The Nurse: A gripping psychological thriller with a shocking twist

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4.5
19 reviews
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When you hear her story, will you believe her?

Rose Marlowe is a hard-working nurse, a loving wife, and a merciless killer. Or so she says. Despite her confession, it is hard to believe that this beautiful, kind woman could have killed her vulnerable patient in cold blood.

Down-on-his-luck true crime author, Theo Hazel, is convinced that there’s more to what happened than Rose is telling, and so decides to visit her behind bars to write her story. His first surprise comes when Rose reveals that the victim was not a stranger to her.

As time goes on, it seems that Rose is letting Theo see behind her perfect mask. With each new visit, he learns terrible new things about her heart-breaking past. With each new visit, he becomes more and more convinced that she can’t be a killer. But is he trying to free an innocent woman, or falling prey to a calculating murderer?

A gripping and unputdownable thriller that will keep you guessing into the early hours of the morning. Perfect for fans of The Silent Patient, Shari Lapena and JP Delaney.

What everyone is saying about The Nurse:

‘A clever, pitch-perfect read’ Jenny O’Brien, author of Silent Cry, ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

‘Wow what a read!... I was glued to the pages... Another stay up all night read! The idea for this story I found to be fresh, its execution first-class and its characterisation second to none. The Nurse is dark, compelling, compulsive, twisty and will have you addicted from beginning to end as you race to see how it all will unfold... A must read for 2021.’ Once Upon a Time Book Reviews, ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Will stay with you long after the final page' S.E. Lynes, author of The Housewarming

‘Among the best of the psychological thrillers that I have read... The author has smashed it out of the park... A fresh plot and so gripping throughout... There really was no putting this book down unless I absolutely had to.’ Beyond the Books, ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

‘I finished The Nurse last week and can’t stop thinking about it’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

‘Took me completely by surprise!’ Karen King, author of The Stranger in my Bed, ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

‘Haunting, spine-tingling, edge-of-your-seat reading!’ Noelle Holten, author of the DC Maggie Jamieson series

‘I absolutely inhaled this book. Read it in two days and obsessed about it when I wasn't reading it. SO gripping and twisty, I couldn't put it down... Highly recommend! Go and read it!’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

One of the best psychological thrillers I’ve read in a long time!’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

‘It was impossible to put the book down’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Took my breath away!’ Jane Isaac, author of the DCI Helen Lavery series

‘You just want to devour the book in one sitting’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

‘An easy five-star read for me!’ J.M. Hewitt, author of The Night Caller, ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

‘Didn’t want it to end... Really packs a punch.’ Amanda Robson, author of Obsession

Kept me on my toes throughout’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

‘Satisfyingly twisty’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

‘Filled with intriguing characters and surprising twists’ M. M. DeLuca, author of The Secret Sister, ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Utterly compelling and absorbing’ Jo Jakeman, author of Safe House

‘Clever and intriguing’ Emma Haughton, author of Now You See Me, ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

‘Twists and turns right up to the end’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

‘Thrilling and chilling’ Margaret Kirk, author of Shadow Man

Ratings and reviews

4.5
19 reviews
Marnie Harrison
May 21, 2021
Did she or didn’t she? That is the million dollar question you will be asking yourself while reading this completely unputdownable psychological thriller from J.A Corrigan. Wow what a read! I actually don’t know where to start with this review. This book just took me over and had me in a state of disbelief. How can someone you put your absolute trust in, do the most unthinkable? Of course there is a reason for everything and I was glued to the pages to find out the why and if Rose really was a part of this. I really enjoyed the characters in this story. Rose is such a complex character with a harrowing past and I was torn and conflicted about my feelings towards her as the story progressed. Theo was a standout for me and I thought he made the book as great as it is. My first book from J.A. Corrigan and it will most definitely not be my last. She knows how to keep the reader engaged and wanting to keep flicking those pages, which resulted in another stay up all night read! The idea for this story I found to be fresh, its execution first class and its characterisation second to none. The Nurse is dark, compelling, compulsive, twisty and will have you addicted from beginning to end as you race to see how it all will unfold. Let me tell you, I was not disappointed and you won’t be either. If you are a fan of psychological thrillers then you really need to add The Nurse as a must read for 2021.
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Sandra Wyld
November 6, 2022
interesting
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julie wood
October 9, 2022
beautiful writing
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About the author

Julie-Ann was born in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. She studied in London, completing a BA (Hons) Humanities degree, majoring in Modern History and English Literature. Travelling in Europe for several years, she taught in both Greece and Spain – countries and cultures she found fascinating. On return to the UK she gained a BSc (Physiotherapy), becoming a Chartered Physiotherapist. She lives in Berkshire with her family.

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