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Neighbors (BookShots): A gripping serial killer thriller with a brilliant twist (The Midnight Book Club 4) Kindle Edition

4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 395 ratings

You never know what kind of psycho may be living next door.

New York is a city of eight million strangers. For twenty-five-year-old Buddy Smith, who values his privacy, it's the only place he would call home. Yet his simple life is flipped upside down when a new neighbor moves in next door. She's young, beautiful, a bit nosy...and might just be a cold-blooded killer. Against his better judgment, Buddy spends the night with her—a decision that will prove to be the biggest mistake of his life.

Praise for Jeremy Bates:

"Old-school horror story reminiscent of Stephen King" ★★★★★

"Best book I've read to date" ★★★★★

"Perfect for Laymon fans!" ★★★★★

"Definitely recommend to all fans of modern horror" ★★★★★

"A master storyteller!" ★★★★★

"I sort of fell into Jeremy Bates by accident, and I'm so glad I did. He's one of my new favorite writers, and I urge everyone to check him out" ★★★★★

"The most chilling book I’ve ever read!" ★★★★★

"Absolutely loved this book" ★★★★★

"Non-stop adrenaline rush from beginning to end" ★★★★★

"Any Stephen King or Dean Koontz fan will love it" ★★★★★

"I was hooked from the first page!" ★★★★★

"Binge worthy!" ★★★★★

"This is one of the best books I have ever read!" ★★★★★

"A very juicy, scary ride" ★★★★★

"Suicide Forest is up there with Joe Hill's Heart Shaped Box" ★★★★★

"Scariest book I've ever read" ★★★★★

"Huge fan of Mr Bates! You won't be disappointed" ★★★★★

"Edge-of-my-seat experience! I felt I was indeed living the horror" ★★★★★

"Page-turner with a twist! I was hanging on to every word!" ★★★★★

"One of the greatest suspense-filled books I have ever read" ★★★★★

"If you enjoy Richard Laymon, you'll love reading Jeremy Bates" ★★★★★

"A true edge-of-your-seat thriller...I couldn't put it down!" ★★★★★

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"Early Stephen King, Robert McCammon, Jeremy Bates is a must read!" ★★★★★

"As usual Jeremy Bates has done it again... Give him a try, you'll not regret it" ★★★★★

Although in a series, this is a STAND-ALONE novel. For fans of Stephen King, Dean Koontz, Richard Laymon, Bentley Little, as well as other horror and mystery authors such as Dan Simmons, Jack Ketchum, Robert McCammon, Brian Keene, Darcy Coates, Amy Cross, Jeff Strand, Ambrose Ibsen, Jeremy Robinson, Nick Cutter, Blake Crouch, Joe Hill, Iain Rob Wright, Jeff Menapace, Matt Shaw, Heather Graham, Jack Kilborn, James Herbert. We hope you enjoy!

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LIGHTNING-FAST STORIES BY JEREMY BATES
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"Discontented adolescent Brian, the narrator of this short, sharp shocker, admits to parricide in the opening paragraphs, and he has a few more startling surprises to spring before he's through recalling his family's ill-fated Colorado camping trip in the fall of 1990...Bates (The Taste of Fear) writes persuasively from Brian's adolescent point of view, making the horror of his youthful reminiscences that much more intense." - Publishers Weekly on Black Canyon


"I just tore through Helltown by Jeremy Bates and I have to tell you - I am fast becoming a fan! The latest in Bates' World's Scariest Places books is a bloody romp through backwoods horrors and Satanic Terrors. Reminiscent of books by Richard Laymon, the story telling is hard and fast, barely leaving you any breathing room between thrills." -
Top 1000 Reviewer Vine Voice on Helltown


"Thriller fans and readers of Stephen King, Joe Lansdale, and other masters of the art will find much to love in this highly recommended, action-packed read." -
Midwest Book Review on Island of the Dolls


"Bates' approach to the story is surprisingly restrained, cultivating impressive frights in the unnerving environment...an understated horror story that will remind readers what chattering teeth sound like." -
Kirkus Reviews on Suicide Forest


"Bates takes an intriguing premise to shocking lengths, revealing the outcome only in an epilogue. A graphically violent story with building suspense and a moral about where weaving such a web may lead." -
Booklist on White Lies


"Jeremy Bates has written a great book that would make a great Hollywood screenplay." -
Suspense Magazine on The Taste of Fear


"The Catacombs is easy to consume whole, like a shocking, but delicious, pint of ice cream, as Bates never shies away from the bad or the ugly. If you are looking for something to give you chills before you go to bed or make you think twice about turning off your light, then The Catacombs is the book for you." -
San Francisco Book Review on The Catacombs


"This is one of those books that invites you to read it in one sitting." -
Hellnotes on Suicide Forest


