Synopsis: Parker is a new psychiatrist at a mental hospital. On his first day he hears about their most challenging patient...Joe. He begins to treat Joe and writes on an online forum about his time with Joe. Joe is now in his 40s, after being dropped off when he was 6 due to an mental illness that not one doctor can accurately diagnose. Parker wants to diagnose and cure Joe. What he doesn't realize is that every other healthcare provider that has tried to treat Joe has become mentally ill themselves, or worse, succumbed to suicide. After his first visit with Joe, Parker is more determined than ever, but with that comes multiple other concerns that have Parker questioning who is really the sane one here?
Review: 4/5. Being in healthcare myself, I really enjoyed this one. I stayed up late reading because I wanted to "diagnose" Joe too. I liked the style of writing as it appeared almost like a diary entry for the online forum. There were moments that were terrifying and moments that full on had your heart racing as you feared for Parker. Other times, you felt for Joe and you wanted him to be ok. What happens will leave the book with you for awhile, especially if you are a healthcare provider like me. It makes you question what you would have done in these situations. I highly recommend this book and really enjoyed it. Jasper Dewitt did a great job in his first book and I can't wait to read more in the future!
Review: 4/5. Being in healthcare myself, I really enjoyed this one. I stayed up late reading because I wanted to "diagnose" Joe too. I liked the style of writing as it appeared almost like a diary entry for the online forum. There were moments that were terrifying and moments that full on had your heart racing as you feared for Parker. Other times, you felt for Joe and you wanted him to be ok. What happens will leave the book with you for awhile, especially if you are a healthcare provider like me. It makes you question what you would have done in these situations. I highly recommend this book and really enjoyed it. Jasper Dewitt did a great job in his first book and I can't wait to read more in the future!