I could not put this book down! The Therapist dives into the chilling world of a ritualistic serial killer, Trent Davis, who arrives at Pantano State Hospital. Stephanie Fletcher, a determined psychiatrist, is assigned to his case and faces a crucial decision: how far into the fire will she go to get answers? Can she figure out what’s happening in time to save herself?

This psychological thriller captivates from the first page, pulling readers into a fast-paced, suspenseful journey. The novel masterfully keeps readers on the edge of their seats, making it nearly impossible to put down. The plot is brilliantly woven with layers of mystery and suspense, leading to a surprising ending that will leave readers reeling and questioning what they thought they knew.

I couldn’t put this book down. It was an absolute gem! It was dark, super twisty, and slightly disturbing. The plot was skillfully crafted, drawing the reader in with its twists and turns. The ending left me in a state of disbelief, still trying to process what happened. This book is a must-read for all my thriller lovers, guaranteed to captivate you from start to finish.

I wasn't sure whether I would enjoy this book, but I was engrossed. It was brilliant., twists like you wouldn't believe. This is most definately a one to read., I was on the edge of my seat.
When a serial murderer Trent Davies is placed in a physciatric facility things take a dark turn for the worst for his physciatrist Dr Stephanie. It was a mesmerising read and the relationship between professional and patient. Is Trent Davies all he seems? Did he commit these murders ? Was somebody else involved. Great read.

A good thriller with twists and mystery. A little slow at starting, trying to understand the narrative. Though it picked up pace soon. Storyline is unusual but interesting. Characters are unreliable and unpredictable. Overall, it was a nice pastime book. Recommended. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the eARC.

Oh my! It is a quite interesting book! A lot of talk in the therapist's room, as would be expected. The end is surprising, maybe yes. It all depends on how much attention you pay to each step of the reading.

Falk's narrative grips you from the very first page, plunging you into a world where every turn of the page unravels another layer of questions. The book is not for the faint of heart, as Falk's masterfully portrays the grisly details of the murders, sparing no detail in depicting the horrors of the killer's deeds. Yet, it is not the gore that haunts the reader, but the psychological depth of the characters and the intricate web of lies and deception that surrounds them. This is an unputdownable read with a shocking ending. The therapist is tasked with treating a notorious serial killer while dealing with her own personal issues. Readers are taken on a chilling journey into the darkest corners of the human psyche. It's a MUST READ!!!!

I was not prepared for the ride that this book took me on. Every time I thought I figured it out, I was wrong. Cannot wait to read more from this author.

Thank you to NetGalley for allowing me to preview this advanced copy book.

This was a true page-turning, mesmerizing novel of a serial killer and his psychiatric hospital therapist. It's both a race against time and additional dead bodies as both police and psychiatrist try to profile who the copycat killer may be. Red herrings are thrown at the reader along the way but none prepare the reader for the final outcome.

Good book for a book club to discuss and hash out the plot.

This was such an interesting read for me. I think Trent Davis was the most interesting character. He absolutely knew how to play the game, and I loved every time we got to be a part of his sneaky, creepy, tortured brain. Stephanie, on the other hand, surprised me a little. There were some things I saw coming, but didn't expect it to happen the way it did. Her own PTSD from childhood trauma has her able to relate well to some of the patients she has worked with, but this was a horse of a different color for her. Stephanie was definitely not ready for what Trent would pull out of her.

I think I was anticipating a bigger finish, and it just didn’t happen for me. I love when I can go through a book quickly like this because I know I'm enjoying it so much. I think it fell flat in the end, despite such a building of anticipation the whole time. I don't like giving away spoilers, so I'll tread lightly on my language. I didn't like that there was someone we didn't see again. I felt like there was supposed to be a battle that didn't happen, or some creepy but romantic connection, and that grand finale wasn't there.

I did like the cat and mouse style chapters toward the end. Having the short chapters of Stephanie traveling north and the visits she made, followed by short chapters of the entity following her and closing in, was really exciting. Overall, I really enjoyed this book, and give it 3.5-4 stars

Once again S.A. Falk does exactly what he always does.... ropes the reader and keeps you up past your bedtime.

Another fast moving thriller and the plot that you never see coming. WOW ........ If you love the silent patient hold on because this will be your new read new author.

S.A. Falk .... the writing, the plot and the WOW factor is amazing. Always fast paced and leaving you wanting to read in one sitting. Put this on your TBR you won't be disappointed.

Thanks NetGalley for letting me read and review.

This ARC was something. I liked the beginning and the middle became slow for me. The tension between Dr. Fletcher and Trent was there for sure; but you kept wondering who the copycat killer was.

Dr. Fletcher and the detective sure had chemistry and worked on the case well together. But her past traumas were definitely not managed and I knew she had a mental health concern that would lead to an interesting ending. (But maybe that’s the therapist in me!)

Overall, it’s a solid 3 star read and I enjoyed it but it had more opportunity for potential I wish I could’ve read!

Thank you @netgalley and @stormpublishing for this ARC!

