Synopsis
‘A compulsively readable page-turner . . . I recommend reading it with the lights blazing’ – Heather Gudenkauf, New York Times bestselling author of The Overnight Guest
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Nya can’t remember the last time she felt safe.
The rundown rental house didn’t seem so bad at first. But now someone is stealing her food. Rattling her bedroom doorknob. Digging through her belongings.
Each night brings more disturbing incidents. And, each night, Nya is more convinced that it’s not an intruder. She suspects the culprit is hiding in plain sight: her peculiar roommate-of-necessity, Sidney.
Nya can’t afford to live anywhere else. The horrible rental is her only option. In a few months, she’ll finish her final semester of college and get the hell out of dodge. But, to her horror, the sinister mind games are just the beginning. Before long, she’s forced to face the possibility that her physical safety may be at risk. Maybe even her life.
The truth is more terrifying than Nya could have guessed. And, as the situation spirals out of control, it’s suddenly clear that surviving the night may no longer be an option . . .
Room for Rent is a pulse-pounding thriller from bestselling BookTok sensation Noelle W. Ihli, author of Ask for Andrea.
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‘Hands down one of my favourite reads of the year’ – Freida McFadden, bestselling author of The Housemaid
'A propulsive story that haunts and mesmerizes' – Karin Slaughter, bestselling author of This Is Why We Lied
'As pulse-pounding as it is poignant. Do yourself a favour - clear your schedule and crack open this novel!' – Lisa Gardner, bestselling author of Before She Disappeared
'A true classic in the genre' – Lisa Jewell, bestselling author of None Of This Is True
'Noelle has mastered the art of keeping readers on the edge of their seats' – John Marrs, bestselling author of The One
'Ihli's voice is magical and absorbing' – Kiersten Modglin, bestselling author of The Arrangement
‘Immersive, spine-tingling, deeply visceral' – Heather Gudenkauf, bestselling author of The Overnight Guest
'Utterly gripping . . . I couldn't put it down' – Nicola Sanders, bestselling author of Don't Let Her Stay
‘Will grip you from the first sentence and won't let you go until the last’ – Faith Gardner, bestselling author of The Slaying Game
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23 April 2026
9781035080144Reviews
This heart-pounding thriller will grip you from the first sentence and won't let you go until the last. Settle in and get comfy, because it's the very definition of unputdownableFaith Gardner, author of The Slaying Game
Gripping and unpredictable, Room for Rent by Noelle Ihli had me peering between my fingers as I read. Anyone who has had a problematic roommate will immediately relate to this darkly disturbing, compulsively readable page-turner. An immersive, spine-tingling, deeply visceral experience. I recommend reading it with the lights blazingHeather Gudenkauf, New York Times bestselling author of The Overnight Guest
Ihli’s voice is magical and absorbing. I was immediately drawn into this story that quickly became something of every woman’s nightmares. With characters you’ll relate to, empathize with, and root for, it’s easy to get lost in this atmospheric and utterly claustrophobic storyKiersten Modglin, bestselling author of The Arrangement
This book is the definition of ‘sleep with one eye open.’ It got under my skin - sometimes quite literally made me feel like my skin was crawling. Tense, suspenseful, and oh so creepy, you won’t fall asleep quite so easily after reading this one!Jess Kitching, author of Lucky Number 11
