‘Annie Try understands the psychology department and how it works, and how effective good psychological treatment can be. It’s real and when the book is read you feel good’ Read More »
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‘I loved this character – he’s vividly portrayed as a conflicted psychologist, of a certain age who is struggling to deal with the technological age, his own relationships and NHS waiting lists but who still has a love for his job’ Read More »
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‘It was a shame I had to stop reading to eat and sleep! I loved the way in which Adelle trusted Mike. I also appreciated Mike’s honesty in working through his own relationship issues with his wife. I really appreciated too that there was no swearing or sexual content in the book, so refreshing.’ Read More »
‘powerful exploration of a character suffering from mental illness who needs love and understanding. Annie Try has captured Adelle perfectly and woven her into the fabric of my heart’ Read More »
‘I loved the therapeutic sessions and the glimpses readers get as Bluedelle experiences a dawning of understanding about herself, her family, and the effect that childhood trauma can have on a person’ Read More »
‘I found it interesting to be a ‘fly on the wall’ in their therapy sessions … There are twists and turns in the plot that kept me hooked. Just when I thought ‘aha, I’ve got it’, there was another twist I hadn’t foreseen’ Read More »
‘I thoroughly enjoyed this book and read it in just 2 sittings. There is no swearing or sex in this book, which goes to show that neither are necessary in order to write a very compelling book’ Read More »
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Friday 22nd December 2006
Around Christmas, the Psychology Department becomes empty and eerily unfamiliar; even the smell seems to revert to its former use as a psychiatric ward. I was the only one in on the Friday before Christmas – the ‘skeleton cover’ required by management over the holiday period. Appropriately named, as it happened.
I checked the waiting area at 10.20 am for my new client. She was already there… Read More »
Inside story of mental health therapy
Moves away from labelling and stereotypes
A mystery to be solved
Unique psychologist’s perspective
Third in series of Dr Mike Lewis novels
Stand-alone novel Read More »