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The Red Series
The Patient
A morbid, chilling, and deeply disturbing tale. The Patient is a pulse pounding psychological thriller by the bestselling author of Everybody Ain't Your Friend and The Quiet Ones series.
After a rough upbringing, Nina thought she was destined to be one of the have-nots. Until a surprising turn of events catapulted her into everything she ever wanted.
The best days of her life, however, quickly turned into the worst experience she ever faced. Diagnosed with a rare form of cancer, Nina is told she has less than six months to live.
Her health is failing rapidly, and time is running out. Nina is doing everything she can to survive.
But what if her demise is the goal?
What if sickness isn't her only problem, and there's a killer in her midst?
A pulse-pounding drama full of twists and turns. This series is fast-paced, straight to the point, and packs a powerful punch that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
The Red Series is composed of self-contained stories – they can be read in any order.
After a rough upbringing, Nina thought she was destined to be one of the have-nots. Until a surprising turn of events catapulted her into everything she ever wanted.
The best days of her life, however, quickly turned into the worst experience she ever faced. Diagnosed with a rare form of cancer, Nina is told she has less than six months to live.
Her health is failing rapidly, and time is running out. Nina is doing everything she can to survive.
But what if her demise is the goal?
What if sickness isn't her only problem, and there's a killer in her midst?
A pulse-pounding drama full of twists and turns. This series is fast-paced, straight to the point, and packs a powerful punch that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
The Red Series is composed of self-contained stories – they can be read in any order.
149 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 16, 2024
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January 20, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The way this book stressed me out should be studied! It’s one thing to dislike the villain, but when the actual person you’re rooting for stresses you out too (Nina), there’s simply no winning lol.
Rick was pure evil! There’s literally no other words that can describe him. If Tanisha can’t do anything else, she can write an MMC that will have you questioning the men in your own life lol. At times, I felt bad for Nina, but some of her bad decision-making made me want to shake her. My favorite character, Ms Earline hands down! I felt like she was the only one that had some sense and she was definitely down like four flat tires. This is book 7 for me of the red series, and although it is extremely hard to pick a favorite, I will say this is in my top three, Along with The Hitchhiker & The Babysitter.
The way this book stressed me out should be studied! It’s one thing to dislike the villain, but when the actual person you’re rooting for stresses you out too (Nina), there’s simply no winning lol.
Rick was pure evil! There’s literally no other words that can describe him. If Tanisha can’t do anything else, she can write an MMC that will have you questioning the men in your own life lol. At times, I felt bad for Nina, but some of her bad decision-making made me want to shake her. My favorite character, Ms Earline hands down! I felt like she was the only one that had some sense and she was definitely down like four flat tires. This is book 7 for me of the red series, and although it is extremely hard to pick a favorite, I will say this is in my top three, Along with The Hitchhiker & The Babysitter.
January 12, 2026
The story and plot were well written, and the characters were developed very well. My only struggle was Nina’s naivety.
I know she had a lot going on, but it became a bit frustrating and annoying toward the end of the book. If you can look past that, I think you’ll really enjoy the story.
I know she had a lot going on, but it became a bit frustrating and annoying toward the end of the book. If you can look past that, I think you’ll really enjoy the story.
August 26, 2024
A good read
The characters are well written and the plot was unexpected and wild. The main character frustrated me, but to her credit, she had a lot going on. The ending was satisfying.
The characters are well written and the plot was unexpected and wild. The main character frustrated me, but to her credit, she had a lot going on. The ending was satisfying.
August 19, 2024
The patient
Truly, it was a great read. Nina was stuck on finding love after experiencing so much disappointment in her life. She allowed herself to be manipulated without realizing that her boyfriend was isolating her from her loved ones. It's easy for this to happen in real life, and this book shows how the desperation to be loved and the desire to have your own happily ever after can lead to misjudgment and easy manipulation.
Truly, it was a great read. Nina was stuck on finding love after experiencing so much disappointment in her life. She allowed herself to be manipulated without realizing that her boyfriend was isolating her from her loved ones. It's easy for this to happen in real life, and this book shows how the desperation to be loved and the desire to have your own happily ever after can lead to misjudgment and easy manipulation.
