After the initial 'Now' the story changes to 'Six Days Earlier' and continues to be interspersed as the earlier days countdown to 'One Day Earlier.' It then moves beyond the 'Now' to 'One Day Later' moving forward each day up to 'Four Days Later' and the end of the tale 'Six Months Later.'I won't hesitate to read another suspense novel by this author. The story of Jules begins in the 'Now' and is identified by heading and print within that chapter is italicized. But desperation forges Jules ahead.I found the novel to be a page-turning read.

Chloe is trying to be the voice of reason and/or the adult in the room. We meet Jules Larsen who had a 'Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day' and is now living with best friend Chloe, sleeping on the living room couch by night, and job hunting by day.One job interview may give Jules the opportunity of a lifetime. How many times did you hear an adult say, 'If it's too good to be true, it probably is.' The child that hears the words multiple times thinks, 'Oh, hear we go again!' The words seem to drip with suspicion, cynicism, and doubt but are they true? Is the person that heeds the old adage correct in following the wisdom of their elders or is he or she missing taking advantage of an amazing opportunity? Riley Sager (pseudonym of a former journalist, editor and graphic designer) has created a story of one young woman's experience. Because once you’re in, the Bartholomew doesn’t want you to leave.

But by uncovering the secrets within its walls, Jules exposes herself to untold terrors. Searching for the truth, Jules digs deeper into the Bartholomew’s sordid past. When Ingrid confides that the Bartholomew has a dark history hidden beneath its gleaming façade, Jules brushes it off as a harmless ghost story-until the next day when Ingrid seemingly vanishes. Recently heartbroken-and just plain broke-Jules is taken in by the splendor and accepts the terms, ready to leave her past life behind.Īs she gets to know the occupants and staff, Jules is drawn to fellow apartment sitter Ingrid, who reminds her so much of the sister she lost eight years ago. These are the rules for Jules Larsen’s new job apartment sitting at the Bartholomew, one of Manhattan’s most high-profile buildings. No disturbing the rich and famous residents. “Looking for a suspense novel that will keep you up until way past midnight? Look no further than Lock Every Door, by Riley Sager.”-Stephen King

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