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The Doctor: An utterly chilling and unputdownable read for winter 2023 Paperback – December 5, 2023

by Annie Payne (Author)

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A gripping, pulse-pounding medical thriller that will have you holding your breath until the final jaw-dropping twist. Perfect for fans of Valerie Keogh, Freida McFadden and Doctor Foster.

Care giver, life saver… or cold-blooded killer?

Running away from a past she’d rather forget, Doctor Alison Wilson has moved to a new town to take up the role of Medical Officer at failing hospital St Margaret’s.

Tasked with shaking things up, she quickly learns that things are worse than they initially seem: patient records are in disarray, staff morale is low, and there’s something afoot that she can’t quite put her finger on…

As Alison starts to dig into the hospital’s past, she gradually discovers a trail of lies that runs deeper and darker than she could have ever imagined.

There’s a cold-blooded killer in the hospital. And they’re hiding in plain sight…

Readers are hooked by The Doctor

‘The author is clearly from a medical background and you can feel the buzz of the hospital in her story.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A fast-paced medical thriller … it was fascinating trying to work out who was the killer from the vast array of suspects.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A really impressive story and the ending was totally unexpected, which is something that always impresses me with this type of book.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A fascinating story full of tension the whole way through. The conclusion was very satisfying.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A gripping thriller, highly recommend.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Readers are hooked by The Doctor

‘The author is clearly from a medical background and you can feel the buzz of the hospital in her story.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A fast-paced medical thriller … it was fascinating trying to work out who was the killer from the vast array of suspects.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A really impressive story and the ending was totally unexpected, which is something that always impresses me with this type of book.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A fascinating story full of tension the whole way through. The conclusion was very satisfying.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A gripping thriller, highly recommend.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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An utterly chilling and unputdownable read for winter 2023

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Avon (December 5, 2023)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 384 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0008562008
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0008562007
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.2 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.08 x 1.26 x 7.8 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #842,498 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #1,144 in Medical Thrillers (Books)
- #1,244 in Medical Fiction (Books)
- #12,059 in Murder Thrillers

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Annie Payne spent most of her life as an

NHS nurse, midwife and clinical network

manager but now concentrates on writing full

time. She has written extensively for

television programmes such as The Bill,

Doctors and Heartbeat under the name

Candy Denman and has published a medical

mystery series and novella under that name

too.

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LMC

"The Doctor"

Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2024

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This is a great read for a lazy afternoon. It's swift story-telling style is fabulous. The content and suspense kept me reading nonstop.

Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2023

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I enjoyed this book. Although it wasn’t as advertised as you couldn’t put it down. It was pretty layer back as thrillers go. It keep you interest but I knew the ending before I read it. It was written well and ended happily ever after as they say. Yes I would recommend the book to my friends whom like thrillers, and ask what they think. I will continue to read this author and enjoy her tales.

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The Doctor needs to be doctored

Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2023

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Dr. Alison Wilson takes a new job as medical director at a beachside hospital in the fictional small town of Wayleigh after resigning from her previous post in London. Several mysteries quickly ensue. First, many of the townspeople exhibit hostility toward her when they find out she has moved into the home of the prior medical director besides having taken over his position. This is mysterious in itself, as it is later revealed that the prior medical director, Dr. Richard Atkinson, is a drug addict and not the most sympathetic character not to mention the fact that he was fired because he was doing such a bad job. So, why such fierce loyalty from the townsfolk? Second, several patients have been dying unexpectedly. Third, the hospital has been using faulty defibrillators, which might have contributed to the higher-than-expected death rates.
The story is told mostly from the viewpoint of Dr. Wilson, but a small portion is told from the viewpoint of the killer whose identity is a mystery until the end.
While this book may be an interesting read, it was unsatisfying in the way it wrapped things up at the end. Instead of Dr. Wilson and the detectives on the case gradually working things out on their own, the killer confesses to Dr. Wilson revealing all the secrets to the above mysteries with the idea that Dr. Wilson won’t be alive to tell anyone. There is also the problem of things wrapping up so hurriedly that a lot of loose ends remain. Why did the people who hired Dr. Wilson to fix things at their hospital show no interest and were hostile to her when she tried to tell them about the faulty equipment and the unexpected deaths? What happened with her ex-husband? The killer was able to get into Dr. Wilson’s laptop and keep up with all the password changes yet we never get a sense of how the killer acquired this knowledge and ability. The killer is obviously a psychopath, but these tendencies are not revealed in her character until the very end.
My diagnosis: “The Doctor” has Premature Conclusion Syndrome.
My treatment plan: Doctor “The Doctor.”

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Sondra Suzette “Sam” Andersen

If you like medical mysteries, this book is for you! Kept me guessing throughout! MUST READ!

Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2023

This is my first book from this author. As an ER provider, I understood the medical side of the story and that seemed to add to the suspense and enjoyment.

Alison Wilson, a hospital doctor from a large London hospital moved to a small seaside town as a means of starting over. As the Medical Director at a failing hospital, she had her work cut out for her. Upon arrival, strange things started happening immediately. She often felt like she was being followed, defibrillators were malfunctioning causing unexpected deaths, controlled substances were disappearing, reports were being changed, and scheduled meetings were being cancelled,
The more she investigated into the mysterious happenings, the worse things became. Who was to blame?

This was a fast-paced medical thriller that held my attention cover to cover. The storyline kept me on the edge of my seat as there were many twists and turns. Who was the killer? The suspected culprit changed from chapter to chapter.

The characters and plot were well developed. I felt like I was right there with Alison, feeling her fear and frustration, and need to solve the mystery unfolding in her hospital. I enjoyed this book immensely and look forward to reading anything else that Annie writes. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who loves psychological thrillers or mysteries.

I am grateful to Author Annie Payne, Harper Collin Publishers, and NetGalley for allowing me the opportunity to review this Advanced Reader’s Copy. This is a voluntary review, and all comments and opinions are entirely my own.

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Debra Wyatt

Multiple potential antagonist

Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2023

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Fast paced, kept you guessing til the end. Multiple people who might benefit from her failure, but how far they would go is shocking.

Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2023

I enjoy reading a mystery when there is an AHA moment…I thought to myself…I know who is guilty. This book was that. Oh, there were red herrings and secrets. I was thrown off course a few times. In the end, I just knew and could not wait for that person to get caught. This is a fun mystery to read. The characters are realistic, and the story moves quickly. There is one timeline, written in the third person…my favorite. Just like an Agatha Christie. Beginning, middle, end…no trying to discern in which time period the book is at any certain page. Thanks to this talented author and the publisher for this delightful book. Although the subject is trying, the ending is great. This book was sent to me electronically by Netgalley for review. I liked this book.
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Amanda Brown

A Page-Turner for Lovers of Medical Crime Fiction

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 9, 2023

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"The Doctor" is a gripping thriller, perfect for an enjoyable holiday read. The main character faces numerous challenges when she takes a job in a new hospital, leaving London and a cheating partner behind. Her long to-do list of improvements to raise the standing of the hospital reveals concerning activities, and someone who doesn't want her to succeed in her endeavours. Highly recommended, a must-read.

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Gripping book that I couldn't put down!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 31, 2023

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I rarely get chance to read these days but when I do I love a book that you can't put down and 'The Doctor' did not disappoint. Each page made you want to read on as the suspense built up wanting you to reveal the culprit. Would highly recommend.

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Katie

A great holiday read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 10, 2023

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I really loved the flow of this book. The author is clearly from a medical background and you can feel the buzz of the hospital in her story.
Good twist in the who done it also!

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