The Last Word: A novel by Taylor Adams

"Stalker" is a chilling psychological suspense and horror novel that thrusts Emma Carpenter into a nightmarish reality after posting a critical review of a horror novel by H. G. Kane. Emma, house-sitting on a rainy Washington coast, finds herself in an online feud with the author. However, when disturbing incidents begin occurring at night, Emma wonders if Kane is not just touchy but potentially dangerous.

The isolated beach house, Emma's only company being her golden retriever Laika and the mysterious neighbor Deek, sets the eerie stage for this gripping tale. As Emma digs into Kane's life, she discovers a series of sadistic novels depicting stalking and murder, mirroring the strange occurrences in her own life. The lines between fiction and reality blur as Emma questions whether Kane is stalking her, plunging her into a dangerous game.

Taylor Adams, known for his mastery of pacing and characterization, crafts a diabolically disturbing story that explores the unsettling intersection of fiction and real-life danger. The suspense builds as Emma navigates the shadows of Kane's novels and grapples with the possibility that the horror she condemned in a book review might be coming to life.

"Stalker" keeps readers on the edge of their seats, delving into the psychological complexities of fear, obsession, and the sinister implications of an author's narrative intertwining with the reader's reality.