October 9, 2025
Nina irked my nerves but this w
Had a great ending. Love that it’s based on a true story. Can’t wait to read more from this author.
Had a great ending. Love that it’s based on a true story. Can’t wait to read more from this author.
February 15, 2025
Rick got exactly what he deserved! Really enjoyed this story. It was short, sweet and to the point. Excited to read more from this author.
July 31, 2025
Unsettling And Truly Wild
I am enjoying The Red Series! The Patient was incredibly intense and the events depicted in this book were shocking. Nina (FMC) was a constant source of irritation and I screamed at her throughout the book. Her desperate need for a relationship caused her to ignore all warning signs. You will definitely have an irrational fear of trusting people after reading this thriller.
I am enjoying The Red Series! The Patient was incredibly intense and the events depicted in this book were shocking. Nina (FMC) was a constant source of irritation and I screamed at her throughout the book. Her desperate need for a relationship caused her to ignore all warning signs. You will definitely have an irrational fear of trusting people after reading this thriller.
January 24, 2026
3/5 - Short and cute read. Again, I am confused by the psychological thriller label as this gave more of a suspense. I needed Nina (FMC) to have a little more sense. It didn't give me had low self esteem. Rick (MMC) got what he deserved at the end.
November 14, 2025
❝︎All this time, the answer was right in front of me but I didn’t see it. My mom tried to warn me. So did Jamika. But I didn’t listen to either of them. I had fallen head over heels and I was a woman on a mission, fighting to salvage a piece of my life by getting married.❝︎
𝘮𝘺 𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
𝘮𝘺 𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸: this book felt too real. Tanisha Stewart has a way of diving into situations that just make your stomach turn, and with The Patient, she absolutely succeeded. from the first chapter, i felt this overwhelming sense of dread—that unsettling feeling that you never know what someone is capable of. it’s a topic i already have strong feelings about, and the story just solidified that gut instinct.
the situation the FMC went through was honestly sick and wrong. i felt so deeply for her isolation, and you can’t help but root for her survival and justice. and the MMC? he can absolutely kick rocks. seriously, what he did was unforgivable, and no amount of money or justification in the world could make me understand or excuse that kind of behavior. 😤
but the turning point? when the FMC finally made her way out to miami? that was the breath of fresh air she—and i—needed. It was the absolute best thing for her growth and her journey toward recovery. i’m so glad she found the justice she deserved. the ending was truly beautiful, delivering that emotional payoff that left me smiling. Tanisha Stewart has yet to disappoint! if you’re looking for a dark, compelling read that feels incredibly authentic, pick this one up.
𝘮𝘺 𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
𝘮𝘺 𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸: this book felt too real. Tanisha Stewart has a way of diving into situations that just make your stomach turn, and with The Patient, she absolutely succeeded. from the first chapter, i felt this overwhelming sense of dread—that unsettling feeling that you never know what someone is capable of. it’s a topic i already have strong feelings about, and the story just solidified that gut instinct.
the situation the FMC went through was honestly sick and wrong. i felt so deeply for her isolation, and you can’t help but root for her survival and justice. and the MMC? he can absolutely kick rocks. seriously, what he did was unforgivable, and no amount of money or justification in the world could make me understand or excuse that kind of behavior. 😤
but the turning point? when the FMC finally made her way out to miami? that was the breath of fresh air she—and i—needed. It was the absolute best thing for her growth and her journey toward recovery. i’m so glad she found the justice she deserved. the ending was truly beautiful, delivering that emotional payoff that left me smiling. Tanisha Stewart has yet to disappoint! if you’re looking for a dark, compelling read that feels incredibly authentic, pick this one up.
September 26, 2024
Excellent!!!
OMG! I think this novel is my favorite (thus far) by Tanisha Stewart! I was so angry throughout the entire novel, job well done! I was on the edge of my seat reading every line!
OMG! I think this novel is my favorite (thus far) by Tanisha Stewart! I was so angry throughout the entire novel, job well done! I was on the edge of my seat reading every line!
September 16, 2025
Very fast paced book with a lot of twists and turns. I’m happy that Nina got a happy ending! Absolutely loved being informed about Dr. Farid Fata. Medical malpractice is a very real thing!
