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When She Comes Knocking

Dan McDowell

"The suburbs have rarely been this terrifying. A tour-de-force psychological thriller that explores obsession, survivor's guilt and the nature of sanity." -BestThrillers.com

When She Comes Knocking by Dan McDowell is a gripping psychological thriller that tells the story of Ben Decker, a burned out pharmaceutical sales rep. Struggling with the scars of the past, he hopes moving to a new house will provide the fresh start he needs to leave his troubles behind.

Things take a dark turn when Ben's new neighbor, Jean Jackson, comes knocking. Struggling to identify her unpredictable behaviors and motives, Ben finds himself working to unravel a complex mystery with his family quickly landing in the middle of it.

As the tension and suspense build, Ben must confront his demons as he fights to protect his family from the suburban nightmare descending upon them. McDowell's writing is taut and suspenseful, keeping readers on the edge of their seats from beginning to end. When She Comes Knocking is a page-turner that will leave readers breathless and questioning just how well they know their neighbors.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Black Rose Writing
  • Publish Date: Jun 1st, 2023
  • Pages: 190
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 9.00in - 6.00in - 0.44in - 0.63lb
  • EAN: 9781685132262
  • Categories: Horror - GeneralPsychologicalThrillers - Psychological

About the Author

McDowell, Dan: - Dan McDowell is a husband and father by day, and an author by night. The end result, chilling stories with gritty and real people facing unmistakable obstacles. With inspiration emerging from the best and the worst of Dan's nightmares, memories, and hyperactive imagination, he weaves tales of bizarre and intriguing proportions into a new stratosphere of descriptive writing that remains both distinct and thought provoking. He and his family reside in the San Antonio, Texas, area.

Praise for this book

Accolades for Dan McDowell

2022 Readers' Favorite Gold Medal Winner

2021 Runner Up-Maxy Awards Horror

2021 Finalist-Best Thrillers Book Awards

"The suburbs have rarely been this terrifying. A tour-de-force psychological thriller that explores obsession, survivor's guilt and the nature of sanity." -BestThrillers.com

"Dark, winding, and wonderfully addictive... McDowell excels at constructing the unsettling atmosphere of a dark psychological thriller, contrasting the mundane routines of family life with grimness lurking in the background... Riveting!" -The Prairies Book Review

"A memorable psychological thriller that will drag you through a series of mind-bending twists to a surprise ending." -Sublime Book Review

"Chilling... A master storyteller, Dan McDowell's literary style is rich in vivid details and visual imagery." -Readers' Favorite

"When She Comes Knocking is a quick read enriched by witty dialogues and suspense-a novel sure to have you wondering about your neighbors." -The Book Commentary