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When No One Is Watching

A Thriller

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When No One Is Watching

By: Alyssa Cole
Narrated by: Susan Dalian, Jay Aaseng
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""I was knocked over by the momentum of an intense psychological thriller that doesn’t let go until the final page. This is a terrific read."" – Alafair Burke, New York Times bestselling author

Rear Window meets Get Out in this gripping thriller from a critically acclaimed and New York Times Notable author, in which the gentrification of a Brooklyn neighborhood takes on a sinister new meaning…

Sydney Green is Brooklyn born and raised, but her beloved neighborhood seems to change every time she blinks. Condos are sprouting like weeds, FOR SALE signs are popping up overnight, and the neighbors she’s known all her life are disappearing. To hold onto her community’s past and present, Sydney channels her frustration into a walking tour and finds an unlikely and unwanted assistant in one of the new arrivals to the block—her neighbor Theo.

But Sydney and Theo’s deep dive into history quickly becomes a dizzying descent into paranoia and fear. Their neighbors may not have moved to the suburbs after all, and the push to revitalize the community may be more deadly than advertised.

When does coincidence become conspiracy? Where do people go when gentrification pushes them out? Can Sydney and Theo trust each other—or themselves—long enough to find out before they too disappear?

African American Detective Fiction Mystery Suspense Thriller Thriller & Suspense Women Sleuths Women's Fiction

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For the first four fifths of this book I was loving it and thinking about who I would recommend it to. Then the plot became too far fetched and I was thinking the author had an eye on film rights with a big guns blazing and syrupy finish.

An exciting read but ...

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very descriptive and realistic twist on gentrification. I loved it. I love the fact that it highlights real race issues.

captivating

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Really well researched story. The only far fetched bit about this story is that the community prevailed.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book.

When No One Is Watching

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I absolutely loved this book, one of my favourites that I’ve read in ages actually. The narrators voices are perfect, and I actually wished the book had been a bit longer and more in depth on some parts. It was really pacy, with lots of twists that kept me guessing. Some of the twists felt a little OTT towards the end, and the ending did start to get a little bit far fetched, even though it was satisfying and enjoyable. I guess I’m 2020 though, part of me wouldn’t be THAT surprised if some of these plots were really going on!

It did make me think from a different perspective though, about gentrification and how it impacts communities. It was clever to see both sides - black and white - with the two narrators. Both characters were very likeable. Highly recommend

Loved it! A bit far fetched - or is it?

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Felt I learned something about the history of American politics when it comes to gentrification of predominantly black neighbourhoods, truth mixed in with fiction. The protagonist, Sydney is a somewhat unreliable narrator which makes for a thrilling story. Is it in her mind or is this truly happening....

Would be good to see it made into a film. Defo worth a listen

Nice twist at the end!

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