Next House

A Meg Thorne Suspense Thriller #2

by Kate Bold

“This is an excellent book… When you start reading, be sure you don’t have to wake up early!”
—Reader review for The Killing Game
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Detective Meg Thorne, haunted by the years of cold cases she could not solve, retires early, in her 50s, feeling stifled by the limits of the law and determined to do whatever she has to to solve them on her own, stop these killers, and rescue any victims. Outside of the red tape, she will be free to cross all lines, and do whatever must be done—as long as she doesn’t find herself, alone, in a killer's sights…

In a tale where past and present collide, Meg Thorne confronts a series of home invasions in Boston's prestigious Beacon Hill—crimes that echo an old, unsolved puzzle. As she navigates through the echelons of high society, Meg must piece together the connection before the thief strikes closer to home than she ever anticipated.

NEXT HOUSE is BOOK #2 in a new series by #1 bestselling mystery and suspense author Kate Bold, whose bestseller NOT ME (a free download) has received over 3,000 five star ratings and reviews. The series begins with NEXT GIRL (BOOK #1).

The Meg Thorne series delivers an exhilarating rush with non-stop action, gripping suspense, and enigmatic puzzles that will keep you captivated well past bedtime, featuring a compelling protagonist eager to decipher the mystery. Fans of Lisa Gardner, Kendra Elliot, and Teresa Driscoll are sure to fall in love.

Future books in the series are also available!

“This book moved very fast and every page was exciting. Plenty of dialogue, you absolutely love the characters, and you were rooting for the good guy throughout the whole story… I look forward to reading the next in the series.”
—Reader review for The Killing Game
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“Kate did an amazing job on this book and I was hooked from the first chapter!”
—Reader review for The Killing Game
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“I really enjoyed this book. The characters were authentic, and I see the bad guys as something we hear about daily on the news... Looking forward to book 2.”
—Reader review for The Killing Game
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“This was a really good book. The main characters were real, flawed and human. The story went along quickly and wasn't mired in too many unnecessary details. I really enjoyed it.”
—Reader review for The Killing Game
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“Alexa Chase is headstrong, impatient, but most of all brave with a capital B. She never, repeat never, backs down until the bad guys are put where they belong. Clearly five stars!”
—Reader review for The Killing Game
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“Captivating and riveting serial murder with a twist of the macabre… Very well done.”
—Reader review for The Killing Game
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“WOW what a great read! Talk about a diabolical killer! Really enjoyed this book. Looking forward to reading others by this author as well.”
—Reader review for The Killing Game
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“Page turner for sure. Great characters and relationships. I got into the middle of this story and couldn’t put it down. Looking forward to more from Kate Bold.

Genres: Mystery, Fiction

149 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 5, 2025

About the author

Bestselling author Kate Bold is author of the ALEXA CHASE SUSPENSE THRILLER series, comprising six books (and counting); of the ASHLEY HOPE SUSPENSE THRILLER series, comprising six books (and counting); of the CAMILLE GRACE SUSPENSE THRILLER series, comprising eight books (and counting); of the HARLEY COLE SUSPENSE THRILLER series, comprising ten books (and counting); of the KAYLIE BROOKS SUSPENSE THRILLER series, comprising five books (and counting); and of the EVE HOPE SUSPENSE THRILLER series, comprising five books (and counting). Kate loves to hear from you, so please feel free to visit www.kateboldauthor.com to join the mailing list, receive free ebooks, hear the latest news, and stay in touch.

BOOKS BY KATE BOLD

EVE HOPE SUSPENSE THRILLER

IN HIS BLOOD (Book #1)

IN HIS SIGHTS (Book #2)

IN HIS REACH (Book #3)

IN HIS MIND (Book #4)

IN HIS WAY (Book #5)

(and counting)

KAYLIE BROOKS SUSPENSE THRILLER

LAST BREATH (Book #1)

LAST CHANCE (Book #2)

LAST WISH (Book #3)

LAST SHOT (Book #4)

LAST MISTAKE (Book #5)

(and counting)

HARLEY COLE SUSPENSE THRILLER

NOWHERE SAFE (Book #1)

NOWHERE LEFT (Book #2)

NOWHERE TO RUN (Book #3)

NOWHERE LIKE THIS (Book #4)

NOWHERE GIRL (Book #5)

NOWHERE TO HIDE (Book #6)

NOWHERE CERTAIN (Book #7)

