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The Patient's Secret

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The Patient's Secret

By: Loreth Anne White
Narrated by: Brittany Pressley
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Secrets worth dying - and killing - for, in a novel of suspense inspired by a horrific true crime by Washington Post and Amazon Charts bestselling author Loreth Anne White.

When the battered body of a female jogger is found beneath the cliffs of an idyllic coastal community, these perfect neighbors suddenly don’t seem so perfect...

Lily Bradley is a respected psychotherapist married to a distinguished professor. They live in a dream house with their two children in close-knit Story Cove. Lily lives a well-ordered life. Or so it seems. As a therapist, she knows everyone keeps things hidden. Even her.

Then sensual and free-spirited Arwen Harper rolls into town in her hand-painted VW van, her sixteen-year-old son riding shotgun. Overnight, Story Cove’s secrets are no longer safe. Because Arwen might know her new neighbors better than they know themselves.

Now someone is dead, and it looks like murder. Brutal and personal. The death invites the shrewd eye of Detective Rue Duval. Rue’s job is to expose secrets. But she’s also an expert at keeping them.

As the lives of three women become inexorably entwined, one thing is clear: when it comes to survival, ordinary people can do the most terrible things.

©2022 Cheakamus House Publishing. (P)2022 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.
Detective Fiction Police Procedural Psychological Women Sleuths Women's Fiction Mystery Suspense Psychological Suspense
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“Brittany Pressley narrates this mystery about an idyllic coastal community in Canada where everyone is not as they seem.… Pressley's narration keeps the suspense high, the conversations believable, and the fear palpable. Her perfect pacing will keep listeners hooked on this audiobook from beginning to end.”AudioFile Magazine

“[An] exceptional psychological thriller…White does a superb job keeping the reader guessing as she peels back the layers of a seemingly perfect family to reveal the shocking truth. Suspense fans will want to see more from this talented author.”Publishers Weekly (starred review)

The Patient’s Secret is an intensely moving reading experience…Loreth Anne White is a writer at the top of her game, and it’s never been more evident than with this piece of work.”Mystery & Suspense

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Wow

My first by this author. Twisty, clever, lots of real psychological twists. I will need to devour more by this author. Great narration too.

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All Good

I enjoyed everythig aboout this novel. The story, the writing and the narration. In my opinion Loreth Anne White is an author to look out for. Highy recommended

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Complex and satisfying

This is based on a real-life event in Canada 15 years ago, but I strongly advise the reader to hold off googling until you've finished the book. This novel takes the real-life event and imagines a future 25-30 or so years on.

The opening chapter outlines an event which will blow open the secrets of an apparently secure and settled community in an up-scale neighbourhood. The narrative jumps back and forth, subtly suggesting the tiny cracks beginning to infiltrate the calm. The characters are well drawn and believable and the pace brilliantly judged.

I don't often write reviews but I thought this was exceptionally well done. I really couldn't put it down (and the dog enjoyed some longer walks as a direct consequence!)

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Gripping

I loved this story. Had me gripped from the start. Very well written and well read.

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Made me work hard to understand what happened!

I have grown to like this author's books, and this is no exception. I liked the complex plotting and unveiling of aspects about the characters - made me work hard to try to guess what was going on (which I didn’t)!

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Extraordinary

What a riveting portrayal of a true crime. Stunning. I love the discovery of all that went into an investigation, and in this case? Wondering which bits were fiction and which weren’t. Loved it.

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Gripping read, engaging narration!

First time reading a book by this author and I’ll definitely look for more thrillers from them! Loved the pace and each characters storyline was fully fleshed out, interesting and believable.
Brittany Pressley is a powerhouse as per!
What an ending! 🫣

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Really enjoyed it

Twists and turns and a good pace with an interesting storyline which had me really engaged throughout.
Couple of eye rolling behaviours.
The best characters were 2 of the younger ones. The adults aren’t very likeable.
The narrator is good with distinct voices and adding to the atmosphere of the book.
Keen to listen to more by this author

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Great thriller

"Three may keep a secret, if two of them are dead." - Benjamin Franklin
Loved it. Great written, amazing narrator and very interesting plot twist. My recommendation.

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Good thriller

Lots of possibilities of who done it, twists and turns. Great to listen to, very well read!

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