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At forty‑two, psychiatrist Joe O’Loughlin appears to have a perfect life: a thriving practice, a beautiful wife, and a bright future. A sudden Parkinson’s diagnosis forces him to confront bodily and mental decline. When detectives request his expertise on a brutal murder, Joe is shocked to learn the victim is a nurse he once treated and with whom he had a professional history. As the case unfolds, Joe suspects a patient may be responsible, and the police focus their search on him. Robotham blends authentic dialogue, realistic characters, and relentless pacing to craft a compelling psychological thriller.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Thriller/Psychological Thriller
Authors: Michael Robotham
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