic, "the most uncomplicated human being in the world." His magnetic presence had filled rooms with warmth and laughter, transforming even ordinary gatherings into celebrations. Two months after the funeral, while sorting through condolence cards, Ash discovers an elegantly penned note from Nick Radcliffe, who claims to have worked alongside Paddy years ago at an exclusive Mayfair restaurant. Nick's message is warm and specific, mentioning their recent reconnection at Paddy's Whitstable restaurant mere weeks before his death. When Ash suggests visiting Nick's upscale London wine bar to hear stories about her father's early career, she notices her mother's subtle reaction - a stiffening of the shoulders, a smile that doesn't reach her eyes. Nearly a year later, Nick has woven himself into their lives, appearing at their door with carefully selected flowers and vintage champagne, displaying the same polished hospitality skills that were once Paddy's trademark. While Ash finds Nick charming, she can't shake the feeling that his growing presence comes too soon after her father's death.