Sunday Times Best Seller!

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The gasp-inducing new killer crime thriller for 2023 from the million-copy bestselling author Helen Fields

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They’re locked up for your safety.

Now, you’re locked in with them.

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Dr Connie Woolwine has five days to catch a killer.

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On a locked ward in the world’s highest-security prison hospital, a scream shatters the night. The next morning, a nurse’s body is found and her daughter has been taken. A ransom must be paid, and the clock is ticking.

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Forensic profiler Dr Connie Woolwine is renowned for her ability to get inside the mind of a murderer. Now, she must go deep undercover among the most deranged and dangerous men on earth and use her unique skills to find the girl – before it’s too late.

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But as the walls close in around her, can Connie get the killer before The Institution gets her?

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A claustrophobic, haunting crime thriller that will keep you up at night, perfect for those who couldn’t put down The Sanatorium and Amy McCulloch’s Breathless.

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‘Brilliant! The Institution is a harrowing, nonstop story that will grab you from the first page . You’ll consume it in one sitting.’ – Bestselling sensation JEFFERY DEAVER

Readers never want to leave The Institution!

‘Terrifyingly brilliant and an absolute must-read for those who enjoy dark psychological thrillers.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A very dark and exciting read. If you want to stay up all night, love serial killers or just want a strong female heroine , The Institution is for you!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘What a story! It gripped me right from the start of the opening chapter. Wow!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Haunting, scary, shocking … this is a book that you won't forget in a hurry.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Dark and terrifying, The Institution had me committed to finishing it from the first chapter!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Very much a chewed-fingernails read … a real roller-coaster’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Dark, atmospheric, creepy and hauntingly good, and kept me guessing until the end. I loved it.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Helen is a million copy best seller crime writer & UK no.1 thriller book novelist now writing her 14th book.