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by Bentley Little (Author) "It's perfect!" Maureen announced ..." (more)
3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (101 customer reviews)
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With this haunting tale, Little (The Town) proves that he hasn't lost his terrifying touch. Barry and Maureen Welch are thrilled to exchange their chaotic California lifestyle for the idyllic confines of Bonita Vista, a ritzy gated community in the unincorporated fictional town of Corban, Utah. But as Bonita Vista residents, they're required to become members of the neighborhood's Homeowners' Association, a meddling group that uses its authority to spy on neighbors, eradicate pets and dismember anyone who fails to pay association dues and fines. Maureen, an accountant, and Barry, a horror writer who is banned by the association from writing at home, soon find themselves trapped in the kind of deranged world that Barry once believed existed only within the safety of his imagination. The novel's graphic and fantastic finale demonstrates the shortsightedness of the Association and will stick with readers for a long time. Little's deftly drawn characters inhabit a suspicious world laced with just enough sex, violence and Big Brother rhetoric to make this an incredibly credible tale.

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"You must read this book." (Stephen King)

"Fast-paced, rock-'em, jolt-'em, shock-'em...terror fiction. Unusually clever." (Dean Koontz)

Barry and Maureen have just been approved as tenants by the Association. Pity they never read the fine print on the lease. It could be the death of them...
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3.0 out of 5 stars HOME...SWEET HOME..., Feb 22 2007
By Lawyeraau (Balmoral Castle) - See all my reviews
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Although this author is one of the best writers in the horror genre, this is not one his best books. It is so over the top, and the characters so stupid, as to be laughable. Still, the book has certain entertainment value, if one is willing to overlook some of its anomalies. It certainly does not lack for the grotesque and is definitely not for the squeamish. The storyline is somewhat reminiscent of that found in another of the author's books, "The Resort", only there the author succeeds in pulling it off.

Here, the author takes on a home association. The main characters, Barry and Maureen, a seemingly happily married couple, move into an exclusive gated community in Utah called Bonita Vista. They are initially thrilled with the good buy that they got, as their new home exceeds their expectations for what they could afford to pay. They soon find out, however, that there is a home association that they are required to join.

Initially reluctant to join the association, Barry and Maureen are soon shown the error of their ways. It becomes clear that the home owners association runs Bonita Vista as if it were Devil's Island and all the homeowners are but its prisoners. Those who do not conform to the rules and regulations of the association soon find themselves in a whole lot of trouble. The penalties for any infractions are horrific and often grotesque.

Those who are fans of Bentley Little will get some enjoyment from this book. Those who are not familiar with this author would be better off starting with one of his other books. A good place to begin would be with "The Collection", "The House", "The Walking", or "The Resort".
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3.0 out of 5 stars The Association Not a Horror But a Comedy, April 22 2004
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This was the first Bentley Little novel that I have read. The book has a far fetched plot with so many association by laws that will make you laugh. The book is NOT scary. The read is not bad (It moves quick) but to be honest there is really no point to the book. I finished the novel because I was curious of how it ended. If your looking for a book that is funny and the plot is off the wall then pick this up.
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5.0 out of 5 stars You can't put this book down!!!, Dec 10 2003
I thought this book was incredible! It kept me on the edge of my seat!A real nail biter!! Bentley Little is an amazing artist with the ability to combine such horrific scenes and undescribable fear into those of his readers within a fictitous story of such believable real life circumstances. It would actually give you the impression that the "good life" isn't so good after all. And with all the great; comes all the terrifying!! This book is a must read for all you horror fanatics out there who like the gruesome and grotesque details of a superbly put together novel. Congratulations Bently Little on a fantastic book!!
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4.0 out of 5 stars GUILT BY ASSOCIATION
This kind of book is what Little has done best in the past---remember "The Store" (an obvious attack on Wal-Mart) and "The Mailman," and others. Read more
Published on Oct 18 2003 by Michael Butts

5.0 out of 5 stars Little's Take on Homeowners Associations
I enjoyed this book, and not just because I have some horror stories of my own to tell regarding those socialist homeowners associations. Read more
Published on Sep 29 2003 by S. Sommerville

1.0 out of 5 stars Avoid this book
This is the second Bentley Little book I have read. The first was The Store, wich was a bad book. This book though I thought was much worse. Read more
Published on Sep 29 2003 by Robert E Kyte

5.0 out of 5 stars I enforce CC&Rs for a living....
....it's nowhere near as scary as this - IT IS a reminder to check out the CC&Rs before buying a planned community home. Read more
Published on Aug 16 2003 by David Saunders

4.0 out of 5 stars For "Sale," and the Use of Other Four-Letter Words
Let's face it. Homeowner's Associations can be a tool dispensing a veritable fountain of useful dictations - provided that you want to follow them. Read more
Published on Jul 19 2003 by TastyBabySyndrome

5.0 out of 5 stars Where does he get this stuff?
Another great book from Bentley Little! I'm always amazed at how the author takes the everyday things in life, and makes them so outrageously scary! Read more
Published on Jul 15 2003

3.0 out of 5 stars GOES OVERBOARD
BENTLEY LITTLE'S WRITING STYLE IS AMAZING. HIS BOOK'S ARE SO SUSPENSEFUL YOU CAN HARDLY READ FAST ENOUGH. THE PROBLEM I HAVE WITH HIM THOUGH IS THAT HE ALWAYS GOES OVERBOARD. Read more
Published on Jul 9 2003 by Annette Sonnenberg

5.0 out of 5 stars good readin'
this was the first bentley little book i had read and i was quite impressed. i am a "read to fall asleep person" and this book did not allow that. Read more
Published on Jul 3 2003

4.0 out of 5 stars Great idea for a horror book
Little's imagination really shines through in this book. It's highly entertaining horror. Unfortunately, the actions and the explanations of why no one does anything about them is... Read more
Published on Jun 30 2003 by Thom Cuddy

4.0 out of 5 stars Horror to the max!
I really liked this book. I, being an ultimate Stephen King and Dean Koontz fan, really thought this book was up to par. Read more
Published on Jun 6 2003

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