Bedlam

by William Boylin

Travel into the world of the psychiatric hospital. Follow a young therapist as he fights to work with troubled teens in a facility run by an egomaniacal medical director. In his war against mental illness he faces battles with sexual abuse, lies, deception, violence and incest. Experience the elation that comes from helping troubled youth. Enjoy the humor that accompanies absurd and ridiculous behavior. Understand the devastation the therapist endures when the hospital fails a young patient. While working with his teen patients, the therapist, Kevin Murphy, uncovers a scheme to keep a beautiful young patient in the hospital. He uses his clinical skills to solve the mystery of her diagnosis, hospitalization and past treatment. His work with his clients provides him with the clues he needs to unravel the mystery and help his patient survive her pain. He has to be very careful there are many traps in the hospital including the client herself, which could end his career.

342 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 28, 2008

Reviews

[Colleen Ray · Rating 1 out of 5]

This reads like a high school creative writing assignment. It's completely devoid of emotion, and the plot is thin. I couldn't develop any interest in any of the characters.