Many thanks to NetGalley, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, and Jasper DeWitt for the opportunity to read this debut novel sure to cause a few nightmares - 4 creepy stars!
Parker was a mewly-minted rising star psychiatrist when he was assigned to his first position at a state-run mental institution in New England. The story is told in a series of online posts explaining how he came into contact with the institute's most dangerous patient - sent to the hospital at the age of 6, Joe has been given no official diagnosis. Joe is now 40, and the cause of many deaths and unexplained psychological issues to everyone who comes in contact with him. Parker is convinced that he can diagnose and hopefully cure Joe - but will it cost him his sanity as well as everyone he holds dear?
This is a creepy horror story - the monster under the bed variety that will definitely keep you awake and terrified! I loved the way the story was spooled out in a series of posts, giving some narration and context as the story spooled out. Definitely for Stephen King fans, this book is also being made into a movie by Ryan Reynolds. Will be anxiously (with a little fear!) awaiting more from this talented writer.
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