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A nerve-shredding story of obsession and destruction, I Follow You is a standalone thriller from the number one bestselling author of the Roy Grace series, Peter James.
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.
Driving to work one morning, his mind elsewhere, Marcus almost mows down a woman jogging. As she runs on, he 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.
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23 million books sold.
Don't miss the Grace series from Peter James - Roy Grace is Her Majesty Queen Camilla's favourite fictional detective, and the series is now a major ITV show starring John Simm.
'Peter James is one of the best crime writers in the business' - Karin Slaughter, author of the Will Trent series
'Peter James is one of the best British crime writers and therefore one of the best in the world' - Lee Child, author of the Jack Reacher series
About the author
Peter James is a UK No.1 bestselling author, best known for his Detective Superintendent Roy Grace series, now a hit ITV drama starring John Simm as the troubled Brighton copper.
Much loved by crime and thriller fans for his fast-paced page-turners full of unexpected plot twists, sinister characters, and accurate portrayal of modern day policing, he has won over 40 awards for his work including the WHSmith Best Crime Author of All Time Award and Crime Writers’ Association Diamond Dagger. In 2024, it was announced that he is the creator of Her Majesty Queen Camilla's favourite fictional detective.
To date, Peter has written an impressive total of 20 Sunday Times No. 1s, sold over 21 million copies worldwide and been translated into 38 languages. His books are also often adapted for the stage, with his six stage shows grossing over £17 million at the box office – the most recent being Wish You Were Dead.
Summary
A nerve-shredding story of obsession and destruction, I Follow You is a standalone thriller from the number one bestselling author of the Roy Grace series, Peter James.
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.
Driving to work one morning, his mind elsewhere, Marcus almost mows down a woman jogging. As she runs on, he 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.
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A spine-tingling thriller of obsession from the number one bestselling author Peter James.
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Meticulous research gives his prose great authenticity
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