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You’re Next: A Short Novel Inspired By True Events

A.J. Desai (Goodreads Author)

3.80 · Rating details · 10 ratings · 4 reviews

In 1988, amid the Satanic Panic craze that swept the United States, Hannah Jackovski witnessed the attack and subsequent disappearance of her sister, Hailey, outside an abandoned cemetery deep in the woods.
Twenty years later, Hannah, now troubled and suffering from post traumatic stress disorder, believes she is being stalked. Someone is after her, and she suspects it is ...more

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Apr 22, 2018 Nico Genes rated it really liked it

Shelves: paranormal, mystery, thriller

This was a fast and interesting read. The author has an easy and very understandable way of putting words together. Everything starts in 1988 when Hannah’s sister Hailey was wounded and disappeared one night in the woods in the vicinity of an abandoned cemetery. Rumors were saying that some Satanic cult has taken her away and the media have reported amply on the subject. Hannah was only 16 then and she struggled how to cope with the events. Years went by but she couldn't live even for one day wo This was a fast and interesting read. The author has an easy and very understandable way of putting words together. Everything starts in 1988 when Hannah’s sister Hailey was wounded and disappeared one night in the woods in the vicinity of an abandoned cemetery. Rumors were saying that some Satanic cult has taken her away and the media have reported amply on the subject. Hannah was only 16 then and she struggled how to cope with the events. Years went by but she couldn't live even for one day wondering what happened to her sister. Twenty years later, without any news about Hailey, Hannah receives some strange phone calls, messages, and witnesses other little things that make her think that she is being stalked and what’s worse that she is next. She couldn't go to the police at first as she was sure they wouldn't believe her, even, later on, she wasn't believed as she didn't have proof. By now she was seeing a therapist and actually, this is the way how we get to know everything, from the sessions that Hannah has had. Happenings made it that another person died and it seemed similar to her sister’s disappearance, but now Hannah is the major suspect. I will not reveal the ending, but I can only tell you that it surprised me. Either is a result of post-traumatic stress disorder or the crazy reality, I let you discover for yourself.

Reader type: Occult/mystery/Thriller readers and all the others that love a book that keeps your attention wondering what will follow next and also trying to figure out what stands behind everything.

My favorite quotes from this book:

“I think my sister is out there, alive, somewhere, but I don’t know where to look. When I walk to work, I look behind every bush, peer around every corner, and look into the face of every stranger I pass on the street, wondering if it’s Hailey.”

“I wanted her gone. I wanted to be the special one. The one always in demand. I wanted to look down at others the way Hailey looked down at me. Please don’t judge me. It was a moment of desperation.”

“I found a dead squirrel in my locker today. On top of it was a note that said, “You’re Next”. The squirrel wasn’t just dead, though. It’s throat was slit. I didn’t tell anyone about it, just threw the poor squirrel and the bloody note in the trash. Now I’m scared. Like, really scared.”

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Jun 19, 2018 Allen Lamb rated it it was ok

I think the story has potential, but it feels very rough and very rushed. Rushed in two senses. First, the book is very short and there were many cases where the story jumps to the next scene before the last one felt finished. I often felt like I wanted more details on what was going on. Second, the book felt rushed in its production. There a few too many grammatical and formatting mistakes to overlook. I had the feeling that it would be better if the author took a little more time on the writin ...more

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Jul 05, 2018 P.S. Meraux rated it it was amazing

Hannah survived the frightening disappearance of her sister as a teenager and grew up with the shadow of an unsolved mystery hanging over her that shattered the family.

Two decades later, she finds herself caught in a deadly game of cat and mouse with members of a cult who threaten her sanity and life. Terrorized and hounded by a stranger in a mask, she must fight for survival. She turns to a psychologist for help.

You’re Next is a cogent thriller, full of suspense and spine chilling twists. A.J ...more

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Apr 26, 2018 Jenelle rated it it was amazing

Shelves: mystery-suspense

This was a fast paced read, I was hooked from the first page and tore through this book super quickly.

I really liked the narrative, first person told through journal entries. Hannah's story was really intense and I was on edge throughout. The idea of someone being so close and so elusive is terrifying.

But was there anyone? Was Hannah a crazy person or was there a stalker? What DID happen to Hailey? I dunno. Hannah isn't at all reliable. I like that. Either way, the end results are scary.

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