A review by michelles_book_nook
How to Spot a Psychopath by M.Q. Webb

dark mysterious tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

⚠️ TW: mental health, domestic violence, child abuse, suicidal thoughts, mentions of eating disorders ⚠️ This is a thrilling slow burner that will keep you guessing all the way to the end. This book follows Dr Oscar De La Nuit, a psychiatrist and mental health hospital director, and his patient, Jessica Green, as he helps get to the bottom of the disappearance of 4 year old Mia Edwards who was on a play date at Jess' house with her daughter and nephew when she vanished. Oscar is determined to save Jess from the same mistakes he is living with but will she be his redemption or his downfall? This book gives Silent Patient and Gone Girl vibes and I loved it! It was such a good psychological thriller that kept you guessing and even when you thought you'd worked it out there was another twist that sent your brain into a whirlwind. It is told through alternating timelines which worked so perfectly for this plot by leaving you a trail of breadcrumbs between the present and the time leading up to and during the disappearance of Mia. Also, this the first book in a series for Dr Oscar De La Nuit so I'm really excited to see what he gets up to in the next one as it had a great back story as well as leaving plenty of questions to leave you wanting more. Overall, I definitely recommend giving this one a read.

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