Lock Every Door by Riley Sager
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First of all, a HUGE thank you to @netgalley and @duttonbooks for this ARC of Lock Every Door. After loving his first two books (especially Last Time I Lied!), I was so excited to get my hands on this one. And boy, did it live up to the hype. With such a vague description of the plot, I wasn’t sure what to expect. Slow moving at first, I kept guessing at what was going on, until the plot twist toward the end slapped me right in face. I could NOT put this book down - I had to know how all the pieces were going to fall into place. This one is very different from Riley Sager‘ other two, and I encourage everyone to give it a read. You won’t be disappointed. But you may have trouble sleeping.

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Lock Every Door is a creepy page turner that had me gasping as I excitedly turned the pages.
Riley Sager is a MASTER story teller and his latest addition is just further proof of that. There are so many plot twists and characters that are so deviously deceptive my mind was spinning, in the BEST possible way.

The setting is a luxurious apartment building in New York City.
Lock. Every . Door.

You think you know, but you don't know. Literally you could not possibly know. I cannot recommend this book more highly , if I could give it 50 stars I would.

Get this book on 7/2/19 when its released in the wild. You will not be sorry.

Fans of Sager’s previous novels (Final Girls, The Last Time I Lied) won’t be disappointed once they swing the doors of the Bartholomew wide open.

Two weeks after being laid-off and discovering her boyfriend had been cheating on the same day, Jules Larsen is desperate. With less than five-hundred-dollars in her bank account, she’s been crashing on her best friend’s couch and avidly searching for a new job and a new start with no luck – until she finds an add that will could give her everything she’s ever wanted.

NEEDED: APARTMENT SITTER. CALL IF INTERESTED.

The add was vague, barely visible amongst all the others crowding the page, so when Jules stands before the most famous building in New York City, the setting of her and her long missing sister’s favorite novel, she’s afraid there’s been a huge misunderstanding – she couldn’t possibly be up for a job at the Bartholomew. But there is no misunderstanding, building manager Leslie Evelyn assures before offering her the position and a hefty salary: twelve-thousand-dollars to live in a spacious apartment with a stunning view of Central Park for three months. Stunned but thrilled about her swift stroke of luck, Jules accepts immediately. However – temporarily living within the Bartholomew comes with its fair share of rules:

1. No visitors, no exceptions.
2. Do not bother the residents: some famous, all extremely wealthy.
3. No nights may be spent away from the Bartholomew.

Strict, but not unreasonable, Jules decides.

Shortly after moving in, Jules strikes up a friendship Ingrid, a quirky neighbor that lives directly below her – also a temporary resident. They begin by passing notes through the dumbwaiter that connects their respective apartments, eventually meeting across the street in Central Park after an incident that leaves Jules with a minor injury with Ingrid at fault.

After offering Jules an apology hotdog, the two begin to discuss their time at the Bartholomew. While it’s always been Jules’ dream to live at the Bartholomew, Ingrid expresses her unease with the gargoyled building; citing many of the urban legends surrounding it. As their meeting at the park comes to a close, the two young women make a pact to eat lunch their everyday as long as they both remain at the Bartholomew.

However, when Ingrid fails to show up to their lunch date the next day Jules becomes concerned about. Jules later discovers that Ingrid packed her things and left abruptly the night before. As things continue to not add up, Jules begins to sense that the Bartholomew might not be as idyllic as she once thought.

Determined, Jules sets out to find her friend and uncover the secrets hidden within the Bartholomew. The closer she gets to the truth, the more dangerous her circumstances become. Jules must race time to expose the building’s secrets and save herself in the process.

In Lock Every Door, Riley Sager crafts a Hitchcockian tale for modern times. Creepy building with a twisted past? Check. Disappearing residents? Check. Murder? Check. Check. Check.

With twists and turns at every corner, an infamous building with a dark history and killer secrets, and a scene with the tensest elevator ride you’ll ever read, Sager’s third novel is an unputdownable thrill ride you won’t want to miss.

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.

As she gets to know the residents and staff of the Bartholomew, Jules finds herself drawn to fellow apartment sitter Ingrid, who comfortingly reminds her of the sister she lost eight years ago. When Ingrid confides that the Bartholomew is not what it seems and the dark history hidden beneath its gleaming facade is starting to frighten her, Jules brushes it off as a harmless ghost story . . . until the next day, when Ingrid disappears.

