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An instant NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY BESTSELLER! "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 *Marie Claire's September Book Club Pick* 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? Featured in Parade, Essence, Bustle, Popsugar, Elle, Shondaland, Marie Claire, Buzzfeed, Entertainment Weekly, Good Housekeeping, Brit + Co, Real Simple, Lit Hub, Crime Reads, Blavity, Ms. Magazine, Hello Giggles, The New York Times, Town & Country, Newsweek, New York Post, Refinery29, Woman's World, Washington Post, the Skimm, Book Riot, Bookish, Huffington Post, and more!
Sydney Green's attempt to preserve her Brooklyn neighborhood's history through a walking tour uncovers a sinister conspiracy tied to its rapid gentrification. Sydney, a lifelong resident, finds her community rapidly changing with new developments and disappearing neighbors. Her efforts to document the past lead her to an uneasy alliance with Theo, a new resident, as they delve into local history, which quickly spirals into paranoia and fear. They must uncover the truth behind the disappearances and the true cost of neighborhood revitalization before they too vanish.
This novel has been recognized as an instant New York Times and USA Today bestseller, earning praise for its intense psychological thriller elements that maintain suspense until the final page. Critics have highlighted its gripping narrative, comparing it favorably to 'Rear Window' and 'Get Out' in its exploration of contemporary social issues. The book was also selected as a Marie Claire September Book Club Pick, indicating strong critical and popular appeal. Its inclusion in numerous prominent publications underscores its significant reception within the literary and popular press.
Page Count:
368
Publication Date:
2020-09-01
Publisher:
HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN-10:
0062982656
ISBN-13:
9780062982650
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