![]() ![]() ![]() Said narrative pivots on the title character, an alluring young woman named Lorelle, and the suburban neighborhood she moves into. The writing has a somewhat hasty quality that tends to characterize Garton’s work (the man cranks out an average of 2-3 books a year), but it’s nearly impossible not to get drawn into the perverse narrative. It’s a triple X-rated, pulpy and heartfelt treat for readers with strong constitutions. In 2004 Cemetery Dance published a slightly more affordable $40.00 reprint, but that edition is now out of print and an expensive collector’s item in its own right-a shame, as this is one of Garton’s better novels.Ĭertainly THE NEW NEIGHBOR showcases nearly all its author’s strengths…and, yes, a few of his weaknesses. THE NEW NEIGHBOR is no different, having been initially printed back in 1990 in an extremely limited Charnel House edition, illustrated by J.K. ![]() Unfortunately his best work is difficult to obtain, as it’s published mostly via expensive small press limited editions. The prolific Ray Garton is an author who can usually always be relied upon to deliver unpretentious chills, a driving narrative and lots of unflinching grue. ![]()
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