Thanks to NetGalley and Avon for this ARC. I have never read any books by Sarah Alderson, and was unfamiliar with her work. However, after reading The Stalker I believe I need to get more acquainted! Who doesn't love a good psychological thriller with the idea of ghosts thrown in on a deserted island! I was hooked from the very beginning, did find it a little slow at times but the twist ending made up for all that. Add the additional detailed writing of the description of this island off the coast of Scotland, and you won't be disappointed. Don't waste time, try to get this book, it's great!

Okay y'all, this one is spooky! This one is very scary- kept me on the edge of my seat and had a hard time reading it at night haha!

This read like a horror film and I AM ALL FOR IT. This Gothic feeling book had me feeling chills a few times to where I needed to take a break and walk away. That's how you want your scary books to make you feel. I am so thankful to have received this ARC, I will be reading EVERYTHING Sarah Alderson writes.

I read and loved Sarah’s last book, The Weekend Away, so jumped at the chance to read an advance copy of her new book which is due out 8/7/21.

All I can say is put an afternoon aside as you will want to read this in one day.

Newlyweds Liam and Laura head to a deserted Scottish island for their honeymoon. The island has only one property which has recently been bought to rent out and they are the first to stay there. The island also has a terrible history which they are unaware of until they arrive.

With no phone, mobile signal or Wi-fi this should be a romantic getaway with no distractions.

Or so they think. When they start to feel they are being watched and are not alone on the island as promised, Liam is initially annoyed, but annoyance soon turns to fear when a threatening message is scratched into their window and they realise there is a stalker out there.

Oh my gosh what a pulse racer of a thriller! The tension builds and builds throughout and what an ending! I could feel the fear bursting off the pages.

Highly recommended.

Sarah has been added to my list of must read authors!

Thank you to Ellie at Avon books for an advance copy of this book through NetGalley.

Thank you Net Galley for an ARC of The Stalker by Sarah Alderson. This was a thriller with a surprising twist! Loved this so much! Author knows how to set the atmosphere. Major creepy vibes in this one. I will read this author again. Thank you.

The Stalker starts with what sounds likes an ideal vacation, island, ruins, no other people, beaches, cliffs, sign me up, dream vacation. And then, not so much...This book was super fast-paced, but then I got to the second half. Mind blown. It took such a crazy, unexpected turn, I ended up finishing it in one sitting,

I got this book from Netgalley. It was under True Crime my favorite genre (nonfiction). Only to be disappointed that it wasn’t.

What’s meant to be a romantic honeymoon. Soon turns into strange things happening. And the feeling someone is watching you. This book definitely had a twist or two towards the end of the book.

This one had me hooked from the beginning and I devoured it in less than 24 hours! It kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time. If you're looking for a thriller with an unexpected twist, this is it. I had to go back and re-read some of the earlier passages from the point of view of the Stalker once I was finished in order for it all to make sense, but once I did the author's intent became clear to me. Hard to say more without giving away spoilers. The atmosphere created by the isolated island off Scotland also drew me in greatly - I'm a sucker for a beautiful (even harrowing so) locale. I definitely felt tense while reading this, but hey that's part of the enticement. I see this being made into a horror movie in the near future and I'm all down to watch it!

♡ I wasn't hyped by this book in the beginning when I read. But as I went through the story, it got me fired up.

♡ The book is slow paced and I really want to appreciate the author for writing a detailed script. I mean how can someone write all the minute happenings. How can someone even find the words for it. I really got amazed by that. It's as if the book and the story was revolving around me.

♡ And here comes the main part, the TWISTS. I wasn't even expecting for it, to be honest. Not just one twist but many. And the truth revelations was perfectly fitted at the right time.

♡ The story has been set upon a sensitive topic, a sensitive issue that's prevailing even now. A issue that everyone needs to be aware of, that everyone needs to voice it out. And that has been brought out by the author really well.

♡ The Un - guessable twists and turns, the shocking revelations and especially the suspense of the book makes me rate it out 5 on 5

♡ The story was justified well. I had some small doubts to be clarified, yet that doesn't bring the ratings down. So yeah,

♡ I would suggest this book to everyone, every girl out there to know and learn from this book, how to go after what you want and how to voice it out by being strong before you get drowned by it.

Wow this book was good!! I read it in two sittings - I was following the story line wondering what was going to happen next then POW!!!!! Everything I thought was happening was turned on his head - the story was even darker than I first thought! So well written and keeping you on the edge of your seat! It’s all about perspective, and whether you see what you want to see. Or question - and the strength we have inside ourselves that in extreme situations can help us endure the unendurable.

4 solid stars!

Liam and Laura are newlyweds finally taking their postponed honeymoon on a remote island off the coast of Scotland. They have the whole island to themselves for seven days and it seems like the perfect romantic getaway. But Laura can't shake the feeling that she's being watched. She brushes it off thinking the tragic history of the island is just rattling her nerves but after a few strange occurrences, both Liam and Laura quickly realize they are not alone on the island and their romantic getaway turns into a struggle to survive.

