The Stalker

By: Sarah Alderson

Narrated by: Stephanie Racine, James MacNaughton, Kristin Atherton

‘WOW! WOW! WOW! What a read!’ NetGalley reviewer

‘The blockbuster of the summer!’ NetGalley reviewer

‘THAT twist. I did not see it coming!’ NetGalley reviewer

You’re looking over your shoulder, thinking someone’s watching.

You’re checking the doors are locked, spooked by a noise.

You’re running through the woods, convinced you’re being followed.

You’re being stalked. And they won’t stop until you’re theirs.

If you enjoy reading twisty psychological thrillers that leave your heart racing, then you’ll love The Stalker from USA Today bestselling author, Sarah Alderson. Perfect for fans of Karin Slaughter and Harlan Coben.

©2021 Sarah Alderson (P)2021 HarperCollins Publishers Limited

Critic reviews

PRAISE FOR SARAH ALDERSON:

This is an exhilarating ride where nothing is what it seems… Good luck getting anything else done until you've turned the final page. (Heat)

Fast-moving and beautifully told, it is hard to put down. (Daily Mail)

Cleverly plotted, well written book kept me engaged to the last page. (Rachel Abbott, author of Come A Little Closer)

Captivating writing with just the right amount of twists and turns to keep you on your toes… Absolutely loved it! (SJI Holliday, author of The Lingering)

A brilliant psychological read. (Woman)

A good listen!

I liked this one a lot! Keep in listening, the 2nd half is the better half!

Good story! Surprising twists. I liked it.

I was really in for a surprise with the twists in this book. The one who was the protector turned out to be the one needing protection from! I think that the author did a great job weaving this story together.

Yes!!! Just Yess

Absolutely amazing didn’t see it all coming!!! Great plot twist. You think it’s gonna be one thing and turns into a WHOLE other

Just a taste of The Most Dangerous Game

I am so happy I didn't stop this book in the beginning, which I was very close to doing. It seemed just silly and without logic in the beginning and I had a very difficult time with the whiny, fearful heroine. As the story continued on it got more interesting and by the end of it, I was hooked. Hang in there if you have a hard time in the beginning! It gets better!!

A very surprise twist!!!

This was a great book. I really enjoyed it and did not see the twist coming!

The narrator ruined it.

First off I'd like to address the narrator. I listen to my books while driving, cooking, cleaning and while working. The fluctuations of her voice of the main character was terrible. One second she is yelling and then fades to a whisper. This made it a very hard listen because if I turned it up the yelling was too loud but it was the only way to hear the constant voice drops to almost a whisper. It almost quit listening because it truly ruined the listen. I absolutely hated the whiny voice she used for Laura. The male voice was steady and well done. as was Mia's voice.

The story was good, it piqued my interest and curiosity. I came to despise Laura, however, she was such a weak, scared female lead. None of the characters were particularly likeable, but she was the hardest to relate to. I'm glad I didn't quit, I would have missed the best part of the book.

All in all, it's an ok story with an interesting premise, a little draggy in the beginning but eventually gets going shortly before the end. I gave it 3 stars for that reason.

Great thriller

I really enjoyed this book. The narration was fantastic and the storyline kept me guessing the whole time. There were some great twists but they felt cheap to me. All the twists seem to manifest from the lies from the first half of the book. No way to guess the ending because of the fakeness of the first half. But I still loved it.

Phenomenal

I had fairly low expectations going into this one just because the title was a bit simple.
However, I was proven wrong within the first couple of chapters of this book.
It isn’t simple at all, in fact, this book has many layers and facets. All well thought out and all completely fleshed out as the story progresses.
The writing is exceptionally good.
Every scene, every interaction has descriptive elements that truly make you feel like you’re right there, for every step.
The characters are very well developed and the story makes sense.
It is creepy, clever, original, and razor sharp.
I could not believe the ending (and I mean this in the best possible sense) it blew me away.
What a totally pleasant surprise this book was.
I love when that happens! It is so rare!
Also, a truly phenomenal performance by the beloved Stephanie Racine.
She has truly evolved as a performer and I enjoy her more with every listen….
Bravo all the way around!!!

Very good

Kept me guessing, throughout the story, love the twists and suspense that the author was able to maintain throughout the book.

Amazing story!!!

It’s started off slow… but when it picked up it did not disappoint!!! Highly recommended!