A creepy psychological thriller that will keep you guessing until the end. You won't see the ending coming!
Parker H. is a young psychiatrist, ready to change the world of psychiatry. His story is told through a series of online posts. He retells the story of 40-year-old Joe who has been a patient since he was six years old. With no known diagnosis, and an ever-changing list of symptoms, Joe remains a mystery. Eerily enough, everyone who encounters Joe is driven to madness. Parker becomes convinced he can treat Joe only to be met with more questions.
Jasper DeWitt’s debut novel is creepy and suspenseful, building up to a shocking ending.
Initially, I thought the pacing a little slow at the beginning of the book. However, I think it played in nicely to build up tension for the reader. The book is written in the first person as if the main character is retelling the story via an internet blog. This perspective was extremely descriptive and well done, giving the reader just enough information to keep you hanging on every word to see what happens next.
I liked the tense and suspenseful plot line. Every time Parker would meet with the patient, I was practically cringing, waiting for something to happen. Like any good horror movie, this book’s ending was unexpected and left the reader wondering if they could trust what they just read. Is that it or is there something scarier waiting yet for Parker?
I wouldn’t classify this as a “don’t look under the bed” scary book, so much as a twisted and creepy thriller. For lovers of these things, this book is a must read.
Parker H. is a young psychiatrist, ready to change the world of psychiatry. His story is told through a series of online posts. He retells the story of 40-year-old Joe who has been a patient since he was six years old. With no known diagnosis, and an ever-changing list of symptoms, Joe remains a mystery. Eerily enough, everyone who encounters Joe is driven to madness. Parker becomes convinced he can treat Joe only to be met with more questions.
Jasper DeWitt’s debut novel is creepy and suspenseful, building up to a shocking ending.
Initially, I thought the pacing a little slow at the beginning of the book. However, I think it played in nicely to build up tension for the reader. The book is written in the first person as if the main character is retelling the story via an internet blog. This perspective was extremely descriptive and well done, giving the reader just enough information to keep you hanging on every word to see what happens next.
I liked the tense and suspenseful plot line. Every time Parker would meet with the patient, I was practically cringing, waiting for something to happen. Like any good horror movie, this book’s ending was unexpected and left the reader wondering if they could trust what they just read. Is that it or is there something scarier waiting yet for Parker?
I wouldn’t classify this as a “don’t look under the bed” scary book, so much as a twisted and creepy thriller. For lovers of these things, this book is a must read.