Riley Sager nailed another one. His writing style keeps you so interested. This story had me hooked from the first line.
I tend to read alot of books like this and totally did not see what was coming. I definitely suggest picking this up as soon as it publishes.

THIS BOOK WAS F*CKING AMAZING, y'all.

I will be yelling that until July when this book releases, or until I'm too blue in the face to continue yelling. Whichever comes first.

My reasons for loving this book are threefold. First, as a thriller, it was completely engrossing. I'm a sucker for stories that take place in creepy buildings. Whether it's a haunted house, potentially haunted house, murder mystery castle, or just a wtf-why-are-we-still-here domicile, I'm all in. So the fact that most of the story took place in one weird building filled my cold heart with dark joy. I legitimately did not want to stop reading, because once I was in the Bartholomew with Jules, I felt everything she felt and saw what she saw and just didn't want to leave! (Except, ya know, when there was stranger danger and stuff.)

Second, the whole rich vs poor commentary that Riley Sager wove into this book was spectacular. Living in Chicago, I'm personally in a near-constant money struggle (because the rent is just TOO DAMN HIGH, y'all) and there were parts of this book that really resonated with me. Particularly when Jules (the main character) bemoans the fact that a couple of oranges are more expensive than like 5 pounds of dry pasta. I had that same exact conversation with someone not too long before reading this book—about how eating healthy is so expensive, yet people are vilified for getting 99-cent cheeseburgers when that's all they can afford. The commentary goes even farther, but I won't say much more about it because spoilers!

Third—and I never thought I'd ever say this—this book motivated me to go to the gym. When I got the e-ARC, I decided to make it my "treadmill book" because reading on my Kindle while on the treadmill is easier for me than reading a physical book. It stayed my treadmill book because I would lose myself so completely in the story that I'd walk 2 miles and not even realize it, then walk a little more to continue reading. Eventually, I wouldn't allow myself to read it unless I was on the treadmill, so usually my butt was in the gym for no other reason than to find out what happens next.

Actually, I guess there's a fourth reason, but it's a bit spoilery. <spoiler>When Jules started thinking there was a Satanic cult living and thriving in the Bartholomew, I lost my entire chill. Cult-y things are like the goth unicorns of my book life: I don't go looking for them, so when they randomly show up, I'm ecstatic. I started concocting this theory that Greta Manville was, like, Elizabeth Báthory-ing these sacrificed apartment sitters and got disturbingly excited about it. Even though my theory didn't prove to be true, because there weren't actually Satanists or crazy blood-bathing tenants in the building, I still got a kick out of it.</spoiler>

I do have one gripe, however: <spoiler>Jules ends up having sex with Dr. Creep, before she knew he was the worst. Why?? I didn't care at all that she banged someone, but I do care that it was not even necessary to the plot, because she trusted him without the addition of sex. I know it was consensual, but female characters are abused all the time as a way to "complicate" them, and the sex scene really did feel like this throw-away thing that Sager used to complicate Jules. Dr. Creep already takes her damn kidney (non-consensually!!) and I mean... that seems like enough.</spoiler>

Anyway, if it isn't obvious, I recommend Lock Every Door when it comes out, and I can't wait to hear more people's thoughts!

When Jules goes on a strange job interview at a famed hotel in New York City apartment building, she is hesitant but still accepts the job. She needs the money. She hopes this will be a fresh start. Even with warnings from her best friend Chloe, Jules starts a job as an apartment sitter at the Bartholomew Apartments. It is home to rich and famous residents. It has a fascinating past that includes: suicide, illnesses, and murder. But for Jules, who is jobless, and homeless, and just broke up with her boyfriend this is an opportunity to make a fresh start.



Jules begins her new position at The Bartholomew anticipating a big payout at the end. All she must do is complete the job and follow the many rules for apartment sitters. Things take a dark turn, however, when a fellow apartment sitter, who befriended Jules suddenly disappears. Jules is determined to find her new friend. In her search, she gets to know the apartment owner’s dark secrets and the building ’s odd past. I will not ruin the surprise and tell you what the residents of the Bartholomew conspired, for years to do to unsuspecting people, all for their benefits.

I was sucked into this story immediately. The plot moved quickly and was taut with tension from the first page to the last. There are surprising twists and turns at every corner. In the end, I don't think it would be medically possible to do the heinous acts the residents of the Bartholomew conspired to do. But it still made a fun and exciting story.

4.5 stars. This was the first time I've read anything by Riley Sager and it was fantastic!

