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Fitzek's new thriller: Where neighbors become a nightmare!
Sebastian Fitzek talks about reader fears in his new release “The Neighbor” and the dangers of stalking.
Fitzek's new thriller: Where neighbors become a nightmare!
More and more readers are turning to the best-selling author Sebastian Fitzek and reporting their fear of the present. Again Uckermark courier writes, many are looking for stories that will take them out of their everyday lives for a while and take them into another world. Fitzek, known for his psychological thrillers, sees books as a kind of hypnosis that allows readers to leave the stress of everyday life behind them for hours. His new work, The Neighbor, promises to do just that by telling a compelling story centered around a dangerous stalker.
With “The Neighbor” Fitzek takes readers on a solid rollercoaster ride full of adrenaline rushes. The main character Sarah Wolff lives with her daughter on the outskirts of Berlin and struggles with the shadows of her past. An invisible neighbor initially takes care of the two by filling their refrigerator with food and installing night lights. But the concern quickly turns into a threat when the neighbor begins to act brutally against the people around Sarah, whom he blames for her psychological problems. These interplays between helpfulness and threat make the book an exciting thriller that addresses the fear of being alone and highlights the dangers in the neighborhood.
A look behind the scenes
“The Neighbor” comprises almost 370 pages with short chapters that often end with cliffhangers. Fitzek keeps the tension constantly high and switches between the present and the past in order to gradually reveal the information. Readers need strong nerves, especially when it comes to the neighbor's violent fantasies, which Fitzek describes as "incredibly scary." Not only are these experiences fictional, but they can also force readers to confront their own fears.
But what does Fitzek do to get along well in his neighborhood? In personal anecdotes, he says that he used to sometimes cause trouble by playing the drums, but today he prefers electric drums. He describes himself as an affable neighbor who has never called the police and doesn't make a major third when there's noise. This personal touch makes the author even more relatable for many readers and gives his stories an authentic dimension.
A love of thrillers and a desire for suspense runs through Fitzek's career. He repeatedly emphasizes how readers look for the thrill in order to feel liberated after reading. Again Time reports, it is precisely this experience that makes his books so popular. The author continually finds ways to establish the connection between fiction and the reality of his readers. Whether it's about your own fears or the far-reaching consequences of living together - Fitzek hits the nerve of the times.
Fitzek's “The Neighbor” will delight not only fans of the genre, but also those who are looking for a deep, thoughtful experience away from the tension. Or as he so aptly says: “A book is an escape from reality” – and that’s exactly what many people need these days.