Fear Thy Neighbor

By: Fern Michaels

Narrated by: Rebecca Quinn Robertson

Length: 8 hrs and 39 mins

Publisher's summary

From one of the most gifted and beloved storytellers of her time comes a riveting new novel of suspense where one woman’s picture-perfect island sanctuary reveals itself to be filled with dangers.…

At 29, Alison Marshall is ready to find a place to call home. With no family and no ties, she’s drifted from one small Florida town to another since high school, working odd jobs, saving hard, and building a nest egg. Once she finds the right place to settle down, she’ll know. And when she reaches beautiful Palmetto Island, she thinks she may have found it.

The small, close-knit island community seems to have everything Alison needs. On a hunch, she contacts the island’s only realtor, and learns that an old beach house is on the market. Miraculously, it’s in her budget, and Alison takes it as another sign that she’s in the right place.

At first, home is everything she hoped it would be. But as days turn into weeks, she uncovers a dark side to this supposedly peaceful haven. The locals have a secret, and once Alison discovers what it is, she faces a stark choice. She can stay and join them - or escape. But leaving brings its own risks, and Alison is starting to wonder if coming to Palmetto Island is the last mistake she’ll ever make....

©2022 Fern Michaels (P)2022 Recorded Books

Distracting narration and implausible story

I’ve always liked Fern Michaels but I think after so many books, she’s writing on rote. This implausible plot wasn’t her best. Too much in too little time for it to seem likely and the writing was somewhat elementary for Ms. Michaels.

Also, the narrator, who did have a lovely voice, did not have emotional range. In addition, she would pause mid-sentence before finishing which was very distracting.

I wanted to like this book after reading some of the reviews, but wish I would have used this credit on a different selection.

Entertaining if Unbelievable

This is like one of those teenage horror movies where all of the characters behave irrationally and totally against the reality of their character. So a little frustrating, that. But I enjoyed the setting and the pacing. The narration was fine, but lacked the diversity of characters. Listened at 2.00x just fine.

heart pounding suspense

this was a great book, very full of suspense, but left me wanting more so many questions unanswered

An Easy Read

This book was just what I wanted to listen to today. A little mystery without being too complicated. I was able to listen while doing other things without having to go back in order to keep up with the story. If you are looking for a complex police procedural or an edge of your seat thriller, this isn't your book. But this is an entertaining way to spend the day if that is what you're looking for.

Interesting and keeps you wanting to see what will happen next.

The story was interesting and I could not put it down wanting to know how Ally would get out the many situations in the story. I want to read the next book jn the series

Held my interest

I enjoyed the story. Expected a bit more before the ending, but still satisfied with it.
Voice actors were pretty good 👍

Keeps you guessing.

Great story. So many interesting characters. Any one of them could be the one to steer clear of.

captivating

the story was fluid and captivating although I felt the ending a bit rushed and a bit unsatisfying and nothing was said about what happened to the helpful old lady on the bus or what happened to Ally once released from the hospital.

Fabulous beach read

Such a great mystery! The characters were great, the setting was great,and even though the story at times is hard to believe, it is written well. Very engaging and entertaining!!

Loved it!

I loved this book from beginning to finish! I enjoyed the narrator's voice as well.