The Woman in Ward 9 by Naomi Williams

I’m not going to lie, this one really shocked me with its plot twists! Just as you were thinking there wouldn’t be any more, another one reveals itself and completely changes your perspective of the entire narrative. There’s always more to unpack and unfold as the reader, and Williams did an excellent job of delivering that.

There’s also something about Williams’ writing that makes you experience the same sensations and emotions as the main character. Our protagonist, Emma, a psychologist, has been asked to help a patient unlock their memories of a murder she committed within six days at a psychiatric facility, but has never felt more trapped and claustrophobic being there. The setting, the other characters, the description of Heaton Place—all of it—is so cleverly written you feel just as constricted and enclosed as much as Emma. I sympathised with her because of Williams’ words; they are incredibly beautiful and compelling.

However, I will say there were some actions I felt uncomfortable reading about and absolutely don’t condone, but otherwise I thought this was a great thriller and one you might enjoy if you like reading or watching stuff about psychology and psychic wards.

You can find The Woman in Ward 9 on Amazon.