The Neighborhood, Matthew Betley
The Neighborhood, Matthew Betley
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The Neighborhood

Author: Matthew Betley

Narrator: George Newbern

Unabridged: 8 hr 45 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/09/2022

Synopsis

“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.

About Matthew Betley

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.

About George Newbern

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 Scandal, Friends, Nip/Tuck, Hot in Cleveland, CSI, and more. He is also known for providing the voice of Superman in Justice League and for narrating audiobooks.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Jeremy on February 10, 2022

It's been a few years since we've seen a full-length novel from Matthew Betley, and the wait was well worth it. Known for his action packed Logan West series, Betley used the time to create his best work to date. The Neighborhood encompasses what he is best known for: withering action, multilayered......more

Goodreads review by Debra on August 11, 2022

Hidden Refuge is your typical American town- until the night it wasn't. Men claiming to be police officers arrive in the neighborhood and tell residents that they need to evacuate for their own safety. They are there because there is something in Hidden Refuge that they want and are willing to kill......more

Quotes

“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.” Joan Lunden

“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.” Meg Gardiner, author of The Dark Corners of the Night

“Reading The Neighborhood feels like watching an action film set in suburbia. My favorite of Matthew Betley’s novels.” Karen Cleveland, New York Times bestselling author of Need to Know 

“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!” Kurt Schlichter, veteran, media personality, and bestselling author of the Kelly Turnbull series 

“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.” Chris Hauty, national bestselling author of Deep State and Storm Rising

“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.” David Ricciardi, author of the Jake Keller series from Berkley Publishing

“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.” Providence Journal

“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.” Seattle Book Review (5 stars)

“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.” Shelf Awareness

“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.” The Book Reporter

Awards

  • CrimeReads Pick
  • Barnes & Noble Favorite Indie Book
  • Real Book Spy Pick
  • Shelf Awareness Pick
  • Fresh Fiction Pick
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