The Girl Next Door
by Jack Ketchum
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Author: Jack KetchumEdition: Mass Market Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008-01
ISBN: 0843960973
Number of pages: 370
Publisher: Leisure Books
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Book Review: As satisfying as becoming intimately acquainted with a large group of new friends
Summary: 5 Stars
Eve Gallagher's husband, Ed, comes home with news that he has been promoted. The only catch is that his new position is in New York, which means Eve must say goodbye to her beloved cottage, teaching job and family in Britain. She is determined to make the best of the adventure for her husband's sake and is delighted with their beautiful apartment on New York's Upper East Side. However, as time goes by, Ed is gone more and more. Eve is dreadfully lonely until she befriends Violet Wallace, an elderly resident of the building who also happens to hail from England. Eve has a strategy that is sure to keep her from being lonely, but as the plan unfolds, it doesn't quite turn out the way she had envisioned.
Meanwhile, readers are treated to the fascinating lives being lived behind the closed doors of the apartments in Eve and Ed's building, many of which intertwine. There's Jackson, whose every financial need has been met by his wealthy and indulgent parents. When he becomes smitten by Emily Mikanowski, another neighbor, he is shocked to discover that his surface looks, charm and wealth do not impress her one single bit. When athletic, hard-working Emily discovers that Jackson is not employed and has no ambitions, she informs him that they cannot be a couple. Jackson understands that Emily won't waste time on him, but he is unable to forget her.
While Jackson is dreaming of Emily, Madison, the building sexpot, has her eyes set on him. Madison's good friend is Charlotte, a shy librarian who reads piles of romances while fantasizing secretly about Che, one of the building's doormen. When a chance encounter leads Che and Charlotte into a conversation, Charlotte decides to take steps she hopes will give them a chance at a relationship.
Rachael Schulman seems to have everything anyone could want. She is impossibly gorgeous; adores her husband, David, and their three beautiful children; and enjoys a fulfilling career. But she is about to discover that her life is not quite as flawless as everyone thinks.
One person who admires Rachael inordinately is neighbor Jason Kramer. Jason was happy with his wife Kim until they struggled with infertility issues. When Kim did finally get pregnant after much medical assistance, she also became obsessed with pursuing a perfect motherhood. All she can think of is protecting her little girl, even as she cycles ever downward into a terrible depression. Jason no longer feels as if he is part of a relationship and spends his time fantasizing about Rachael.
Eve's friend Violet enriches Eve's life by accompanying her to various locations and events. As Eve becomes more comfortable with Violet, she also notices that the older woman is reticent and rather mysterious about her life. Upon coaxing, Violet begins telling Eve the story of her life, which unfurls in tantalizing episodes.
Reading THE GIRL NEXT DOOR is as satisfying as becoming intimately acquainted with a large group of new friends. Internationally bestselling author Elizabeth Noble handles a huge cast of characters skillfully, introducing each person and relaying his or her stories in such a way that each is memorable. This is an engrossing, thoroughly enjoyable page-turner, perfect for reading either while curled up in front of a roaring fire or stretched out on a balmy beach.
--- Reviewed by Terry Miller Shannon (terryms2001@yahoo.com)
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A teenage girl is held captive and brutally tortured by neighborhood children. Based on a true story, this shocking novel reveals the depravity of which we are all capable.Horror Books
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