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The Neighbor

By: Dean Koontz
Narrated by: Malcolm Hillgartner
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

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 neighbor, in this eBook original short story - a prequel to The City, the gripping and moving new novel by Dean Koontz.

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 neighbor takes up residence in the darkest hours of the night.

©2014 Dean Koontz. (P)2017 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

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great short story!

just long enough for drive to another town. loved it. it was supernatural and mysterious!

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Great short story! Very creepy!

Dean Koontz has a way of writing from a very lonely point of view. In this case it really serves to build up the creep factor!
I enjoyed this story very much!

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Too short

I was just getting involved when it was OVER. The book was way too short.

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Weak Short Story

I was not impressed. I've given this guy a chance so many times. The only thing I like about him is the beginning scene of The Taking. This short story isn't really a vivid story. I'm still confused and it's over. I don't get the point of this story.

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possessed by evil

Great short story. Depth and dimension of the evil neighbor could have been fleshed out. How didi it possess the boy to reach his sister. would like more stories about Amalya.

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The Neighbor

Magnificent short story - Dean Koontz is a magical storyteller - seemingly normal story then scary at its best!

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Nice twist at the end!

The depth of the characters and engagment with them is excellent for such a short story.

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Great short story

This was a great short story just wish it was longer because it was so enjoyable

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great short story

well narrated
wonderful characters
plot was sweet and very well expressed
#really hate that I have to have 15 words before review is acceptable#

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loved!!

great story...awesome to listen to and so spooky..leaves the hair on the back of your neck standing straight up

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