Follow Me
Psychological suspense set in Scotland.
A gripping novel about coercive control, survival, and what happens when the past refuses to let you go. The first in A Scottish Suspense Series, for readers who enjoy tense, character-driven stories with a strong emotional core.
Maggie Campbell has rebuilt her life in a quiet Scottish Borders town. With a new name, a new career, and a small flat overlooking the river, she believes she has finally escaped the violent marriage she fled years earlier.
But when anonymous messages begin to appear on her phone – subtle, watchful, and unsettling – Maggie realises that safety is more fragile than she thought. As the messages escalate and Maggie begins to question who she can trust, she is forced to confront a terrifying possibility: the danger may not be coming from where she expects.
At its heart, Follow Me is a novel about survival, autonomy, and reclaiming agency after abuse. It explores how trauma lingers long after physical escape, and how even well-meaning protection can become another form of control.
Tense, unsettling, and emotionally intelligent, Follow Me asks an uncomfortable question: what does safety really look like when someone else believes they know what's best for you?
Key book details
- Readers who enjoy psychological suspense set in Scotland with emotional depth
- Anyone drawn to tense, emotionally realistic suspense
- Readers who appreciate stories about survival after domestic abuse
- Those who prefer character-led thrillers over procedural crime
- Readers who enjoy novels that explore control, power, and autonomy
What readers say
"This was a great book! It was suspenseful, and constantly had me wondering who and what to trust. The ending was perfect, and I enjoyed the book very much!"Krystal
"Once it got going, there was no looking back! The suspense had me wide-eyed and reading faster than I have in a long time. The whodunit was effective, making me absolutely sure about who the culprit was, and then suddenly certain that it was someone else."Marie
"This book pulls you right in with a dramatic start. It is very well written and pulls at your heart strings from all directions, really messing with your head. Highly recommend!"Binkytop
"I enjoyed every single page of this book!"Eva
"Its idea was terrifying. The main character is spooked by the spectre of her dead abusive husband via text messages. I liked how it was done."Sophie
"I took a month to start reading it. Once I did begin, it was hard to put down!"Fiona
In Follow Me, Emma Dhesi explores the psychological aftermath of domestic abuse and the subtle ways control can persist long after a woman believes she is free.
Unlike traditional thrillers, this novel focuses on the internal experience of fear, vigilance, and self-doubt – and how difficult it can be to trust your own instincts after trauma.
Readers familiar with Emma Dhesi's emotionally driven women's fiction will recognise her focus on female interiority, moral ambiguity, and quiet menace rather than shock-driven plot twists.
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Is Follow Me part of a series?
Yes. Follow Me is the first in A Scottish Suspense Series.
Where is Follow Me set?
The novel is set in the fictional town of Byreburn, in the Scottish Borders.
Is Follow Me a thriller or women's fiction?
It is a psychological suspense novel with strong women's fiction elements.
Does the book deal with domestic abuse?
Yes. Themes of coercive control and the long-term impact of abuse are central to the story.
Is this book suitable for book clubs?
Yes. The novel raises powerful questions about safety, autonomy, and belief, making it ideal for discussion.
Next in the series: The Medicine
A dark and gripping psychological suspense novel about trauma, truth, and what happens when the person you trust most is not who you believe them to be. Book 2 in A Scottish Suspense Series.
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