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This twisty, psychological read keeps you on your toes because it's impossible to predict what will happen next. The main character, Dr. Stephanie Fletcher, has a new patient arriving at the facility for the criminally insane where she works—a serial killer and popular musician named Trent. After his arrival, more bodies begin turning up killed in the same manner as his victims. I don't want to say more for fear of spoiling anything, but this is an insane read. I highly recommend this one for fans of dark psychological thrillers.

I was really enjoying this one until about halfway through. Then I figured out the twist and it lost something. The characters are excellent. If you loved The Silent Patient you will definitely like this one!

Dr. Stephanie Fletcher is a leading psychiatrist working in the prison psychiatric facility. She was assigned to do psych evaluations on the most notorious serial killer and a famous gothic band member- Trent Davis. Trent Davis was convicted of killing six women and many of these women were murdered in the most gruesome and brutal manner that some of their organs are missing. As Dr. Fletcher takes on Davis's case, boxes with body parts in it were mailed to none other than Dr. Fletcher herself. Women start going missing and their mutilated bodies were found in the highway. Is there are copycat killer out there or someone else is responsible?

Honestly, this story really had a good premise. The story is well written and then there is the moment of suspense throughout the story. The plot was really good as well. The story itself is unpredictable, which made me guess more as to what is going to happen towards the end. The characters weren't really likable, although Trent Davis really as a serial killer vibe in the character. The story was at times too disturbing and gory to read and so this is not really for the faint hearted who cannot stand reading about blood. The ending was a surprising twist although I didn't really fancy the ending too much. I actually enjoyed this author's debut move The Patient's Secret and saw I took a chance to read this latest novel. This book wasn't bad but wasn't great as the first novel. Overall this book is worth four stars in my opinion.

Many thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC. The review is based on my honest opinion only.

This was not my typical thriller novel like I thought. It was pretty haunting and I was not a fan....Kept me up at night how graphic it got at points. :/

This is a very clever book- intense and twisted with some truly heinous characters and that twist! …the ending makes you want to go back to the beginning and read again to see if you missed the clues!

I am extremely interested in the human psyche and why we do what we do, so I liked the idea of a book following a therapist taking over the worst of humankind, horrifying serial killers and try to understand their motives.

In this sense, I really enjoyed the conversations between Stephanie and Trent. They left me uneasy sometimes, so I would say the author nailed it. Stephanie Fletcher is there to accompany Trent Davis, who has murdered six women in the most sadistic ways but has been considered innocent by ways of insanity and landed in the psychiatric facility where she works.

Soon after, a copycat starts reproducing his murders, to some extent with more expertise than he used to. Can Stephanie help find out who is behind it all?

The answer was hidden in plain sight, so that I considered it more than once, to neglect it, because it felt like the idea had been visited too often already. I liked the pacing of the story, the characters also, so there is not much development there. But the ending felt a little bit rushed, and mostly unfinished actually. Why? What triggered it? How? Did Trent know?

I enjoyed the book a lot except for this ending. Thank you to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for providing me with a copy of this book!

After reading this authors debut ‘The Patients Secret’ and thoroughly enjoying it I was delighted to be granted the arc of this book (Thank you NetGalley, the author & publisher)

Dr Fletcher works at Pantano State Hospital, which is a psychiatric institution for the criminally insane, those who will more than likely never see the outside of here in their lifetime. The most recent patient is former heavy metal star from the band SOS , serial killer Trent Davis who has been nicknamed “The Vampire” due to him drinking the blood & eating the organs of his victims. As Dr Fletcher delves into the mind of Trent who claims he suffers hallucinations, she learns of the voice of Larua that Trent says he hears. Then a copycat emerges and Dr Fletcher is sure Trent knows exactly who it is!

This is one hundred percent my type of book, getting inside the criminal mind, insanity, psychiatry etc , I really didn’t want to put it down, every time I got time to read I was addicted and desperate to finish it. It is a dark and disturbing read digging deep inside the relationship between therapist and serial killer. Mind bending & an Outstanding read and one I definitely recommend. I am looking forward to more from S.A. Falk, with the author’s knowledge and writing skills I would love him to generate a series. He builds great characters not only in his protagonists but also cameo characters. Great book!

So, this was not my favorite book. This book was dark & for my first time reading something like this it wasn’t bad.. I just feel like the book dragged on for awhile & then the ending was very rushed. I did not expect that ending, but that was the only exciting part of the book for me. The characters were boring in my opinion & the story just wasn’t exciting to me. I did like the authors writing & her vocabulary!

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC !!!

The Therapist is psychological thriller packed with twists and turns. Just when I thought I had the story figured out, there would be a new twist. I really enjoyed this book, it was hard to set down. I stayed hooked from beginning to end.

Steph is a correctional psychologist at Pantano State Hospital, a psychiatric facility. She treats criminal patients, who have committed very horrific crimes. Trent Davis, The Vampire of Bakersfield, becomes a new patient of Steph’s and it’s all downhill from there.

Thank you NetGalley for this advanced copy in exchange for my honest opinion.