Follow Me

Audrey Miller, a social media influencer with a large following, documents every aspect of her life online for her devoted audience. When she relocates to Washington DC for a fresh start, she continues her usual practice of sharing intimate details of her daily routines and locations with her followers. A stalker begins tracking Audrey's movements through her social media posts, using the wealth of personal information she has made public. The story alternates between Audrey's perspective and that of her unnamed pursuer, building tension as their paths draw closer. The novel examines the dark side of social media culture and the false sense of intimacy it creates between content creators and their followers. It raises questions about privacy, identity, and the price of internet fame in an era where personal boundaries have become increasingly blurred.

Readers describe this thriller as a timely commentary on social media influencer culture, though many found the plot predictable. Readers appreciated: - The dual perspective narrative structure - Authentic depiction of Instagram culture and online personas - Fast pacing and short chapters - Commentary on privacy and digital footprints Common criticisms: - Characters felt unlikeable and shallow - Plot twists were easy to guess early on - Some found the social media focus overdone - Ending disappointed many readers Ratings: Goodreads: 3.7/5 (2,800+ ratings) Amazon: 4/5 (230+ ratings) Sample reader comments: "The author nails the Instagram influencer world but I couldn't connect with any character" - Goodreads reviewer "Started strong but became predictable halfway through" - Amazon reviewer "Perfect thriller for the social media age, even if the ending falls flat" - Barnes & Noble reviewer

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🔍 Social media influencers earn an average of $2,970 per Instagram post when they have over 500,000 followers. 📱 'Follow Me' was inspired by the author's own experiences witnessing the rise of social media influencer culture while working as an attorney in New York City. 🎯 The book's original title during development was "Are You Following Me?" before being shortened to "Follow Me." 🌐 By 2023, there were over 50 million content creators and social media influencers worldwide, reflecting the reality depicted in the novel. ⚖️ Kathleen Barber worked as a bankruptcy attorney before becoming a full-time author, and her legal background influences the precise, detail-oriented nature of her writing.