"The story culminates in a tense situation and a surprising yet satisfying ending...well written and an exciting thriller." -
Suspense Magazine on White Lies


"Read this book. It will give you the major creeps. It's one of those that will make your skin crawl." -
Scream Magazine on Island of the Dolls


"The Catacombs is a thrilling descent into the unknown, peeling back the dark layers like a rotting onion, tears running down your face as you try to climb your way out. A hypnotic story of buried truths, disfigured creatures, and lost histories told with an authoritative voice full of heart and insight." -
Richard Thomas, Bram Stoker nominated author on The Catacombs


"Big on suspense...think of The Blair Witch Project with the exception being that this takes place in...a real haunted setting." -
HorrorAddicts on Suicide Forest


"Here's an enjoyable book to lose yourself in. Jeremy Bates doesn't miss a trick, teasing and misleading, ratcheting up the tension as the heroine...loses traction on a slippery slope of deceptions." -
Glenn Kleier, New York Times bestselling author on White Lies


"A horror story like none other...makes for a read that will delight horror fans who want their novels steeped in psychological suspense as well as action." -
Midwest Book Review on The Catacombs


"Jeremy Bates has written a spellbinding horror story that steadily heightens in suspense until the tension of individuals in desperate straits reaches epic proportions, resulting in an explosive climax followed by a nerve-racking scene in the epilogue." -
Bestsellersworld on Suicide Forest

From the Author

    • Winner, "Reader Views Literary Awards" Horror Novel Award, 2018-2019, for "Mountain of the Dead."
    • Finalist, "Aurealis Award for Excellence in Speculative Fiction" Horror Novella Award, 2017,for "The Mailman."
    • Finalist, "Australian Horror Writers Association" Shadows Award, 2017, for "The Mailman."
    • Winner, "Foreword INDIES" Horror Book of the Year Award Gold Medal, 2016, for "Island of the Dolls."
    • Finalist, "Next Generation Indie Book Awards" Horror Novel Award, 2017, for "Island of the Dolls."
    • Finalist, "The Skoutz Award" German Horror Award, 2017, for "Suicide Forest."
    • Finalist,"Aurealis Award for Excellence in Speculative Fiction" Horror Novella Award, 2016, for "Box of Bones."
    • Finalist, "Australian Horror Writers Association" Shadows Award, 2016, for "Box of Bones."
    • Winner, "Crime Writers of Canada" Arthur Ellis Award/The Lou Allen Memorial Award, 2016,for "Black Canyon."
    • Winner, "Australian Horror Writers Association" Shadows Award, 2015, for "The Catacombs."
    • Winner, "IPPY(Independent Publisher Book Awards)" Bronze Medal/Horror, 2016, for "The Catacombs."
    • Finalist, "Next Generation Indie Book Awards" Horror Novella Award, 2016, for "Black Canyon."
    • Winner, "Reader Views Literary Award" Global Award, 2014-2015, for "Suicide Forest."
    • Honorable Mention, "Reader Views Literary Award" Mystery/Thriller/Suspense/Horror Award,2014-2015, for "Suicide Forest."
    • Finalist, "Goodreads Choice Awards" 2015, for "Suicide Forest."
    • Finalist," Australian Horror Writers Association" Shadows Award, 2014, for "Suicide Forest."
    • Finalist, "Foreword INDIES" Horror Book of the Year Award, 2014, for "Suicide Forest."
    • Finalist, "Foreword INDIES" Thriller & Suspense Book of the Year Award,2012, for "White Lies."

    Product details

    • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00ZBLEE4G
    • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ghillinnein Books (July 24, 2015)
    • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 24, 2015
    • Language ‏ : ‎ English
    • File size ‏ : ‎ 1266 KB
    • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
    • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
    • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
    • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
    • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
    • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
    • Print length ‏ : ‎ 72 pages
    • Customer Reviews:
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    USA TODAY and #1 Amazon bestselling author Jeremy Bates has written over twenty novels and novellas, selling more than one million copies worldwide. His work has been translated into multiple languages and optioned for film and television by major studios. Midwest Book Review has likened his storytelling to that of Stephen King and Joe Lansdale, calling him a "master of the art." Bates is a KDP Select All-Star and the recipient of the Australian Shadows Award and the Canadian Arthur Ellis Award. He was also a finalist in the Goodreads Choice Awards, the only major book honors chosen by readers.

    His latest novel, *The No-End House*, is a standalone horror story set in Barcelona's Gothic Quarter, where a pair of volunteers must navigate nine mysterious rooms in a sinister house. Scheduled for release by Kensington Publishing in July 2025, it’s a chilling tale of survival and escape.

    Visit Jeremy’s website to receive a free copy of *Black Canyon*, winner of the Lou Allin Memorial Award.

