I’ll Be Watching You
by Deborah Masson
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Pub Date 26 Feb 2026 | Archive Date 26 Feb 2026
Random House UK, Transworld Publishers | Penguin
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Description
Prepare to be hooked by the gripping thriller from an award winning Scottish author, a tale of obsession, power and control for fans of Thirteen by Steve Cavanagh and Dexter.
'A gripping story by a true rising star. Deborah Masson, I'll be watching you too...' PETER JAMES
'Tense, twisted and visceral - a gut-punch of a thriller.' SUSI HOLLIDAY
He sees everything.
As a CCTV operator, Casey can monitor the streets of Aberdeen and keep people safe, all from the comfort of his chair.
He knows your secrets.
You are one of his favourite people to follow. He keeps an eye on you even in your most private moments, when you think you’re alone.
But now he wants more.
There's a reason he’s learnt your routine like the back of his hand. Casey wants revenge. And when you know as much as he does, it’s easy to take advantage…
*** Readers love I’ll Be Watching You ***
‘Chilling and impossible to put down... a great read from one of Scotland's finest crime writers.’ FIVE-STAR Review
‘Utterly gripping, deliciously dark and achingly original.’ FIVE-STAR Review
‘Exquisitely crafted… highly recommended.’ FIVE-STAR Review
‘Not for the faint hearted. I raced through it.’ FIVE-STAR Review
'Very possibly the most original and memorable psychological fiction I have ever read.' FIVE-STAR Review
'I didn't think Deborah Masson could get any better but this book delivered everything you could ask for and more.' FIVE-STAR Review
'Dark and addictive.' - Callum McSorley, award-winning author of Squeaky Clean
'It's not often that a book keeps me up all night, but this one did.' - Caro Ramsay, author of the Detectives Anderson & Costello series
'A totally original thriller - you won't forget it.' - Emma Christie, author of The Silent Daughter
'A compelling and creepy tale.' - Lin Anderson, author of the Rhona MacLeod series
'Utterly brilliant.' - Marion Todd, author of the DI Clare Mackay series
'Smart, dark and with jaw-dropping turns.' - G.R Halliday, author of the DI Monica Kennedy series
'Compelling and deliciously twisted.' - Morgan Cry, author of The Cost
'A proper page-turning thriller that showcases Scottish fiction in all its glory.' - Jonathan Whitelaw, author of the Bingo Hall Detective series
'A dark fable for our time.' - Allan Martin, author of the Inspector Angus Blue series
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9780552178266 |
| PRICE | £9.99 (GBP) |
| PAGES | 368 |
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Featured Reviews
Peter O, Reviewer
A slow-burning start that leads into intrigue and questions about the protagonist. Is he who he says he is, or is his past influencing his present situation?
Casey, the lead character, has a narrative role in places and this brings hostility towards others, but why? The revelation becomes obvious as the plot unfolds.
The exposés come at a steady pace, then pause a little as further characters come forth. Simmering with apprehension, which escalates as the story proceeds.
Expertly written, giving a steady stream of information to provide the reader with an overwhelming desire to turn over the next page, as the tension ramps up. A superb story which I read in 2½ days, it was that good!
Thank you to the author, publisher and netGalley for an arc of 'I'll Be Watching You'.
Having read Deborah's previous novels I couldn't wait to read this stand-alone. What can I say? It's creepy, chilling and dark and certainly brings the streets of Aberdeen alive....or should that be 'dead'! Well written with great characters and a gripping storyline make it easy for me to recommend. Being a native Aberdonian I loved the true to life descriptions of some of its areas and residents, but I don't know if I'll ever feel comfortable sitting in a certain coffee shop on Union Street again😱 (even if it has now reopened under a different brand ⚫️🐑)
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