Bedlam

Alexander Gregory, Book 3

By: LJ Ross

Narrated by: Richard Armitage

From the international best-selling author of the DCI Ryan mysteries.

In a world gone mad, who can you trust?

Fresh from a high-profile case in the Paris fashion world, elite forensic psychologist and criminal profiler Dr Alexander Gregory receives a call from the New York State Homicide Squad. The wife of a notorious criminal has been admitted to a private psychiatric hospital and can no longer testify in his upcoming trial. Without her, their case will collapse, but amid reports that the staff are as unpredictable as their patients, who can the police trust?

In desperation, they turn to an outsider, and now Gregory must find the courage to step inside the fortified walls of Buchanan Hospital to uncover the truth. The question is, will he ever be the same again?

Murder and mystery are peppered with dark humour in this fast-paced thriller set amidst the spectacular Catskill Forest.

©2020 LJ Ross (P)2020 W. F. Howes

Critic reviews

"LJ Ross keeps company with the best mystery writers." (The Times)

Not a Bad Story

This story reminded me of some of the Godfather in certain ways. It was a nice story with a few twists and turns that took me by surprise.

Richard Armitage did a good job as narrator, even if I felt he rushed through the story a bit. Not a long listen, just under 6 hours, but a good plot.

Enjoyable

The description and interaction of the characters at the hospital was wonderful. The insights the Dr had while a patient was interesting.

Mob, demons and cannoli

One of L J Ross' best thrillers to date. The doctor turned patient revealing the doctors fears and how hard it is to convey the truth when you're considered disturbed.

A riveting story with perfect narration

Wow, this is an exciting novel with riveting plot. Love the narration by Richard Armitage.

Bonkers plot & characterizations

I really liked the first couple of books in this series, but there were so many crazy beats in this one that I found myself alternating between cringing and cracking up. The premise of going “undercover” in a mental health facility is wacky to start with, but throw in the mob and an inexplicable love-at-first sight plot point, and I’m really losing respect for the lead character and the author. Hopefully the next one will get back on track - and at least Richard Armitage will be narrating again! Hugh Dancy was great too, but RA does a better job with female voices and just general tone IMO.