I liked the plot a lot. I had to put it down several times. There was something about this book if it was the pace or tone. The characters were interesting, but overall this book really lacked. Needless to say this was a DNF for me.

My Rating : 3.5🌟
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Kindle/Netgalley/ July2020
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Thank you Netgalley for the review copy which lets me give you my unbiased rating.
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The concept of the book was really intruiging and I absolutely enjoyed the twisted aspect of a serial killer and the therapist relationship. With so much at stake I expected the story to have much more depth and plotlines that will make me root for good things to happen. It's a good narration, but it didn't meet my expectations.

Thank you for the advanced copy of this book. 
This is dark, addictive, disturbing, everything you want from a good book.  The book is well written and the characters are interesting and the story is set at a good pace. 
This is definitely keep you up at night. 
Highly recommended.  !

Not for me! I didn't even get halfway before I put it down. Seems it has some good reviews but I'm giving my honest review.

This is a brilliant read.
Wonderful well written plot and story line that had me engaged from the start.
Love the well fleshed out characters and found them believeable.
Great suspense and found myself second guessing every thought I had continuousluy.
Can't wait to read what the author brings out next.
Recommend reading.

I was provided an ARC from NetGalley and the publisher.  This is my own honest voluntary revie

This is one intense, twisted, dark and addictive novel! Not only is this a very well-written book with wonderfully-interesting characters, but the suspense builds at just the right pace as the story unfolds. Compulsive, gripping and horrifying! Will keep you on the edge of your seat!

Early on, we are treated to a good bit of information about Danielle, who is the main character in the book. This is followed up by introductions to her patients as she conducts sessions with each one of them. You may wonder where the story is going, but it is at this point that the murders are introduced to the storyline, and you begin to get an idea of what is going on. One of these patients may be a murderer, and as their psychologist, what is Danielle to do? It took me a bit to get into the plot, but once I did, I thoroughly enjoyed the book. Thank you to NetGalley, the author and publisher for the opportunity to review this book.

Danielle Rycroft suspects one of her patients is a serial killer. With a string of murders in town where parents are killed while their children are asleep, Danielle’s own worries have just started. Someone is hiding some dark secrets and Danielle can only trust her best friend, Detective Tami Sloan.

I found it a little difficult to focus at the start. The story didn't seem to connect. I enjoyed the 2nd half a little more. Another issue was that I was able to guess the ending pretty early in the book. I give it 3.5 stars. Thanks to Netgalley and Lake Union Publishing for providing me with an ARC of this book.

A serial killer is terrorizing the town of Cheshire and Danielle, a therapist, suspects one of her mentally ill patients is the killer.  The question is, which one?  She struggles with sleeplessness and migraines while her focus shifts from one patient to another.  Can she uncover the truth before the killer does more damage?
First of all.....I LOVE Steena Holmes!  She is one of my top five authors to read and has never disappointed.  While this was not one of my favorites, I loved how she took a darker approach in this novel.  Although I try not to "figure out" the mystery while I'm reading, as I like to be surprised, I did see the writing on the wall (page?) in this one.  It did not take away from the fact that this was a great book!  3.5 stars!
Thanks to Steena Holmes, Lake Union Publishing and NetGalley for the ARC.

Wow!  This novel had a gripping, ominous tone but at the same time it had references to a playful, magical setting. There have been murders of parents in town where the children are left to live. Danielle is a therapist who has three current patients. Her patients are distant, troubled, and one has a dark past. As things get scarier in town, Danielle starts to fear that one of her patients is the killer. And then notes begin to appear for Danielle...

I loved every angle of this book.  The mystery of who the perpetrator was, diving into the patients’ psyche, and diving into the therapists mind and life as well.  It was multilayered which made it very enjoyable.

I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.     Thank you NetGalley!
This was the first book I read by Steena Holmes. Never a dull moment through out the book. Good read.

Thank you so much for the opportunity to review this book and to be an early reader via NetGalley! However, I will not be writing a review for this title at this time, as my reading preferences have since changed somewhat. In the event that I decide to review the book in the future, I will make sure to purchase a copy for myself or borrow it from a library. Once again, thank you so much for providing me with early access to this title. I truly appreciate it. Please feel free to contact me with any follow-up questions or concerns.

An intriguing, suspense- filled  pacey thriller. A psychologist explores whether one of her patients could be a killer. Lots of twists and turns follow to keep the reader guessing.

I love books like this, and this one wasn't to bad of a read, it was just a bit predictable for me, so that kinda ruined the excitement.  Otherwise I thought it had a great premise and a ton of potential

A therapist must face her own worst fear one of her patients is a serial killer.

Review to follow on Goodreads.  

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for an advanced copy of the book for an honest review.

Thanks to Netgalley for an advanced reader copy. I’ve read a few Steena Holmes novels before and I’ve really enjoyed them all. This was no different. I enjoyed the therapy angle of this one.

Another great thriller for those looking! The Patient by Steena Holmes tells the story of a therapist who suspects one of her clients is a serial killer, but doesn't know which one. That premise alone had me tearing through this book faster than I thought possible! I'm pretty sure I lost lots of sleep over this book because I just couldn't stop reading. Also, the fact that this story is based in a town that is Alice In Wonderland themed was so cool and very original. This book is perfect for fans of DJ Palmer, Wendy Walker, and BA Paris and is definitely a thriller you don't want to miss this year!

For me, this one screamed it's biggest plot twist from the go, which is categorically not what want in a psychological thriller. Still an enjoyable read but if you're someone who needs every question answering, no matter how small, put this one back. I think the author tried her best but she'd just set out to be too clever. Sometimes in a thriller less is more and I think that was the downfall of this one.

Definitely a creepy one! Wow I was impressed with the storyline and the characters because they really came to life. A must read!