I'll Be Watching You: True Stories of Stalkers and Their Victims [Hardcover]

Richard Gallagher (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 2001

Stalking is on the increase. And it isn't only celebrities who become the targets of irrational and desperate individuals. Men and women with everyday jobs who lead ordinary lives can just as easily become someone else's obsession. Since John Lennon's murder in 1980 the world has recognised the danger that lies behind this insidious and threatening behaviour, but has been slow to act against it. In this thoroughly researched, serious investigation into a disturbing phenomenon, Richard Gallagher interviews victims, police, psychologists -- and those who 'stalk the stalkers' -- to provide remarkable accounts of obsession, delusion and terror.
-- A comprehensive investigation into stalking -- the crime of the modern age
-- Extensively researched book on a growing crime phenomenon
-- Will appeal to fans of true crime and those looking for a serious report on the issue

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About the Author

Richard Gallagher began his career as an actor before turning to writing in the mid-eighties. He is the author of nine plays including How to Dispose of a Human Corpse-based on the Dennis Nilsen killings. His short story Mother's Day was filmed by Yorkshire Television and starred Kathy Staff (a.k.a 'Nora Batty). He has also worked as a theatre journalist for the Greater Manchester Theatre Magazine. --This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 254 pages
• Publisher: Virgin Publishing (November 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1852279311
• ISBN-13: 978-1852279318
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,394,500 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars good overview but lacking more essential content, January 6, 2002

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This review is from: I'll Be Watching You: True Stories of Stalkers and Their Victims (Hardcover)

This is a very accessible book that describes stalking exclusively from the perspective of the victim. Dozens of stalking cases--of men and women, current and historical, famous and "everyday people," romantic and non-romantic motives, in person and via computer--are included. It is a good overview of stalkers' motivtes, their victims, methods, and impact on the victims. There is also a short (too short) chapter on cyber-stalking, a very new venue, and the author includes some good tips on how to avoid attracting the interest of a stalker in the first place and what to do if you've got a stalker after you.

However, readers should be aware that the book focuses primarily on British cases and describes British law. There are a few American cases but not many. So if you want something specific to America, this isn't your book.

The book also focuses exclusively on the victims. If you're looking for reasons why stalkers exist and what motivates them, this book will leave you empty-handed. And, unfortunately, this void is what most detracts from a higher rating of this book. While the stories of stalking victims is of some interest, knowing motives and medical/psychological treatment of stalkers would be of greater interest and, IMHO, would be a more important contribution at this time.