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SPIKED: The true story of a woman drugged with GhB and how she was turned into a criminal. Kindle Edition

by Sharron Gold (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Sharron Gold's life took a dark and frightening turn when she attended a party thrown by her old friend Margaret. Without her knowledge, she was served a drink spiked with GhB, a potent drug that turned her into a compliant slave. Sharron was then thrust into a horrific world where she was stalked by criminals who used the latest technology to track and record her every move, subjecting her to unspeakable horrors that defied comprehension.
For three long months, Sharron was kept drugged and under hypnosis while she transported a fortune in her prepared suitcase, without her knowledge.
She was in constant danger, both physically and mentally, and was left penniless. As she grappled with the effects of mind-altering and "truth" drugs on her psyche, she also sought a way to escape her gang-stalking tormentors and bring them to justice.

Sharron used her trained memory, honed from years of working as a continuity girl on films. She meticulously recorded everything that happened, as if she were a continuity girl in her own nightmare. While fighting against the forced addiction to GhB and suffering from withdrawal, she mentally wrote hundreds of pages, which she then turned into a book in a race against time.
Writing the book became Sharron's way of coping.
She poured her heart and soul into describing the nightmare she endured, the danger she faced, and her fight for survival.
When the book was published, it shook the world, drawing attention to the perils of drugs, the need for better protection against gang stalking, and the importance of resilience and determination in the face of adversity.
Despite the trauma, Sharron was determined to move forward. She started to rebuild her life, making new friends and pursuing new interests, knowing that the road to recovery would be long. In the end, Sharron realized that her book not only helped her heal but also inspired and aided others. She had shared her story with the world, making a profound impact on people's lives.
This is the shocking true account of the nightmare Sharron Gold was lucky to survive.
REVIEWS Horrifying! - At first I had a hard time getting into this book. It felt like the writer was kind of "all over the place" and things weren't making sense, after a little while, you realize that was how Ms. Gold was experiencing her life at the time. I started to pay more attention, and the story that unfolded was shocking and horrific. It takes balls to put a story out when all of those people are still out there. Hard to put down! - Robert Priebe I met the author at her shop in Hallstatt. My wife was trying on a dress and I picked up one of two copies of Spiked lying on a table. I saw the author's picture and asked if the story was true. I am a police chief in California and had investigated sexual assaults involving "date rape" drugs. When the author, Sharron, found out I was in law enforcement she asked me to read and review her book and to give it an honest review. I promised her I would, and I'm glad I did. The story is compelling and kept me anxious to read more, There's my honest assessment but I am equally honest in saying I recommend everyone make effort to read it because the story is more than worth it. I could see this story becoming an excellent movie. For those contemplating this book, do it! One very brave woman
Moshe go go
5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible and heart breaking
One of the best books I have ever read!
i assumed this was going to be about a woman spiked in a bar, how wrong I was. The elaborate lengths these people have gone to in order to carry out these crimes is incredible.
I was very shocked to learn the full effects of this terrible drug and how the victim can be so easily controlled. It was almost unbelievable, like something out of a very good crime film, yet I know it is all too true.
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"Please allow me to congratulate you on making the 'Short-list' for the CLUE Awards! Spiked was a fascinating and extremely scary account."
Katheryne Brown from CLUE.
"Brilliant book. Shocked and worries me. Got two daughters and I am making sure they read this. That such a thing can happen sickens me to the bone. My thoughts are with the writer."
Janine-Claire.
"I can't imagine the terror of living this. I wish scenarios like this were fiction, alas too often evil prevails in our world."
Janette Hallon
One very brave woman...
This is a very complex, compelling and intriguing read. Sharron has had an extraordinarily life changing series of events happen to her. Any woman, single or not must read this to be aware of just what could happen - anytime and anyplace.
Emzon
Crazy to think that someone can be hypnotized so easily when spiked and made to do whatever people said at the mention of one word. I'm already paranoid about drink spiking and am very careful, but the people that did this were posing as friends which is even more scary! Hope Sharron is rebuilding her life and that these people don't continue to do this to innocent people

