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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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I Missed Mister Koontz

Ever since I became addicted to the internet in 2012, I have found it impossible to hold a book. It's a shame......Anyhow up until that point , I had read every single DK book known to humankind. I really missed him. Then I realized that he MUST have audio books that I can listen to from my phone. This was my first purchase. I listened in one session. The warm, fuzzy feelings caused by a suspenseful DK novel all came flying back to me. Great plot. Worthy characters. Good setting. Surprising twists. Awesome, sudden ending. enjoyed it so much

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Short and OK

Pay cash, don't use a credit. A very short prequel to The City (which I found OK, but not great). This is an OK short story with some of the tone and characters of classic Koontz, but it is very short (1 hour) with little time for development and lacking the kick that a great short story needs. If you read everything Koontz writes, like I do, then you may very mildly and very briefly enjoy this book. If not, it is definitely skipable.

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Too short

Great story but way to short not worth the money. Or not worth that much money but still great style.

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What did I just listen to?

I'm shocked this got 4 stars! this is barely a story, so disappointed. Don't waste your 💰 on this!

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a short story

this is really not the in long deep story we are used to from koontz.

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Spooky, never trust your neighbor

The truth is, this has become all too familiar. Very spooky indeed. People, watch your daughters.

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Excellent!

The story was very well written and narrated! It kept my attention the way through!! Excellent!

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Too Short. lol

I didn't realize how short this story was. But it was a curious take from the view point of an older man, recalling his neighbor.

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Short. But we’ll done

I did not expect such a capturing short story. Really enjoyed it. Thank you so much.

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waste of a credit

not sure why I bought this. was not worth it. the theme was disturbing to me

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