It usually takes a bit to freak me out on a normal basis. I used to watch horror movies with minimal issue until one completely tripped me out. Then I quit watching them. Maybe I got weak!
This book was able to get to me a few times. That’s either a good thing or a bad thing. I’m not sure yet.
Read on for my full review on this upcoming release.
Follow Me by Kathleen Barber
Publisher: Gallery Books (February 25, 2020)
ISBN-13: 978-1982101985
Synopsis:
Everyone wants new followers…until they follow you home.
Audrey Miller has an enviable new job at the Smithsonian, a body by reformer Pilates, an apartment door with a broken lock, and hundreds of thousands of Instagram followers to bear witness to it all. Having just moved to Washington, DC, Audrey busies herself impressing her new boss, interacting with her online fan base, and staving off a creepy upstairs neighbor with the help of the only two people she knows in town: an ex-boyfriend she can’t stay away from and a sorority sister with a high-powered job and a mysterious past.
But Audrey’s faulty door may be the least of her security concerns. Unbeknownst to her, her move has brought her within striking distance of someone who’s obsessively followed her social media presence for years—from her first WordPress blog to her most recent Instagram Story. No longer content to simply follow her carefully curated life from a distance, he consults the dark web for advice on how to make Audrey his and his alone. In his quest to win her heart, nothing is off-limits—and nothing is private.
Follow Me by Kathleen Barber Review
This author was sure able to get under my skin. She set up a perfect story loaded with all of the creep factor.
- A questionable apartment.
- Weird neighbor.
- Strange friend.
- Stalkers.
- New job with a weird event.
- Social media “influencer” that everyone knew too much about.
- Old boyfriend has been pining away for her.
- Even her new boyfriend was a bit odd.
We had so many options it was hard to determine just who exactly was the culprit. Who wants Audrey? Everyone it seems!
I don’t think I’ve had as many uneasy moments with a book as I have reading this particular story. Especially if you’re single and live alone.
The author did an amazing job crafting this story with all of the highlights on issues we take for granted in our life. While I’m not going to give up any bit of the secrets as to the ending, let’s just say getting there is so entirely worth it.
Just make sure you read this during the day and be aware of things that go bump in the night!
A five star review because Kathleen Barber has captured my attention and gutted me with her psychological crime thriller that will make you squirm!
Highly recommended.
Disclaimer: Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free ebook so she could evaluate and use it for this post. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.
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