The Willing Observer

by K.L. Wicks

A fictional autobiography of a sexual predator and their view on society.“FOR ME THIS BOOK WAS DARK, ENGAGING AND HAD ME TOTALLY ABSORBED” – Orchard Book Club Review "unsettling and unnervingly accurate coming from a women, i couldn't put it down" - anonymous

115 pages, Paperback

Published April 16, 2015

About the author

I have wanted to write and publish books since I started writing stories at six years old. My first book 'The Monsters Holiday' was that first story that took me into the world of writing, strangely it seems my subject matter chose me. After a 22 year gap from writing, my first real book 'The Willing Observer' happened and I haven't looked back, instead I just keep writing. Novellas, short stories, poetry and a non fiction book. There is more to come...

Reviews

[J.A. Sullivan · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you’ve ever been curious how the mind of a stalker and serial rapist works, how they select victims, or what they view as personal boundaries, then you need a copy of The Willing Observer.

The narrator never reveals his identity, but instead focuses on his awakening to a new mentality, casting aside his life of conformity so that he can live as his authentic self. He’s taken it upon himself to write a book, as a sort of instruction manual for others who might be like him. As he says:
“Potential stalkers I would assume should have an inkling who they are. For the rest of you, I assume you’re just curious and want to know more in your study of people.
“It also gives me a slight thrill to know I am giving out this information, makes me feel like I am watching from the detention room again, but this time you know I am watching and can’t do anything about it.”

He reveals his innermost thoughts on how he came to be this way, what makes a good victim and how to spot them, and, perhaps most importantly for the rest of us, how to identify potential perpetrators.

Rather than relying on graphic descriptions of the character’s atrocious acts, K.L. Wicks has skillfully created harrowing chills through his clinical observation of himself. The character’s philosophy is deeply disturbing, yet completely fascinating, and makes a terrific read.

You can read my interview with the author on my blog:
https://writingscaredblog.wordpress.c...

[P.J. Blakey-Novis · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Willing Observer is the second book I have read from Wicks, and both have been very different to one another. This book is unique in many ways; described as a stalker’s memoir it details the methodology and psychology of a stalker from their own perspective. Very dark, uncomfortable in places, and unsettling throughout, without the need for particularly graphic content. A very interesting read.