Stalkers: Disturbing True-Life Stories of Harassment, Jealousy and Obsession

by Polly Clarkson

From shadowy online stalkers to jealous ex-lovers, from obsessed fans to crazed and dangerous criminals, this book probes the innermost instincts of the perpetrators involved in each of these terrifying crimes. Based on revealing interviews with policemen, psychiatrists, and doctors, as well as the families of many of the true-life victims, this is the first time that such a collection of stalking cases from across the United Kingdom has been presented in such vivid and memorable detail. Unsettling but fascinating true accounts of stalkers provide unique insight into the minds of such criminals while revealing the devastating effects upon their victims.

Genres: True Crime, Nonfiction

256 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2007

Reviews

[Pete daPixie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Having a disturbing true-life stalker of my own for the last thiry years, this paperback caught my eye. Even though my psychotic friend has attempted to do me serious harm in the past, the examples that Polly Clarkson has assembled are often fully blown psychopaths. Stalkers don't come with green hair and flaming eyes, very often the out facing persona is respectable and upright, they wear shirt and tie and are short haired straights. Many of the main stalker types are in this book.

[Jess · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good selection of real life stories. Liked the inclusion of cyber stalking as well as a focus on male and female victims of stalking. Generally a good read even if the author was a little annoying with the ending of her chapters all being in the same jeremy kyle style tone.

[Marie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting

Interesting read. It's truly terrifying to read what the victims went through. For anyone who doesn't believe there is real fear in being stalked, I recommend this book.