I See You: An Obsessive Stalker Psychological Thriller

by S.C. Hatton

I am always here. In the shadows. Watching over you. Ready to protect you from everything and everyone, even from yourself. You have no idea what I’ve had to do to keep you safe. Or what I am prepared to do to make you mine.

Emma Naudé dreams of a loving husband and a family of her own, but she stumbles from one disastrous relationship to the next. When she discovers a daisy on her chair in a coffee shop, everything changes — and not in a good way. Someone is watching her. Someone who believes she belongs to them. And this someone has no intention of ever letting her go.

Obsessive Stalker Cat-and-Mouse Suspense Toxic Love Obsession Dark Secrets Psychological Manipulation

Trigger Warnings: Stalking Domestic Violence Mentions of Murder Mentions of Date Rape / Rape Toxic Relationship

259 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 30, 2026

About the author

S.C. Hatton is a South African author and entrepreneur. She writes psychological thrillers that delve into the darker corners of the human psyche. Her debut novel, 𝗡𝗲𝘁 𝗘𝗲𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝘂𝗲𝗻, was an Amazon bestseller. Although she writes in Afrikaans, her work is also available in English.

Reviews

[Alpana · Rating 3.5 out of 5]

My first book and ARC read by this local South African author. Easy reading that flowed with suspense that gave you heart palpitations.

The main character Emma is portraited as a beautiful woman that has had really bad taste in men. She has two close friends Leah who is wealthy and overwhelming most times, and Nathan a childhood friend who will do anything for her, and the friends don't get along.

In between all that is Emma's stalker, that she gets glimpses of and he sometimes leaves little gifts for her. No one really believes her until...

The book has you looking over your shoulder thinking what is this stalker going to do, and just when you think all is well...think again.

I enjoyed the stalkers POV as well the ending. If you're looking for a quick psychological stalker read, this is for you.

[G.G. Fisher · Rating 4 out of 5]

This story touched on so many hard topics and was portrayed accurately and respectfully especially for those who may have found themselves in similar situations.

I love the psychology behind it and how we see the FMC believing that she is paranoid instead of trusting her gut. And to be polite, don’t make a scene. You see the FMC struggle with this throughout the book. You want to yell at her to STOP BEING SO NICE! And to trust her instincts.

The level of toxicity in her life is just mind blowing.

I’m not sure if I was meant to be happy with the ending, but I was :)

[Ashisha Sewpal · Rating 5 out of 5]

The story follows Emma and Nathan. Emma has trouble finding love and inevitably ends up with the wrong men. Her best friend, Leah, likes to constantly remind her of this fact and brings her down. Leah and Nathan do not get along, the reason for which isn't revealed until much later in the story.

Emma is portrayed as a danger to herself who can't seem to make good decisions. She has trouble standing up to people or saying what's on her mind. Someone is stalking Emma, a fact she is unaware of. She has gotten into a dangerous situation and thought she had put it behind her. It comes back to haunt her.
Nathan is the good guy, most woman's dream guy. He and Emma are best friends but sparks seem to fly later on.

I loved this novel. SC Hatton dives into the darker side of the human psyche. There's romance, danger, and intrigue. Can't wait to read more of SC Hattons novels.

[Tangled Titles · Rating 5 out of 5]

Review of Advanced Copy received from Author

S.C. Hatton has officially become my favorite South African author by far. I was lucky enough to have read an ARC of her first book and loved it so much I knew I just had to read the second.

I binge this book in a few hours time as I just could not put it down. Poor Emma. The girl just could not catch a break. I struggled to figure out who the bad guy is in the end and still was left surprised with the ending.

Absolutely recommend this book to the thriller girlies. It definitely does not disappoint. Looking forward to reading more from this author in the future.

[LiLiDKraft · Rating 2 out of 5]

I received an advance copy of the book in exchange for an honest review. Thank you S.C. Hatton for the opportunity.

I See You had great potential!
🌻Small town Afrikaans MFC
🌻Stalker
🌻Best Friend Drama
🌻Psychological thriller vibes

Unfortunately I could not connect with the MFC. She made questionable decisions which frustrated me, she was too weak for me to relate to her. The MFC came across as a needy, vulnerable woman in need of being rescued and loved. Being independent does not feature at all for her.

My preference is strong characters that would motivate people to be more like them, to stand up for themselves and others, to be strong and independent, resilient and capable of independence.

[L.M. Bolton · Rating 5 out of 5]

OH MY WORD!!!
If there's one thing I love the most about a good book, it's the 'OH SHIT!' moments! And this book delivered.

I swear my eyes couldn't move fast enough. It was like I was sitting at the edge of my chair with my knuckles between my teeth because I needed to know what was happening faster than now.

This was a completely gripping tale, fast paced, tension packed and a definite one-sitting read. It was well written and definitely something I'd recommend!!!

[Chanté Du Preez · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was hooked from the beginning. Heart pounding, mind racing, emotions running wild.
If I didn't have other responsibilities (thanks adulthood), I'd have finished this in less than 24 hours.

I wouldn't say there were any extreme twists and turns. HOWEVER, your thoughts about who and what keeps changing throughout the book.
And I wouldn't say that you truly know by the end...because, it could also be more?

[Lienkie's Library · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is why I love thrillers so much! 😍 A brilliant book with just enough tension, confusion and details to keep you guessing! Even if you figure it out, the ending still blows your mind 🤯 I thoroughly enjoyed this book and read it under 24 hours because it had me hooked. Highly recommend!

[Cecilia Wilkinson · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. The FMC makes questionable choices with her love life but it makes a person root for her even more.

There was a BIG shock twist I did not see coming at all.

Recommend this if you're into a good thriller

[Chené Tuck · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thrillers girlies... Hatton does it again and does not dissapoint 🤩
hold on tight and once you have read the book you will understand the song choice...
This book kept me guessing and changing suspects every time there was a new letter from the stalker and a crazy development in the story!
It was an addictive read that I could not put down.
Put it on your radar!!