Jules is down on her luck. She has no family, she lost her job, she just caught her boyfriend cheating, and she's currently living on her friend's couch. When Jules sees an advertisement for an apartment sitting gig at the Bartholomew, she thinks her prayers have been answered. Not only is the building home to the rich and/or famous, but this place also has special meaning to her. The Bartholomew was the setting of a book Jules and her sister loved to read. It's as if this job was meant to be. Yes, there are some weird rules, but it's short-term and pays well. When some strange things start to happen (you know, like other missing apartment sitters), Jules digs more into the history of the building and doesn't like what she finds. Is this all coincidental, or are there more sinister things going on at the Bartholomew?

I loved the pace of Lock Every Door and the back and forth between future and past. It kept me guessing and the ending was fabulous. I'm looking forward to reading more from Riley Sager! Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for providing me with an advanced copy for an honest review.

This is my first Riley Sager book and now I need to immediately read the others!

I’ve been in a reading a slump for months now and this book just brought me out. I could not put it down! It’s one of those books you shouldn’t read before bed because you’ll stay up way too late unable to stop.

I liked how this was an easy and fast read while also being a good mystery. It gripped me and I wasn’t able to figure out what was going on until I was 2/3a through book which was awesome because usually I caught on to these types of books pretty easily. The atmosphere was fantastic and I have to admit it freaked me out and I had trouble going to sleep some nights.

Overall, amazing book!

If it’s too good to be true it definitely is!! This book was extremely well written and I couldn’t put it down. The build up, the suspension, all the connections make this book one of my top books of 2019.

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Beyond amazing I enjoyed this book so very much. The characters and storyline were fantastic. The ending I did not see coming Could not put down nor did I want to.

Riley Sager has done it again. I think it’s safe to say that I will have a book hangover for the next few days. I’m not even going to give a synopsis because I don’t want to give you any information going in. If you loved The Last Time I Lied do yourself a favor and grab a copy of this book when it comes out on July 2nd and go in blind. You won’t regret it.

Lock Every Door is the third book from the relatively new to the thriller world Riley Sager. I have read and loved his previous two novels however this might just be my favorite. Jules has had a spat of bad luck recently that has left her seeking both a source of income as well as a new place of residence. A seemingly perfect opportunity becomes available to become an apartment sitter at the historically famous and upscale Bartholomew Building, which beyond providing a home for the next three months, it also comes with a $12,000 a month income, which her bank account could surely use. Jules readily accepts the position which comes with a few simple, albeit strange rules; no overnight guests, no nights spent away from the apartment, and no talking to the other residents in the building. Jules finds herself drawn to fellow apartment sitter Ingrid, who reminds Jane of her missing sister Jane. When Ingrid suddenly disappears without a goodbye, Jules does not believe that Ingrid chose to leave quickly in the night, and decides that she will discover what really happened. As Jules uncovers the dark past of the Bartholomew Building, she can't help but fear that she herself might be in danger.
Lock Every Door has a much darker feel than Sager's previous novels, edging more towards the thriller genre and away from mystery however it definitely contained elements for fans of both. Told in dual story lines, Lock Every Door contains a atmospheric and sinister feel that is expertly distributed throughout the novel to leave you quickly turning the pages to figure out what will happen next. No Sager novel would be complete without his numerous plot twists which culminate in a surprise ending, and Lock Every Door is certainly no departure from this. I recommend this book for old and future Riley Sager fans alike.

Oh my gosh, where to even begin. This book does a good job of keeping you up all night in suspense reading, because you NEED to know what's happening next! Very interesting storyline and the ending is fairly satisfying.

Wow! My first book by Riley Sager and it won’t be my last! This book had my heart racing as I uncovered the secrets of the Bartholomew as the protagonist Jules did. A definite page turner!

As I was asked to hold my full review until closer to publication by the Dutton Publicity Team, I will keep this brief for now. Riley Sager is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors. His work is so wonderfully written. Once I pick up one of his books, I struggle to put it down! I should know better by now, that I need to pick his books up on a weekend so I can do nothing but read.

Lock Every Door was so interesting and quite dark!

I loved that the tale focused on the characters and their relationships, while there was a mysterious, to good to be true, vibe lingering beneath the surface.

Only when Jules breaks one of the rules of the job, does the mystery begins to really develop. It's clear that something is very, very wrong. But what, exactly, is going on?

A must-read for darker mystery fans! If you're a Sager fan, I definitely recommend pre-ordering this one!

Addictive, dark, creepy, gripping, thrilling! This book! WOW! I have read Riley Sager’s previous novels and absolutely LOVED them and this one was no different. You need this book. Like now!

I loved the dark, almost haunted feeling of the book. At times I was creeped out and it felt like I was right there in the book, wondering what sinister creepy thing would happen next. I loved the whole haunting vibe I got from the book. I found myself swiping through the pages wanting to know what would happen next. I was so engrossed and addicted to this book I simply could not put it down! I needed to know what was going on with the Bartholomew, what the whole idea of the building was, and I needed to know right away!

