The Book Doctor: A Psychological Thriller
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3.9 • 15 Ratings
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- $9.99
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Publisher Description
From the bestselling author of The Social Affair and HER comes a riveting new thriller about a writer desperate to make a comeback who realizes that success may cost more than he can afford to pay when a stranger arrives at his door.
George is bitter. As he should be. Once a household name, George is dying to make a comeback, and death may be the only option left to get the public's attention. Ask anyone, his life is unraveling at the seams. Meanwhile, his new apprentice is everything he is not.
The enigmatic man his publisher sends to help is young and ambitious, with looks that could kill, and possibly do.
When George discovers that his apprentice's talent extends beyond fixing broken plots, that his winning formula may, in fact, be a result of making the crimes in his novels come to life, George has to ask himself how much he is willing to overlook to achieve mainstream success.
Perfectly paced, The Book Doctor is an electrifying psychological thriller about a life's work, obsession, and the dangerous places ambition can take you. Full of enough tension and twists to make even the most seasoned suspense reader break out in a cold sweat, it keeps you guessing until the very last page.
What readers are saying about The Book Doctor:
★★★★★ "This psychological thriller had me hooked from beginning to end! The plot was cleverly crafted and full of unexpected twists and turns. The characters were complex and kept me guessing until the very end. Such a great book!"
★★★★★ "If you're a fan of suspenseful thrillers, this is the one for you! The pacing was perfect, with just the right amount of tension and intrigue. The psychological aspect was fascinating and kept me hooked throughout. Highly recommended!"
★★★★★ "Wow, just wow! This psychological thriller is a true gem of the genre. The writing is superb, the characters are well-developed and the story is gripping from start to finish. I can't recommend it enough!"
★★★★★ "As a fan of psychological thrillers, I've read my fair share of them - but this one blew me away! The plot twists were unexpected and kept me guessing until the very end. The writing was top-notch and the characters were so well-realized that I felt like I knew them personally. Simply amazing."
★★★★★ "This psychological thriller is not to be missed! The storyline was captivating and the characters were so well-developed that I became invested in their journey. The pacing and tension were just right, making for an exciting and unforgettable read. Highly, highly recommended!"
Customer Reviews
beautiful wreck I couldn't take my eyes off of.
George is the primary caretaker for his mentally ill wife. That kind of responsibility does not make a good environment for finishing a book. This story starts off with George in trouble with his publisher. His drinking problem made me wonder how unreliable of a narrator he would be. Liam is introduced as 'the book doctor', a well respected and charasmatic guy with a reputation for getting results. Together they are tasked with finishing the book George has been procrastinating on and rebuilding George's brand and author status.
As with all the Britney King books I've read so far, there is violence and murder and unlikeable characters. Its a beautiful wreck I couldn't take my eyes off of.
I wouldn’t say I enjoy reading about murder regularly but all the creative deaths in this book kept me turning the pages trying to figure out what would happen next. I love being able to just read the stories by this author purely for entertainment.
The beginning was rough. Do not read if you are sensitive. I was immediately shocked with the prologue, questioning what I had willingly gotten myself into. Honestly, I should’ve been prepared because this isn’t the first book I have read a book by Britney King but it was a more graphic tone than I was expecting. After reading the book my mind was blown by the ending. Was not expecting the self-destructive behavior. The rest of the book is intense and fast paced. Loved it. If you’re a fan of reading about murders and don’t mind the violence-pick up this read.
I received a copy of this novel from the author via BookFunnel. All opinions are my own, any review is voluntary.
Great story, thrilling ride, wonderful twist
It’s always a great pull you in and get ready for a ride type of beginning.
Then it’s meeting your characters and choosing who you like and who you don’t or who is good and who is bad. It’s a ride with twists and turns and trying to solve whatever question you have before the actual question is revealed.
Then you get to that moment... you know what that moment is, the one where you question everything you’ve read this far, you question your own questions, and the answer was there all along, and it’s like you have to go back through the story and find those points that are the pieces that could have been clear but weren’t until “that moment”.
Great story, great thrilling ride, wonderful twist. I’m excited for whatever is next.
Surprise
I was not expecting the ending. It means
I should probably read this book again to see what I missed. Ms. King is an amazing author.