Searching for the truth about Ingrid’s disappearance, Jules digs deeper into the Bartholomew's sordid past and into the secrets kept within its walls. What she discovers pits Jules against the clock as she races to unmask a killer, expose the building’s hidden past, and escape the Bartholomew before her temporary status becomes permanent.

Lock Every Door was a pretty good read. I did finish the book in one day. I was disappointed to find I had it figured it in the end. No real ghost, but damn the living were just evil.
Thank you, NetGalley for the advance copy.

Lock Every Door is the much-anticipated third book by author Riley Sager. I’ve been waiting to read this book since the moment it was announced, so thank you to Net Galley and Dutton for the free review copy.

This book opens with Jules, a down on her luck New York resident who has applied for a job (of sorts) to apartment sit in an extremely fancy, storied apartment building. Yes that’s right, she will get PAID to live in a fancy apartment just because “they” don’t want it empty. It sounds too good to be true, right? Well, that’s what Jules’ BFF tells her repeatedly, and even Jules herself in skeptical but the money and opportunity are too good to pass up. Of course it doesn’t take long at all for weird things to start happening and once a fellow apartment sitter goes missing, Jules is determined to figure out what exactly is going on in this mysterious building.

Once again, Sager writes a really well-developed female lead. Jules is strong despite having some plain terrible things happen in her life, but she is also flawed. So many times throughout I yelled “NO, DON’T DO THAT” while reading, but just as many times exclaimed "YES GIRL!" I so admired her determination and badassery from start to finish. The plot is very interesting and of course, there are some unexpected turns and the book goes to a place I definitely DID NOT see coming, which was fun. It turned out to be just crazy enough to be completely believable.

The cast of supporting characters in this book are really interesting and well-plotted out from the residents to the fellow apartment sitters, I wanted more scenes with them, more background. There were a few parts where I wish the book had been a little longer to better develop some key points, mainly related to the history of the building itself. Other than that, this is another fast and fast-paced read that’s a bit different from Final Girls and The Last Time I Lied. I can really see Sager’s progression as a masterful thriller/horror storyteller and curious to see what's next from him.

I thoroughly enjoy Riley Sager's books and Lock Every Door is no exception. It's a fast-paced, creepy thriller with a relatable protagonist. I enjoyed the setting, the characters, and the ending.

Another good read by Riley Sager! Sager's books are so good, and while I didn't enjoy this one quite as much as the other two, I still enjoyed it immensely!

It was very atmospheric... the setting in the Bartholomew was good. It immediately drew me in and I had a hard time putting the book down. I liked Jules's character and how even though life had thrown her several curve balls, she was not backing down. The ending was superb.

This was not as scary as Sager's other books, but was definitely a creepy read!

Four stars for this gem!

Riley Sager has become one of my favorite authors in the past 2 years. Each of his books are edge of your seat, nail biting thrillers and Lock Every Door is no exception. In Lock Every Door, we meet Jules, a 20 something New Yorker who's extremely down on her luck. After losing her job and her boyfriend in one fell swoop, Jules is crashing on a friend's couch and generally just crashing. So when she answers an ad to be an apartment sitter at the famous Bartholomew building, and is offered the job for an insane amount of money, Jules feels that maybe her luck is finally turning. But strange things happen in the Bartholomew and Jules begins to think that something is very wrong with the building and its occupants. With Lock Every Door, Sager has reached new heights of terror and suspense, infusing every page with near constant dread. I loved it!

In 2017, Riley Sager emerged as a bright voice in the thriller genre with Final Girls. In 2018, Sager continued to impress with The Last Time I Lied. In 2019, we have Lock Every Door, in my humble opinion, the best yet!

Told in dual timelines, Lock Every Door introduces us to Jules, an apartment sitter for famed NYC apartment building The Bartholomew. Jules can’t believe her luck, they are paying HER to stay in this stunning apartment?! However, things might not be as wonderful as they seem. Is something sinister happening at The Bartholomew? Guess you’ll have to find out for yourself!

Filled with taut suspense and edge of your seat tension, Lock Every Door is a “un-put-downable” ride from page 1.

Thank you to Dutton Books for an advance copy. All opinions are my own.

I’m obsessed with Riley Sager’s writing and this one did not disappoint. I couldn’t put it down, and I did NOT see the twists coming. Definitely pick this one up when it’s released this summer!

