Rear Window meets The Silent Wife in this fast-paced, intense psychological thriller from internationally bestselling author Joy Fielding.
Bailey has it all. At least, she had it all--a job she loved as a high-powered investigator in a top Miami law firm, a gorgeous condo in a stylish downtown high rise, a handsome boyfriend, a sizeable inheritance. A seemingly idyllic life. But that was before a brutal attack left her feeling insecure about her entire world. And with her attacker still on the loose and the police at a loss for clues, she can't shake off the feeling that someone is watching her, monitoring her every move. Even after her half-sister, Claire, and Claire's sassy teenage daughter, Jade, move into her apartment to care for her, their presence does little to ease her overwhelming anxiety. Plagued by nightmares, she begins spying on her neighbours through high-powered binoculars, becoming obsessed with the new tenants in the building across from hers. But the strange things she sees only deepen her fears. Is it all in her head? Is her growing paranoia just a symptom of trauma? Or is it possible that someone is really watching?
I really love Ms. Fielding's style of writing. The dialogue is crisp and real, the characters come to life with the barest of descriptions. That's the hallmark of an excellent writer. While I kind of knew the ending--I'm pretty good at figuring these books out early in--it sure was a hell of ride getting there. I just loved the main character's brother, too, who provided a little comic relief to a heavy topic (rape). You cannot go wrong with any of her books, but this one resonated with me. I would say if you like Chevy Stevens and Heather Gudenkauf, you will enjoy Joy Fielding's books.
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