The Institution
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'Brilliant! The Institution is a harrowing, nonstop story that will grab you from the first page and not let go. Helen Fields is a master of suspense. You'll consume it in one sitting.' - International bestselling sensation JEFFERY DEAVER
They're locked up for your safety.
Now, you're locked in with…
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The Institution is a secure unit for the criminally insane, unnerving enough but when the two main characters enter its walls under cover, one as a therapist, the other posing as a patient, the stakes are high.
A horrific crime has taken place and the remote location means the perpetrator was either a patient or a member of staff. The two lead characters have to find the killer while keeping their real identities a secret.
Add to this a race against time to find a newborn baby and the tension is unbearable.
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