Debut author Arden Bowie becomes the object of an excited fan’s desire. Dustin begins showing up to every event. Arden is a people pleaser who allows this super fan to intrude beyond her comfort zone before discovering the darkness hiding beneath the thin veneer of his adoration. We experience the frightening truth behind his bids for Arden’s attention when she decides to set clear boundaries, and his polite mask suddenly slips. The POV transitions that allow you to visit Dustin’s twisted logic during this journey are quite chilling and intense.
I highly recommend this novel for fans of Nora’s writing style, slow-burn domestic thrillers, and stories of resilience.
I thank NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced copy of The Final Target for my unbiased evaluation. 4.5 stars
