Book Review: When No One is Watching by Alyssa Cole

When No One is Watching

by Alyssa Cole (Cole)

 

When No One is Watching is a suspense thriller from contemporary romance favorite Alyssa Cole. She does include a romance vibe with chapters more-or-less alternating between Sydney, a long-time Black resident of a Brooklyn neighborhood who is putting together a historical tour and Theo, a new-arrival white resident who suddenly has a lot of time on his hands. Sure, he can help research for the tour.

 

The suspense comes in when the push for long-time residents to sell their homes might possibly be turning into something less friendly than offers of money. Both Sydney and Theo are seeing some strange things around the neighborhood. Maybe they’re overthinking it? But if they’re not…

 

Recommended for people who like their fiction fun, medium heat, and honest.

[If you enjoy this, you may also wish to try A Princess in Theory by Alyssa Cole or Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia.]

[ publisher’s official When No One is Watching web page ] | [ official Alyssa Cole web site ]

 

Recommended by Garren H.
Bennett Martin Public Library — Public Service

 

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