From the Author

I chose to publish my story through amazon, to enable me to use the real, or as close to the real names of my perpetrators.
For a long time, afraid of the consequences, I held back the book, until my sense of justice outweighed my fear. I wouldn't sit back and let them get away with it, to do it again and again.
Perhaps, some brave or curious journalist might just follow up my story.
Perhaps another survivor might find the courage to come forward and support my story.
The day I published Spiked, the enormous sense of relief I felt, made me aware of the extent of fear I had till then lived in.
They can do what they want to me now.
My story is out there.
I had exposed myself to the cruel outside world for which no armour could protect me.
Was I strong enough to deal with the unavoidable criticism I would inevitable have to face.
Whenever a new review was added, I'd brace myself before scrolling down to read it, preparing myself for the worse.
Tears of relief and joy when I read the compassionate reviews and saw that even though what happened to me sounds so far-fetched, the readers didn't doubt that I had gone through this nightmare. Perhaps aware of the fact, that nobody could make up something like this, and if so, would publish it on the more lucrative fiction genre.
I have had a fair share of readers that find my story unbelievable.
I don't condemn them. I too probably would have done, before I was targeted and my drink was spiked.
I was not meant to live to tell the story, but I did. I believe for a reason, to do my best to expose the crooks.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00BPFWZIE
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ DreamWeaver Books; 2nd edition (July 10, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 10, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 933 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 300 pages
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Sharron Gold, a renowned British author, has earned accolades including the Indie Book Awards and was a finalist for The Chanticleer CLUE Awards. Her invaluable contributions to the genres of Thriller, Suspense, and Mystery have distinguished her in the literary realm. Prior to her writing endeavors she worked in the film industry as a continuity script supervisor for numerous esteemed European and international productions over two decades.

Seeking new horizons, Sharron chose the enchanting village of Hallstatt in Austria as her new abode, where she merged her love for fashion and ethnic jewelry by opening a boutique. It became a trove for the exotic treasures she discovered during her explorations, particularly in India, where she supported Tibetan refugees.

However, her tranquil life met an abrupt end when she endured a drugging incident, narrated in her illuminating book "SPIKED." This book is not merely a reflection of her ordeal but a critical alert about the escalating incidents of drug-related crimes, intended to protect others from comparable horrors. Sharron's purpose in writing this book is to expose the sinister realities and the clandestine perpetrators behind such crimes, not to gain financially.

Despite facing dire financial circumstances and reduced to living in constrained quarters above a garage, Sharron remained resolute in her decision to not commodify her sufferings by labeling them as fiction.

Regrettably, even as she strives to share her book freely, conforming to Amazon’s regulations, some continue to discount her agonizing journey as a creation of fiction. It is imperative for readers to understand the profound emotional toll involved in revealing such intensely personal and painful experiences to the world.

Had her intent been monetary, presenting her ordeal as a high-stakes thriller would have been the logical choice, considering its lucrative potential. However, her choice to present her painful experiences with sincerity and transparency highlights her dedication to raising awareness about the unseen threats in our society and her resolve to shield others from such malicious acts.

FROM THE AUTHOR

The day "SPIKED" was published, I felt a huge weight lift off my shoulders. It made me realize the fear I’d been living in. Now, whatever happens to me, I’m ready because my story is out there. I wasn’t supposed to survive to tell this tale, but I did, and I believe there’s a reason. I’m here to do my best to expose the truth and the people who did this to me and send out a warning.

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Robert Priebe
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Story. 5 Stars!
Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2013
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I met the author a few weeks ago at her shop in Hallstatt. My wife was trying on a dress and I picked up one of two copies of Spiked lying on a table. I saw the author's picture and asked if the story was true and if anyone was prosecuted. I am a police chief in California and had investigated sexual assaults involving "date rape" drugs. When the author, Sharron, found out I was in law enforcement she begged me to read and review her book and to give it an honest review. I promised her I would, and I'm glad I did.