Oh yes!! In my current state of disenchantment with thrillers, Riley Sager is a remaining bright star. The premise (and conclusion) of this book is a bit odd.. but I PROMISE you will never guess the ending. Such a change from the usual tropes. Not a perfect five stars for me due to the aforementioned odd premise and a giant loose end that is never tied up.. but REALLY Good.

from my review on instagram @brettlikesbooks:

thanks @duttonbooks for granting wishes--loved getting an advance copy via @netgalley of:
LOCK EVERY DOOR

a chic & fascinating apartment building is hiding something sinister + tense & suspenseful

"'Do you think it's possible for a place to be haunted, even if there aren't any ghosts there?' she says. 'Because that's what it feels like to me. Like the Bartholomew is haunted by its history. Like all the bad stuff that's ever happened there has accumulated like dust and now floats in the air. And we're breathing it in, Jules.'"

Riley Sager does it again. I read this book in one sitting, devoured it as much as it devoured me. I loved how the book started off with a horrible event and then back tracking to find out what lead to that time. Some books take back years and this one goes back 5 days, it kept you thinking what could have been so bad in only 5 days. Trust me a lot! I was so happy to get to read this book and it did not disappoint. I really enjoyed Jules character, I felt like I was in her body through the whole book, the way she talked and how detailed she was about her surroundings. This book has now jumped to my favorite of this year. I actually am wanting to read it again just because it captivated me so much.

Oh WOW. Once again, Riley Sager delivers! Lock Every Door is fast-paced, super creepy, and wraps up with a bang. I love the premise, the setting, the mystery, and the characters. And I’m so glad I finished it in the middle of the day, because I’m pretty sure if it were night time right now, I’d be in for some intense nightmares. Love this! Adding it to my very short list of all time favorite thrillers (alongside Sager’s 2018 release, The Last Time I Lied)!

Thank you Dutton Books for an eARC of the book via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

I've read and loved every single one of Riley Sager's books and this one is no different! I ended up finishing this in two days which is ridiculously fast for me. I felt so bad for Jules and the situation she's in, and I really connected with her. She didn't want to rely on everyone for help and wanted to be independent, and I loved her for not only for her independence, but also because she didn't judge others who were in even worse situations than her.

As far as the mystery/big reveal, I didn't see that ending coming! I had come to the same conclusions as Jules fairly early on, but then the real reason for all the strange happenings in the Bartholomew was so incredibly messed up. Sager always does a good job of making me feel shocked and horrified by the end of the book, and this one was no different!

*review will be posted to goodreads and blog on June 21st.*

Chilling creepy thrilling just a few of the words I am using to describe this unputdownable thriller.The characters so well drawn twists that shock.Riley Sager has another best seller each new book of Riley’s makes me look forward to the next. thanks #netgalley #duttonbooks.

I REALLY hate to say, but this wasn’t my favorite. I went into this with very high expectations because I absolutely loved Sager’s two previous books but this just wasn’t for me. I understand the slow burn of suspense and I usually LOVE IT...but this was soooooooooo slow. I found myself 60% in and still nothing was happening. At one point in the book I realized the author was drawing inspiration from another book I absolutely love (no spoilers) but then it just started becoming exactly like said book, and once the twist hit it was a little underwhelming. I actually said “oh...that’s it?” Out loud. Overall it was a great effort from an author I really love but this just wasn’t for me.

3 stars it is!

I thoroughly enjoyed this highly anticipated third novel by Riley Sager. Jules is down on her luck, she's lost her job and her cheating boyfriend on the same day. She's living on her best friends couch and then answers an ad to apartment sit in a famous New York building, The Bartholomew. With a mysterious history and those ever present gargoyles, it's an offer Jules can't pass up. Then it starts...
The story builds with palpable tension as Jules gets drawn further into the mystery. The writing is superb and it grabs hold and doesn't let up until the very last page. Just when you think Jules has it figured out another twist is thrown in that keeps you off balance. I highly recommend this exciting, tightly wound thriller. For those who can't wait to read it, you won't be disappointed, in typical Riley Sager fashion, it's so good!

WOW! Thank you for the opportunity to read. I was granted this after I “wished” for it and am so grateful. This was one of the most original plots I have read in a long time. I was in suspense throughout much of the book and couldn’t put it down. Amazingly well written, excellent character development, and a quick read!

Riley Sager
If this book isn't made into a movie, something is wrong.

It has everything I love. Old pre-war building, old weird people, naive young people. A little bit for all of us.

The book came alive to me whenever the older character Greta was in the dialogue. Probably because Im older and understand her more. And of course Jules reminds me of being young. God, we're all so naive and gullible then.

This is Riley Sager's third book and he just keeps getting better.

And that ending! Sure didn't see that one coming.

Thank you so much Penquin Group for granting my wish.