Never Alone

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ISBN: 9781836730439

Victoria West

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Datura Books
14 July 2026

Crime & Mystery; Thriller & suspense

A dark and diverse psychological thriller following a true-crime podcaster whose past comes back to haunt her. Perfect for fans of You by Caroline Kepnes.

Ella Ademonde has crafted a perfect life as a criminal podcaster and socialite. When a cryptic letter is left on her pillow during her engagement party, Ella knows who sent it. Or, at least, she thinks she does.

As the torment escalates, Ella realises that despite thinking she understands the rules of this twisted game, her stalker is playing their own version.

Meanwhile, her stalker is driven by a jealousy and a perverted sense of justice. Ella deserves everything that is coming to her and she needs to be taught a lesson once and for all. Anyone in their situation would act the same. This doesn't make them a bad person...right?

Desperate to keep up the life of lies she's built for herself, Ella tries to stay one step ahead of the unhinged predator while balancing her perfect life, while her stalker toes the line of going too far. But nothing and no one is as it seems, and soon they must both face a hard truth- maybe it's time to admit the truth of who they really are...

Told in dual-POV between Ella and her stalker, this story is a taut balance of survival that brings diverse voices to the front.

By: Victoria West
Imprint: Datura Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: New edition
Dimensions: Height: 197mm, Width: 130mm,
Weight: 369g
ISBN: 9781836730439
ISBN 10: 1836730438
Pages: 400
Publication Date: 14 July 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Victoria West is a Sussex born thriller writer who loves dark twists, unhinged plots and diverse characters who subvert expectations. Her background in journalism and content writing influences her storytelling style. Her short story 'Love of the Heart' was published as part of an anthology by indie publisher Wisteria Publishing in 2020. Outside of writing, Victoria loves being in nature, crafting (poorly) or making music.

Reviews for Never Alone

""This delicious dive into the dark side of elite suburban living had me hooked from page one. West is an author to watch."" – Chris Bridges, author of Sick to Death ""With a sense of creeping dread right from the start, Never Alone made me want to glance over my own shoulder. Just in case..."" – Tess Mackey, author of The Perfect Wedding ""Perfect for fans of You by Caroline Kepnes, Never Alone is an exceptional debut packed with suspense, morally grey characters, and writing so immersive you'll feel like you've personally moved into Ella's exclusive gated community with the drama unfolding in front of you. Expertly hewn and dripping with malice, the stalker chapters sent shivers down my spine - unhinged in the best possible way!"" – Sam Frances, author of All Eyes on You and One by One