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    Customers enjoyed the twisted, fast-paced story with unexpected twists. They found the book an outstanding, fun read with good writing quality. Readers described the characters as interesting and the author as talented.

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    Customers enjoy the story's quality. They find it interesting, with unexpected twists and turns. The story is described as a short, fast-paced tale with a page-turning plot. While some readers found it strange, others enjoyed the well-written story and found it engaging enough to stir their imagination.

    "...Good read but hoping not from experience. Love the short, page turning line of the story." Read more

    "...Lots of twists and turns with a surprise twist near the end of the book which was a jolt to my system as I was not expecting it causing me to stay..." Read more

    "...It was well written and very interesting. The main character is what made this a good book. I recommend reading this." Read more

    "Short story, easy to read. It was OK. Found it a bit strange." Read more

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    "So Jeremy, are you writing what you know? Good read but hoping not from experience. Love the short, page turning line of the story." Read more

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    "...Sick and twisted freak he is! Great story, good writing, tho once again over does it with the main characters personal thoughts, sometimes I just..." Read more

    "Good reading too short would like to see if he could make the next murder as he had imagined work out" Read more

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    Top reviews from the United States

    • Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2023
      So Jeremy, are you writing what you know? Good read but hoping not from experience. Love the short, page turning line of the story.
    • Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2019
      This was a twisted and fascinating read about a psycho neighbor!

      Buddy Smith lives in an apartment along with his mother and when a new neighbor moves in across from him, he wants to find out more about her as he loves his privacy and doesn't want nosy neighbors too close to him. The woman seems harmless enough and Buddy doesn't seem to worried about her until he decides to run a search on her to find out everything about her. When he finds out she killed someone and was able to walk away from the crime, he becomes more worried about her. Then he does something strange as he ends up really wanting to know more about her and he ends up in bed with her. What the woman doesn't know is that Buddy is not what he claims to be either.

      This was a twisted ride into psycho terror as the more I became involved in the story, the more I couldn't put the book down. Lots of twists and turns with a surprise twist near the end of the book which was a jolt to my system as I was not expecting it causing me to stay up till the middle of the night wanting to finish it to find out what happens. Giving this book four twisted psycho stars!
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    • Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2018
      This book was a first , for me by this Author. Although the book, was able too hold my attention. It was not as interesting, as I anticipated. However I will be reading another book from the Author, before I decide rather or not, he will be one I will follow. I rate this book 3 stars.
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    • Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2022
      I really liked this book and I read it in about 2 to 3 hours. It was well written and very interesting. The main character is what made this a good book. I recommend reading this.
    • Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2018
      This was an awesome well-written read. Right when you think you know whats going to happen "BAM" you are hit with an unexpected twist you didn't see coming. I really enjoyed this one. I look forward to reading more from this author. He has a way of sucking you and leaving you on the edge of your seat wanting to know what will happen next {with his words!}
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    • Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2020
      As always when you start a book by Jeremy Bates, you know you're gonna get a real scare. A man lives in an apartment where he takes care of his mother. She had a stroke 2 years before and there was no one else. She is in a wheelchair, paralysed and unable to take care of herself. A new neighbor moves in and his life goes into a tailspin. You won't see this one coming! An outstanding read! Highly recommended for all.
    • Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2017
      Short story, easy to read. It was OK. Found it a bit strange.
    • Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2016
      Tragic mind in this character. Sick and twisted freak he is! Great story, good writing, tho once again over does it with the main characters personal thoughts, sometimes I just wanna scream OKAY I GET IT, YOU THINK THIS OR THAT, FINE NOW SHUT UP ABOUT IT AND GET ON WITH THE STORY! But that's just me...
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    Top reviews from other countries

    • Sophy
      5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
      Reviewed in Canada on May 5, 2018
      Like all his other books, amazing !! Can never put them down once I start reading
    • A L H
      5.0 out of 5 stars an excellent, fast paced read
      Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 21, 2016
      I really enjoyed this story, it was quite short so I read it quickly and I was gripped from the first page. The characters are well written, and the story is clever, up until a certain point, you are not sure who the real evil killer will be. As it is a shorter book it is very fast paced and I could not put it down. The ending leaves it open to future visits with these characters, and I would be happy to read future stories featuring these characters. If you like thrillers, I would definitely recommend this one.
    • Rêvvâ Tênâg
      5.0 out of 5 stars Great
      Reviewed in Australia on March 16, 2017
      This book is fkn funny! Buddy is a real character. I could relate to him a lot. A really good quality read. I'm very glad I got this. Can't wait to read more of Jeremy's books.
    • sonnet
      4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
      Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 6, 2017
      Good but short read
    • Stormin
      3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
      Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 18, 2017
      good book easy reading and not too complicated plot

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