I Follow You

I can be quite harsh when it comes to the details of medicine and the medical profession in a fictional book. But, in this case, I was able to suspend some disbelief and go with the story of a stalker physician.<br /><br />The physician in this case, Marcus, is super creepy. I personally know a narcissist, and can attest that the thought processes and actions of a person with narcissist personality disorder (NPD) are spot on. When Marcus sees Georgie out for her daily run, he becomes obsessed, despite having a loving wife and children at home. He is devious and dangerous and he decides he wants Georgie. What lengths will he go to get what he wants? It turns out very far. <br /><br /> How can someone who has such disordered thinking function in the real world? Those with NPD are experts at charm, manipulation and appear to all to be someone they are not. Is there a breaking point where the façade crumbles? Absolutely! This part of the story was very believable to me. I found it satisfying and validating to see one in action on the pages of a fictional novel, even if in the extreme.<br /><br />The author was adept at keeping me on the edge of my seat in the latter chapters when Marcus’s delusions and manipulations come to a surprising and explosive conclusion.<br /><br />As an engaging page-turner this fit the bill quite nicely. This was my first Peter James book, but won’t be my last!<br />

Consultant obstetrician Marcus Valentine is obsessed with personal trainer Georgie Maclean from the first moment he saw her. This obsession becomes a dangerously out of control beast. <br /><br />There is nothing likeable about Marcus, his jealous behaviour is creepy and chilling and his character comes across very clearly. There are some sections of high intensity, there is tension and the ending is good. However, much of the plot is predictable, some of the dialogue is nauseatingly cheesy and at times the over-detail feels like plot padding. <br /><br />Overall, it’s quite an entertaining read but there is nothing particularly original or memorable here. I like the Jersey setting which makes a good backdrop to the storytelling. <br /><br />With thanks to NetGalley and Pan McMillan for the arc for an honest review.

Here is a story of obsession, stalking and narcissism that ends with a tense thrilling good enough for TV finale<br />The story centres around top Gynaecologist Marcus Valentine and his fixation for a woman who reminds him of a girl he had his first sexual encounter with<br />I’ve read lots of books that feature stalkers in all shapes sizes and forms but Marcus is truly one of the most ‘weaselly’ of characters, petulant, childish, whiney, self centred and arrogant<br />Also evil<br />You will want to see his demise and be rooting for it<br />The other characters play good solid parts but he takes centre stage all the way through<br />Now the book is easy to guess, at every juncture but didn’t bother me at all and heightened the excitement as knew what was about to happen<br />There is a lot, too much, medical information given tbh and lots of gynaecological references throughout and it would be easy to get bogged down with this if let yourself, then again it is a book based around medicine and hospitals so guess there is a fine line on how detailed to go? <br />The book is set in Jersey and portrays the island really well and conjures up a wonderful relaxed image in your mind<br />I felt after 30% the book really picked up speed and once into the stride of the story really then never gave up<br />All in all a dark book about a man who appears to be the epitome of all that is great when actually he is the reverse, and then some <br /><br />8/10<br />4 Stars

Doctor Marcus Valentine seems to have it all. A loving wife, three children and a great job. But there's something missing, there always has been - or rather, someone. Driving to work one morning, his mind wanders elsewhere and he almost knocks down a female jogger on a crossing. Marcus becomes infatuated with her. She's the spitting image of a girl he was crazy about in his teens. Lynette had dumped him harshly. For years Marcus had fantasised about seeing her again. But could his obession destroy them both? <br /><br />This is a fast paced thriller where the tension builds with every turn of the page. Georgie is a avid runner. She uploads her times and circuits on the app Run Master. People can go on and track and follow runners. Marcus thinks Georgie looks like his old flame Lynette. Marcus has an unhealthy obession towards Georgie that nearly ends in dire consequences. This is quite a gripping read. The pace is steady. Another good standalone novel from Peter James. <br /><br />I would like to thank #NetGalley, #Panmacmillian and the author #PeterJames for my ARC in exchange for an honest review.