January 8, 2026
Nina was driving me crazy. Everybody was trying to warn you but you just wouldn’t listen. Rick got what he deserves, that man was terrible! 😤😠
January 21, 2026
4.5 - Listening to this audio had me stressed. Tanisha made it hard to root for the FMC (Nina). She got on my last baby. Ain’t no way you’re this dumb. It got to the point i didn’t even blame Rick for a moment. He was a special kind of crazy/evil and Nina’s behind was missing all the signs. Mr. Black smh and my favorite character was Corey.
The overall story, plot, pacing and narrator did a wonderful job.
The overall story, plot, pacing and narrator did a wonderful job.
November 20, 2024
Couldn’t wait to finish this book, it was definitely a thriller but it was also very annoying. Nina was blind as a bat and I was ready to just get it over with.
February 1, 2026
This story wasted zero time easing you in. From the diagnosis alone my chest was tight but once you realize the illness might not even be the real enemy!! Yeah paranoia unlocked. Medical horror hits different because it plays on trust, vulnerability and the power imbalance of people who literally hold your life in their hands.
Rick 🥷🏾 a walking red flag factory. Greed, manipulation and entitlement wrapped up in charm. That man needed an Oscar with the way he was performing. Can we get a handclap for the way Divine Intervention literally stepped in and rerouted Nina’s path. That felt intentional, like the universe said not today, Satan. That urge to miss her appointment wasn’t luck, it was protection.
Fast paced, unsettling and the kind of thriller that has you side eyeing doctors, lovers and your own intuition. Definitely a page turner that proves The Red Series does not come to play. My thriller era is officially activated.
Rick 🥷🏾 a walking red flag factory. Greed, manipulation and entitlement wrapped up in charm. That man needed an Oscar with the way he was performing. Can we get a handclap for the way Divine Intervention literally stepped in and rerouted Nina’s path. That felt intentional, like the universe said not today, Satan. That urge to miss her appointment wasn’t luck, it was protection.
Fast paced, unsettling and the kind of thriller that has you side eyeing doctors, lovers and your own intuition. Definitely a page turner that proves The Red Series does not come to play. My thriller era is officially activated.
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August 20, 2024
Second opinions matter
In The Patient, the latest installment in Tanisha Stewart's Red Series, the author introduces readers to Nina. Just as Nina finally finds stability, she receives a terminal cancer diagnosis giving her only months to live.
What intensifies the horror is that someone close to Nina stands to gain enormously from her impending death. Stewart plunges audiences deep into Nina's deteriorating mental state as the days slip away. Who can she trust in her inner circle?
The level of manipulation in this book is diabolical.😂 I found myself yelling and cussing at these characters. All I have to say is thank goodness for Cory.
The Patient kept me engaged until the end.
In The Patient, the latest installment in Tanisha Stewart's Red Series, the author introduces readers to Nina. Just as Nina finally finds stability, she receives a terminal cancer diagnosis giving her only months to live.
What intensifies the horror is that someone close to Nina stands to gain enormously from her impending death. Stewart plunges audiences deep into Nina's deteriorating mental state as the days slip away. Who can she trust in her inner circle?
The level of manipulation in this book is diabolical.😂 I found myself yelling and cussing at these characters. All I have to say is thank goodness for Cory.
The Patient kept me engaged until the end.
January 30, 2026
Another good read
This book took a little while for me to get into. It was well written and very suspenseful but, this woman did not make good decisions (when she finally started thinking for herself) and I found myself not liking her. I especially disliked that she needed a man to save her and she seemed to lack critical thinking skills or discernment at the very least. However, I know this woman. I watched her allow a man make all of her important decisions and be utterly clueless how it was actively destroying her life. I clocked it at about 15 minutes into the conversation when things weren't adding up. Instead she looked at him like he hung the stars. I often wonder if she's still in that state of delusion.
This book took a little while for me to get into. It was well written and very suspenseful but, this woman did not make good decisions (when she finally started thinking for herself) and I found myself not liking her. I especially disliked that she needed a man to save her and she seemed to lack critical thinking skills or discernment at the very least. However, I know this woman. I watched her allow a man make all of her important decisions and be utterly clueless how it was actively destroying her life. I clocked it at about 15 minutes into the conversation when things weren't adding up. Instead she looked at him like he hung the stars. I often wonder if she's still in that state of delusion.
