The Nurse: A completely unputdownable psychological thriller with a jaw-dropping twist

Written by Jenna Kernan

Narrated by Madeline Pell

“Can you start right away?” I can hear the desperation in Dr Roth’s voice. He’s longing for someone to look after his poor, sick wife Sabrina in their perfect Florida home. The job pays an awful lot. And I really need the money. As long as they don’t ask too many questions…

 

I spend my days by Sabrina’s side. She has everything money could buy – a luxurious home, a handsome, doting husband who would do anything for her. I hate cleaning up her mess, picking her designer clothes off the floor, and driving her to the golf club. I hate how she sneers at me, no matter what I do. But I have to remember why I’m really here.

 

Dr Roth has made it clear I have to make sure she takes her medication. Because if she doesn’t, there’s hell to pay. Three times a day, I count her sedative pills carefully. Sabrina rambles about the death of a child. About a terrible accident. Dr Roth shakes his head sadly. Delusions are a heartbreaking symptom of his wife’s illness, he says.

 

But when Dr Roth leaves the house, Sabrina becomes more clear-headed. She tells me she’s done something terrible. And that her husband is lying. He keeps her trapped because of what she did. And I’m the only one who can help her escape.

 

Can I believe the words of a woman suffering from delusions? Or is Dr Roth not as trustworthy as he seems? Someone is lying. And if the Roths find out why I’m really here, this could take a deadly turn…

 

An unbelievably gripping psychological thriller with a mind-blowing twist that will have you flipping the pages deep into the night. Fans of The Doctor’s Wife, The Perfect Marriage and The Surgeon won’t be able to put this down!

 

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“Oh boy! Flabbergasted!... a brilliant author… kept me reading and reading. The twist at the end blew me away… Prepare to be surprised and read into the small hours. A fast paced, addictive rollercoaster of a book I couldn't put down and one that captivated me. A big 5*.” @nickisbookblog, ?????

 

“Gobsmacked! Absolutely loved this to the point where I'm now looking into the author's other books and downloading them… I was absolutely delighted… Managed to make my jaw drop… Recommend very strongly… I finished it in a few hours.” Goodreads reviewer, ?????

 

“An absolute must-read!… incredibly compelling and had me hooked from the very first page. I couldn't put it down and didn't want it to end. Without a doubt, one of the best books I've come across this year… a real page-turner… kept me guessing until the very end. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves thrilling reads that keep you on the edge of your seat. Don't miss out on this gem!” Goodreads reviewer, ?????

 

“An absolutely gripping read! From start to finish I was captivated and immersed… unputdownable… A relentless rollercoaster of intrigue and suspense. When you think you know what's going on think again… exceeded all of my expectations.” Goodreads reviewer, ?????

 

“An absolutely gripping read! From start to finish I was hooked. When you think you have it worked out boom another twist is thrown at you… a terrific fast paced read that kept me flying through the book.” Goodreads reviewe

• Language: English
• Publisher: Bookouture
• Release date: Oct 2, 2023
• ISBN: 9781837908349

Jenna Kernan

Publishers Weekly bestselling author Jenna Kernan is a two-time RITA nominee and winner of the Book Buyers’ Best award. Prior to signing with Bookouture, she published over thirty novels including her popular APACHE PROTECTOR series, and is a member of numerous writing groups, including International Thriller Writers, Mystery Writers of America, Sisters in Crime, Florida Mystery Writers and Novelists, Inc. and frequently attends conferences on police procedure at the Writers Police Academy and MurderCon. Jenna currently lives on Florida’s Gulf Coast with her husband. A natural redhead, she has recently increased her sunblock to SPF 50.

Reviews for The Nurse

[erin kesser · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Not bad- but went pretty slow. Narrator ‘s pronunciation of “Emily” was pretty annoying. Kind of predictable? I kept falling asleep. Potential though!