Very quick read with good pace and writing. Young novelist David moves into a condo above a Pulitzer Award winning author as he finishes his first novel, and finds a very different neighborly arrangement than he expected, but life turns around when he himself is awarded the Boston Literary Award for best first novel Until it becomes clear that the award was meant for a book with a very similar title. Things spin out of control when the only BLA member who knows of the mistake dies after arguing with David on the night of the famous author's holiday party. A series of events spiral into a fast paced turn around and coverup, all while David tries to keep his head above water and out of jail.

3.5 stars

Aspiring author David Trent lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts when he and girlfriend, Bonnie begin looking for a place together. Just as David finishes his first book they find an apartment above the home of award winning author Silas Hale. David couldn’t be more excited about the thought of living above a legend - until he interacts with the horrible Hale. Hales attitude changes, though when David’s novel receives an award Silas once won.

Then David learns some shocking news. Events spiral after.

There were things I liked about this book (I was tense throughout, so Pearl’s sense of drama clearly worked for me) and things I wasn’t crazy about (but won’t spoil.) Overall, though it was very suspenseful and I’m glad to have read it.