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Obsession
Stuart Woods, Brett Battles · Book · 2023
What hooked you in Obsession was the way high-stakes international crises depend entirely on the skill and precision of a solitary expert.
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The source
Obsession
Brian De Palma · Film · 1976
Adaptation
Pierrot le Fou
Jean-Luc Godard · Film · 1965
Films on the same thread
The Lost City
Aaron Nee · Film · 2022
Just as the kidnapping in Obsession forces an immediate shift in priorities, this film mirrors that sudden transition from professional duties to a desperate, high-stakes rescue mission.
The Equalizer 3
Antoine Fuqua · Film · 2023
If the methodical problem-solving of Teddy Fay in Obsession appealed to you, you will appreciate this film as it follows a lone operative taking charge to protect the innocent.
Crime 101
Bart Layton · Film · 2026
This heist thriller captures the same tension found in Obsession, focusing on the high-stakes collision between a master strategist and the individuals caught in their complex, unfolding plans.
No Time to Die
Cary Joji Fukunaga · Film · 2021
Like the mission in Obsession, this film centers on a retired expert pulled back into a global conspiracy to resolve a kidnapping, testing their skills under extreme pressure.
Series on the same thread
Hijack
George Kay · Series · 2023
The expert negotiation and crisis management required in Obsession are mirrored here, as a single individual must use every resource available to resolve a rapidly escalating, dangerous situation.
Bosch
Eric Overmyer · Series · 2015
Those who enjoyed the investigative rigor of Obsession will recognize the same dedication to justice and navigating complex moral landscapes seen in this gritty police procedural.
You
Greg Berlanti · Series · 2018
While Obsession focuses on international intrigue, this series captures the same intense, singular focus on a determined individual who will stop at nothing to influence the lives of others.
The Night Agent
Shawn Ryan · Series · 2023
This series echoes the covert operational tension of Obsession, centering on the necessity of intelligence and quick thinking to unravel a massive conspiracy that threatens to spiral out of control.
Podcasts on the same thread
S-Town
Serial Productions · Podcast · 2024
If the focus on wealthy families and hidden agendas in Obsession kept you engaged, you will find this investigative deep dive into a powerful family equally compelling and mysterious.
Up and Vanished
Tenderfoot TV · Podcast · 2026
Much like the mission in Obsession, this investigation relies on uncovering buried secrets in a high-stakes search for truth, where every detail discovered brings the investigator closer to answers.
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Common questions
Is Obsession by Stuart Woods and Brett Battles a standalone story?
Obsession is a 2023 thriller that follows Teddy Fay as he investigates a kidnapping involving a Croatian billionaire. While it features established characters like Peter Barrington and Ben Bacchetti, the plot functions as a specific mission centered on the events occurring in Santa Barbara, California.
What is the plot of the 2023 book Obsession?
In Obsession, Peter Barrington and Ben Bacchetti attempt to expand Centurion Studios in Santa Barbara. When a Croatian billionaire's wife is kidnapped during their business dealings, Teddy Fay is brought in to assess the threat and resolve the situation using his specialized skills.
How does the 2023 book Obsession compare to the 1976 movie Obsession?
The 2023 book Obsession and the 1976 movie Obsession are distinct works. The book is a contemporary thriller featuring Teddy Fay and a kidnapping case in Santa Barbara, while the 1976 film is an unrelated production that shares the same title but features a different narrative.
Is Pierrot le Fou related to the book Obsession?
No, Pierrot le Fou is an unrelated 1965 film and does not share any plot, characters, or source material with the 2023 thriller Obsession by Stuart Woods and Brett Battles. They are separate titles with no narrative connection to the events involving Teddy Fay in Santa Barbara.