This had me on the edge of my seat until the very last page! The setting was perfect and the general creep factor was just enough for me not to get bored. I enjoyed the storyline and trying to figure out who 'the stalker' is. I had one theory but once I reached the big reveal/twist, I was genuinely surprised and caught off guard. I had to stop and reread the last few pages. It was brilliant! There were some intense moments which I believe may be triggering to some readers but I'm not sure I can say what they are without hinting towards the ending of the story.

This would have been a 5 star read for me if it weren't for a couple of things. I feel like the pacing was a bit off, especially after the big twist. I understand the perspective had to shift but it just didn't match the tone of the first half of the story. Also, I will say that something was written before the reveal that I'm not sure if it was deliberate foreshadowing but I had brushed it off as a minor typo. But it did make me stop reading and backtrack for a moment. Nonetheless it was a fun and twisty ride and I look forward to reading more from this author.

Special thanks to Netgalley and Avon Books UK for providing me with an e-arc in exchange for an honest review. The Stalker is set to be released on July 8, 2021.

A pretty good thriller. The best thing about it was the atmosphere during the middle parts, it was so good, so suspenseful, and actually quite scary as well. The characters' anxiety translated onto the page really well and I was actually getting paranoid while reading. The introduction was a bit too long and it took a while until the story picked up, which was why I found the pacing a bit uneven. The ending was also hit and miss for me, I liked the twist with Mia but I feel like the rest of the story was pretty convenient and just the easiest way out. There wasn't a grand finale and everything was suddenly very easy, and I had just hoped for more conflict and suspense during those last chapters.

SO scary! This book was a great thriller book. Wow! I love a good thriller but don’t read home alone. LOL

This twist at the end was great. I didn’t see that coming at all. Thank you NetGalley for this advanced copy of this book. I will definitely be checking out more by this author because I love a good thriller. Very frightening at times for sure. I few times I looked over my shoulder.

What a fantastic book, i was hooked from the start. It is one of those books that you just want to keep turning the pages to find out what is happening next. As for the ending, what a cracker. Never saw it coming. Absolutely brilliant read.

Oh.. my... gosh... I cannot say enough good things about this book. It felt like a classic spooky story from the very beginning & never slowed down! There were twists, turn & so much suspense. Not to mention the big twist, I did NOT see coming!

Our newlywed couple, Laura & Liam, are off to a remote Scottish isle for their delayed honeymoon. What’s supposed to be the perfect little getaway, turns into their worst fears, as it seems they aren’t the only ones on the island.

The atmosphere was so thoroughly described, that I could easily picture the surroundings in this story. Which made it all the more creepy & suspenseful to read. I can normally sniff out a plot twist (or at least have running theories) but this one, wowser!

I definitely recommend reading this, in the daylight hours, preferably not alone, otherwise you may lose some sleep. Thank you so much to NetGalley & Avon for this eARC, I’m so excited for this to come out, I think it’ll be a smashing success!

Super twisty!

The day after Laura and Liam’s wedding, her mother dies, forcing them to cancel their honeymoon. Now it’s been a while and Laura is trying to put her grief behind her, so she suggests a vacation to a secluded Scottish island.

But things take a turn for the worst when someone sinister makes their presence known, and Laura fears she may never get back to the mainland.

The Stalker is dark, quickly paced, atmospheric, and sufficiently twisty. There’s a great sense of dread woven into the narrative and you’ll feel your heart in your throat as Laura and Liam fight for their lives. Loved the shocker at the end.

Reader warning for intense depictions of domestic abuse

Thank you @avonbooksuk for this copy!

Laura and Liam are on their honeymoon on a n idilyic remote Scottish island where it will only be the two of them for the week! However it soon becomes apparent that they aren't alone in the island when a message appears scratched into the window of the cottage and other strange things keep happening. Somebody wants them dead, but who and why? So many twists in this novel, but an enjoyable read.

Many thanks Net galley for letting me read this book. Should be made into a tv drama!

The Stalker by Sarah Alderson was an excellent read. A well thought out storyline with a twist I wasn’t expecting at all. I’m finding it difficult to give a flavour of the clever perspective within the book without giving spoilers. Suffice to say the Liam and Laura are well developed personalities and the plot is pacey and credible. Tension builds as the honeymooners realise someone is stalking them but that’s just part of the story. The book kept me interested and reading on. Four stars from me for this one

Well this book really went in a different direction from what I was expecting. This one really messes with your head but is an exciting read.

A definite ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ For me!
This is a brilliant read.
Wonderful well written plot and story line that had me engaged from the start.
Love the well fleshed out characters and found them very believable.
Great suspense and found myself second guessing every thought I had continuously. I’m usually good at guessing but was off the mark this time.
Can't wait to read what the author brings out next.
Recommend reading.