Book details
The Inmate
by Freida McFadden
2022 · Poisoned Pen Press
About the book
Brooke Adams starts a new job as a nurse practitioner at a high-security men’s prison, returnining to her hometown with her young son. Her motives are complicated by the presence of Shane Nelson, an inmate serving a life sentence for a triple homicide that occurred when they were teenagers. Brooke’s testimony originally put Shane behind bars, but she now questions her memory of that night. As she interacts with Shane within the prison walls, she uncovers evidence suggesting the real killer might still be free in her community.
Fans of psychological thrillers read this book for its rapid pacing and the unreliable nature of the protagonist's perspective. It appeals to readers who enjoy stories centered on small-town secrets and the tension of confined settings. The audience gains a narrative centered on the fallibility of memory and the consequences of past choices. The experience concludes with several plot reversals that challenge the reader’s assumptions about the guilt or innocence of the central characters.
Details
- Published
- 2022
- Publisher
- Poisoned Pen Press
- ISBN
- 9781728296173
- Language
- EN