by Emma Dhesi
A Psychological Women’s Fiction Novel Set in Scotland
A gripping psychological suspense fiction novel set in Scotland about coercive control, survival, and what happens when the past refuses to let you go.
Book Overview
Follow Me is a tense psychological suspense novel set in Scotland, where safety is fragile and the past refuses to stay buried.
It explores coercive control, stalking, and the long shadow of domestic abuse through the story of a woman who believes she has finally escaped her past — until she realises she is still being watched.
This is the first in A Scottish Suspense Series for readers who enjoy tense, character-driven stories with a strong emotional core.
Book Description
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
Genre: Psychological Suspense
Sub-genres: Women’s Fiction, Domestic Drama
Setting: Scotland (Scottish Borders)
Themes: Coercive control, stalking, survival, identity, autonomy
Tropes: Escaping abuse, being watched, unreliable safety, starting over
Protagonist: Maggie Campbell
Tone: Tense, unsettling, emotionally driven
Audience: Adult readers of psychological suspense and thrillers set in scotland
First published: 2023
Current edition: Second Edition (2026)
Publisher: Rowanbrae Press
ISBN: 9781068420160 (print), 9781068420177 (ebook)
Who This Book Is For
This book is for readers who:
- Enjoy psychological suspense fiction set in Scotland with emotional depth
- Are drawn to tense, emotionally realistic suspense
- Appreciate stories about survival after domestic abuse
- Prefer character-led thrillers over procedural crime
- Enjoy novels that explore control, power, and autonomy
Book Reviews
“This was a great book! It was suspenseful, and constantly had me wondering who and what to trust. It reminded me of a really good Lifetime type of movie. The ending was perfect, and I enjoyed the book very much!” – Krystal
“although Follow Me had a very slow build-up, 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. Talk about inconsistency! Guilty as charged!” – Marie
“This book pulls you right in with a dramatic start. Emma takes us on the journey of Maggie desperate to escape from a violent terrifying husband. 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
“I enjoyed this story. I liked the storyline. Its idea was terrifying. The main character is spooked by the specter of her dead abusive husband via text messages. I liked how it was done. The story was not boring and I found it rather entertaining.” – Sophie
“I took a month to start reading it, once I did begin, it was hard to put down!” – Fiona
About the Author & This Book
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.
Where to Buy
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Buying Options
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Amazon US: https://a.co/d/3GRJFI3
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If You Loved This, Try…
The Medicine – the second in the A Scottish Suspense Series. Available February 2026.