August 16, 2024
Easy & Entertaining
Well, I now officially have trust issues! 🤦🏽♀️ He did the absolute MOST to defraud this poor woman. The crazy part is, it reminded me of her other book, The Student, because had he just done right, he could have had everything he wanted anyway!! You ain't got ta LIE, Craig!! Lol...
As with all of her books, it was a fast-paced, quick and entertaining read. If you like your suspense on the cleaner side, you have found your books. Just go read the whole series.
Well, I now officially have trust issues! 🤦🏽♀️ He did the absolute MOST to defraud this poor woman. The crazy part is, it reminded me of her other book, The Student, because had he just done right, he could have had everything he wanted anyway!! You ain't got ta LIE, Craig!! Lol...
As with all of her books, it was a fast-paced, quick and entertaining read. If you like your suspense on the cleaner side, you have found your books. Just go read the whole series.
September 6, 2024
The main character, Nina, stomped on my nerves with her whining, wishy washy-ness and naivete. I never felt compassion for her even though I was totally invested in her plight. I kept expecting her to wake up, take control of and fight for her life. How couldn't she see the driving force behind her boyfriend's actions and how he manipulated her?
This book had me on the edge, hoping this girl didn't go out like that. They say money can't buy happiness - apparently it can't buy common sense either.
This book had me on the edge, hoping this girl didn't go out like that. They say money can't buy happiness - apparently it can't buy common sense either.
July 21, 2025
more like 3.5
I’m a big fan of Tanisha Stewart and always love supporting her work. The Patient had an intriguing setup, but Nina’s character frustrated me. She took everything at face value, didn’t research her diagnosis, and relied too heavily on Rick’s opinion—who, let’s be real, wasn’t even her husband. This was her health, and she should’ve advocated for herself.
The plot was also pretty predictable—I saw most of the twists coming early on. Still, the writing was solid, and I’ll definitely keep reading Tanisha’s books. Just not my favorite from her.
I’m a big fan of Tanisha Stewart and always love supporting her work. The Patient had an intriguing setup, but Nina’s character frustrated me. She took everything at face value, didn’t research her diagnosis, and relied too heavily on Rick’s opinion—who, let’s be real, wasn’t even her husband. This was her health, and she should’ve advocated for herself.
The plot was also pretty predictable—I saw most of the twists coming early on. Still, the writing was solid, and I’ll definitely keep reading Tanisha’s books. Just not my favorite from her.
October 2, 2025
Annoying FMC
The female main character was annoying throughout the entire book. I cannot stand an extremely gullible human being. There is no way that after six months of knowing someone they’re going to have the password to my bank account and moved into my house. Right after you hit the lottery is wild. This book was in my opinion trying to be bring awareness to malpractice in its own way. This is very much a real thing and people should get a second opinion when it comes to life altering diagnosis if they are able.
The female main character was annoying throughout the entire book. I cannot stand an extremely gullible human being. There is no way that after six months of knowing someone they’re going to have the password to my bank account and moved into my house. Right after you hit the lottery is wild. This book was in my opinion trying to be bring awareness to malpractice in its own way. This is very much a real thing and people should get a second opinion when it comes to life altering diagnosis if they are able.
January 20, 2026
Get ready to be team....IDK
I don't think I ever talked back to a book as much as I did with this one. Nina (MFC) got on my last nerves. I almost was about to be team Dr. Black. Now, Rick(MMC) can go straight to H E double hockey sticks with gasoline draws on. He was a crazy crazy. Where do ppl like him even come from...smh. He is a true example of " your mom should have swallowed you". The storyline, plot, and pace were all good. I listened to this while working and keep getting distracted by Nina craziness/dumbness. 😂🤣 Definitely a good read. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I don't think I ever talked back to a book as much as I did with this one. Nina (MFC) got on my last nerves. I almost was about to be team Dr. Black. Now, Rick(MMC) can go straight to H E double hockey sticks with gasoline draws on. He was a crazy crazy. Where do ppl like him even come from...smh. He is a true example of " your mom should have swallowed you". The storyline, plot, and pace were all good. I listened to this while working and keep getting distracted by Nina craziness/dumbness. 😂🤣 Definitely a good read. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
February 11, 2025
When you think of what lengths people go through for greed, it's sickening. The patient is a story that from the start, let's you know something is amiss. Ms. Stewart dangles clues as to what and why these things are transpiring. We, the reader, just have to know how it ends.
