When No One Is Watching: A Thriller

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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 doesnt let go until the final page. This is a terrific read." Alafair Burke, New York Times bestselling author

*A Marie Claire Book Club Pick*

Rear WindowmeetsGet Outin this gripping thriller from a critically acclaimed andNew York TimesNotable 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 neighborsshes known all her life are disappearing. To hold onto her communitys 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 blockher neighbor Theo.

But Sydney and Theos 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 torevitalizethe 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 otheror themselveslong enough to find out before they too disappear

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"What would fall be without a fantastic and nerve-wracking thriller EnterWhen No One Is Watching...A fantastic choice for fans ofGet Out, this is a compulsive, entertaining, and thought-provoking novel." Shondaland (6 Best Books of September) When No One is Watchingis a thriller, Hitchcockian in its essence (those brownstones have plenty of windows, and a love story emerges as well), but with expert character development that demonstrates Coles ability to craft a story, its just as much about people as it is about place. The themes Cole explores throughoutracism, white greed, sickness, addiction, encroaching gentrificationare ones that are acutely aligned with the current social climate. Parade To turn a knotty social andeconomic issue into a riveting psychological thriller is no easy task, but then again, should we really be surprised the extraordinary Alyssa Cole has done itWhen No One Is Watchinguproots the steady gentrification of Brooklyn and transforms it into an eerie horror story where 'revitalization' itself is the monster. Elle (The 40 Best New Books Of Summer 2020) "Suspense at its best...you arent going to be able to put it down until you finish it." Book Riot (Best Books We Read in June) "This high-octane thriller hits right where it hurts, taking aim at gentrification and racism as conjoined forces of literary horror Expect major palm sweat as the novel barrels toward its chilling and eye-opening conclusion. Esquire (Best Books of Fall 2020 for Those Long, Chilly Nights) "From the first page of WHEN NO ONE IS WATCHING, I felt like I was right there in the gentrifying Brooklyn neighborhood, filled with sharply etched characters and dialogue that zings. Then bam! I was knocked over by the momentum of an intense psychological thriller that doesnt let go until the final page. This is a terrific read." Alafair Burke, New York Times bestselling author Masterfully written suspense. Beneath a seemingly ordinary setting, Cole weaves layers of dread, all building toward a shocking and satisfying conclusion." Kelley Armstrong, #1 New York Times bestselling author of City of the Lost With a keen eye for details, Alyssa Cole deftly unspools a rich narrative with compelling characters who live and breathe against a vibrant backdrop. From the bold first line to the exquisitely subtle last, WHEN NO ONE IS WATCHING is a top-notch page-turner! Wendy Corsi Staub, New York Timesbestselling author "Dread builds and mutates into near-horror... It was eye-opening, sad, shocking, gripping, I devoured it in one go. I recommend SO HIGHLY." Marian Keyes, #1 bestselling author "thisoutstanding thriller...builds to a credible finale. This stellar and unflinching look at racism and greed will have readers hooked til the end." Publishers Weekly (starred review) [A]searing indictment of the inseparable evils of racism and gentrification wrapped in an anxiety-inducing thriller with elements of romance and horror Cole expertly layers plot twists, raising the stakes until the dramatic finale, and readers will cheer when the real heroes are revealed. Cole is a sure-bet suggestion for romance readers, andWhen No One Is Watchingwill expand her already enthusiastic audience. Booklist (starred review) "[T]his twisty tale tackles with a somber wit ongoing issues of race, class inequity, social injustice, and predatory housing practices...This sizzling summer thriller starts on low and heats up fast. Smart, sexy, and surprising, this suspenseful novel revealing the underbelly of urban gentrification will keep readers reading late into the night." Library Journal(starred review) Combining the voyeuristic paranoia ofRear Windowwith the searing social commentary ofGet Out,this thriller from Alyssa Cole turns gentrification into fodder for a horror movie. Entertainment Weekly (20 New Books Coming in September) When No One Is Watchingis romance writer superstar Alyssa Coles debut thrillerIts a really creepy, smart page-turner. Buzzfeed Cole is known for romance, but dont let that fool you into thinking she cant genre-jump with ease. Her first thriller,When No One is Watching, is a triumph. Sydney Green is a well-crafted protagonist and her paranoia is justified in this poignant story, which has a lot to say about racism and gentrification in America... Its page-turning and engrossing all the while giving a history lesson on racial disparities and inequality. A timely read, and an incredibly smart writer. Crime Reads One of our fave romance writers is out with a psychological thriller. This buzzy fiction book follows a woman who's looking into the gentrification of her Brooklyn neighborhood. Turns out there's something a lot more sinister going on. Cue paranoia, suspense, and some Get Out vibes. theSkimm When No One Is Watchingis inspired by Coles own experiences, and examines gentrification via the erasure of Black people from Brooklyns historywith quite the suspenseful twist. Refinery 29 The novel couldnt be timelier, and its been praised as Rear Window meets Get Out. So yeah, youre going to want to read it ASAP. No spoilers, but: holy plot twist. Hello Giggles (11 Best Books to Read this September) "The dangers of gentrification turn very literal in romance veteran Alyssa Coles unputdownable new thriller." Harper's Bazaar (43 Best Books to Read in 2020) if Rear Window and Get Out got married and had a baby that was a book, it would indeed be When No One Is Watching, which takes place in contemporary Brooklyn and combines a page-turning thriller with shrewd social commentary on race, gentrification and greed. Seattle Times

Author Bio

Alyssa Cole is an award-winning author of historical, contemporary, and SFF romance. Her books have received critical acclaim from The New York Times, Library Journal, BuzzFeed, Kirkus, Booklist, Jezebel, Vulture, Book Riot, and Entertainment Weekly. She can usually be found watching anime with her husband or wrangling their menagerie of animals.