Review – Closer Than You Think by Lee Maguire #psychologicalthriller @TCKPublishing
Synopsis
Meet Bryce Davison, a gifted psychologist who can heal any troubled mind-except his own.
You see, Bryce’s life is falling apart. His marriage is crumbling. His insomnia brings only half-sleep and troubled dreams-visions of dark and buried memories he’d rather forget or ignore completely. And the new female patient in his psych ward just might be more trouble than he’s able to cope with.
…and now he has a stalker.
Somebody’s been watching Bryce for a long time. Somebody who knows his life inside and out-his fears, his regrets, his greatest longings and deepest despairs. Somebody with access to his most private places-his workplace, his home, his family…anywhere Bryce might have felt safe.
They do their dirty work in the shadows… and they want Bryce Davison dead.
So Bryce has got to get his life together. To save his patients. To save his family. To save his marriage…and his life.
Because no matter how close Bryce gets to the deadly truth, the enigmatic stalker is always closer than he thinks.
Fans of psychological thrillers like I Am Watching You by Teresa Driscoll, Stillhouse Lake by Rachel Caine, and No Exit by Taylor Adams will love this book.
Review
If you are looking for a psychological thriller, then you might want to check this book out. This book had me gobsmacked with the twists and turns, especially at the end and I never would have guessed how this book would play out.
Stalkers are real and you only have to look as far as this book to peek into the warped mind of those wishing to cause others harm.
This book kept me on the edge of my seat. I wondered who was gaslighting Bryce (or harassing him) and how that played into the events that were occurring. I even was nervous when it came to Bryce’s mom and his wife and if they would be ok with everything that was happening. There were times when I wondered if Bryce was imagining everything or if there really was someone out to get him. It was interesting how Bryce’s own insecurities played into the situations, but also his knowledge and understanding of people and their inner workings as humans. I did suspect one character but only because this person seemed suspicious. However, there was so much more to this story and those involved and why.
I loved Max – but then I’m a sucker for dogs no matter what kind. I felt like she added a little something to the story and helped tie Bryce to his wife despite her wanting a divorce. And Max earned her treats at the end of the story as it wraps ups and we understand who was involved and why.
Overall an enjoyable story and we give it 4 paws up.
About the Author
Lee Maguire has practiced as a psychotherapist, behavioral health consultant, and taught master’s and doctoral level psychology students. Clinical hypnosis has been a significant focus of Lee’s clinical practice. Lee resides in central Pennsylvania with his wife and basset hound, the latter an inspiration for Max’s character. When not writing or otherwise working, Lee is challenged to improve his golf game.
