The Patient: Kim Slade Thrillers, Book 1

by E.V. Seymour, Hannah Curtis (narrator)

I have a scarred man who wants my help. Why won’t he take no for an answer? Now he’s sending weird gifts to my home. I don’t feel safe anymore.

Some scars never heal...

I know I’m lucky. I have a stunning Cheltenham apartment and a charming weekend cottage in Devon. Chris, my partner, is kind and supportive. He loves me in spite of my scars—the result of a childhood incident I don’t talk about. Most of all, I love my job, helping young women with eating disorders.

But I can’t help everyone, as I tell Kyle Stannard. Kyle was once a top male model—before he was left horrifically scarred in a random attack. Kyle thinks we’re the same, but I can’t help him with his problems. It’s not my field.

Then creepy things start to happen. A box of chocolates shows up—but it’s not from Chris. A beautiful mirror is delivered to my home, but I didn’t order it. Silent phone calls in the dead of night.

It must be Kyle. He’s completely obsessed.

But the police don’t believe me. So I take matters into my own hands. I need to uncover Kyle’s secrets. But the deeper I dig, the weirder it gets.

What if Kyle isn’t my stalker? What if the person who wants to destroy me lies much closer to home...

The Patient is an exhilarating blend of domestic suspense and nail-biting tension with a breathtaking twist. Perfect for fans of Patricia MacDonald, Lisa Jewell, Shalini Boland, T.M. Logan, and Clare Mackintosh.

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Published July 11, 2023

About the author

See the author's blogspot at http://www.evseymour.co.uk

Aka Eve Isherwood

Reviews

[Nichola Marchetti · Rating 3 out of 5]

Was ok, not the best thriller I’ve read. I don’t think I will bother buying the sequel.

[Karen · Rating 2 out of 5]

I tried once and again and again…
“The Patient” thriller didn't quite resonate with me. It just wasn't the right fit, though I understand others might enjoy it. As my late editor and friend, Dan Di Leo, used to say, "If everyone liked the same things, the world would indeed be a boring one.” RIP

[Nandi · Rating 1 out of 5]

This is honestly one of the worst books I’ve read in a long time. It was far too long, painfully repetitive, and overall quite dull. The premise had potential, but it felt underdeveloped and underwhelming in execution. There was also an unnecessarily large cast of characters who added very little to the storyline, which made it harder to stay engaged.

The plot centres on a clinical psychologist being stalked by her boyfriend’s best friend. As a mental health professional myself, I found the portrayal frustrating. The profession felt poorly researched and lacking in authenticity, which pulled me out of the story. When a writer chooses to centre a narrative around a psychologist, the details matter — and here they just didn’t land.

Unfortunately, this one didn’t work for me.

[Bernie · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good psychological thriller

[Becky · Rating 1 out of 5]

DNF. So boring. Couldn’t even get into it.

[Hilary Cockshaw · Rating 2 out of 5]

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