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

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PRAISE FOR THE INSTITUTION:

Deliciously dark and utterly compelling – I couldn’t put it down.’ – Clare Mackintosh

Brilliant! The Institution is a harrowing, nonstop story that will grab you from the first page and not let go. You’ll consume it in one sitting.’ – Jeffery Deaver

‘Quite simply, wow! One of the best high concept thrillers I've read in forever. I raced through this riveting thriller in a single, breathless session of oh-my-God-what-is-going-to-happen-next.’ – New York Times bestseller Lisa Gardner

Absolutely AMAZING. Tense, engrossing and gripping with a truly unique main character.’ Angela Marsons

‘An intense, fast paced, locked room thriller. A brilliant concept which kept me guessing right until the end. Fields is at the top of her game.’ John Marrs

Dark and atmospheric with some brilliantly horrific characters. Compelling and unputdownable.’ – Catherine Cooper

A terrifying, shocking, pulse racing thriller. One of the best crime novels I've read in a long time.' – Jacqui Rose

Criminally compulsive, claustrophobic and captivating, The Institution is Helen Fields at her just-one-more-chapter best.’ – Neil Broadfoot

'Scary, tense and totally absorbing, I just couldn't put it down. Wonderful.' – Simon McCleave

‘A wonderful, compulsively gripping rollercoaster of a read.’ – Liz Nugent

A white-knuckle ride that is completely addictive. Chillingly effective.’ – B P Walter

The Institution

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    A Paperback / softback by Helen Fields

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      Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
      Publication Date: 14/09/2023
      ISBN13: 9780008533519, 978-0008533519
      ISBN10: 0008533512

      Description

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

      Trade Review

      PRAISE FOR THE INSTITUTION:

      Deliciously dark and utterly compelling – I couldn’t put it down.’ – Clare Mackintosh

      Brilliant! The Institution is a harrowing, nonstop story that will grab you from the first page and not let go. You’ll consume it in one sitting.’ – Jeffery Deaver

      ‘Quite simply, wow! One of the best high concept thrillers I've read in forever. I raced through this riveting thriller in a single, breathless session of oh-my-God-what-is-going-to-happen-next.’ – New York Times bestseller Lisa Gardner

      Absolutely AMAZING. Tense, engrossing and gripping with a truly unique main character.’ Angela Marsons

      ‘An intense, fast paced, locked room thriller. A brilliant concept which kept me guessing right until the end. Fields is at the top of her game.’ John Marrs

      Dark and atmospheric with some brilliantly horrific characters. Compelling and unputdownable.’ – Catherine Cooper

      A terrifying, shocking, pulse racing thriller. One of the best crime novels I've read in a long time.' – Jacqui Rose

      Criminally compulsive, claustrophobic and captivating, The Institution is Helen Fields at her just-one-more-chapter best.’ – Neil Broadfoot

      'Scary, tense and totally absorbing, I just couldn't put it down. Wonderful.' – Simon McCleave

      ‘A wonderful, compulsively gripping rollercoaster of a read.’ – Liz Nugent

      A white-knuckle ride that is completely addictive. Chillingly effective.’ – B P Walter

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