The Inmate

Sebastian Fitzek's new psychological thriller is a must-read for fans of Harlan Coben and Karin Slaughter. It follows Guido T, who has confessed to two child murders and is suspected of killing six-year-old Max. Investigators have no reliable evidence, so Max's parents are unable to say goodbye. One investigator offers to place Max's father, as a fake patient, inside the maximum security psychiatric hospital where Guido T is imprisoned, in order to force him into a confession.

Format: Hardback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 08 June 2023
Publisher: Head of Zeus

Bestselling author Sebastian Fitzek takes readers on a mind-bending psychological thriller with his latest masterpiece.

A missing child. A desperate father. A chilling secret. Guido T has already confessed to two heinous child murders, leading Berlin police to the bodies. The police are convinced he is also responsible for the disappearance of six-year-old Max, who vanished without a trace a year ago.

However, the killer goes silent, leaving the investigators with no solid evidence. Max's parents are left in limbo, unable to say goodbye to their beloved son.

Everything changes when one investigator makes an astonishing offer: he can place Max's father, disguised as a fake patient, inside the maximum security psychiatric hospital where Guido T is incarcerated. Max's father, driven by his unwavering desire for justice, agrees to the plan. He believes that by putting the child killer under intense scrutiny, he will force him to confess.

Uncertainty becomes his worst enemy, or so he thinks.

Sebastian Fitzek is a master storyteller, known for his breathtaking thrillers that keep readers on the edge of their seats. His novels are filled with wild twists and turns, leaving readers guessing until the very end. Fitzek has been praised by renowned authors such as Harlan Coben, who describes him as "one of the crime world's most evocative storytellers," and Karin Slaughter, who hails him as "a crime fiction genius."

In "The Patient," Fitzek takes his craft to new heights, delivering a psychological thriller that is both gripping and thought-provoking. The characters are well-developed, and the plot is meticulously crafted, keeping readers engaged from start to finish. The setting, a psychiatric hospital, adds an extra layer of suspense and intrigue, as the investigators navigate the complex dynamics of the institution and try to unravel the mystery surrounding Guido T and Max's disappearance.

"The Patient" is a must-read for fans of psychological thrillers, crime fiction, and anyone who enjoys a well-written and suspenseful story. Fitzek's talent for creating complex characters and intricate plots is on full display in this novel, and it is sure to leave readers eagerly anticipating his next masterpiece.

Weight: 596g
Dimension: 159 x 237 x 35 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781804542323