The Doctor

A Chilling Psychological Thriller

By: Erica R. Stinson

Narrated by: J. Bruce McRell

Length: 8 hrs and 53 mins

Publisher's summary

When Avery Hansen awakens, it's not to the warmth of her bed, but to the sterile white walls of an unfamiliar hospital room. Her mind races with fragments of the night before—a gathering of girlfriends at the local bar, laughter echoing in the air amid clinking glasses and upbeat chatter—now drowned by the eerie silence and the pungent scent of antiseptic.

Baffled and increasingly scared, Avery pleads with the nurse to let her leave, but all she hears is, 'The Doctor will see you shortly.' The eerie calmness of the woman, who keeps repeating the same phrase, sends shivers down her spine, making her feel more trapped and anxious by the minute. Questions swirled in her mind, but one thing was painfully clear—she was trapped, and the staff showed no signs of letting her leave.Startled to discover she's not alone in the facility, Avery finds other women there, seemingly under the influence of strong medication, behaving contentedly. Puzzled by their altered state and growing increasingly suspicious of the food and medication she's given, Avery questions the true nature of the facility.Following a traumatic event, Avery's dread deepens as she uncovers The Doctor's malevolent plan. Her escape becomes a race against time. Every minute spent behind these walls amplifies her fear—she's sure her life's in jeopardy. With danger lurking at every corner, Avery's only hope is to outsmart The Doctor. But can she break free before becoming a pawn in a sinister game she might not survive?

©2020 Erica R Stinson (P)2020 Erica R Stinson

Great Physological, Thriller with A Twist

Oliver grew up in an Orphanage being passed over by numerous couples, choosing other children, for adoption instead on him. He couldn't understand why unless it was because the missing left arm and hand below his elbow. He had been born that way. His parents were advised it was best to place him there because they were very poor and couldn't be saddled with a child needing much attention as he would. The state had bought an old Victorian building and after a small amount of renovation it was opened as an Orphanage, ran by a vicious Social Worker, Ida Hagerty. She hated Oliver, mistreated him, torture was quiet frequently, locked him in a dark basement room having rats which terrified him, but not before he always received a thrashing with her black cane with a Wolf's head, for many years. One day she approached him, very angry, as she raised her black cane high up with the familiar Wolf's head on the end as she had for many years in the past, he knew what was in store, even though he didn't know what he had done this time. He decided right then it was now or never and he sprang into action putting his long awaited plan to escape into action. Oliver knocked her down, grabbed the cane and thought now he was in control. He was ready for his escape, which was successful, but not before he took his revenge Miss Ida with her cane. He left her on the floor crying as he continued his escape plan,. Oliver learned later after his escape that he was in for a supprise he didn't expect.

Josh and his girlfriend Avrey were living in a apartment in New York. They had a heated argument and he left in a rage that day. They had argued ,Avrey wanted to get married and have children which she has mentioned many times, but he didn't. Josh was satisfied as things were and wanted it to remain that way.

She told her best friend at workforce fight. Aaron convince her to go to a bar after work to relax and forget about Josh for awhile. She said she heard of a nice place, Wild Bills Bar And Grill. Avrey took her up on the idea even thought she just wanted to stay home by the phone that might in case Josh called. After Josh cooled off and returned home, but he saw no Averey. After calling her best friend, Aaron who said she just disappeared from the Restaurant and he saw no evidence of of the apartment being lived in for days, so he reported her a missing person.

Avrey realized she had found herself bitting off more than she could chew visiting that Bar and Restaurant. Now she had to fight for her life..

This is a spine chilling Thriller which I really enjoyed. I listened to it on Audible. I must add, the ending takes a turn I didn't see comming. The Narrator J. Bruce Cadell Is a excellent Narrator. This is my first book by, Erica R. Stensen and this Narrator, but I put them on my favorites list and will be looking for more Audio Books written by this Aurthor. This story is filled with many twist and turns to keep you on your toes. I recommend this book to all teens and adults.

Intense

A truly intense psychological thriller. The characters are robust and their backstories are riveting. There are plenty of twists and turns to keep you reading.

As a Woman what is your Worst Nightmare?

WHOA! This one took a turn I was not expecting, especially after the opening chapters. Those chapters are raw and emotional, so you are warned, you will get angry at the actions of one character, and feel justified with what happens to them. But hang onto your seats because the story is not exactly what you are expecting as you get into the meat of it.

Dr. Oliver Perritt is the consummate paragon, rich, focused, benevolent, sociopath. His Administrative Assistant Julia is his perfect complement. The devastation they visit on others in their private Hospital is a psychological torment that few would ever want to experience. More than that I will not say, as it would include spoilers, and you want to experience every word and plot for yourself. I highly recommend this book and the audible. The narration is right on the money.

A scary story

This story was very disturbing. The author did a great job creating some dimented characters. When I first started this story I had no idea the story would end up where it did. Poor Oliver had a horrible childhood. The disgusting orphanage that he lived in started him on his twisted journey. His final conversation with the head mistress before leaving was going to be a turning point for him I thought. It was but in a different direction than I thought. Then the story shifted to Avery who got abducted. When she woke she had no idea what hospital she was in. She was under constant guard & soon learned things were going to happen to her and she wouldn't be able to stop them. Oliver thought he was using Avery to help people but Avery knew he was a horrible person. A story that will shock you.

The doctor or the monster?

After years of abuse, Oliver’s life seems to have turned around. Now a well to do doctor and philanthropist, things look rosy on the surface, but abuse takes its toll… now Avery is living the nightmare of his making.

Erica R. Stinson has written a chilling tale. Though slow in a few spots, overall I couldn’t put this book down.

J. Bruce McRell’s narration was very consistent throughout. I didn’t always feel the sense of urgency, but I was definitely entertained.

I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and I have voluntarily left this review.

Why was I taken?

I really enjoyed this suspenseful book. I listened to
an Audible version from Story Origin. This is my voluntary review.
Oliver has a very abusive childhood in a foster home. He grows up to have serious issues. Avery is kidnapped and wakes up a captive in a hospital. Why? Can she escape? There are others. What is going on? I really couldn't put this down.
I was enjoying the narration. He was easy to understand, nice voice, and read at a perfect pace. Then, as it was getting more and more suspenseful, he didn't get excited or emotional or faster. I feel he could have improved my enjoyment with more emotion.

The making of a psychopath

The book starts in 1968 with a young handicapped boy being abused in an orphanage by the stereotypical matron. Years later young women are disappearing in New York City. Avery goes out with friends after work and disappears from the restroom in a bar. Has she become one of these women? She wakes up chained to the bed in a hospital, told that the doctor will see her soon. Lo and behold the doctor is the same young boy from the orphanage, all grown up and wealthy, a well respected doctor. I enjoyed this book but I wasn't blown away by it. It had a good story line but it was slow in places. I listened to the audiobook. The narrator does a good job in a news reporter way but he could have shown a little more emotion in places. Avery and her boyfriend Josh were good characters. The detectives did not impress me much. The doctor and his staff were appropriately cruel and creepy. The last third of the book really picked up the pace and did grab my attention. The twists in this part were good and I enjoyed the ending. Not a bad book. I received a copy of the audiobook from StoryOrigins.

Enjoyed listening

I enjoyed this book. Appreciate the character building the author took the time to do for the main character, The ending made it feel like there could be a part 3.