Lock Every Door

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She should’ve paid attention to those rules! Just like a roach motel, those who enter The Bartholomew never leave The Bartholomew. No visitors. No nights spent away from the apartment. No disturbing the other residents, all of whom are rich or famous or both. These are the only rules for Jules Larsen's new job as an apartment sitter at the Bartholomew, one of Manhattan's most high-profile and mysterious buildings. Recently heartbroken and just plain broke, Jules is taken in by the splendor of her surroundings and accepts the terms, ready to leave her past life behind. Casey Fletcher is an actress fleeing bad press after the death of her beloved husband. She retreats to the family’s lake house, despite the fact that this is where he husband drowned. The danger escalates as she gets closer to the truth, and she realizes that her own life is at stake. Major Conflict: The major conflict revolves around Jules’ investigation into the mysterious happenings at Bartholomew, her pursuit of the truth about Ingrid’s disappearance, and her own safety within the ominous building.

This book was creepy and it felt like a perfect mix of thriller of horror, which is something I love about all of Riley Sager’s books. They always have this haunting atmosphere and feel slightly paranormal or creepy, like someone is always watching the main character and I eat that shit up, I love it!!! As Jules starts to feel isolated by the "rules" of the building- no visitors, no nights spent away from the building. She finds herself looking to the fellow residents for some human interaction. Good thing she has a gorgeous, friendly doctor living right next door. Is it just the isolation that is getting to her and she is slowly losing it? Or are the rumors true? Perhaps Jules will never get to leave? Although I didn’t guess the ending, I did not find it believable. How many times can you almost escape? Also, how do you not set off any alarms?

Jules’ attempts to uncover the truth behind these mysteries, as she investigates the building’s dark history, keep readers engaged and invested in the unfolding story. Once inside the building, she is blown away. Pristine living quarters, breathtaking views and a handsome man living across the hall, what's not to love?

Forced to crash on her best friend's couch until she can find a place of her own, Jules is beyond desperate to improve her situation. Jules becomes particularly intrigued by Ingrid, a previous apartment sitter who mysteriously disappeared from Bartholomew. Content and Trigger Warnings: talk of being cheated on in the past, talk of loss of a loved one in the past, self-harm (fire + hand), talk of past suicide, talk of cancer, and murder. The Protagonist: To put it kindly, she is not the brightest bulb. Yet, she is the one to put the pieces of the mystery together? Jules is a strong, relatable, and engaging character. The toggling between past and present builds the tension to a fever pitch. I listened to the audiobook and the narrator was excellent. It was so engaging that I listened to the entire book in 2 days. Love it or hate it, I didn’t see the end coming, and it blew me awayIs there a chance that a new Riley Sager would not appear on a list of new-release books? I don’t think so. If you have been following us for a while you know we love Riley Sager enough to create The Best Riley Sager Books Ranked by Super Fans! As Jules delves deeper into her role, she starts noticing peculiar occurrences and strange behavior from the building’s staff and residents. Riley Sager’s writing style is fast-paced and gripping, building suspense with every chapter. The author expertly weaves together past and present, keeping readers guessing and second-guessing as they navigate the twists and turns of the story. Sager’s prose is atmospheric and vivid, creating a sense of foreboding and mystery. The book was suspenseful, creepy, thrilling, and mysterious. Great characters with plenty of development in what was a relatively short book. And, as mentioned above, I loved the ending and I DID NOT SEE IT COMING! My guesses were not even close. I love a book where when you finally get to the resolution, you are like “OH DANG!”

Never take anything you haven't earned, my father used to say. You always end up paying for it one way or another. Some of that comes from the fact that I spoiled myself for it (I have an unbelievable tendency to do that - I have seen 2 seasons of Love Island, for example, and learned who won before I even reached the halfway point), but more of that comes from this just...not working for me.Riley Sager is the New York Times bestselling author of seven novels, most recently Survive the Night and The House Across the Lake. His first novel, Final Girls, has been published in 30 countries and won the ITW Thriller Award for Best Hardcover Novel. His latest book, The Only One Left,will be published in 2023 by Dutton Books.

Riley Sager is the New York Times bestselling author of seven novels, most recently THE HOUSE ACROSS THE LAKE and SURVIVE THE NIGHT. His first thriller, FINAL GIRLS, won the ITW Thriller Award for Best Hardcover Novel and has been published in more than thirty countries. His latest novel, THE ONLY ONE LEFT, will be published in June. He had been previously published under his real name but was relatively unknown. He, along with his publicist, agreed that a new name would give him a fresh start. We agree that Riley Sager’s books offer a fresh voice from a thriller perspective. The exploration of psychological manipulation delves into the dark aspects of human behavior and the tactics used to control and manipulate others. It prompts readers to question motives, trust, and the impact of psychological games on individuals’ well-being. This is a Riley Sager book, so It’s not a spoiler to say there are twists and turns in this creepy, gothic suspense tale where the Bartholomew becomes a character itself. The palpable sense of eeriness with Jules all alone in the world up against some creepy neighbors in a gothic apartment building gave me a Rosemary’s Baby vibe.

As she gets to know the residents and staff of the Bartholomew, Jules finds herself drawn to fellow apartment sitter Ingrid, who comfortingly reminds her of the sister she lost eight years ago. When Ingrid confides that the Bartholomew is not what it seems and the dark history hidden beneath its gleaming facade is starting to frighten her, Jules brushes it off as a harmless ghost story . . . until the next day, when Ingrid disappears. Jules reflects on her experiences, the lessons learned, and the personal growth she has undergone throughout the ordeal. stars rounded up as I did want to see it through to the end and find out how all this weirdness played out, although it was anticlimactic :(