A review by blogginboutbooks
The Stranger Behind You by Carol Goodman

4.0

I'm a big Goodman fan, so I get excited whenever she publishes a new book. I was a little surprised by the premise of THE STRANGER BEHIND YOU, though, since it seemed to be a bit of a departure for her. Although the novel is set in modern-day New York City (instead of Goodman's usual rural upstate settings), a lot of the story takes place in the Refuge, an apartment building with an unusual history, so it still manages to have the haunting Gothic feel that defines Goodman's stories. That unsettling vibe is my favorite thing about them. And there's lots of it in this psychological thriller. Although I saw a few of its plot surprises coming, the book tells a twisty tale that kept me guessing. Overall, The STRANGER BEHIND YOU is an absorbing, engrossing tale that pulled me in and didn't let me go. I enjoyed it, as I have all of Goodman's books. It's not my favorite of hers, but I still liked it all in all.

I would give this book 3 1/2 stars if I could; since I can't, I'm rounding up.