A somewhat lesser - known but still relevant novel is 'The Collector' by John Fowles. It's about a man who stalks and kidnaps a young woman, and it explores his psyche and the power dynamics between the captor and the captive in a really intense way.
One famous stalker - themed novel is 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn. In this book, the relationship between the two main characters has elements of stalking and mind games. Another could be 'You' by Caroline Kepnes, which delves into the disturbing mind of a stalker who becomes obsessed with a woman.
Well, 'Fatal Attraction' has some aspects of stalking in it. The movie adaptation is well - known, but the original story also has that sense of an unwanted and obsessive pursuit. It shows how an affair can turn into a very dangerous situation with the stalker - like behavior of one of the characters.
One famous 'stalker novel' is 'Lolita' by Vladimir Nabokov. Although it's a complex and controversial work, it has elements of the narrator's obsessive and inappropriate pursuit of a young girl. Another could be 'Gone Girl' which has some aspects of stalking in the relationship between the two main characters where there are manipulations and obsessive behaviors.
Another novel might be 'Sharp Objects'. The main female character Camille overcomes her own demons as well as the menacing presence of others around her, which in a sense is like defeating stalker - like influences in her life. Her journey of self - discovery helps her break free from the negative forces.
One popular stalker hero romance novel is 'Twilight'. Edward, in a sense, has some stalker - like tendencies at the beginning as he is intensely interested in Bella. He watches her from afar and tries to learn about her without her full knowledge.
Often, they feature an unbalanced power dynamic. For example, in 'You', the stalker has a sense of entitlement over the object of his obsession. Another characteristic is the exploration of the stalker's psyche, like in 'The Collector' where we get deep into the mind of the stalker. There's also usually a sense of unease and suspense as the victim tries to deal with the unwanted attention.
Maybe 'The Girl on the Train' is somewhat related. It involves a female protagonist who is obsessed with a couple she sees from the train, and there are themes of mystery and dark relationships which could be comparable to the idea of a wife stalker in 'the wife stalker a novel'.
Well, there's the story of the 'Grim Sleeper'. He was a real - life stalker and serial killer. He stalked his victims, mostly women in South Los Angeles, over a long period. There was also a case that inspired many horror stories, about a stalker who would leave creepy messages and objects at his victim's doorstep every night. It drove the victim crazy with fear. Also, in some urban legends, there are tales of shadowy figures that stalk people in desolate areas at night.
One example could be 'You' where the male lead has an obsessive and stalker - like love for the female lead. He uses modern technology to track her every move and inserts himself into her life in rather extreme ways.
One well - known 'stalker fiction' is 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn. The story involves a complex relationship where elements of stalking and mind - games are present. Another could be 'You' by Caroline Kepnes, which delves into the disturbing mind of a stalker in a modern - day setting.
Another is 'You' by Caroline Kepnes. Although the main stalker in the book is male, there are female characters whose actions and relationships can be analyzed in the context of 'female stalker fiction'. Their behavior in relation to the male protagonist and their own motives can be explored in this regard.
One great stalker story is 'You' by Caroline Kepnes. It follows a man who becomes obsessed with a woman and uses modern technology to stalk her in very disturbing ways. The book delves deep into the mind of a stalker, making it a thrilling read.