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A slow-burn psychological thriller that pulls you into a dark game of self-preservation between Ella and her unknown stalker. Perfect for fans of You by Caroline Kepnes.
Ella Ademonde has crafted a perfect life as a criminal podcaster and socialite. When a cryptic letter is left on her pillow during her engagement party, Ella thinks she knows who sent it, the one person she’s been hiding from. Yet, there’s something eerily familiar about these threats.
As a crime podcaster, Ella feels she can stay one step ahead of finding her stalker while maintaining her perfect appearance. She worked hard for this life; she deserves it. But it soon becomes clear that the stalker is playing by their own rules.
Meanwhile, the stalker’s perverted sense of justice pushes them to new lengths in their desperation to teach people like Ella a lesson. After all, anyone in their situation would act the same. This doesn’t make them a bad person…right?
As the two fall into a dark cat-and-mouse game, it’s clear that there’s more on the line than reputation. Can Ella maintain the perfect world she so desperately created, or will her truth drag her under? When nothing and no one is as it seems, who can you trust?
Told in dual-POV between Ella and her unhinged stalker, this story is a taut balance of survival of unreliable, diverse voices who are desperate to survive.
“This delicious dive into the dark side of elite suburban living had me hooked from page one. West is an author to watch.”
“With a sense of creeping dread right from the start, Never Alone made me want to glance over my own shoulder. Just in case…”
“A twisty, dark page turner that kept me guessing until the end. Engaging dialogue and quirky characters made this an enjoyable read. A brilliant debut.”
“Victoria West has a keen eye for detail in this page turning debut. A riveting, creepy thriller, I just had to know if Ella could survive the dangers of her twisted stalker. I was kept guessing until the very end!”
“Sharp, sinister, and utterly addictive … Never Alone is one of those rare thrillers that gets under your skin and refuses to let go. Compelling from the first page, and impossible to forget.”
I loved the author’s rich use of language, which paints a vivid scene. The element of mystery was sustained throughout the novel and it kept me guessing right up until the stunning final reveal,”
