The Psychiatrist

The BRAND NEW chillingly gripping thriller for 2025 from Emma Curtis the bestselling author of The Babysitter and The Commuter

Emma Curtis author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Atlantic Books

Publishing:9th Oct '25

£9.99

This title is due to be published on 9th October, and will be despatched as soon as possible.

The Psychiatrist cover

'EMMA CURTIS IS A GENIUS!' Andrea Mara, No. 1 bestselling author of No One Saw a Thing
'GRIPPING, ADDICTIVE' Claire Douglas, No. 1 bestselling author of The New Neighbours

Prepare to be gripped by the brand-new chilling thriller from the author of THE BABYSITTER and THE COMMUTER.


TWO FAMILIES. ONE LIE. NO FORGIVENESS.


In the leafy suburbs, status is paramount and reputation is everything...

Recently qualified psychiatrist Dr Geddes is building her career at a prestigious practice when an unexpected encounter with a young male patient threatens to expose her darkest secret.

Lorna Chilcott is delighted to befriend the glamorous Elise, wife of the ex-boyband star she had a crush on as a teenager. But when her daughter goes missing after leaving Elise's house, friendship turns to discord and accusations fly.

A single lie connects these two traumatic events - and its impact will be deadly...

READERS LOVE THE PSYCHIATRIST
'I LOVED THIS BOOK! I literally had NO WAY of working out what was going to happen!' ******
'I didn't want it to end, a book I really couldn't put down' *****
'My favourite read so far this year, I can't wait to recommend it to everyone' *****
'If you're into twisty, character-driven reads, definitely give this one a go!' *****

'An addictive thriller' *****

I'm a big fan of Emma Curtis and The Psychiatrist is her most twisty yet. A gripping, addictive page-turner that kept me guessing until the last page. I loved it!" -- Claire Dougals, No 1 bestselling author of THE NEW NEIGHBOURS
A delicious web of lies, secrets and old loves -- Jane Corry, Sunday Times bestselling author of MY HUSBAND'S WIFE
A propulsive, cleverly plotted and thoughtful thriller with twist after twist which will keep you reading long into the night - Emma Curtis at her best -- Catherine Cooper, Sunday Times bestselling author of THE CHALET
This is a real miss-your-stop-on-the-train thriller. Emma Curtis's novels are always beautifully written and fiercely compelling, and this is up there with her best. Dark, twisty and enthralling. -- B P Walter, author of THE GARDEN PARTY
Brilliantly executed. I didn't see the connection between the two voices until the moment of reveal and was utterly floored by it. With an Emma Curtis novel, you know you're in expert hands. -- Lesley Kara, bestselling author of THE RUMOUR
A simmering psychological thriller set in an exclusive London suburb where, behind closed doors, the truth is never straightforward. Compulsive, twisty and dark. -- Gilly Macmillan, author of THE LONG WEEKEND
Deviously plotted and perfectly paced, Emma Curtis's latest thriller is a whip smart and deeply compelling story of obsession, manipulation and the lengths we go to protect our reputation. A chilling read. -- Lizzy Barber, bestselling author of OUT OF HER DEPTH
Tense, stylish, and full of twists I didn't see coming. I tore through the first part, desperate to untangle the layers of deceit. It's a dark, unsettling look at how far people will go to protect themselves, and the damage they leave behind, and I loved how it all came together. Another brilliant read from Emma Curtis. -- Emily Freud, author of THE CLIFFHANGER
Filmic, f****d-up and full of dark sexual intrigue, The Psychiatristwill have you biting your nails as one woman's world descends into the stuff of nightmares. This needs to be a movie - spectacular! -- S E Lynes, author of THE PERFECT BOYFRIEND
Emma Curtis has done it again. The Psychiatrist is a twisty, heart-thumping, page-turning psychological thriller that's impossible to put down. -- Carole Hailey, author of SCENES FROM A TRAGEDY
Two devastating strands are expertly woven together to create a chilling story of how far we will go to protect the people we love. Unpredictable and unputdownable, the twists keep coming! -- Lisa Timoney, author of HER DAUGHTE'R'S SECRET
Impossible to predict. Impossible to put down. Emma Curtis is the queen of tangled webs. Taut, tense and twisty. -- Rachel North, author of HAPPILY NEVER AFTER
I just couldn't turn the pages of The Psychiatrist fast enough. Emma Curtis is the queen of suburban noir, and this impeccably structured novel is her best yet. -- Nicola Rayner, author of THE PARIS DANCER
Loved it, couldn't stop reading. Emma Curtis is a genius! -- Andrea Mara, No. 1 bestselling author of NO ONE SAW A THING on THE COMMUTER
Like a fast-paced ITV drama ... perceptive and engaging * Daily Mail on THE BABYSITTER *
Full of secrets, lies, and the dark side of suburbia * Heat on THE BABYSITTER *
Gripping * Bella on The Babysitter *
A tense thriller * Woman's Own on The Babysitter *
Emma Curtis has done it again! The Psychiatrist is addictive, stressful in a good way, and super twisty! -- Jenny Knight, author of THE FIFTH GUEST

ISBN: 9781805463573

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: unknown

416 pages

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