The Neighbour at Number 18

About the Book

This book narrates everyday events in a neighborhood and covers sensitive subjects that many people find uncomfortable to discuss. We must not pretend they don’t exist. The book is purely fiction and intends to describe the influence of people in each stage of our lives. It also shows how people deal with the ups and downs and challenges they face during their lifetime. The story’s purpose is to educate and entertain readers. The Neighbor at Number 18 is a life story of a woman whose childhood experiences horribly manifested in her later years and as result of dementia. The book is packed with romance, friendship, family, and discoveries. It is strictly an adult read.

About the Author

Hawa L Crickmore, was born in Ghana in 1958, she has a Bachelor Degree in Education and taught at various levels in Education. She also studied at Middlesex University in England and obtained a Masters Degree in Health and Social Care. Hawa had a great passion in writing as a child and wrote short stories which she destroyed later after giving them to friends to read. Her desire to take writing seriously was inspired by her mother who told her a family history. Her first published novella is ‘Across The Ocean’ which also inspired her to write ‘The Neighbour at Number 18’. Hawa is a widow and has two sons, two daughters, two step daughters and four adorable grand children; Francesca, Jerry Junior, Alex and Robyn.