The Obsession
The latest killer thriller from the queen of surprise endings
Published on 2. December 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
320 pages
978-1-4714-1844-0 (ISBN)
Description
Get ready for another heart-racing, twist-filled thriller from the #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author NATASHA PRESTON.
ARE YOU REALLY HOME ALONE?
Sixteen-year-old Connie has been dragged into the world of vlogging - her mum Lou's vlog is hugely popular, enough to bring in money for a new house, expensive lifestyle . . . and a lot of criticism.
While Lou and Connie's older sister Isla are touring colleges, Connie stays home alone, where she becomes increasingly paranoid about comments on the vlog. Plus someone is turning up at her school and following her on her way home.
Then Connie's best friend is attacked - the third teenage girl attacked in five weeks - and suspicion turns to Connie. Connie doesn't know who she can trust any more and goes on the run. But will the killer - whoever they are - catch up with her?
Another terrifying, twisty thriller from the queen of surprise endings, Natasha Preston.
ARE YOU REALLY HOME ALONE?
Sixteen-year-old Connie has been dragged into the world of vlogging - her mum Lou's vlog is hugely popular, enough to bring in money for a new house, expensive lifestyle . . . and a lot of criticism.
While Lou and Connie's older sister Isla are touring colleges, Connie stays home alone, where she becomes increasingly paranoid about comments on the vlog. Plus someone is turning up at her school and following her on her way home.
Then Connie's best friend is attacked - the third teenage girl attacked in five weeks - and suspicion turns to Connie. Connie doesn't know who she can trust any more and goes on the run. But will the killer - whoever they are - catch up with her?
Another terrifying, twisty thriller from the queen of surprise endings, Natasha Preston.
Reviews / Votes
An enjoyable and timely thriller. -- Charlotte Eyre * The Bookseller * A devilishly tense, murky and fast-paced YA thriller, The Obsession peers into privacy, social media, paranoia and distrust. It's ideal for sixth-form book clubs. -- Tom Tolkien * The School Reading List * A gripping thriller. -- Louise Ellis-Barrett * Armadillo Magazine *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Young adult
Interest Age: From 16 years
Dimensions
Height: 197 mm
Width: 128 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
226 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4714-1844-0 (9781471418440)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Natasha Preston was born and raised in small towns throughout the UK and is now a #1 New York Times bestselling author. She discovered her love of writing when she shared a story online, and hasn't looked back since. Quickly becoming a London Evening Standard Young Rising Star, she continues to write romance, thrillers, gritty YA, and the occasional serial killer. As well as being an Amazon and iBooks bestseller, her #1 New York Times Bestseller, THE CELLAR, spent 18 weeks on the YA paperback list, whilst THE CABIN spent 17 weeks. THE LOST, THE TWIN, THE LAKE, THE FEAR and THE ISLAND have all been New York Times Top 5 bestselling titles, with THE ISLAND spending 12 weeks on the chart. THE HAUNTING, spent 16 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list. THE DARE is her latest title.