The Neighbour

Name: The Neighbour
Rating: 3.529230833053589 (325 reviews)

Dean Koontz

Jun 2014 · HarperCollins UK

3.5

325 reviews

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An original short story from No.1 New York Times bestselling author Dean Koontz. A prequel to THE CITY, his gripping and moving new novel.

Every city has its wonders and mysteries. For the Pomerantz family, the most disturbing mystery at the moment is the identity and the intentions of their new neighbour...

The year is 1967. Malcolm Pomerantz is twelve, geeky and socially awkward, while his seriously bright sister, Amalia, is spirited and beautiful. Each is the other’s best friend, united by a boundless interest in the world beyond their dysfunctional parents’ unhappy home. But even the troubled Pomerantz household will seem to be a haven compared to the house next door, after an enigmatic and very secretive new neighbour takes up residence in the darkest hours of the night.

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3.5

325 reviews

Penny Jane (Oliver&Elijahs Mummy)

January 27, 2015

I think there was potential for this book to be a lot longer, i felt as if the ending was rushed. However i did enjoy reading this short story, i must admit sitting in a dark room at half 2 in the morning reading this did spook me a little. I would read more of this Authors Material before Judging.

2 people found this review helpful

Emily Carter

November 10, 2014

There was no suspense or substance to this story whatsoever. Very reminiscent of the stories on creepy pasta. I found the relationship between brother and sister very troubling too. Such a shame.

1 person found this review helpful

LindaR

March 5, 2015

Awful...didnt like The City either. Bring back the old Dean Koontz

3 people found this review helpful

About the author

Dean Koontz is the author of more than a dozen New York Times No. 1 bestsellers. His books have sold over 450 million copies worldwide, a figure that increases by more than 17 million copies per year, and his work is published in 38 languages.

He was born and raised in Pennsylvania and lives with his wife Gerda and their dog Anna in southern California.

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