The Patient's Secret

How do you solve a murder when the prime suspect is your patient—and his secrets could destroy you both? Dr. Eva Stone is a brilliant forensic psychologist, a master at dissecting the minds of criminals. From her penthouse office overlooking Manhattan, she caters to the city's elite, helping them conquer their demons. But Eva has demons of her own: a traumatic past she keeps locked away, a past that gives her a chilling empathy for the broken souls who walk through her door. Her latest patient is a charismatic billionaire whose life is the envy of New York. But when his beautiful wife, Cassandra Deveraux, is found dead, Eva is dragged from the sterile quiet of her office into the blinding glare of a high-profile murder investigation. The police see a simple case of a cheating husband. Eva sees a puzzle far more complex. Bound by patient confidentiality, she begins her own clandestine investigation, peeling back the glittering facade of high society to reveal a rotten core of sexual affairs, luxury addiction, and deadly criminal connections. Her search for the truth is complicated by Asher Quinn—a dangerous and enigmatic man with ties to the city's underworld. He is everything she should avoid, yet his magnetism is undeniable, pulling her into a passionate affair that threatens to consume her. As Eva gets closer to the truth about Cassandra's death, she uncovers a terrifying conspiracy involving secret psychological experiments and mind control, orchestrated by a shadow organization that caters to the powerful. Suddenly, she is not the hunter but the hunted, pursued by hitmen who will stop at nothing to protect the secrets of their clients—some of whom are Eva's own patients. To save herself and expose the killers, Eva must confront the shocking truths of her own childhood and finally break the cycle of abuse that has haunted her for a lifetime. But in a world built on lies, the deadliest secrets are not from the patient, but from the psychologist herself. Fans of Freida McFadden, Shari Lapena, and The Silent Patient will be utterly consumed by this unputdownable thriller. If you love a complex female protagonist, shocking twists, and a story that will keep you guessing until the final page, scroll up and one-click The Patient's Secret now! (Approximate length: 75,000 words)