Imagine moving into a prestigious old building, called the Bartholomew, where many prestigious people live. The building is huge with an interesting history, and all Jules has to do is follow the rules given to her and essentially apartment sit. That’s it. And she will get paid handsomely to do so! Seems easy enough right!?

Jules is in apartment 12A and meets a young girl in the apartment below her in apartment 11A, who is also paid to house sit, by the name of Ingrid. They quickly become friends, meeting in the park and having a great chat. Late one evening in the Bartholomew Jules hears something concerning and decides to check on her friend Ingrid. When Ingrid answers her apartment door she insists that everything is fine, but Jules is not convinced. Ingrid promises all is well, and Jules decides there is nothing she can do. After all her friend did say all is fine. But something didn’t seem right, and Jules can’t help but feel there is more going on that her new friend isn’t telling her.

The next morning Jules learns that Ingrid is gone. She is told that Ingrid had moved out during the night, but Jules does not believe that. Determined to find out the truth, Jules does some searching and digging on her own to uncover the truth. Why would Jules suddenly disappear, and not say good bye to Jules? Something feels off and Jules vows to uncover the truth.

Without giving too much away you need to read this book! Be sure to get your hands on a copy when this book is released! You will love it!

Be sure to hold on tight because this book is going to take you for one heck of a thrill ride!

Wow! This book was riveting from the first page to the very last. Riley Sager is a master storyteller who created an intricate story filled with plot twists (some predictable and others less so). Although I enjoyed Riley's other book, The Last Time I Lied, more, I am glad I read this book! This novel focuses on Jules, a young woman who is trying to make ends meet while living in New York. When she finds a posting for a "house sitter" that seems too good to be true, it just might be .... and with that, I think I might have trouble sleeping for a couple nights.

Thanks to Dutton and Netgalley for this ARC!

I was so excited to read the new Riley Sager book because I loved his other books, especially The Last Time I Lied. This one is my least favorite of the 3, although it is still worth reading. The end was twisty and dramatic enough to keep me up late at night, wanting to finish it. I was worried in the middle that it was going to be too predictable, but it surprised me and I ended up enjoying it. I love how the author always writes about girls who start off a little weak and unsure of themselves and end up being badasses. Overall, an entertaining read.

Oh my heavens! Riley Sagers good are getting better and better! Love that twist. I was hooked from the start! You think you might have this figured out but man, you are going to be shook! This is going to be a hot summer read.

Lock Every Door is an edge of your seat, can’t stop reading kind of book.. Desperate, lonely young people and a totally gothic setting give it a great starting point. From there the action is nonstop. Some of the other residents of The Bartholomew, a fictional apartment building in New York City, , seem sinister, some seem like the good guys. Nothing is as it seems. And it is all too good to be true, as our heroine eventually finds out. Just when you think you have it figured out, something even more creepy is the answer. I highly recommend this book!

I received a complimentary advanced copy of this book thanks to NetGalley. My honest review is completely my own.

I have been a Riley Sager fan since I first read Final Girls but this one is my favorite by far! With Lock Every Door, Sager has managed to combine the best of both his usual genres, mystery and horror, to create an excellently creepy thriller!

The story starts with Jules, an orphaned, jobless, single 20 something-year-old living in NYC. Like any desperate broke young adult, she makes herself prime for the picking when she answers an ad for a live-in house sitter at the Bartholomew, a prestigious, luxury apartment building right outside central park. Things start to seem too good to be true as Jules starts to learn the secrets behind the historically haunted building and the ghosts its rumored to hold. If the creepy building isnt enough to make her want to run away, the "rules" she must follow while living there might. Can Jules stay out her 3 months and get her 20 grand or will she run screaming? I can't say more for fear of my loose lips spoiling all the good stuff but I can say that you need to go pick this book up on July 2nd!

No visitors. No nights spent away from the apartment. No disturbing the other residents, all of whom are rich or famous or both. These are the only rules for Jules Larsen’s new job as an apartment sitter at the Bartholomew, one of Manhattan's most high-profile and mysterious buildings. Recently heartbroken and just plain broke, Jules is taken in by the splendor of her surroundings and accepts the terms, ready to leave her past life behind.


Thank you to net galley and the publisher for giving me the opportunity to read this book it was a great experience first time reading anything from this author. It had me glued from the first page

Omg! Riley Sager does it again!
Loved the location of this thriller as much as
I loved the characters . Creepy and kept me up all night finishing it!

Highly recommend this read - 🤩🤩🤩🤩
Thrills, chills & a ten on the creepy scale !

Keep them coming Riley!