The Other Side Of The Road
Married and expecting, Lauren and Kelsey just bought their dream home in the secluded Hudson Valley. It's the perfect place to start a family—until they realize the older man across the street is watching their every move, and this house is going to cost them far more than just their mortgage.
- Lauren - Kelsey’s wife
- Kelsey - Lauren’s wife, pregnant
- Hank - Lauren and Kelsey’s new neighbor
- Barb - Hank’s wife
- Raven - Neighbor, psychic
- Margaret - Previous owner of Lauren and Kelsey’s home
- Lauren and Kelsey move into their dream home.
- Margaret died in the house from carbon monoxide poisoning in her sleep.
- Lauren finds a diary where Margaret recorded incidents in which she thought she was being watched by Hank.
- Hank sneaks up on Lauren while she’s in the house; she screams and runs away from him, and Kelsey hits and kills Hank with a shovel.
- Police find evidence on Hank's property that he orchestrated Margaret's murder.
- Raven tells Lauren that Margaret wants her to check the calendar.
- Lauren looks and every date Margaret recorded an incident, Kelsey was out of town.
- Lauren realizes Kelsey is the one who tormented and killed Margaret in order to get Lauren her dream home.
Andrea Bartz packs an incredible amount of tension into just 30 pages. This is a fast-paced thriller that is written in one long story, with no chapters.
The storyline is gripping, and the character development for Lauren and Kelsey is good considering the short length of the book—they are both highly likable, which makes the stakes feel much higher. Just when you think you have the narrative figured out, Bartz delivers a surprising twist that lingers long after the final page. It’s a masterclass in concise, impactful storytelling. this book is great for a quick, fun thrill.
- Murder
- Stalking
Publisher: Amazon Original Stories
ASIN: B0CL8254HD
Publication Date: March 19, 2024
Note: Details are for the original edition. Other formats, editions, and audiobook versions may be available.
