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Dr. Harper Therapy #2
I'm a Therapist, and My Patient is In Love with a Pedophile: 6 Patient Files From Prison
The highly anticipated sequel to I'm a Therapist, and My Patient is Going to be the Next School Shooter
I've counseled the most chilling criminals... A young inmate who fell in love with a pedophile. A man who intentionally infected strangers with HIV. A patient with an extremely unusual addiction. A sociopath who wanted to have a conscience. A conspiracy theorist who harassed victims of a terrorist attack.
And the patient who still haunts my dreams: A boy sold into human trafficking.
In these files, you'll learn about the the psychology behind the world's most dangerous criminals.
But you'll also learn about me -- and the worst thing I've ever done.
I've counseled the most chilling criminals... A young inmate who fell in love with a pedophile. A man who intentionally infected strangers with HIV. A patient with an extremely unusual addiction. A sociopath who wanted to have a conscience. A conspiracy theorist who harassed victims of a terrorist attack.
And the patient who still haunts my dreams: A boy sold into human trafficking.
In these files, you'll learn about the the psychology behind the world's most dangerous criminals.
But you'll also learn about me -- and the worst thing I've ever done.
172 pages, Paperback
Published July 16, 2019
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November 4, 2019
Better than the first one but still a healthy dose of ridiculousness.
July 4, 2020
Horror/humour show goes on.
Q:
I had guessed this diagnosis for many of my past patients, and I had always been wrong. (c)
Q:
The problem is, the actual prison psychiatrist hates me. (c)
Q:
I had guessed this diagnosis for many of my past patients, and I had always been wrong. (c)
Q:
The problem is, the actual prison psychiatrist hates me. (c)
July 29, 2019
I had a love / hate relationship with the first book, and rated it 3 stars. I wish I could give this book a million stars. It was significantly better than the first one, and had a really good plot! The writing was much better as well. I am really excited for the next book of the series. There was only one part that made me chuckle / that I thought was a little silly, which is when Dr. Harper said "that was the best night of my life," which is kind of funny because he had two patients kidnapped in his attic that night haha. Apart from that, this book was really, really good, and I can't wait to read the next one of the series. This would make a really good TV show or movie one day.
February 15, 2022
See I'm not one to hate any character in a novel. Even if they're an antagonist. But MY GOD was I this close to losing it while reading this. That Dr. Zhang is pure evil, worthy-to-challenge-Dolores-Umbridge-kinda-evil. Overall, nothing goes right for Dr. Harper. And when I say nothing, I mean nothing. From the very beginning till the very end. Although, things eventually do get resolved... Somewhat. The twist at the end was good, I didn't see that coming, though, I lowkey wish it hadn't come, but *sigh*, I guess it'll spice things up for the next book.
February 17, 2022
I actually do not know why I read the whole of the book. It’s very strange but I had to know the ending. No the question is, do I read the third in the series or just forget about it?
August 13, 2022
Definitely more unrealistic than the last one, but I really enjoyed how all the stories came together and was one big story that you had to piece together. I could not stop thinking about it even when I was not reading. Noah though <3333
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July 23, 2024I'm not giving this one a rating or review. Because of the disturbing overriding plot theme (even though it is fiction), I simply don't know how to rate or review it.
I will, however, head right into the next one 😉 ...
I shook my head and tried to adjust to my new reality.
I was about to be stuck on an island with a self-proclaimed reformed sociopath, my codependent assistant who I was also apparently dating, and the childhood crush who rejected me.
This was my life now.
“So… Is that a yes?” asked Zach.
I sighed. “I’ll go with you guys to your stupid island.”
All three of them smiled excitedly.
I will, however, head right into the next one 😉 ...
I shook my head and tried to adjust to my new reality.
I was about to be stuck on an island with a self-proclaimed reformed sociopath, my codependent assistant who I was also apparently dating, and the childhood crush who rejected me.
This was my life now.
“So… Is that a yes?” asked Zach.
I sighed. “I’ll go with you guys to your stupid island.”
All three of them smiled excitedly.