This is a suspenseful tale they has you riding a wave and taps into emotions as the main character takes this unbelievable journey.
EyeCU Reading Approved
This is a suspenseful tale they has you riding a wave and taps into emotions as the main character takes this unbelievable journey.
EyeCU Reading Approved
December 2, 2025
Wtf
This book was so good. I could not believe that Rick was doing all that for some money that wasn't even his. He really was a terrible person and the fact that he was mad that Dr. Black was able to move on with his life. He really tried to destroyed that man. Nina was so impressed to find love and found the wrong person. She really was a good person. You gotta be careful who you try to use you.
This book was so good. I could not believe that Rick was doing all that for some money that wasn't even his. He really was a terrible person and the fact that he was mad that Dr. Black was able to move on with his life. He really tried to destroyed that man. Nina was so impressed to find love and found the wrong person. She really was a good person. You gotta be careful who you try to use you.
December 28, 2025
Enjoyable read overall!! I just found myself very frustrated with the naivety of the main character Nina. I felt some things should have been more obvious to her regarding Rick and even with Dr. Black especially with the opening scene doctor visit. Since these and other areas felt very unrealistic to me or frustrating, it led to my 4 star rating but I did really like the writing as a whole and how the book ended.
January 31, 2026
I enjoyed this book overall, even though the FMC, Nina, really got on my nerves at times—her naivety was frustrating. That said, the plot was well written, and learning that the story was based on true events made it even more impactful. Rick is easily one of the worst characters I’ve ever read about—absolutely despicable. I was expecting a major twist and had several theories, but the ending took a different direction than I anticipated. Still, it was ultimately satisfying.
October 20, 2024
Discernment is crucial…
This story had me sad and mad all at the same time. Still, I listened eagerly awaiting what was to come. Waiting for the culprit to get his just dues…. What a POS !! The ending Tanisha gave us definitely made me feel better cause I was going through it 😂 Overall the story was well written and entertaining. I’ll definitely be picking up another read by this author.
This story had me sad and mad all at the same time. Still, I listened eagerly awaiting what was to come. Waiting for the culprit to get his just dues…. What a POS !! The ending Tanisha gave us definitely made me feel better cause I was going through it 😂 Overall the story was well written and entertaining. I’ll definitely be picking up another read by this author.
April 16, 2025
This short story was amazing! I loved everything about it, it felt like a movie. That ending was jaw dropping. Nina was one hell of a woman. I just hope I never meet a guy like Rick because, like the author said, MR. RICK gonna have to F#$k around find out 😉 I highly recommend this; you won't be disappointed. It was a real page-turner.
October 7, 2025
FOR THE LOVE OF MONEY
This was a very good book I can’t believe what happen to Nina even though her mom was on drugs she still had a good / bad relationship with her. Than there was Rick’s butt he mad me sick he was a sick person for doing all that to Nina for her money he really didn’t love or care about her. I’m glad he got his in the need
This was a very good book I can’t believe what happen to Nina even though her mom was on drugs she still had a good / bad relationship with her. Than there was Rick’s butt he mad me sick he was a sick person for doing all that to Nina for her money he really didn’t love or care about her. I’m glad he got his in the need
January 4, 2026
Fast-paced and deeply unsettling, this book delivered sharp turns up until the final chapter.
As Nina raced against time to survive her diagnosis, the story twisted into something far more sinister, forcing readers to question whether her sickness is natural or carefully orchestrated.
If you like dark, chilling psychological thrillers, this book may hit the spot for you.
As Nina raced against time to survive her diagnosis, the story twisted into something far more sinister, forcing readers to question whether her sickness is natural or carefully orchestrated.
If you like dark, chilling psychological thrillers, this book may hit the spot for you.
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