Head Case

A Psychological Thriller

A workplace rivalry. An isolated campus. A tragic death.

Never make a major life decision in the wake of emotional turmoil. Cassie Romano learned this the hard way, leaving sunny San Diego for a teaching position at a private school in the Catskill Mountains in upstate New York after a painful break-up left her heart-broken and in need of a change. It all seemed so perfect in June when she came to interview. But now it’s December, and she’s stranded on top of a mountain surrounded by snow, ice, and acres of wilderness, lonelier than ever and bored out of her mind.

When a fellow teacher turns up dead and Cassie receives a cryptic letter from her a few days later, it’s clear to Cassie that something strange is going on at Falcon Ridge Academy. Everyone seems to be writing the death off as a tragic accident, but she’s not so sure.

Cassie has secrets of her own, though, so she’s initially reluctant to get involved. Torn between the urge to protect herself and the desire to investigate further, she decides on the latter.

And the consequences could be deadly.

©2023 Bonnie Traymore (P)2023 Bonnie Traymore

Not bad, but not great, either.

I wouldn't at all classify this as a psychological thriller. It was more of a murder mystery. The book was good, overall, but I was able to pretty much figure out who was behind everything very early on.

Riveting suspenseful thriller

"Head Case" delivers a gripping narrative of suspense and self-discovery set against the eerie backdrop of the Catskill Mountains.

Teacher Cassie Romano's investigation into the death of coworker at Falcon Ridge Academy entwines readers in her intense personal evolution. Her own personal secrets deepen the mystery, while the story delves into themes of life choices and the tension between self-preservation and truth-seeking, making for a thrilling, reflective read.

The vivid setting, resilient protagonist, and intriguing plot weave together into a deeply satisfying story.

Couldn’t finish it

I’m not really sure if it was the story or the narration that just didn’t work for me. I gave up in chapter 3, and moved onto another book.

A realistic suspense

I enjoyed it as a free listen in the audible plus category and am interested to see what else the author has written! Narrator was great,

Workplace drama, secret affairs, murder mystery

Traymore weaves several layers of intrigue into this story, which kept things interesting from the opening scene to the literal last sentence (no spoilers!). This is also my favorite protagonist of Traymore’s yet— I’d love to see this develop into a series!