What a gripping mystery

This was a very disturbing but good read.

Thoroughly enjoyed from start to finish and could not get enough of.

This is a must read for anyone who enjoys a good thriller!!
Absolutely loved the characters, the plot, the tension -  impossible to put it down.
Certainly recommended!

Thank you to Avon Books and Netgalley for letting me read early. This book publishes July 8 so get yourself ready for this one!

Laura and Liam are headed to a deserted island in Scotland for their honeymoon. What they thought would be a private and romantic holiday quickly takes a turn to disaster and terror. This book made me feel like I was watching a movie where 75% of it made me want to throw my popcorn at the screen and tell the main character she's stupid. Then Sarah Alderson unleashed the twists and they came at me one after another leaving me whiplashed and bruised.

The Stalker is captivating and you'll want to keep reading until you finish it in one sitting. It's creepy and gross and full of trigger warnings. I hated parts of it and was rolling my eyes a lot but I have to give credit where it's due and after THE BIG TWIST I can safely tell you that this is a good book. It's just so very cinematic and I think it will be very successful. I can't wait to read more by Sarah Alderson!

This book is such a twisty story of revenge that I loved every second of! The setting was unique in that it was a remote Scottish island and there was some creepy elements to it with the story surrounding the island's previous inhabitants that meshed so well with the plot of the book. With multiple POV perspectives, including the stalker's, you don't know the who or why until it all comes together and you're left feeling satisfied that revenge was served. Great read, thank you!!

Wooooow this went a whole other way I’d thought it would take !!

When I was looking through Netgalley in search for a good thriller, I quickly found the Stalker, I asked if I could read it and when I got the email, that my demand was accepted I was so excited !! It seemed amazing.

And amazing it was, I’m writing this, 5 minutes after I finished the book and I’m still in a “wtf just happened “ mood... it did take some time to get into it, but the last half of the book got me hooked ! Wow.

Imagine you’re on your honeymoon, with the man you love the most, on an island with no other people on it. But you’re feeling watched, strange things happen and you and your hubby know that you’re not alone on the island. But who is there and why did that person scratched the word “Devil” on the window of the cottage ?....

I loved the writing style, it was super fluid and I imagined myself being on the island, feeling the cold wind through my hair. I loved it. I loved the ambiance, the setting and the ending. Again, just wow.

Fast-paced, tense, and engaging, this is the kind of thriller that you’ll finish in a day. This book is a real nail-biter with a creepy and sinister atmosphere that you can really sink your teeth into and a twist that you won’t see coming.

This novel was sent to me on Kindle by Netgalley for review. It is a character driven story with characters who are far from likeable. The story is dark and intriguing. There are twists and turns and a surprise conclusion. A lonely island...a couple who appear to be in love...are they? A stranger watching...no phones...no one to help...sounds familiar...other books have had this same theme...what will happen next??? Read and discover...some language not needed.

The Stalker by Sarah Alderson - Book Review
It was supposed to be the perfect honeymoon, Liam and Laura visit a remote island off the coast of Scotland. A lovely, isolated cottage surrounded by nothing except the beauty of nature… and the eyes of a stalker.
They soon realise that they are not the only ones on the island and their romantic getaway quickly turns into a nightmare. They soon realise the stalkers wants so much more than to just watch them from a distance and has made sure they cannot escape from the island.
When I got this book, I felt the title was incredibly unoriginal or simply lacked creativity – this sort of thing usually puts me off, but as it happens, I really like reading books with stalkers! And I know they say, “You shouldn’t judge a book by its cover,” but I almost always do! And I loved the cover.
The story starts slow and I didn’t mind that because it was written very well, and the characters grew on me almost instantly. I liked Laura – her vulnerability and insecurities made her relatable. I felt that the setting was perfect for this sort of book and the author was brilliant in creating the atmosphere without getting lost in the descriptive details.
I literally felt chills while reading this. It was incredibly suspenseful and reminded me of so many great thriller stories except this was a grade above most especially with the plot twists. This is definitely the type of book that defines “edge of the seat” thrillers. I found it hard to put down. I needed to know it would end and I was not disappointed.
There are many triggers in the story, and I think there will be some people who might find elements hard to digest. Overall, I really enjoyed reading The Stalker – well done, Sarah Alderson, for keeping me up for hours at night!

I read this book in two nights it was very creepy with a twist at the end that didn't disappoint
So much so I have just bought another of her books which has started really well

I really enjoyed this! Fast moving straight from the beginning, easy to follow and so gripping; one chapter soon became four!
I had the horrible feeling of something hanging over my shoulder, and at the end of part one I realised why!
I’m not usually a fan of books where suddenly we’re introduced to a whole new storyline but this absolutely made it.
I finished this within a day, an excellent thriller perfect for a lazy summer day!

Thanks to AVON, NetGalley and to Sophie Alderson!

Thank you to NetGalley and Avon books for the ARC.

Liam and Laura are newlyweds after a whirlwind romance. They decide to honeymoon on a remote island, that according to local lore is..you guessed it…haunted. Right off the bat we get that Laura is not mentally well. A recent death has shaken her and she is medicated for depression. Liam, a detective, seems like the perfect husband; handsome, supportive and concerned about his new bride.

After being left alone on the island, the couple begins to explore and slowly unravels the history of the island. The last inhabitants were a family; mother, father and a son. The current ownership of the island is hazy as is what happened to the previous owners.

It does not take long for the stalker to make an appearance and for the couple to realize they are not alone on the island. Now, I am not going to lie, at first I thought I had it figured out. I was bored to be honest and thought that this book was your typical thriller.

But, I was wrong. The second part takes you for a ride! You learn that there has not been a reliable narrator throughout the whole book and no one is who they say they are.
I don’t want to give too much away, as this book is not even released yet but I am telling you now; read this book! It’s the perfect summer thriller. I finished it in a day and was hooked, once you get to the second part you won’t be able to pause your reading.

The only quip I have about this book is some of the language (as an American reader) I had a hard time following. There is a slow burn which seems redundant at the time but when the whole story wraps it makes sense.

One thing I really enjoyed was none of the book seemed far fetched. Sometimes with thrillers the book gets to the point where its just unbearably our of touch with reality but this whole story feels like it actually could happen and how the characters react is on point.

Once this book is published I will review it on my blog. My initial review has been posted to Goodroods.

Sarah Alderson never disappoints and I was excited to be given an ARC courtesy of NetGalley. "The Stalker" follows a couple on their delayed honeymoon and as the characters develop you begin to realize that somethings are not as they seem. Of course, you have to read to the end of the book to see the reality but the reading adventure to get there is beyond exciting!

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.

Wow!! Liam and Laura are set to go off on their honeymoon on a private island, things take a turn. Their honeymoon quickly turns into a race of what’s next with many twist and turns. The Stalker is what you have been missing in your thriller library!

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.

It's been ages since I read a crackling thriller and this ticked most of the boxes. The story is well paced and twisted, I am partial to Scottish settings so that's another win and the cover is extremely pretty me thinks!
What began as a holiday, or a honeymoon tobhe specific turns into a nightmare for the newly wed couple, Laura and Liam! Supposedly disconnected from the world, all alone on the remote Isle of Shurra, they want to spend a week exploring the wilderness and spending time with each other when things start rolling downhill as they feel a presence on the otherwise uninhabited island. Should they have listened to the locals that there are spirits or is it someone with something sinister in mind? Those are the questions the book will answer as you keep turning the pages ahead.
A pretty decent thriller with a good story!
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for lending me an ARC in exchange for an honest review
P.S - at about 75% there's a typing error which gave away the rest of the story to me.
Hope it helps in making a correction.