Many major American cities are defying the conventional wisdom that suburbs are the communities of the future. But as these urban centers prosper, they increasi

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Includes Dean Koontz’s short story “The Neighbor”—first time in print! Dean Koontz is at the peak of his acclaimed powers