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This book started put great and the premise sounded great but I felt it became a little too unbelievable after a while. Also, I didn't really like either of the characters. Sorry.

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The Stalker was a very interesting book. What was supposed to be a very romantic and belated honeymoon for a couple on an island in Scotland turned out to be a very frightening experience when they discovered they were not alone. The end is a total surprise.

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Laura and Liam are going on a belated honeymoon to a remote island, Shura, in Scotland. On the journey the locals tell them that the island is haunted and refer to murders from years ago.

Strange things begin to happen as soon as they are left on their own, as the only occupants on the island with no means of contacting anybody apart from a satellite phone which they are told about but do not check when they arrive.

There are twists and turns but I struggled and ended up skip-reading a huge part of this as I found the initial plot slow. I started to guess some aspects and the last few chapters are much better but, as a whole, I couldn’t get into it.

Thanks to NetGalley, Avon Books UK, and Sarah Alderson for my ARC of The Stalker, in return for my honest review.

Not for me.

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This was a fun to read mystery. With enough suspense to keep the reader interested. A few twists at the end add to the enjoyment of the book. This is a book which I would recommend to others.

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A good well written book that held my interest throughout, the characters were good and believable. For me personally I didn't find it to be a page turner but overall it was a book which I can recommend.

Thank you to Netgalley and Avon Books for giving me the opportunity to read this book.

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In short, The Stalker fell flat for me. I was quite excited for a psychological thriller but Sarah Alderson's latest novel did not deliver for me. While there were some excellent twists, they came all at once - in what felt like a brain dump. It is always unfortunate when the story is conceptually strong but it is not well-paced. I also felt like the characters were quite flat.

This review is based on NetGalley ARC provided in exchange for an honest, unbiased opinion.

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This was an amazing fantastic and mind blowing read.
A perfect story, perfect cover and a perfect author. I would highly recommended this book to everyone and anyone who is in search of thrill and excitement in life.
My whole review for this book is on my goodreads profile, do check it.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/4024708133

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Absolutely loved this book. Fast moving quick read with tons of twists and turns. Loved it!!!! I will be looking into reading this authors other novels. Highly recommend!

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This is a brilliant tense book with an ending that my head spin. The atmosphere just keeps building up to a blinding climax that I did not see coming at all.
Newlyweds Laura and Liam have came to a secluded Scottish Island for the honeymoon. Things quickly get very sinister when they realise that they're not alone and someone is stalking them.
This is such a clever book that I absolutely raced through. The atmosphere is almost painful for the reader as things start to escalate. A dark, tense and thrilling read.

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The creepiest book of the year. A must read for all seeking a thriller. You will not be able to figure this one out.r

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The Stalker is full of a spooky atmosphere and setting that ends well to the tension.
Liam and Laura have a close relationship threatened by the presence of a stalker. All is not as it seems. As the ending u folded I was certainly surprised.
I liked the plot choice (I can't comment on it as it will be a spoiler) although it felt somewhat rushed with chapters that were set in the past. Explanations came fast and were a little dizzying but plausible.
Overall, an enjoyable read.

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4.5 Stars from me

This book is pure distraction and entertainment! Albeit a bit gruesome at times but 

It was obvious (from the cover!) that this perfect honeymoon ♡ might not pan out to be quite so idilic! 

Even so I was caught out by a fair few surprises along the way and found myself utterly immersed with the pure entertainment provide by this fast paced and well plotted read.

Don't over think it, just go with the flow and enjoy the ride!

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Liam and Laura are newlyweds who decide to honeymoon on a secluded island. It's been a tough year for Laura so the alone time will be good for her. But they soon discover the deserted island isn't so deserted, they're being watched. Being on a secluded island could never backfire, could it?
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Holy twist at the end! I did not see this ending coming y'all! It's a gripping read that keeps your attention from beginning to end. I would recommend this read!

Thank you Sarah Alderson, Avon Books UK and Netgalley for this great ARC!

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The Stalker is a creepy, fast-paced read about a newlywed couple who spend their honeymoon on a remote island only to discover things aren't quite what they seem. The couple is being watched and this person wants them dead. I was hooked from start to finish. Highly recommended to anyone looking for a claustrophobic thriller.

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This book is brilliant! Liam and Laura are spending their honeymoon on an uninhabited small island in Scotland. However, it soon becomes clear that there is someone else on the island who wants to do them harm. So begins a scary game of cat and mouse! I can't say anymore about the plot, but you'll never guess the way it pans out! This is a really well written story which kept me on the edge of my seat to the end! Thanks to NetGalley for a preview copy.
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I received this book for free from Netgalley for an honest review.

This book was right up my alley based off the summary. I enjoyed it right from the start. The way it was written was FANTASTIC. It has a plot twist towards the end that I was definitely not expecting. I can normally guess who the antagonist is or what the twist will be; I did not see this one coming.

Both characters are likeable from the beginning. If you really pay attention to the way the characters behave, based off what their careers are, you can start to unravel the mystery that lead to the surprise ending.

This is one of the better Thrillers I have read recently, reminded me a bit of Shiver by Allie Reynolds. There was some wording used that took me a second to understand, but that's because it's written and published in the UK. For example, instead of "lighter" they said "torches".

I really enjoyed this novel, so not only will I be recommending it to others, I'll also be looking for more by the author, Sarah Alderson!

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Wow this book gave me full body goosebumps. I have to admit I initially found it quite slow and the characters unlikable however all of that changed once I got about three quarters of the way in and I could. not. put. it. down! Really well written, well done Sarah Alderson!

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I received an advance copy of, The Stalker by Sarah Alderson. Wow what a thriller. Laura is being stalked, who is stalking Laura?

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WOW! this truly was a little gem of a book. I finished it from cover to cover in just two days! I could not put it down, I live in Scotland myself and really enjoyed the descriptions of the Scottish Scenery. I also loved the creepy and atmospheric vibes in this story, It was very thrilling and I had Goosebumps most of the way through reading this book.

Laura and Liam are newly weds, They decide to visit a remote isolated Scottish island for a few days of quiet, peace and blissfulness, However this unfortunately does not happen as they soon realise that they are not the only ones on the Scottish island, And they soon realise that whoever else is on the island has sinister intentions, The question is who are they and why?

These questions kept me up into the wee small hours, I had to keep checking that my doors and windows are locked and any small noises made me jump out of my skin! The twist at the end left me feeling gobsmacked and completely blindsided me as I did not expect that twist, A big thank you to netgalley for a copy of this fantastic book in exchange for my honest review, I cant wait to read more from this author.

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OMG What have I just read? Newlyweds Liam and Laura take a honeymoon on a remote Scottish island. Not long after their arrival, creepy happenings suggest that they are not alone. I must admit that the second part of the book took me totally by surprise. Be warned, this book is very scary and gory in parts, but absolutely absorbing. Very clever indeed.

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