October 15, 2022
I hated Dr. Zhang so. much. This one had a more cohesive story than the first one, so I think it was a bit better! Looking forward to the next one! Also, Noah 💕💕💕
October 8, 2023
I kind of want to delete this series from my memory
October 13, 2023
Idk why I read these but they’re quick and unhinged. Didn’t think I’d want to read No.3 but this one ended on a cliff hanger so 🤷♀️🤷♀️
January 21, 2021
3.5 stars rounded up to 4. I enjoyed the first book more, if that says anything. But one of my online book clubs was saying how great this series is. It's interesting and different, unlike anything else I've read. Maybe it's me but for some reason that I can't pinpoint,. Can't give it a higher solid star rating. It's still fun and interesting, but not what I was expecting after all the rave reviews I've seen in book clubs
July 20, 2024
Another 5/5 rating in my book just because the ending took me by surprise. I hated that he was thrown in prison due to the BS of the people in power taking advantage of the innocent. AND DON'T GET ME WRONG, a lot of what Dr. Harper did will have you lose your license and thrown in jail prior to that plot IRL. This time around, the patient files were relatively harder to follow for the plot. In the previous book, they used patient numbers (I can follow it easier) but this time using animals, which makes sense because it was supposed to uncover what this abused child was going through when Dr. Harper had found him on the beach. All in all, it gave me the ending I was looking for with Elliot finding his lost love and gaining the trust of Zach, all while uncovering the f*cked up stuff going on within the prison walls again with another common theme of “don't trust the upper class.” Moral of the story, it's good (and selfless) to help others who need it more than you can help yourself, stand up for what you believe in despite what everyone is telling you, never give up, and to always stay curious.
August 9, 2020
Animal Farm, but make it creepy
This is the second Dr. Harper book and I don’t know why or how but these books/case files just keep getting better. I like the fact that there separate books are connected, but not necessarily needed to read the next.
This is the second Dr. Harper book and I don’t know why or how but these books/case files just keep getting better. I like the fact that there separate books are connected, but not necessarily needed to read the next.
January 18, 2023
I've read the first book in this series right before the start of 2023 and I absolutely loved it. The books in this series are such quick reads and I am just hooked. They are a collection of psychological thriller stories that are connected with a single overarching plot which gain prominence towards the climax.
In the second installment of this series, we follow Dr. Harper still. Except that he's now in prison and shouldn't be in practice anymore, but he wants to help his fellow inmates, so he conducts sessions during lunch breaks. During these sessions, he finds out more about the people around him and the prison where he is in. As he gets deeper into his patient's cases, he soon realizes that he is not in a safe place.
I think that I was hooked into this second book more than I was in the first. The story-telling and the connections between the patient files are more interesting and more complex. I'm looking forward to reading the last book in this series! Highly recommend. 🤩
In the second installment of this series, we follow Dr. Harper still. Except that he's now in prison and shouldn't be in practice anymore, but he wants to help his fellow inmates, so he conducts sessions during lunch breaks. During these sessions, he finds out more about the people around him and the prison where he is in. As he gets deeper into his patient's cases, he soon realizes that he is not in a safe place.
I think that I was hooked into this second book more than I was in the first. The story-telling and the connections between the patient files are more interesting and more complex. I'm looking forward to reading the last book in this series! Highly recommend. 🤩
June 7, 2023
Plot of this book was phenomenal but it was almost confusing because there was so much happening all at once. I couldn’t decide how I feel but overall I believe I enjoyed it just enjoyed the first book more. Still will finish the trilogy though lol
January 28, 2021
Ridiculous
I finished this book just so I could review it. It was terrible. Unrealistic, poor character development- really. Do not waste your time.
I finished this book just so I could review it. It was terrible. Unrealistic, poor character development- really. Do not waste your time.
November 10, 2021
no idea how i flew through this but i need to get my hands on the last one asap! the whole spider web of plot twists and cryptic characters have me so invested it’s insane, also noah my beloved <3
September 28, 2022
3.5 stars! I enjoyed the first book in the series a bit more but still enjoyed this too.
December 23, 2024
I think it is worth repeating that Dr. Harper is the most inappropriate, boundary crossing therapist ever and I absolutely loved him 🤣
When I say he gets way too involved with his patients, it’s a whole other level.
I don’t know how a series that is disturbing for many reasons can also feel so darn wholesome at the same time.
The whole series is pretty quirky and felt very silly at times and yet the writing and the way the stories are being told made it a fun read for me. There were plenty of wtf and laugh out loud moments.
When I say he gets way too involved with his patients, it’s a whole other level.
I don’t know how a series that is disturbing for many reasons can also feel so darn wholesome at the same time.
The whole series is pretty quirky and felt very silly at times and yet the writing and the way the stories are being told made it a fun read for me. There were plenty of wtf and laugh out loud moments.
December 20, 2023
3.8 ⭐
I prefer the first one more.
I prefer the first one more.
August 10, 2024
Oooooh this was even better than the first!
September 28, 2024
These are weird & I kinda love them
June 20, 2024
Therapist as a detective in prison…? I didn’t know what to expect but this book was a quick and engaging read! I recommend researching trigger warnings before reading.
May 21, 2022
Trouble follows Dr Harper with a capital T lol. I'd feel bad for him but given all the entertainment these books, his life and his attitude are providing me, I don't have it in me to feel bad about any damn thing😂♥️♥️
Dr. Harper’s personality — irritable, judgmental, and a bit paranoid. He was an unpleasant man, but for some reason, I very much enjoyed being him.
