Fear is a Deadly Game

A dark and diverse psychological thriller following a true-crime podcaster whose past comes back to haunt her. Perfect for fans of You by Caroline Kepnes.

Ella Ademonde has crafted a perfect life as a criminal podcaster and socialite. When a cryptic letter is left on her pillow during her engagement party, Ella knows who sent it. Or, at least, she thinks she does.

As the torment escalates, Ella realises that despite thinking she understands the rules of this twisted game, her stalker is playing their own version.

Meanwhile, her stalker is driven by a jealousy and a perverted sense of justice. Ella deserves everything that is coming to her and she needs to be taught a lesson once and for all. Anyone in their situation would act the same. This doesn’t make them a bad person…right?

Desperate to keep up the life of lies she's built for herself, Ella tries to stay one step ahead of the unhinged predator while balancing her perfect life, while her stalker toes the line of going too far. But nothing and no one is as it seems, and soon they must both face a hard truth: maybe it's time to admit the truth of who they really are…

Told in dual-POV between Ella and her stalker, this story is a taut balance of survival that brings diverse voices to the front.

Victoria West is a Sussex born thriller writer who loves dark twists, unhinged plots and diverse characters who subvert expectations. Her background in journalism and content writing influences her storytelling style. Her short story 'Love of the Heart' was published as part of an anthology by indie publisher Wisteria Publishing in 2020. Outside of writing, Victoria loves being in nature, crafting (poorly) or making music.