NOWHERE PURE (Book #8)

NOWHERE SOUND (Book #9)

NOWHERE SANE (Book #10)

(and counting)

CAMILLE GRACE SUSPENSE THRILLER

NOT ME (Book #1)

NOT NOW (Book #2)

NOT WELL (Book #3)

NOT HER (Book #4)

NOT NORMAL (Book #5)

NOT AGAIN (Book #6)

NOT SAFE (Book #7)

NOT TODAY (Book #8)

(and counting)

ALEXA CHASE SUSPENSE THRILLER

THE KILLING GAME (Book #1)

THE KILLING TIDE (Book #2)

THE KILLING HOUR (Book #3)

THE KILLING POINT (Book #4)

THE KILLING FOG (Book #5)

THE KILLING PLACE (Book #6)

(and counting)

ASHLEY HOPE SUSPENSE THRILLER

LET ME GO (Book #1)

LET ME OUT (Book #2)

LET ME LIVE (Book #3)

LET ME BREATHE (Book #4)

LET ME FORGET (Book #5)

LET ME ESCAPE (Book #6)

(and counting)

Reviews

[Maryann Hornbaker · Rating 3 out of 5]

Storyline Verses Editing

I was confused about how to rate this. The storyline was interesting but a little unbelievable. Reaching into the past of ultra wealthy families and bring into the present aligned with gangsters. Oh well, it played out with a hop skip and a jump. Jumping into many worlds.

Now to the editing ….. I’m finding more and more that authors take a lot of liberties with grammar,(or the lack of it).sentence structure, punctuation and.incorrect names or pronouns that make you form the idea for yourself.

This is not the only book I’ve read with theses issues, it was just the one that got me to write this review. Sorry,

[D.C. Salmon · Rating 5 out of 5]

​This is a fantastic book two! I've been really enjoying this series, and this installment didn't disappoint. The author does a great job of carrying the characters over from the first book, and it was great to see more of Meg Thorne—she's a very likable character.
​The pacing is perfect; the books aren't too long, but they keep you guessing until the very end. I especially appreciate how this book wraps up its main storyline while still keeping a key plot point open for the next one with Meg's family's unsolved crime. I can't wait to see what happens next!

[Colleen · Rating 5 out of 5]

didn’t see that coming

Meg has left the police force and is working on cold cases, one of which is her husband’s. Her investigations lead her to what will be a surprising conclusion.

Ms. Bold does a good job of creating realistic characters, emotions, and situations. I enjoy her books.

[Shawn · Rating 4 out of 5]

good thriller

This was a good thriller. It had a lot of twists and turns and plenty of action. It took you on a ride and gave you a satisfying ending. Looking forward to the next one.

[Jd · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.75 stars
Another good read. Unfortunately, the trail to the suspect was obvious from the beginning. I wish the author had added a twist or made it less obvious.
We still got action. Meg still has the moves, despite her age.

[Josephine Pizzimenti · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fab read

I love Kate Bold books. They keep you transfixed and desperate to finish to find out the ending. Not a book to read, I found out, before going to sleep as you will just keep reading. Can't wait for the next instalment.

[Makayla · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was definitely better than the first one. Meg Thorne needs help though cause she was doing a lot and Alex didn’t tell the whole truth, crazy! I did enjoy this one, I can’t wait to read the other ones that have been released.

[Elaine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hey, I'm Elaine, an editor at Novelsnack. This story is truly thrilling and gripping. We’d love to introduce your books to our readers with competitive royalties and solid performance bonuses. Would you be open to a quick chat? 😊

[Karen Sheldon · Rating 3 out of 5]

keeps your attention

This second book in this series is another well written and roller coaster of a ride. Glad it ended the way it did.

[Mary Lou · Rating 5 out of 5]

I never read a book by Kate Bold before. She has written quite a few. I really recommend her.

[Dean S Senne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Next house

Goof story, easy reading. I hate minimum
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[Laurie Aubrey · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting enough to finish - twist at the end. Reads slow in places. Good book for a quick read.

[Leanne · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good in a normal sort of thriller way. About a retired detective or cop who solves why some women have been killed in their home bc she’s worried her mum will be next.

[MARY Stepp · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book

Wasn't over impressed with this one. The first one I read was so much more. To easy to figure out, I just had the wrong reasoning behind it. Will try one more of her books.😗😅😗