Stalker Staked digs into the obsession people have with reality TV, how it can affect your day to day life and explores just how healthy it is for people to become obsessed with these reality stars. The character in this book has a range of dependencies – alcohol, drug and a tendency towards stalking. When reaching for this book you can expect a rather troubling read as you are thrown headfirst into Lexi’s world.

The author managed to place the reader directly into the head of a very troubled young woman. As you read you find yourself experiencing life from the perspective of a drunk, pill-popping Lexi whose actions are not exactly healthy or sensible. I found myself feeling a little disoriented while reading this, which I am sure is exactly how Lexi felt most of the time.

When Lexi’s boyfriend dumps her, she spirals even deeper into a drug-induced world where she is obsessed with Reality TV star Magnolia. She is convinced that by stalking the star she can become friends with her. Juggling her drug and alcohol consumption, stalking Magnolia and keeping her job as a pharma rep becomes a challenge. Until she starts feeling like someone is watching her. Does she have a stalker of her own or are the pills she is popping causing her to imagine things. Who is watching her?

Stalker Stalked keeps you on the edge of your seat as the author drops you Lexi’s troubled mind. While reading you are convinced the character is simply high and imagining things. I was in awe that this woman could function at all with the number of drugs and alcohol she worked through. One thing this book highlighted beautifully is the character’s obsession with Reality TV. I was left relieved that I am not a Reality TV fan.

The author was amazingly creative with his creation of Lexi. He captured this troubled woman amazingly. As you read the story you are left reeling with the drug-induced highs and lows Lexi goes through. Your heart breaks for her as her dependency takes over her life.

This book was an unusual read that left me thankful for never developing a drug or alcohol dependency – or becoming obsessed with Reality TV. I was left exhausted at the end of this book. However, I feel the author created a tale that leaves you experiencing the life of a drug dependant person. I would consider having my teenagers read this book just to demonstrate why drug and alcohol dependency is not a good idea.

This psychological thriller has enough twists to leave you with whiplash. It is dark and crafty and guaranteed to keep you turning the pages as you race to find out how it will end.