I adored this book so much, it was so gripping from the start, everything was perfection, I did not see the end coming.

Jack Dane’s The Apartment Across the Hall is a taut, psychological thriller that pulls readers into a world of obsession, paranoia, and deadly secrets. With its sharp urban setting and a protagonist whose curiosity might just get her killed, the novel is a gripping exploration of how far someone will go to uncover the truth—or protect themselves from it.

The story centers on Salem Ripley, a young woman looking for a fresh start in New York City. Her new apartment may be disappointing, but it offers her a chance to rebuild after a troubled past. Things take a sinister turn when she becomes fixated on her neighbor across the hall: a tall, dark, and enigmatic man who seems to lead a perfect life with his beautiful girlfriend. But appearances deceive, and Salem soon notices a disturbing pattern—other women entering the apartment and never reappearing.

Dane’s portrayal of Salem is deeply compelling. She’s flawed and vulnerable, carrying the weight of past mistakes that shape her decisions. Her fixation on her neighbor is as much about distraction as it is about a genuine desire to protect others, and this duality makes her a relatable yet unreliable narrator. Readers will find themselves questioning Salem’s motives, her perceptions, and even her sanity as the story progresses.

The tension in The Apartment Across the Hall is palpable. Dane expertly builds suspense with small, unsettling details—a lingering look, a locked door, a muffled sound in the night. The confined setting of the apartment building enhances the claustrophobic atmosphere, making readers feel as trapped as Salem. The narrative pacing is relentless, with each new revelation pulling the reader deeper into the mystery and closer to danger.

What sets this novel apart is its ability to blur the lines between right and wrong, perception and reality. Salem’s snooping feels both justified and intrusive, forcing readers to confront their own moral boundaries. The climax is shocking yet inevitable, tying together threads in a way that leaves readers questioning how much they can ever truly know about the people around them.

The Apartment Across the Hall is a masterclass in psychological suspense. With its evocative writing, deeply flawed protagonist, and chilling twists, it’s a must-read for fans of domestic thrillers like The Girl on the Train or Rear Window. Jack Dane has crafted a story that will keep you up at night—both from the sheer thrill of the read and the haunting afterthoughts it leaves behind.

This was a short but engaging thriller. Most of the chapters are from the view of Sal, our protagonist, but we do read some from her neighbour across the hall and his POV. The writing is captivating and made me want to continue reading. Chapters are also short which for me makes me read faster as I want to read and with chapters being short, I continue! I wasn't expecting the twist in the end, I had some idea of where it was heading but didn't expect it which is, for me, rare as many psychological thrillers, you have an understanding of what will happen. This is a different from thrillers I have read recently and pleasantly surprised

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.
This was a very bizarre book. At first I was questioning where this one was headed and how it would end. I was wondering about why certain characters were in there as well. Until the end. Holy moly. I didn’t expect that turn of events. Several turns actually.
A little weird but worth reading to the end for the surprises.

WOW!! What an intense and gripping read! This is a new to me author, and this book did not disappoint. It started 2025 perfectly. I picked this book solely based on the title and cover. I went into this blind without reading the blurb, and it was such a pleasant surprise.

Salem moves into a dilapidated apartment building, and she soon finds out that her neighbor has a constant stream of different women in his apartment. As she snoop more and more, she discovers things are not as she thinks...they're worse!

The author's writing style is one of pure delight. I was so engrossed in this book. The story had my heart racing the entire time and I furiously flew through this book needing to know what was going to happen. I would've never guessed what was going on! This book gave me everything that I needed in a psych thriller. An engrossing plot, a fierce main character, and a well thought out creepiness factor. Job well done!

Thank you NetGalley and Back Alley Press for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I never read a book by Jake Dane before, but the premise was very interesting to me. The apartment across the hall is a psychological Thriller that takes place in New York City, and I feel like it's a very dark intense read.

Please give this book a try if you like
- fast pace books
- a great plot
- New York atmosphere
- strange Neighbors
- and twisted endings

Seriously I flew through this book, thank you Netgalley this Advance reading copy.

I found this book to be a little amateurish in style. Abrupt writing, it felt rushed, the main character is not interesting and I could go on but I won't DNF for me.

This thriller had a great plot. I always wonder about the thousands of people surrounding each other in apartment buildings. So if something extra creepy starts happening right across from you what would you do!
The momentum was building all the way through and I got more and more ansgty about who was innocent and what was happening.
The growing sense of unease for Salem was written really well. And I was stuck between wanting to shout "stop digging" and "just make the connections!".

