A psychological thriller by Margaret J Carr - Writing as Cassie Latham. 'One woman's obsession and downward spiral into madness!' 'This is like living in a nightmare I can't wake up from and nobody gives a toss.'This is a work of fiction. Copyright 2013. If the characters resemble anyone living or dead, then it is purely coincidental Cassie Latham is a successful children's book illustrator. Recently divorced and living in a pleasant flat in a small town, she is enjoying her life.But now she is being stalked. PrologueIt was one of those chance encounters that happen every day. You might meet this stranger on the train or at the bus stop, or in a cafe sitting at the next table or even strolling in a park. Perhaps you've seen them before in or around your own neighbourhood? Maybe yes maybe no. But that doesn't really matter because now you're making conversation and hopefully this person will respond in a friendly manner. A few cheerful words to help break through the English reserve, and the weather is always a good start.'It's pleasantly warm for the time of year, ' you will say.'And after the terrible weather/rain we've been having of late -, ' will be the answer. 'Hope it doesn't turn to rain/windy later.'We could have a good autumn/winter/spring/ summer, or then again ---.'And so on and so forth. General chit chat.You will almost certainly not meet this person again. Or if by chance you do, you will probably not recognise or remember ever having the previous conversation. And so you will go on with your separate lives and this chance encounter will not have meant a thing: not left a lasting impression or made a scrap of different to you or your future.A chance encounter. Yet nearly twelve years later I remember our meeting as if it was yesterday. Because it was Wednesday the 12thSeptember 2001: the day after the terrible events that shocked and changed the world.

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