I loved this book too. I loved the first one more, I think, but this was no less chaotic, crazy, entertaining and suspenseful with a good dose of psych thrown in. Dr. Harper is as temperamental as ever even in prison, with a penchant for psycho analysizing and treating his prison inmates. It was refreshingly intriguing and intense but also sort of funny.
Also, now that I think about it, I am very surprised Elliot didn't get shanked with a prison shiv considering his snappy attitude😂😂
The plot was pretty chilling as I discovered it bit by bit along with Dr. Harper. I was hooked the whole time.
In most social interactions, a certain degree of mirroring is healthy and expected. From a young age, we learn to take on the subtle tones, gestures, and inflections of the people around us. It’s actually a sign of well-developed empathy, and it tends to result in stronger interpersonal connections.
Mirroring can become troublesome when we lack a stable identity of our own, so we begin taking on too much of the people around us. This phenomenon is most notably observed in patients with personality disorders, where they mimic not just small social cues — but big things too — like your hopes, dreams, hobbies, and insecurities.
When someone copies your entire personality, it’s not a sign of empathy.
It’s a sign of the complete opposite.
I am gonna move on to the next book which already has me intrigued given the prelude to its events in this book's event. But I can't recommend both this and the first book enough! Go read it already!🖤🖤
As I looked around the bellower, I shook my head and tried to adjust to my new reality. I was about to be stuck on an island with a self-proclaimed reformed sociopath, my codependent assistant who I was also apparently dating, and the childhood crush who rejected me.
This was my life now.
On to the island and the Influencer files! 😏😆
Dr. Harper’s personality — irritable, judgmental, and a bit paranoid. He was an unpleasant man, but for some reason, I very much enjoyed being him.
I loved this book too. I loved the first one more, I think, but this was no less chaotic, crazy, entertaining and suspenseful with a good dose of psych thrown in. Dr. Harper is as temperamental as ever even in prison, with a penchant for psycho analysizing and treating his prison inmates. It was refreshingly intriguing and intense but also sort of funny.
Also, now that I think about it, I am very surprised Elliot didn't get shanked with a prison shiv considering his snappy attitude😂😂
The plot was pretty chilling as I discovered it bit by bit along with Dr. Harper. I was hooked the whole time.
In most social interactions, a certain degree of mirroring is healthy and expected. From a young age, we learn to take on the subtle tones, gestures, and inflections of the people around us. It’s actually a sign of well-developed empathy, and it tends to result in stronger interpersonal connections.
Mirroring can become troublesome when we lack a stable identity of our own, so we begin taking on too much of the people around us. This phenomenon is most notably observed in patients with personality disorders, where they mimic not just small social cues — but big things too — like your hopes, dreams, hobbies, and insecurities.
When someone copies your entire personality, it’s not a sign of empathy.
It’s a sign of the complete opposite.
I am gonna move on to the next book which already has me intrigued given the prelude to its events in this book's event. But I can't recommend both this and the first book enough! Go read it already!🖤🖤
As I looked around the bellower, I shook my head and tried to adjust to my new reality. I was about to be stuck on an island with a self-proclaimed reformed sociopath, my codependent assistant who I was also apparently dating, and the childhood crush who rejected me.
This was my life now.
On to the island and the Influencer files! 😏😆
December 7, 2020
What a wild ride! Ok so I completely devoured this in 1 day 😂😂 Right off the bat I knew this book would be so much better than the first. The character development, writing style and creativity were so on point. I loved all the characters especially Noah and I absolutely loved this addicting read and can’t wait for the next book to arrive on Tuesday, 12/8/2020 🤣
February 21, 2021
Interesting read
The story is written as a first hand account of a doctor. It is well worth your time. The main character, Dr. Harper, is very good at getting himself into some very bad situations. Noah, Zach, and a myriad of other questionable characters pop in and out of Dr. Harper's bazaar life. Enjoyed it front to back.
The story is written as a first hand account of a doctor. It is well worth your time. The main character, Dr. Harper, is very good at getting himself into some very bad situations. Noah, Zach, and a myriad of other questionable characters pop in and out of Dr. Harper's bazaar life. Enjoyed it front to back.
September 23, 2020
Had to dive into the second book of the dr. Harper series. Another quick easy read. Still loving the twists and turns. Still three stars for being far fetched but you have to love the character development.
January 9, 2022
I wasn’t sure how interesting this book could be since it’s from his perspective in prison, but it definitely surprised me. These books are never boring that’s for sure. I liked the first one better but this was really good too.
October 9, 2022
Why am I even reading these! What an absolute pile of drivel! About to read the third book, not because I particularly want to, but more because I'm interested to see how much worse it can actually get!
January 17, 2022
4.5
Better then the first book, but still, very weird, but enjoyed the layout and story telling a hell of a lot more
Better then the first book, but still, very weird, but enjoyed the layout and story telling a hell of a lot more
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