The Apartment Across the Hall is my first Jack Dane read and I thoroughly enjoyed it. A dark psychological thriller, it embodied a good mix of horror and crazy and kept me on the edge of my seat and quickly turning the pages.

Salem moves into a tiny apartment in NYC that she finds with the help of her one and only friend. Though small and almost non functional, she is happy to finally have found a place to call her own. That happiness, however, is short lived. Loud television at night, creepy neighbor guy across the hall always covered in blood and threatening her, and neighbors who are most unwelcoming, Salem starts to question how "lucky" she really is.

The writing was so good you could actually feel the desperation turned to determination in Salem. The storyline was unique and interesting and the details were vivid and plentiful. The story keeps you guessing until the shockingly good ending. I will definitely be checking out more from this author.

Thanks to Netgalley and Back Alley Press for the advanced copy

Really well paced and gripping right from the start and held my attention all the way through. I enjoyed it and will definitely;y look for more from the author

This book had a great plot with intriguing characters. I’ll definitely be looking out for more from this author.

Thanks Netgalley for the free ARC! I really didn’t enjoy this novel. The first chapter was great, thoroughly engaging and suspenseful, so I was very excited to receive it. However, starting in chapter two things went downhill. The writing became repetitive and dull. The protagonist was always hyper emotional(shaking, quivering, etc…) although there was nothing even happening. Unfortunately, this book was not for me and I was not able to keep reading.

What a great thriller! This book was fast paced and the twists and turns kept coming 🤯
Everything takes places in the same building, great characters, overall I definitely recommend this book to fans of psychological thriller!

*I received an ARC of this book. All opinions are my own.*
The Apartment Across The Hall by Jack Dane is a page turning psychological thriller that is filled with twists and turns. When Salem Ripley finally finds an apartment within her price range in New York City, she doesn't care that it doesn't look like the photos the landlord sent her. Who needs a working stove anyway? She's just grateful that with her past she managed to find something at all. Salem has little to her name and time on her hands, so when she meets her tall dark and handsome neighbor across the hall, she begins to take some sneaky peeks through the peephole in her door. But sadly Victor seems to have a girlfriend... or three? Why does she never see any of the girls leave Victors apartment? And what is with the blaring television in another apartment next door to her? Like clockwork every night a cacophony of gunshots, police screaming and pounding in doors, vibrate her walls. What is going on in this apartment building?
This was my first novel by Jack Dane but I was hooked from the beginning. The suspense escalates beautifully throughout the book, never letting up until the conclusion. And what an ending that was! The way Dane writes this narrative is brilliant, weaving intense moments with just enough backstory so you get a full picture of these characters. Definitely a must read for the psychological thriller lover!
Thank you to NetGalley, Jack Dane and Back Alley Press for this ARC. Expected publishing date is January 3rd 2025.

This was my first ARC book and... OMG! I read this one in a matter of hours. I couldn't put it down! Just when you think you have the twists figured out - no you don't!
To be released January 2025. Highly recommend this one!

At first, I was a bit unsure about the book since it kicked off kind of slow, but once the pace picked up, I found myself really enjoying it. There were plenty of twists and turns that kept me engaged. I loved the different perspectives, and the short chapters made it easy to keep reading. I was totally cheering for the main female character the whole time. As the story unfolded, it became clear that nothing was quite what it seemed.

They say you can’t pick your neighbors… but can you survive them? When Salem Ripley moves into her apartment in New York City, she’s disheartened to find it isn’t exactly like the pictures. Still, with her past, she’s lucky to find a place at all. Her neighbor across the hall is tall, dark and handsome. After seeing his beautiful girlfriend, Salem can’t help but obsess over the couple and their perfect life. Then Salem sees her neighbor with another girl. And another. And another. The strangest part? She never sees the women leave! Wow!! This book had some really crazy twists that I did not see coming! It had great suspense, gruesome murders, mystery, and a fabulous who done it! The story was very interesting! I highly recommend reading this book! Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me!

Thank you NetGalley and publisher for this book!

This was a good one! I really enjoyed this book. I had a hard time putting this one down. I really enjoyed the writing style and the characters chemistry was great. This was a first for me by this author but will not be my last!

Twisty and intense with layers of secrets - no spoilers here - gives the nosy neighbor new meaning. You will read it in one afternoon, because you will just have to see what happens next.

What a weird, crazy, twisty terrific book!!! No idea where this was going but yes it surprised me.. loved it.

Thanks to the author, the publisher and Netgalley for an early release of this book.