I Follow You

I Follow You is a standalone thriller by Peter James, about a doctor who is infatuated with a female jogger who resembles a girl he was crazy about in his teens. His obsession threatens to destroy both their worlds, but he cannot stop.

Format: Hardback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 01 October 2020
Publisher: Pan Macmillan

From the number one bestselling author, Peter James, comes I Follow You, a nerve-shredding standalone thriller.

To the outside world, suave, charming, and confident doctor Marcus Valentine has it all. A loving wife, three kids, a great job. But there's something missing, there always has been. . . . or rather, someone.

Driving to work one morning, his mind elsewhere and not on the road, he almost mows down a female jogger on a crossing. As she runs on, Marcus is transfixed. Infatuated. She is the spitting image of a girl he was crazy about in his teens. A girl he has never been able to get out of his mind.

Lynette had dumped him harshly. For years, he has fantasized about seeing her again and rekindling their flame. Might that jogger possibly be her all these years later? Could this be the most incredible coincidence?

Despite all his attempts to resist, he is consumed by cravings for this woman. And when events take a tragically unexpected turn, his obsession threatens to destroy both their worlds. But still, he won't stop. Can't stop.

Marcus Valentine is a successful doctor with a loving wife and three children. However, there is a void in his life that he has been unable to fill for years. One morning, while driving to work, he almost runs down a female jogger on a crossing. Marcus is captivated by the woman and is convinced that she is the same girl he had a crush on in his teens.

Despite his attempts to resist, Marcus becomes obsessed with the woman and begins to stalk her. He follows her everywhere, even to her workplace, and tries to initiate conversations with her. However, Lynette is uninterested in Marcus and refuses to engage with him.

As Marcus's obsession grows, he becomes increasingly dangerous. He starts to break into Lynette's house and follows her to her gym, where he watches her workout. One day, Marcus follows Lynette to a park, where he confronts her and demands that she be his. Lynette is terrified and tries to escape, but Marcus is too strong. He throws Lynette to the ground and rapes her.

After the attack, Lynette is left traumatized and afraid. She tries to report Marcus to the police, but they are unable to do anything because there is no evidence of the attack. Marcus continues to stalk Lynette, and one day, he breaks into her house again. This time, he kills her.

Marcus is arrested and sentenced to life in prison. However, his obsession with Lynette continues to haunt him, even in his cell. He writes letters to her, telling her how much he loves her and how he can't live without her.

Years pass, and Marcus is released from prison. He returns to his old neighborhood, where he finds Lynette's house abandoned. He enters the house and finds a letter from Lynette, telling him that she has moved away and that she never wants to see him again.

Despite the rejection, Marcus is unable to let go of his obsession with Lynette. He continues to stalk her, even after she has moved to another state. He follows her to her new home, where he watches her from afar and sends her letters.

One day, Lynette receives a phone call from a stranger. The stranger tells her that Marcus has been watching her and has been sending her letters. Lynette is terrified and decides to hire a private investigator to help her find Marcus.

The private investigator discovers that Marcus has been living in a small town outside of the city, where he has been working as a doctor. Lynette and the private investigator travel to the town, where they find Marcus living in a small house.

Lynette confronts Marcus, and he confesses to everything. He tells her that he can't live without her and that he has been planning to kill her for years. Lynette is devastated and tries to escape, but Marcus is too strong. He throws Lynette to the ground and rapes her again.

This time, Lynette is unable to fight back. She passes out from the pain and is left for dead. Marcus flees the scene, and Lynette is left to recover from her injuries.

Years later, Lynette is still recovering from her trauma. She has moved to a new state and has started a new life. However, her memories of Marcus continue to haunt her. She is constantly afraid and paranoid, and she has trouble trusting anyone.

One day, Lynette receives a letter from Marcus. The letter is a confession of love and apology. Marcus tells Lynette that he has been haunted by his obsession with her and that he is sorry for what he has done. Lynette is torn between forgiveness and revenge.

In the end, Lynette decides to forgive Marcus. She knows that he is a broken man and that he needs help. She contacts a mental health facility and asks them to take Marcus in for treatment.

Marcus is admitted to the mental health facility, where he undergoes intensive therapy. He works through his trauma and learns to control his obsessions. He is eventually released from the facility and returns to his old neighborhood.

Lynette is hesitant to see Marcus again, but she knows that he has changed. She visits him at his new house and meets his wife and children. Marcus is different now, and he is truly sorry for what he has done.

Lynette and Marcus start a new relationship, and they work together to heal from their past trauma. They learn to trust each other and to build a new life together.

I Follow You is a powerful and emotional story that explores the dark side of obsession and the consequences of our actions. It is a reminder that even when we think we have everything under control, there are forces beyond our control that can destroy our lives.

Peter James is a master storyteller, and he has created a character in Marcus Valentine that is both terrifying and sympathetic. The story is well-written and paced, and it keeps the reader engaged from beginning to end.

In conclusion, I Follow You is a must-read for anyone who loves a good thriller. It is a powerful and emotional story that explores the dark side of obsession and the consequences of our actions. It is a reminder that even when we think we have everything under control, there are forces beyond our control that can destroy our lives.

Weight: 628g
Dimension: 242 x 161 x 38 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781509816279