About the book

Zoe Walker is commuting home from London when she discovers her own face in a classified advertisement in a local newspaper. The small, grainy photo accompanies a website address, FindTheOne.com, but contains no other information. As Zoe investigates, she realizes other women featured in the same ad have become victims of violent crimes, including muggings and sexual assaults. The narrative follows Zoe’s escalating paranoia as she discovers a criminal enterprise that monitors the predictable daily routines of commuters to sell their locations to predators.

Readers who enjoy police procedurals and psychological thrillers will find a story grounded in the dangers of modern urban anonymity. This book targets those interested in the vulnerability of personal privacy and the risks associated with repetitive public habits. The reader walks away with a heightened awareness of how easily their movements can be tracked by strangers. It provides a technical look at how digital surveillance and physical stalking intersect in a crowded city, offering a sharp perspective on personal security in the digital age.

Reading profile

Practical and escapist; an easy read.

Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?

Details
Published
2016
Language
EN

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