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Learn more“Die Hard in a gated community.”—Chris Hauty, national bestselling author of Deep State and Storm Rising
From the critically acclaimed author of Overwatch and other titles in the Logan West Thriller series, comes a can’t-miss, brand-new thriller that proves Matthew Betley is the modern master of the unputdownable page-turner.
It was supposed to be just another ordinary night …
What happens when your neighborhood harbors a secret so destructive that dangerous men are willing to kill for it?
Welcome to Hidden Refuge, a normal American subdivision full of normal American suburbanites. At least that’s what the citizens thought before men impersonating police officers show up on their doorsteps in the middle of the night. Once the entire community is under siege, so begins a long, dark night that will prove to be anything but ordinary.
But Zack Chambers, suburban family man and programmer by trade, has his own secret. One he had dearly hoped that he’d never need to use again. The deadly ex–CIA agent and trained operative plots to take back the night, doing whatever it takes to protect his neighborhood.
In the face of a small army of trained killers, he’s got his wits, his babysitter, his equally lethal brother, and a ragtag group of neighbors willing to help.
Action-packed and relentless with twists and turns and old scores to be settled, this propulsive and brilliantly plotted can’t-miss thriller brings a shocking end you won’t see coming. Fans of Matthew Betley’s trademark blend of gritty realism and edge-of-your-seat action will be delighted.
Matthew Betley is the author of the Logan West Thrillers and a former Marine Officer of ten years. Trained as a scout sniper platoon commander, an infantry officer, and a ground intelligence officer, his experiences include deployments to Djibouti after September 11, and Fallujah and Iraq prior to the Surge. A New Jersey native who considers Cincinnati home but now resides on the East Coast, he graduated from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, with a BA in psychology and minors in political science and sociology.
Actor George Newbern has appeared in Father of the Bride, Father of the Bride II, Evening Star, Adventures in Babysitting, and many other films. On television, he has had roles on Friends, Nip/Tuck, Hot in Cleveland, CSI, and more. George is also known for providing the voice of Superman in Justice League.
Reviews
“Matthew Betley may have written the perfect summer thriller, high-concept escapist fiction of the absolute highest order…Action thrillers don’t get better, or more fun, than this, and Betley, an army vet himself, remains a literary force to be reckoned with.”
“Die Hard in a gated community, Matthew Betley’s new book, The Neighborhood, is a stand-on-the-pedal, runaway-train thrill ride of the year. Ever find yourself looking down the wrong end of a gun barrel? That’s exactly what this relentless book will do to your heart rate.”
“Matthew Betley is back in a big way with The Neighborhood, an action-packed, bloody, highly immersive thriller that is guaranteed to elicit fist-pumps and gasps from readers as they progress through this entertaining novel…The Neighborhood is a summer blockbuster movie waiting to happen. It’s got everything you’d expect from a cinematic thrill ride…What more could you possibly want?…Think Die Hard, Lethal Weapon, Under Siege, and The Rock…Big props to Matthew Betley for crafting a fun, edge-of-your-seat thriller…A very enjoyable experience!”
“A must-read, intense thriller with a badass protagonist you will stand up and cheer for. Betley will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page. Don’t miss this one.”
“Propulsive, suspenseful, and relentless, The Neighborhood is a roller-coaster thriller packed with twists and gritty action—Matthew Betley’s best novel yet. Grab it and hold on for a great ride.”
“Supremely suspenseful. The action builds like a storm on the horizon. You see the dark clouds gathering. You hear the thunder getting louder. You may think you’re ready when the lightning strikes, but you’re not. It’s everywhere at once and never lets up. You can’t put down The Neighborhood.”
“Reading The Neighborhood feels like watching an action film set in suburbia. My favorite of Matthew Betley’s novels.”
“Marine veteran Matthew Betley proves again that he knows how to write a blood-pumping modern thriller. With The Neighborhood, Betley solidifies his position as one of America’s top action/suspense scribes. Put aside the day when you pick it up because you won’t be able to put it down!”
“You’ve never read a thriller quite like this one…Fresh, gripping, and as fast-paced as anything he’s ever written, Matthew Betley takes readers on a wild ride through The Neighborhood, delivering a book that straddles two genres in a way that only he could write.”
“The Neighborhood is the latest exciting thriller from the mind of Matthew Betley. Betley sets the tone of the story well, laying out the quaint town and a few of its citizens in the calm before the storm. The chaos about to set in on Hidden Refuge will be unforgettable, which is as true for its people as it will be for the reader. A nonstop action thriller.”
“An action-packed thriller…Nonstop fury and a hail of bullets propel Betley’s novel. The author’s military background should attract action buffs, but it’s the teenager next door and her boyfriend, the novel’s heroic sidekicks, that make this an enjoyable and popcorn-worthy read.”
“The Neighborhood is a high-octane, realistic read that shows a very plausible outcome for the dangerous world in which we live. This is the first novel from Matthew Betley that I have read, but it certainly will not be my last.”
“This is an intense thriller with lots of twists and turns. The action and danger will have readers on the edge of their seats, turning the pages as fast as they can. Flashbacks help the character’s development unfold. Rivalries, justice, secrets, and betrayals all have a way of coming out during this night.”
“Once you start reading you won’t want to stop. One of the top action thrillers of the year.”
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