The story is compelling and kept me involved and anxious to read more, but if I hadn't met the author I would have stopped reading after the first few pages due to the style and format in which it is written. It desperately needs editing because the lack of paragraphs, misused words, and spelling issues make it difficult to read, and, at times very difficult to follow which character is speaking. There's my honest assessment, but I am equally honest in saying I recommend everyone make the effort to read it because the story is more than worth it.

I could see this story becoming an excellent movie. For those contemplating this book, do it! I also had the advantage of experiencing the village of Hallstatt where the story begins and ends. It was our favorite place on our vacation where our paths crossed with Sharron Gold, the author. If you ever can, visit it and find the author and her shop, but read this book first; you'll be glad you did.
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Walter Stanley
4.0 out of 5 stars Intense, depressing Story
Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2015
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This is an intense story, which I gather is supposed to be true. I am always suspicious of that claim, but if not true, it is well-written, and convincing. Despite some strange reviews to the contrary, it is not hard to follow, and is quite coherent. If it is true, then complaints that the book is amateurish are simply childish. Though it is hard to believe that the degree of evil Sharron Gold was subjected actually exists, it does. But whether Gold personally experienced this or not, she manages too effectively put the reader into the mind of someone who has. Well enough to leave most readers feeling rather nauseated.
I looked up the effects of the drugs she describes. Scopolamine is indeed terrifying. One strange inconsistency I found is that “Mrs. Lieutenant,” by Phyllis Zimbler Miller, is not “A Sharon Gold” novel, nor does Miller have a character called Sharon Gold, at least as listed on Amazon.
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5.0 out of 5 stars An extreme case of manipulation...Frightening
Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2013
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Unfortunately there are horrible people out there who are willing to get their way at any cost. These are the 'strangers' you warn your children about. Then as the 'stranger' becomes someone who is a friend of a friend...or is always at the coffeehouse at the same time...and they begin to talk they start working their way into your life.

It is also part of our culture to be kind. These people prey upon kindness. Ms. Gold is lucky to be alive. Never take food or drink from strangers. Bars and Party situations need a designated driver AND each person attending needs two safety buddies. These are your friends who hold your drink for you and check in with you every 15-30 minutes. You cannot leave without Designated Driver and safety buddies approval. They will make sure they know who you are leaving with, where you are going, and that you are yourself when you decide to leave. There will also be a check in time for the next day to assure your safety. Even stupid little things like getting this person's license number, name, address, expiration date and cell phone for the Designated Driver can make one of these maniacs think twice before they harm you.

Finally, nobody walks to a car in a dark parking lot alone. Make sure all engines start before pulling out. If someone was being hassled in the club, have them followed all the way home by a friend. It never hurts to learn some self defense. Visit a local dojo and learn a few Karate Kicks, Judo Holds, or even how to throw a good punch that can break a rib without breaking your hand.

