Stalking: Real Stories of Stalkers and Their Victims. The Psychology of Obsessive Fixation

Anna Golubeva is the author of one of the largest Russian true crime channels; for many years, she has been analyzing real crimes and the psychology of those who commit them.

These stories show how the internet and social media blur the boundaries of privacy and make a person more vulnerable.

This book will help you learn to notice a threat in time, protect yourself, and not live in constant tension.

He is back— in the same cafe. His messages on social media are becoming increasingly alarming. Late-night calls from an unknown number and persistent comments under your photos… This isn’t “showing attention,” it’s stalking—dangerous harassment that can shatter a life.

The author is one of Russia’s best-known true-crime bloggers with a multi-million audience. For years, she has studied the phenomenon of stalking and, for the first time, explains in detail what it’s like to be in the role of a stalker’s victim.

What you have here is an in-depth study of obsessive fixation. You’ll learn what drives a stalker, why the victim doesn’t recognize the threat right away, what signs reveal the presence of stalking, and how to build protection.

An engaging read for anyone who wants to understand the nature of violence that doesn’t begin with a blow, but with a single—one—admiring look.