Girl Watching You is a riveting suspense-thriller that grabs you on page one and doesn’t let go until those words, “The End,” appear on the final page.
Ava Beck, an out of work actress, is haunted by the death of her sister, Kim, who fell down the stairs at her boyfriend’s place. Ava is convinced that Kim’s boyfriend, film producer Brett Moore, murdered her. Moore, however, is able to escape justice when the death is ruled to be accidental. Ava, not satisfied, pursues a civil suit against him with the help of her soon-to-be ex-husband, a lawyer. Black-balled by the entertainment industry at the instigation of Moore, Ava finds work in a florist shop. However, the needless death of her sister, leaves her obsessed with powerful men who she believes take advantage of younger, naïve women. Enter Peter Greer, a successful hedge fund manager, who is estranged from his wife and is often cited in gossip columns for being in the company of younger women. Greer and his latest girlfriend purchase a bouquet from the shop where Ava works and during the transaction, she spies bruises on the girl’s wrists. Convinced something bad may happen, Ava follows the couple to the girl’s apartment, climbs the fire escape and peers in the window. An argument is taking place and Ava sees Greer raise his hand as if to hit the young woman. The woman’s cat, who has been let outside, jumps at the window gaining Greer’s attention. Does he see Ava? She hopes not. The following morning, Ava discovers the girl in question has been killed – murdered. Is Greer responsible?
Girl Watching You moves at a fast pace, author Schneider constantly ramping up the tension which keeps the reader enthralled. There are twists, turns, and a red herring or two that keep you guessing as to who is actually the murderer. The characters are fully developed and the reader feels Ava’s sorrow, her confusion, her anger, and, most of all, her need to do something. The character of Peter Greer is also multi-dimensional and the reader is tossed back and forth trying to determine if he is a vicious murderer or a victim himself.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It is my second J.A. Schneider (Cry to Me), but won’t be my last. I highly recommend Girl Watching You to fans of thrillers, psychological thrillers, romantic suspense, novels situated in New York, and mystery. Actually, I can’t think of anyone who wouldn’t enjoy this novel. I absolutely loved it!
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Title: Girl Watching You Author: J.A. Schneider Publisher: J.A.S. Reviewed By: Arlena Dean Rating: Five Review: "Girl Watching You" by J.A. Schneider My Rationalization: This was indeed a good psychological thriller with lots of mystery and suspense that will keep you turning the pages to see what was happening next. This author really knows how to keep the readers' attention. I found this 'out of work actress Ava Beck' kept herself busy in other people's business as she was for Peter Greer. With Peter coming to the West Village Flower Shop along with his date Chloe, Ava 'notices bruises' and one thing lead to another [as she starts watching this hedge funder] and before you know it she becomes involved in this situation. But was Ava watching the right person? Let's not leave out all the other interesting and intriguing characters that will leave the reader with some 'stunning twist, that turns to murder and will leave you shaking your head wondering who in the world is doing this? When I thought I knew who it was well by the end of the story I found out I was entirely wrong. It was well I will leave that to you picking up the good read to see just who it was. l will say I didn't care for the way Ava got herself so involved into all of this mess and even when she had been told by several people to be careful, however, she preceded on. So, I will say what happened to her wasn't a surprise at all. So, to find out who did what, why and so much more you will have to pick up the well-written story to see how it will all play out. I will say I was indeed surprised and the ending I found it somewhat shocking to me also but when it comes to love I guess certain things unexpectedly will work out. If you are looking for good psychological thriller suspenseful mystery you have come to the right place for "Girl Watching You" will give it all to you.
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- Robert CrouchReviewed in the United Kingdom on September 5, 2019
Terrific twisting psychological thriller
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