The Neighbors We Want
"A knotty, deceptive mystery, told in sparkling prose." - E.G. Scott, international bestselling author
"How did Tim Lane somehow manage to make a dark, delicious, twisty thriller out of strands as disparate as postpartum misery, early parenthood, marital tension, neighbor drama, and performative Portland politics? The Neighbors we Want is both a tense, compelling mystery and an astute, unflinching, realistic look at the dark side of domestic bliss--a true page-turner unlike any other I can remember." - Lydia Kiesling, author of Mobility
"Intricately constructed and brimming with twists, The Neighbors We Want is a page-turner with which Lane makes a name for himself in the canon of domestic thrillers." - Madeline Stevens, author of Devotion
“Rear Window with the social insights of Tom Perrotta, The Neighbors We Want is the kind of novel you’ll read twice: once for thrills and again for all the details you missed because you were turning pages so fast. Tim Lane is one of our most skillful storytellers.” —James Tate Hill, author of Blind Man’s Bluff
“Lane pens an intriguing take on the domestic thriller with his new novel The Neighbors We Want. Told in alternating, distinct voices, the mystery is propelled forward with perfect pacing, compelling characters and witty, smart dialogue. I loved the addition of the stay-at-home dad, and the marital and postpartum issues were done with care and authenticity. I was fully immersed in this story and found it hard to put it down.”
-Amber Garza, author of In a Quiet Town
ABOUT THE NEIGHBORS WE WANT
This psychological page-turner, perfect for fans of Paula Hawkins and Gillian Flynn, explores how far couples will go to keep their marriage intact—unless their secrets tear it apart first.
Adam is having a hard time adjusting to the stay-at-home-dad life. The sleepless nights and the constant diaper changing are not what he expected after he was abruptly fired from his job. Then again, Adam wasn’t prepared for his relationship with his wife Sarah to slowly come apart at the seams either. One thing, however, keeps him going—his growing obsession with his neighbor, Ali.
But one night, something changes. While staying up with his baby, instead of seeing Ali in the window across the way, he sees her ex-boyfriend, Crispin, lurking around her house before disappearing within. When Adam hears that Ali doesn’t show up for work the next day, and she doesn’t seem to be home, he fears the worst—that she’s been abducted, or possibly killed. His search for the truth will lead Adam on a path filled with deceit and lies.
Adam knows the answers are lurking somewhere in the shadows of his small suburban town—the trouble is, the truth is hard to find when everyone has something to hide.
"How did Tim Lane somehow manage to make a dark, delicious, twisty thriller out of strands as disparate as postpartum misery, early parenthood, marital tension, neighbor drama, and performative Portland politics? The Neighbors we Want is both a tense, compelling mystery and an astute, unflinching, realistic look at the dark side of domestic bliss--a true page-turner unlike any other I can remember." - Lydia Kiesling, author of Mobility
"Intricately constructed and brimming with twists, The Neighbors We Want is a page-turner with which Lane makes a name for himself in the canon of domestic thrillers." - Madeline Stevens, author of Devotion
“Rear Window with the social insights of Tom Perrotta, The Neighbors We Want is the kind of novel you’ll read twice: once for thrills and again for all the details you missed because you were turning pages so fast. Tim Lane is one of our most skillful storytellers.” —James Tate Hill, author of Blind Man’s Bluff
“Lane pens an intriguing take on the domestic thriller with his new novel The Neighbors We Want. Told in alternating, distinct voices, the mystery is propelled forward with perfect pacing, compelling characters and witty, smart dialogue. I loved the addition of the stay-at-home dad, and the marital and postpartum issues were done with care and authenticity. I was fully immersed in this story and found it hard to put it down.”
-Amber Garza, author of In a Quiet Town
ABOUT THE NEIGHBORS WE WANT
This psychological page-turner, perfect for fans of Paula Hawkins and Gillian Flynn, explores how far couples will go to keep their marriage intact—unless their secrets tear it apart first.
Adam is having a hard time adjusting to the stay-at-home-dad life. The sleepless nights and the constant diaper changing are not what he expected after he was abruptly fired from his job. Then again, Adam wasn’t prepared for his relationship with his wife Sarah to slowly come apart at the seams either. One thing, however, keeps him going—his growing obsession with his neighbor, Ali.
But one night, something changes. While staying up with his baby, instead of seeing Ali in the window across the way, he sees her ex-boyfriend, Crispin, lurking around her house before disappearing within. When Adam hears that Ali doesn’t show up for work the next day, and she doesn’t seem to be home, he fears the worst—that she’s been abducted, or possibly killed. His search for the truth will lead Adam on a path filled with deceit and lies.
Adam knows the answers are lurking somewhere in the shadows of his small suburban town—the trouble is, the truth is hard to find when everyone has something to hide.
Rules for Becoming A Legend
ABOUT RULES FOR BECOMING A LEGENDA spirit-stirring debut about basketball, family, and an unlikely underdog who overcomes adversity to become a legend
Basketball prodigy Jimmy Kirkus is destined for the NBA. But before he can sail off into a golden future, Jimmy must reckon with a tragic past and with a curse that has haunted his family for generations. His father had been a basketball great himself, but his dreams of stardom were traded in for a hasty marriage and parenthood. Born into a house haunted by wasted talent, alcoholism, and death, will Jimmy fall victim to the Kirkus Curse or break it once and for all?
In the same vein as the wildly popular Friday Night Lights, Rules for Becoming a Legend uses sports as a lens through which to understand family, community, catastrophe, and hope. This spirit-igniting debut announces Lane as an extraordinary young writer to watch.
Basketball prodigy Jimmy Kirkus is destined for the NBA. But before he can sail off into a golden future, Jimmy must reckon with a tragic past and with a curse that has haunted his family for generations. His father had been a basketball great himself, but his dreams of stardom were traded in for a hasty marriage and parenthood. Born into a house haunted by wasted talent, alcoholism, and death, will Jimmy fall victim to the Kirkus Curse or break it once and for all?
In the same vein as the wildly popular Friday Night Lights, Rules for Becoming a Legend uses sports as a lens through which to understand family, community, catastrophe, and hope. This spirit-igniting debut announces Lane as an extraordinary young writer to watch.