Proper Integration

When Neighbors Become Nightmares

By: P. R. Lynn

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Sarah Anderson thought she'd found the perfect fresh start—an upscale apartment building with character, security, and a helpful residents' council member who seemed eager to welcome new tenants. But Tom Morrison's neighborly assistance quickly becomes something far more sinister.

What begins as innocent help with moving boxes escalates into a carefully orchestrated campaign of psychological manipulation. Tom knows Sarah's work schedule, her personal history, even details about her apartment that no neighbor should know. When Sarah tries to establish boundaries, she discovers that Tom's definition of "community integration" includes monitoring her mail, accessing her financial records, and deciding who deserves to live peacefully in his building.

As Sarah's only ally suffers a suspicious "accident," she realizes that Tom Morrison isn't just an overly helpful neighbor—he's a predator who has spent decades perfecting his methods. With building management on his side and a carefully cultivated reputation as a caring community leader, Tom operates with complete impunity while systematically destroying the lives of women who dare to reject his attention.

When Sarah attempts to escape, she discovers that Tom has been planning for this moment all along. Trapped in a basement room where Tom's own childhood trauma created a monster, Sarah must use everything she's learned about his psychology to survive. But defeating Tom Morrison will require her to become something she never thought possible—and the final confrontation will leave one of them forever changed.

A chilling exploration of how predators hide in plain sight, using positions of trust to prey on vulnerable women. Perfect for readers of psychological thrillers who appreciate intelligent heroines and genuinely disturbing antagonists.

Content warning: This novel contains themes of stalking, psychological manipulation, and domestic abuse.