Suspenseful psychological thriller
925106
A good plot, fast paced action through quick dialogue, and an entertaining and suspenseful read  throughout.

A doctor with a heart of gold is pitted against a ruthless psychopath who has been hired as a contract killer by an unknown group. The killer thinks he is being humane by using bloodless and painless methods of dispatching his victims, but uses psychological terror nonetheless. Dr. Nick Garrity, in contrast, uses his talents to give medical care to the homeless and to war veterans. How their paths will cross, what far-reaching plot is behind the contract killings, and who will come out the winner are questions that kept me reading. Definitely an adults-only thriller, which builds suspense through psychological threats. Certainly not for the squeamish.
4853482
Oooh, this is GOOD.  A psychological thriller that grips you early on and becomes almost impossible to put down.  It's about a woman called Christine who wakes up every day with no idea who she is or where she is.  When she looks in the mirror she sees someone who's much older than she should be.  Her husband, Ben, has to explain to her who she is - and who he is - every morning.  An accident many years ago has left her with the ability to retain any short term memories, so every night the slate gets wiped clean and she starts again.

Then Christine gets a phone call from a Dr Nash who claims to be treating her.  He returns to her a journal in which she has been writing an account of what she does everyday.  On the first page she has written "Don't Trust Ben".

This is a terrific novel.  It's riveting and full of suspense.  We are restricted to Christine's perspective and so there's always the delicious sense of confusion - baffling events that appear sinister may have innocent explanations (and some of them do).  There were elements that I figured out but other parts kept me guessing until the end.  While not perfect, this is a very original and entertaining thriller.
2347378
If you like a psychological thriller, this is the book for you. While I found it to drag slightly in the middle, most of it kept my attention. Each of the characters are well depicted and the mystery of who killed Dustins parents, aunt, and uncle 30 years ago as well as who is drowning male college students in the current day keeps you guessing until an unexpected twist is revealed. Although I felt the plot and storytelling were intriguing, I couldve used a bit less of the description of drug use and Satanic cult rituals.
548872
5 star suspense-filled psychological thriller. Just when I thought I'd put my finger on who the criminal was, I was proved wrong. This is a fast-paced thriller with enough twists and turns to throw any who-done-it expert reader off track, at least temporarily. Crazy yet believable. The ending really snuck up on me. You got me, well done!
1976349
'Fresh Doubt' was definitely a psychological thriller. The story line was incredible. The creativity Eva Hudson writes with astounds me. I never guessed how the twists would turn out. The characters were an array of personalities. Ingrid is quite the detective of sorts. I liked how her mind worked things out. Sure, she got her butt handed to her a few times, but she kept going forward. I look forward to reading more. A great add to your tbr list.
3881453
There is so much suspense in his book I had a hard time putting it down. Horrible things happen in this story, but it is a story of strong women fighting for their lives. It begins with a kidnapping and involves tattoos, secret gardens and grim reminders of the fate of all the girls. It is told in flashbacks mixed with current events. Just the kind of psychological thriller I love.
4723950
Sandy, her husband Ben, and their teenage daughter Ivy are held hostage in  a home invasion attack by two escaped prisoners.

If that's not a scary enough scenario, they are in an isolated house with no neighbors.  And there is a strange connection between Sandy and one of the escapees, Nick.

It seemed like  slow start to the story line, however, once things began moving, they moved with a lightning fast speed.  Sandy has a secret that her family doesn't know, but it's about to be revealed. Nick is a psychopath and the author ensures that we know how he got to be the way he is.

While the characters were well-drawn, it's the aging dog, Mac, who stole my heart.

As a psychological thriller, the book hits the mark.

My thanks to NetGalley / Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine / Ballantine Books who furnished a digital copy in exchange for an honest, unbiased review.
2023929
This has been one of the best psychological thrillers that I have read in years. It kept me guessing and wondering right up to the end. More, more please!!
2780947
After hearing a review on NPR of I Let You Go, by Clare Mackintosh, I was eager to read this British thriller/detective novel.  Revolving around the hit-and-run killing of a child, the novel is both suspenseful and wrenching.  The Bristol detective duo Ray and Kate make an interesting team, immersed in a growing friendship and attraction, as Ray struggles with a difficult teenage son and a disaffected wife at home; and Kate, much younger, tries to establish her career.  The strongest voice in the novel is Jenna Gray, an artist who flees Bristol for a remote cottage on the Welsh coast.  Jenna, who is obviously damaged and grief stricken, finds a new form of action-art by drawing and photographing names and phrases in the sand on the beach.  This art is continually washed away by the sea, much as Jennas life and sense of self have been washed away by waves of tragedy.  A rescued dog and a ruggedly attractive veterinarian give new hope to Jennas life.  But the cottage by the sea devolves from a place of refuge to a place of threat that reaches a climax at the end of the book.

