THE HIDING PLACE

THE HIDING PLACE
John Burley

She can’t reach him … but he can get to her …A chilling twisty tale of cat and mouse – perfect for fans of Linwood Barclay and Harlan Coben.Dr Lise Shields works with the most deadly criminals in America. At Menaker psychiatric hospital all are guilty and no one ever leaves. Then she meets Jason Edwards.Jason is an anomaly. No transfer order, no patient history, no paperwork at all. Is he really guilty of the horrific crimes he’s been sentenced for?Caught up in a web of unanswered questions and hastily concealed injustices, the spotlight begins to shine on Lise. She’s being watched, and the doors of Menaker psychiatric hospital are closing in.In Lise’s quest to discover the truth, is there anywhere left to hide?

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First published in Great Britain by HarperCollins 2015

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Source ISBN: 9780007559503

Ebook Edition © July 2015 ISBN: 9780007559510

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Praise for The Hiding Place: (#uff4ab4c5-27ea-5def-ad96-4bedfb4e1a9b)

“[An] impressive psychological thriller … Burley, himself a physician, renders the manifestations of psychological illness in such a way that both Lise and the reader must confront the terrifying nature of reality itself.”

Publishers Weekly

“A deep dive into the darkest recesses of the human psyche. John Burley’s deftly written and briskly plotted story unsettles as he guides us through the twisting and labyrinthine corridors of mental illness, where the ground rumbles beneath our feet and surprises wait at every turn.”

Lisa Unger, New York Times bestselling author of Crazy Love You

“There is no other word than enthralled to describe exactly how the reader will feel the moment they begin this amazing book … A fantastic psychological ride … this is one author that can scare you to death.”

Suspense Magazine

“Burley deftly twists this psychological thriller, threading his tale with clues that add up to a stunning revelation. Dark, intricate and compelling.”

Kirkus Reviews

“Layered and evocative – an intelligent, powerful read.” Sophie Littlefield, bestselling author of The Missing Place

“[A] compelling tale. The characters are first rate and the mystery is intriguing and surprising … This is a winner on almost every level.”

RT Book Reviews

Dedication (#uff4ab4c5-27ea-5def-ad96-4bedfb4e1a9b)

For my parents, Dennis and Cari,

who have given me all of themselves, always

Contents

Cover (#u89bb92ae-f68e-5f0a-a7fd-9549b0f441c5)

Title Page (#u314c543d-d464-585d-8487-c557e75f0e61)

Copyright

Praise

Dedication

Part One: Arrival

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Chapter 11