James's latest standalone thriller is just as gripping as his ever popular Roy Grace series.<br />It tackles some really disturbing themes as obsession and a powerful postion makes for a tense and captivating read.<br /><br />It took me a little longer to get into the flow of this thriller, though I put that down to the Jersey setting - even his Cold Hill books are set in Sussex.<br /><br />Doctor Marcus Valentine is certainly one disturbed individual. Having almost knocked down jogger Georgie having been distracted whilst driving, his convinced that she was the girl that he was so infatuced by as a teen as goes to great lengths to follow 'Lynette'.<br /><br />The way people reveal there movements to complete strangers online is used to great effect.<br />Marcus soon tracks Georgie on a running app which allows him to follow her every moment.<br /><br />I really liked Georgie as a character - her excitement of finally becoming pregnant whilst her love of fitness and high online following to incorporate the two is rather sweet.<br />The fact that she's delighted that a Doctor is now following her progress and makes her feel validated was when I realised I was hooked.<br /><br />Marcus medical knowledge is used to devastating effect, James really puts his female protagonist through it during the later half of this quick read.

I love Peter James novels and very rarely disappointed. This stand alone is another winner and sure to satisfy his faithful following.<br /><br />Marcus Valentine seems to have everything, a loving wife, three children and a successful career as a doctor. But Marcus is still not content with his lot and dreams of Lynette the girl he was infatuated in his teenage years. While driving to work he almost runs down a jogger who is the spitting image of his dream date. Could this jogger be Lynette.<br /><br />Marcus is completely obsesses with this woman and it threatens to destroy both his and her life. This is another fast paced twisty thriller by top author Peter James that you will find very difficult to put down.

Peter James is author of the long running Detective Roy Grace series. I Follow You is a stand alone, psychological thriller that had me enthralled from start to finish. I love his writing style and the way he writes his characters - you will have strong feelings about them all. This story is a rollercoaster and I loved it.<br /><br />Marcus Valentine is a husband, father to 3 small children and a respected obstetrician. And he has a dark side. From the moment that he sees Georgie Maclean, a personal trainer, out running he becomes obsessed with her, determined to make her his. He is devious, deluded and very dangerous. The small island community of Jersey is close knit, nobody knows the real Marcus.. but they are about to find out. What lengths will her go to get what he wants?<br /><br />Thanks to Macmillian Australia for sending me a copy of this book to read and review.

Make sure you FOLLOW this <br />"FOLLOW" book until the very end.<br /><br />WHY? This gripping thriller about a deeply flawed and narcissistic OBGYN has a very slow start, but quickly picks up midway through the book.<br /> <br />After almost accidentally running over a woman (Georgie), the protagonist (Dr. Valentine) begins to delusionally believe that he and Georgie are meant to be together.<br /><br />Dr. Valentine's obsession for Georgie becomes dangerously out of control -- and there is no stopping him. He uses his title as a doctor and his hospital privileges to manipulate Georgie and her husband; resulting in a series of heart-wrenching cataclysmic events. <br /><br />I lost count, but I gasped multiple times during the book's final chapters.<br /><br />I listened to the book's audio version. The narrator was just OK. This book would have strongly benefited from multiple narrators since it was not always clear who was saying what as each chapter unfolded.<br /><br />Although Peter James is a prolific writer, this is my first Peter James book and I will certainly be seeking out this author's future titles.

Why is it so hard for Marcus to be happy with his life? He is brilliant -- a renowned gynae oncologist. I mean, he has everything! A loving wife, a respectable job, three healthy and loud kids. He has everything! Influence, respect, power, money, expensive grapes. Yes, I can understand that he is flawed, he had a troubled childhood but he could've been happy.<br /><br />I hated him so much. I badly wanted to smack him in the face with a Colposcope. Ugh. Nasty dude.<br /><br />Oh, my my. This book is crazy, creepy and I loved it. A tale of a man driven by obsession and narcissistic tendencies. Although some of the parts were a little bit repetitive and monotonous, I didn't mind. I liked the ending, really fitting.

On his way to work, renowned surgeon Marcus Valentine almost hits a female jogger! To his surprise, she looks exactly like a girl who'd dumped him in his teenage and he's never been able to get over it. This sets off a chain of events by the obsessed Doctor.<br />He starts stalking her and eventually events take a deadly turn! <br />Pacy page turner which delves into the workings of a depraved mind and shows what trauma in childhood does to the impressionable mind! <br />Please read my detailed review here <a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="https://rb.gy/tyuhgd">https://rb.gy/tyuhgd</a><br />Do read, like or comment! ?