The Patient

PRAISE FOR THE PATIENT:

‘Constantly surprising’ The Sunday Times

‘A twisty- and sexy- tale’ Heat

‘Plenty of tension and atmospheric moments’ Candis

‘A gripping exploration of power, relationships and revenge’ My Weekly

‘Tingling…Beautifully written and paced’ CARA HUNTER

‘A powerful obsession turns dark in this gripping tale of desire, betrayal and murder’ T.M. LOGAN

‘Engaging and masterful with a taut plot and intriguing characters.’ ALEX DHAL

‘With plenty of tension and shocking moments, this atmospheric story is perfect for fans of Apple Tree Yard and Doctor Foster.’ CANDIS MAGAZINE

’A beautifully written thriller with satisfying twists and an achingly real romance at its heart’ SARAH HILARY

‘A multi-layered thriller. I raced through it!’ EMMA CURTIS

‘A spellbinding, twisty tale of love and lies – utterly absorbing. The Patient drew me in and kept me rapt until the very last word.’ MARION TODD

‘A beautifully written, suspenseful portrait of a settled life fracturing violently’ GILLY MACMILLAN

‘The Patient is magnificent: a masterclass in upmarket thriller-writing’ CHARLOTTE PHILBY

‘Twisty and perfectly paced’ VICTORIA SELMAN

‘A compulsive, dark thriller that simmers with tension’ LUCY CLARKE

‘Beautifully written, The Patient is both a psychological thriller and a redemptive love story with twists galore’ SARAH VAUGHAN

While working as a GP, Jane Shemilt completed a postgraduate diploma in Creative Writing at Bristol University and went on to study for the MA in Creative Writing at Bath Spa, gaining both with distinction. Her first novel, Daughter, was selected for the Richard & Judy Book Club, shortlisted for the Edgar Award and the Lucy Cavendish Fiction Prize, and went on to become the bestselling debut novel of 2014. In 2020 she moved across to HarperFiction and The Patient is her first novel with HarperCollins. She and her husband, a professor of neurosurgery, have five children and live in Bristol. Her books have sold over 700,000 copies worldwide, and she has been published in 23 territories.