Who Are the New Neighbors? — Helen Macie Osterman

This book is the sequel to Followed, released in 2017It revolves around the family renting the house next door to Sparks House in Rockford, Illinois.The subject matter is domestic abuse. Deborah Geraldson is completely dominated by her husband, Ezra.He believes every ailment can be cured by prayer alone. When Deborah realizes her daughter has serious health problems, she defies Ezra and seeks medical help.A serious beating lands Deborah in the hospital. When she recovers, she divorces Ezra and, with the help of friends, grows into a strong, self-reliant woman.The ending holds an ironic twist.