The Doctor by Annie Payne

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…

BOOK REVIEW

As I read Annie Payne’s gripping novel “The Doctor,” I was transported into the world of Dr. Alison Wilson, a skilled medical professional who has landed a job as the Medical Officer at St. Margaret’s Hospital. From the start, Payne masterfully sets the tone for a thrilling mystery with her vivid descriptions of a hospital in chaos and a protagonist who has her own secrets to hide.

As Alison begins her new role, she quickly realizes that there is something not quite right at St. Margaret’s. Records are in disarray, morale is low, and there’s a pervasive sense of unease in the air. As she digs deeper, Alison discovers that there is a killer on the loose within the hospital. But who could it be? And what dark secrets is the hospital hiding?

Payne’s storytelling skills are truly top-notch, keeping me hooked until the very end. I loved the way she gradually built the suspense and intrigue, making me constantly question the motives of every character. I was impressed with the way she crafted her characters – especially Alison, who is complex and flawed, making her all the more realistic.

Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed “The Doctor.” It’s a masterfully written thriller that kept me on the edge of my seat until the final page. Highly recommended for anyone who loves a good mystery with plenty of twists and turns. Four stars!

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I was gifted a digital copy via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

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