When No One Is Watching by Alyssa Cole

“When No One Is Watching” centers around Sydney Green, a Brooklyn resident who is grappling with the rapid gentrification of her neighborhood. As she investigates the unsettling changes in her community, she begins to uncover dark secrets and a sinister conspiracy linked to the transformation of her neighborhood. The novel blends thriller and mystery genres with social and racial themes, exploring issues of displacement, history, and the impact of gentrification. Cole’s story is both a gripping suspense thriller and a commentary on the societal forces shaping urban environments.