"Alice Armitage is a police officer. Or she was. Or perhaps she just imagines she was. Whatever the truth is, following a debilitating bout of PTSD, self-medication with drink and drugs, and a psychotic breakdown, Alice is now a long-term patient in an acute psychiatric ward. Though convinced that she doesn't really belong there, she finds companionship with the other patients in the ward despite their challenging and often intimidating issues. So when one of her fellow patients is murdered, Alice feels personally compelled to launch an investigation from within the ward. Soon, she becomes convinced that she has identified the killer and that she can catch them. Ignored by the police, she must gather proof on her own, relying on the few contacts she has on the outside that still take her calls. But when her prime suspect becomes the second victim, Alice's life begins to unravel as she realizes that she cannot trust anyone in the ward, least of all herself. Having lost her conviction and with her investigative confidence shattered, she comes dangerously close to a psychological point of no return. Mark Billingham spins a mind-bending, heart-stopping, and tightly suspenseful yarn"--
A long-term patient in an acute psychiatric ward, Alice Armitage, a former police officer, launches her own investigation when two of her fellow patients are murdered and finds her life unraveling further when she realizes she can trust no onenot even herself.
Alice Armitage is a police officer. Or she
was.
Or perhaps she just imagines she was.
Whatever the truth is, following a debilitating bout of PTSD, self-medication with drink and drugs, and a psychotic breakdown, Alice is now a long-term patient in an acute psychiatric ward.
When one of her fellow patients is murdered, Alice becomes convinced that she has identified the killer and that she can catch them. Ignored by the police, she begins her own investigation. But when her prime suspect becomes the second victim, Alices life begins to unravel still further as she realizes that she cannot trust anyone, least of all herself.
The latest thriller from internationally bestselling author Mark Billingham, a standalone with a hint of the legendary DI Tom Thorne A gripping standalone thriller from the first-rate British crime writer and internationally bestselling author of the Tom Thorne novels (The Washington Post).
Alice Armitage is a police officer. Or she was.
Or perhaps she just imagines she was.
Whatever the truth is, following a debilitating bout of PTSD, self-medication with drink and drugs, and a psychotic breakdown, Alice is now a long-term patient in an acute psychiatric ward.
When one of her fellow patients is murdered, Alice becomes convinced that she has identified the killer and that she can catch them. Ignored by the police, she begins her own investigation. But when her prime suspect becomes the second victim, Alices life begins to unravel still further as she realizes that she cannot trust anyone, least of all herself.
Praise for Mark Billingham and the Tom Thorne novels
Morse, Rebus, and now Thorne. The next superstar detective is already with us dont miss him. Lee Child, author of the Jack Reacher series
Billingham is a world-class writer and Tom Thorne is a wonderful creation. Rush to read these books. Karin Slaughter, international bestselling author
With each of his books, Mark Billingham gets better and better. These are stories and characters you dont want to leave. Michael Connelly, author of the Harry Bosch series
Mark Billingham has brought a rare and welcome blend of humanity, dimension, and excitement to the genre. George Pelecanos, writer and producer of The Wire
Tom Thorne is one of the most credible and engaging heroes in contemporary crime fiction. Ian Rankin, author of the Inspector Rebus novels and The Travelling Companion
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