![Stalker Stalked by [Lee Matthew Goldberg]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51NYS9n7AGS.jpg)
Publisher: All Due Respect, an imprint of Down & Out Books
Publication date: 17 September 2021
Length: 286 pages
Buy – https://www.amazon.in/Stalker-Stalked-Lee-Matthew-Goldberg-ebook/dp/B099P1W3BW
Blurb
Lexi Mazur is a depressed, alcoholic, pill-popper whose only joy has become her reality TV shows, often fantasizing that the people on TV are a part of her world. After her boyfriend Steve leaves her, she fixates on the show Socialites and its star Magnolia Artois, following every facet of the girl’s life on social media in the hopes of befriending and becoming more like her.
But stalking isn’t new to Lexi. She ultimately won over her ex Steve by following and manipulating every minute detail about him so he’d fall for her. In fact, she landed her other ex-boyfriend Jeremy in the same way. Being a pharma rep, she’s used to manipulation to get doctors to buy her drugs, along with the perk of saving pills for herself.
But what happens when the stalker gets stalked?
Recently, Lexi has felt someone watching her: in her apartment in Queens, at her job. At first, she thinks her mind’s playing tricks, but the watcher is behaving just like she would. And soon they begin leaving threatening clues like she starts to do to Magnolia once her obsession grows more dangerous. Is it one of her exes out for revenge? Her only real friend from childhood who she’s always had an unhealthy rivalry? A detective who may have figured her out? The reality star Magnolia trying to turn the tables? Or even someone she might not know?
Lexi learns the only way to beat her stalker is to use her own stalking prowess to outsmart them at their own game. But has she finally met her match?
My Review of Stalker Stalked
I had a single thought after I finished reading Lexi’s story — “Wow! What was that?!”
Stalker Stalked is a twisted tale of drug and alcohol addiction leading to losing touch with reality. Lexi is an addict who has had a broken, abusive childhood. She copes with her trauma in the present by abusing pills and alcohol. Her addiction causes her to lose touch with reality and she begins to believe she is a part of a “reality” TV show.
Lexi stalks the main character of the show, but things take a bizarre turn when she realizes that someone is stalking her, too.
The author describes the unraveling of Lexi’s mind and its ripple effect on her relationships in such canny detail. He may have gone a bit overboard with the detail in a few scenes where he describes Lexi’s craziness, but perhaps that is the appeal of this book.
I loved the author’s previous book, The Ancestor, even though it required the reader to suspend disbelief. But it was such a novel plot and the writing style was exquisite.
Stalker Stalked is completely different from The Ancestor but the writing is amazing. Nevertheless, it felt like the twist where Lexi the stalker gets stalked did not work well. The explanation is ludicrous even though I saw the connection with Lexi and her state of mind.
It was difficult to read accounts of Lexi’s abusive childhood. We carry the scars of past trauma throughout our lives, no matter how good or happy we may be in the present.
Stalker Stalked ends unexpectedly and no attempt has been made to give it a happy ending. I liked the fact that the ending was rooted in reality because the entire story deals with Lexi’s flights of fancy.
Stalker Stalked is a bizarre yet chillingly accurate depiction of addiction and child abuse. It will shock you and entertain you (if you’re into gruesome stuff) in equal measure.
(I received an e-copy of the book from Blackthorn Book Tours with a request for an honest review.)
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46 responses to “[Book Review] Stalker Stalked by Lee Matthew Goldberg”
The title of the name ” Stalker Stalked” itself is enough to stir the curiosity wire of the readers. The plot seems a full of thrilling twists and turns. I would like to add it to my TBR.
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Perfect review! An interesting plot that can bind the reader till end
An interesting book as it seems, not much into reading but would share with my wife..
This looks like an interesting book. I like reading thrillers but don’t really like psychological thrillers. Like you said, they can be difficult to read.
the cover looks intriguing
Damn! I’m gonna read this, sounds so interesting. Thanks for the review
Such an intriguing title and your review of its chillingly bizarre plot makes me interested in reading this one.
Glad to know about this book. Hope to read it one day.
Wow I would also like to know what happens in the end. Your review makes me want to grab it asap.
Thank you for reading, Deepa!
Thank you for reading, Anuradha!
This book has a bizarre storyline. A LOT of craziness. It’s a difficult read because of the drug addiction and alcoholism. However, it’s superb storytelling except at the end, where the twist is too weird. Seemed to me like the thread of the plot was lost there.
The storyline is a bit bizarre so please read it only if you’re okay with a lot of craziness.
This is a bizarre book so if you feel up to handling craziness, only then should you pick up this book. I feel it’s not for everyone.
The author writes really well. I loved his previous book, The Ancestor.
Thank you for reading, Roma!
The author writes really well and I loved his book, The Ancestor. This one had an ending that disappointed me because it’s a bit too bizarre for my taste. Otherwise, this is also an engaging story.
Thank you for reading!
A word of caution: It’s a bizarre storyline and a difficult read. Pick it up only if you’re in the mood for something hatke!
Thank you for reading!
I’ve read a previous book by this author which is why I thought I’d enjoy this one just as much. That didn’t happen because it’s a bit too bizarre for me, especially towards the end. But up until then, it was just superb storytelling.
Despite being tragic, it’s quite engaging in the beginning. Lexi’s craziness and how it affects relationships around her, how she slowly loses her grip on reality…it’s morbidly fascinating.
Towards the end, with the stalker getting stalked twist, it gets a bit too bizarre for me.
I’d recommend the book not for the plot but the superb writing style.
It starts off really well but the story seems to lose the plot towards the end. Either that or I just don’t like bizarre storylines!
The stalker is both the victim and the villain. It has a realistic ending, where you know a drug addict is in too deep to recover but one still holds out hope.
Thank you!
i liked the way you reviewed the book
Wow, this is so interesting. Usually, the stalker is the villain of the story but here the stalker is the victim.
Stalker getting stalked and Lexi understanding the plot and then trying to get out of it must be sure an intriguing read. Your review is compelling me to add this book in the list.
Such an intriguing premise of the stalker getting stalked. This seems difficult book to read and digest, but your review makes one want to try. Thank you, Satabdi!
I love books like these that manage to surprise me. Going by your fantastic review I am going to be picking this one up soon!
Lovely balanced review. I liked the fact that you discussed the plot without giving too may details.
Deepika Sharma
Wow this seems a very interesting read. I m surely gonna grab a copy soon
I liked the concept and book cover. Good one
The concept of the book has me intrigued. I am definitely going to pick it up after reading your review. Thanks for sharing it, Satabdi.
I loved your review so much buddy that I am intrigued to pick this one at the earliest. You got me hooked.
Seems like an intriguing read
Thriller is something i have not explored yet. but i am always fascinated by series. would love to try out and experience a whole new world.
The book sounds quite interesting. I have added it to my reading list.
Fine review
The basic premise seems quite intriguing…dare I venture into uncharted territories?
This plot is a novel one. The stalker herself is being stalked. Seems to be an interesting book.Will try to get my hands on it
Wow!! the book seems very interesting. Will grab a copy soon.
The theme of stalker being stalked seems intriguing.
Thank you for reading!
A pure review that is completely awesome and indeed to share with others! Thanks for it
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