We can not let crooks get away with abusing those who would be innocent bystanders...just because they are kind and friendly to new people.
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Vanillamlkshake
3.0 out of 5 stars Spiked
Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2020
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The book was just o.k. for me. I have had it for a long time and decided to give it a chance.It is not like the usual books zI read which r psychological thrillers but it was fine
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Malcolm Henderson
5.0 out of 5 stars A book of great importance
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2013
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"A book of importance, not as a work of fiction but as a true account of how the use of the drug GhB and hypnotism took over the mind of an innocent girl and made her a compliant mule from England to India and then back into Europe. In the introduction the book is called a work of fiction. As I read the story I became ever more convinced the book is totally autobiographical, a fact to which the author implies in the final pages. No writer could have described so convincingly the horrors she endured as she was manipulated into total submission. The importance of this book lies in the exposure of the evils of GhB, particularly when combined with hypnotism. As a true account of a prolonged and cruel torture of a unusual kind and a exposure of the dangers ahead from Science's advances in mind controlling drugs, the book is a must read. For this reason I have no hesitation in giving it five stars. In my opinion the story is worthy of the attention of a major publishing house.
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JLa
4.0 out of 5 stars Terrifying and eye opening
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2022
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Frightening cautionary tale. This woman, alone on vacation was drugged, raped, surveilled, robbed, and used as a drug/diamond mule all for the enrichment and amusement of a cabal of criminal psychopaths, some of whom she believed were friends. I looked up GHB, scopolamine, and rohypnol. Really, really bad. You're awake but your will and memory are gone. In that state, she was raped and gave away her bank Pin numbers and computer passwords. Luckily, Sharron has a photographic memory and is very courageous.
I hope Betty and her creepy computer geek husband Howard(with ties to intelligence) and the other bad actors get their day. "The Gift of Fear" by Gavin Debecker pinpoints this criminal mindset. Your fear can save your life.
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Tanja
5.0 out of 5 stars Awareness
Reviewed in Germany on December 4, 2023
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"Every person should read this book. I had no idea something like this could happen. The confusion arises because Sharron writes from her damaged memory, detailing the consequences of constant drugging by criminals. After finishing the book, I delved into TikTok and found young people discussing GHB and how dangerous it is to be spiked. It can take your life. This book is excellent, highlighting social awareness. It's not a light story; it's a true account from one woman. I truly appreciate her sharing her story."
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diana ludwig
5.0 out of 5 stars Hooked
Reviewed in Canada on November 22, 2016
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I was hooked by this book right from the start! It is horrifying to think that this type of thing happens to unsuspecting people! I would recommend anyone and everyone to read this book!
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Sarah Hague
5.0 out of 5 stars Gut-wrenching terror
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 19, 2013
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This book had an incredibly unsettling effect on me as I read it. The story was so awful as it unfolded I felt a knot of unease in my gut. I was actually glad it wasn't too long as it disrupted my peace of mind. Why? Because it illustrated the randomness of good and bad luck, and that, once targeted, someone who wants to do you harm has a frightening array of possibilities at his or her disposal, and you will be none the wiser until disaster strikes.

Sharron's wrong move was to go and visit her childhood friend in the Cotswolds. While she was there she met evil in the form of a psychopathic couple. Unbeknownst to her, she was drugged and hypnotised with devastating effect. GhB is a truth drug as well as being the 'date rape' drug, so whilst under the influence, she answered all questions put to her about her friends, bank details, passwords and emails.

The story takes us India, to a paradise of beautiful Goan beaches, palm trees and a winter community of friends. As Sharron falls apart under manipulation her winter paradise turns into hell on earth. Eventually she returns to her Austrian village via Paris where her nightmare continues and it's just one stroke of luck that prevents the worst from happening to her. Despite living to tell the tale, she is faced with two more horrors - the first is coming off the drugs cold turkey and the second is the dilemma of whether she should go to the police or not knowing that she basically has no evidence. The criminals were experts in hiding their traces and removing all incriminating material. They aimed to totally destroy their victim for personal gain and the voyeuristic amusement of a few.

This book is a must-read for women who travel alone, to warn them to follow their instincts and to advise them that if a drink bought by a stranger tastes salty, not to drink it. Leave immediately. It's also a good idea to only accept a drink that comes out of an unopened can or uncapped bottle.

Personally, I believe this story to be true. The gut-wrenching terror of Sharron's experience written with such insight and detail lead me to suspect that it's based on her own story.
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Shmoopy
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Australia on February 4, 2016
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such a page turner... What a well written book. Thank you
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C.B.
1.0 out of 5 stars Just plain stupid
Reviewed in Canada on July 16, 2023
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This reads like a dating manual of what not to do. The need to keep your eyes open and your mind alert. If this is a true story, either it's been embellished or this woman is just plain stupid. They say pay attention to red flags, well this woman got not only one, two, and three red flags, but they were coming so fast it was like fireworks. At one point she even says she's uncomfortable with that guy, she says she finds that guy creepy another time, and yet she doesn't get away from him. And we're supposed to feel sorry for her? I have an idea - stop accepting drinks from strangers!!

Some people go looking for trouble and, surprise, surprise, they find it. I couldn't go on with this farce and deleted it from my Kindle.

This book is a perfect example of my biggest complaint lately, using a question mark in the place of an exclamation mark. Ridiculous!! This book is poorly written and is in dire need of an editor. Don't waste your money.
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