In this week’s episode of The Bookshop at the End of the Internet, author Liz Alterman discusses her new book, The Perfect Neighborhood. This domestic suspense novel takes place in an idyllic suburban town where a little boy goes missing. The event shakes the very foundation of the town, because until that moment everyone assumed they were safe, that the terrors of the rest of the country couldn’t touch them in their neighborhood. So, what happens to the neighborhood when crisis hits? Liz explores the question of what motivates people to help others. Is it truly goodwill, a need for self-validation, or simply a desire to have a front row seat to someone else’s sorrow. The novel is told from multiple points of view, including the mother of the missing boy, the boy’s teenage babysitter, and a former actress who resists assimilating. All of these characters are on the outside of what is perceived to be the neighborhood’s inner circle. But as they—and Liz’s readers—will find out, no one’s life is as perfect as it seems. In this episode, I’ll chat with Liz about her writing journey, a couple of her other books (including a young adult thriller and a memoir), and why she enjoys writing in different genres.
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