Mackintosh writes in a mixed voice, alternating first and third person narratives.  Her choice of the first person for the most dangerous character brings the reader uncomfortably close to the mind of an entitled and manipulative predator.  And the authors manipulation of viewpoint brings a shock that left me with a sense of confusion and broke the flow of the book.  That said, I Let You Go is a riveting thriller which is hard to put down. - by Lori Eshleman, author of Pachacuti: World Overturned.
3247675
Joseph Finder has delivered a creative and suspenseful thriller in his new book Suspicion. An ordinary man, a single gather trying to make ends meet while guiding his teenage daughter through the death of his ex-wife, finds himself stuck in a precarious position.  There is only one way out, and it is potentially fraught with danger putting not only his life but those of his loved ones in the sights of dangerous criminals.  Just as life begins to return to normal, Dannys money begins to run dry.  His daughter is on the verge of being thrown out of her private all girls school which she loves when Danny accepts a generous loan from a mysterious new man in his life, the father of his daughters new best friend.  The moment the money makes its way into his bank account his life changes forever.  Life went from quiet to complicated, Danny from honest to duplicitous in an attempt to protect himself, his daughter, and his girlfriend Lucy.  Danny Goodman is approached by two feds after accepting the loan from his new friend.  They explain to him that the friend is actually in the employment of a notorious Mexican drug cartel and threaten Danny with prosecution unless he helps them take him down.  In this innovative thriller, nothing is as it seems.
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1240273
In "He Who Fears the Wolf", Ms Fossum delves into the world of a troubled individual afflicted with schizophrenia. Errki has spent a great portion of his life in and out of mental institutions, and on the day he escapes from his latest confinement, an elderly lady living in a remote location deep in the woods is found brutally murdered. The only witness apparently is a troubled, obese young delinquent, Kannick Snellingen who informs the local police chief. Because of the gravity of the crime, Chief Insp Konrad Sejer is brought in to investigate the case. Matters are complicated by another crime - a bank robbery, in which the chief murder suspect from the previous case, Errki, is found to have been taken hostage by the unidentified robber.

This a tautly-written suspense and psychological thriller - one of the most interesting story arcs in this novel is the dynamics of the relationship between the robber, Morgan and Errki. Though Morgan holds a weapon and seems to be the one in charge, the reader gets the sense that this is not really the case, especially as the story progresses. The way these two individuals interact really drives the story and makes for interesting psychological analysis.

Meanwhile, Insp Sejer tries to solve the case in his usual style - calm, intuitive and deliberate, leaving no stones unturned, and in the process even experiencing a romantic epiphany [Sejer has been widowed a number of years and has been leading a rather quiet existence].
4486713
The Mistake is without doubt a very well written and suspenseful psychological thriller. The writing both draws you in and makes you fly through the pages. The plot was an interesting one and the situation and consequences of grooming are very thoroughly and realistically described. It's not a theme I have seen all that often before in psychological thrillers and I could really appreciate the spotlight on something that unfortunately happens way too often to vulnerable (young) women. I also liked the idea of the chapters going back between past and present; showing this way both what happened all those years ago and how this effected Rose's life even after all those years. This all sounds really positive, so why 'only' a 4 star rating? The main reason were the main characters, which I found highly unlikeable and made me enjoy the story less than expected. Rose and Garreth made me cringe A LOT. Unlikeable or not, the grooming is very well described as well as the consequences those actions have for the people around them. This is not a happy read and will provoke strong emotions. Realistic, full of twists, suspenseful, intriguing, provoking... All words that apply to The Mistake. Recommended for fans of the genre.
4352771
I loved this book! Some scenes are hard to take, psychologically, but it's worth it. It is a suspenseful, satisfying read.
1536876
This is a psychological thriller that will be sure to capture your interest. The author has very pleasant writing style that I enjoyed. Being from Texas, I can tell the difference in words but it made me enjoy it that much more. The plot of the story is intriguing and keeps you guessing the entire time. (I enjoy books that I cant guess the outcome) The pov does change from character to character, and usually I don't care for thisHOWEVERin this story line it and the way it was wrote, it did the story justice. You get a sense of each character and even a look into the killers mind. You get drawn into his world and get twisted into the feelings of each character. This is a great read and for those who enjoy psychological thrillers its a must.
4304396
This is a very good psychological thriller, a page-turner that is haunting and suspenseful! It kept my interest and also kept me guessing as to who had committed Celia's murder. I did not see the end coming! Had it not been for life getting in the way, I would have read through this book in a weekend. Great debut novel! I received this book for free through Goodreads Giveaways.
4207997
Fantastic psychological thriller. The plot twists and turns kept me guessing until the very last page. Definitely was not the ending I was expecting. Is this psychiatrist succumbing to his family history, is there a diabolical plot going on in the mental institution where he is employed, is the latest person brought in for criminal psychiatric evaluation somehow mind controlling his psychiatrist? All these questions and many more are answered in the end by a surprising twist! This book is very appropriately named!
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A small town, a perfect town, a town with secrets, and a town with the not so perfect residents they think they are.

The night Jenny Kramer is attacked is the night that the town gets turned upside down along with her family.  Jenny's father is obsessed with finding her attacker, and the town can't believe something like this could happen in Fairview, Connecticut.

The horrible attack on Jenny brought about a decision her parents had to make concerning a drug that would erase Jenny's complete memory of the attack.

Mr. and Mrs. Kramer were at odds about the drug, but they did agree to go ahead with the treatment.

Along with the treatment comes a psychiatrist, Dr. Forrester, who administered the treatment as well as the doctor who provided therapy for the entire family.

The author definitely expands the reader's knowledge about psychiatric therapy as Dr. Forrester interviews Jenny, her family, and a character named Sean.

We the reader follow the investigation and question who really is the attacker.

ALL IS NOT FORGOTTEN is a powerful, amazingly written read.  The story line is highly developed, carried out in an organized fashion, and gives the reader a lot to think about.

You will be frustrated at first because you don't know who the narrator is, but it becomes apparent and is revealed a few chapters in.

By chapter 18 you will be biting your fingernails and be on the edge of your seat with the suspense, possible findings, and seeing how cunning and evil some of the characters are.

Reading ALL IS NOT FORGOTTEN was a definite treat on an intellectual level, and the approach to the book's subject was unique.

ALL IS NOT FORGOTTEN was a tense, stay-with-you psychological thriller and will make you wonder if folks are really who they appear to be.  4/5

This book was given to me free of charge and without compensation in return for an honest review.