The Forgetting Place audiobook

The Hiding Place by John Burley is a superb psychological thriller which re-invents itself throughout as the story unfolds.Lise works at Menaker - there she treats some of the most damaged patients, one day Jason arrives, no paperwork, no history, nothing. As she begins to delve into his psyche it becomes apparent that there is a lot more going on here and there may be real danger ahead..The tale is fast paced and addictive as Lise uncovers a conspiracy and ends up fighting for her life. The author has constructed this in a really impressive fashion, starting as it does as a a character driven interaction piece as Lise and Jason start their therapy, then moving into crime and mystery as secrets start coming to light then morphing into a full on action thriller before retreating back to where it started. It keeps you on your toes, every element is perfectly placed to develop everything else and John Burley builds and builds the suspense until you are literally sitting on the edge of your seat.Some real life issues are tackled very well, the ultimate resolution is pitch perfect whether you see it or not and overall this was absolutely top notch and comes highly recommended from me.Happy Reading Folks!

The Hiding Place (also published as The Forgetting Place) is John Burley's second stand alone novel of suspense.Dr Lise Shields has always accepted that Menaker Psychiatric Hospital houses some of America's most dangerous criminally insane offenders, until Jason Edwards becomes her patient. There is something not quite right about his presence at the institution, and when her supervisor refuses to produce his file, Lise is driven to investigate. Her suspicions are seemingly confirmed when she is approached by two FBI agents who explain Jason is in hiding, and both she and her patient are now in danger.With several twists in the tale, The Hiding Place is gripping novel. Whilst the story may require some suspension of belief during its reading, most nagging elements of discord are eventually resolved as the startling conclusion is reached. It may be a little slow to begin with, as Burley establishes the foundation for his story, the pace of The Hiding Place picks up considerably as the novel unfolds, building suspense that will keep you turning the pages."This, I realise, so often leads to our downfall. We press forward not because we want to know, but because we must know. It doesn't matter how terrible that knowledge is, or what price must be paid for it. And it is not until the moment of revelation that we scurry back in horror and dismay..."Dr Lise Shields is an interesting character, we are told she has been a psychiatrist at Menaker for five years, and leads a rather solitary life. Her choice of profession was inspired by an uncle that suffered from paranoid schizophrenia, and Lise is desperate to protect Jason from his pursuers in a way that she was unable to protect her uncle from his."We belong to our past, each of us serving it in our own way, and to break the tether between that time and the present is to risk shattering ourselves in the process."If you can avoid spoilers, The Hiding Place offers an impressive final twist, perhaps one I should have seen coming...but was neatly distracted from. This is a taut, page turning thriller."The past is what imprisons us. There are some things in this world that can never be undone. But they can be faced. They can be forgiven. And if we hold onto that, then there is a chance for us. A chance that someday...we will be free."

Dr Lise Shields is a psychiatrist in Menaker, a high-security hospital in America, she treats some of the most dangerous patients in the country.The story begins as Lise begins to work with new patient Jason Edwards. Lise is a little concerned that Jason has been admitted to Menaker with no paperwork and no details of why he has been admitted. Her superiors at the hospital do not seem too concerned about this lack of knowledge, but there is something about Jason's case that Lise feels uneasy about.Jason begins to open up to Lise. He tells her about his childhood, and his sister who has always protected him, but she has been gone 'for around five years now'.There is something unsettling about Lise, something about this story and the events that unfold that don't feel quite right to the reader. This could be frustrating, you could get annoyed and say 'hey, this is pants, this wouldn't happen', but you know, you don't. Why? Well, for me, it was because the air of mystery and the feeling of unease that John Burley so cleverly portrays with his writing is just so engaging that you find yourself completely caught up with the story.One of my favourite authors is Dennis Lehane, and from about a third of the way into The Hiding Place I got the feeling that I got when I was reading Shutter Island. Sure, it could have been that both of the stories are set in a psychiatric hospital, but it's not just that. There is that real cold feeling of dread and anticipation running throughout the book that hooks the reader that both of these authors do so very well.There are some pretty full-on action scenes, and at times Lise becomes something of a 'Tom Cruise in Mission Impossible' character. But, then again, does she? Does she really? There are questions running throughout the story, the reader will have suspicions about every character. Who are they, are they who they say they are? What the hell is going on?All I can really say is; read The Hiding Place. Read it and enjoy it and then sit back and consider how incredibly clever it is. How thrilling and totally mind-boggling is that plot?I really enjoyed The Hiding Place. I had no idea what to expect from this author, and really took a chance when asked to be involved with the Blog Tour, but I'm so glad that I did. I've now bought his first novel and can't wait to read it.The Hiding Place is most certainly on my 'highly recommended' list.

I had a very hard time rating this book- I went from 5 stars , to 4 stars , to 3 stars - then the ending 2 stars at best- but having said that , I'm still glad that I read this novel. It is a book about mental illness. A great story- but at the end I was like HUH? or WHAT? I had to re-read the last chapter a few times. I thought it was very well written, glad I read it and a true eye opener to what mental illness can do to you .....

** spoiler alert ** Dr Lise Shields.A psychiatrist at Menaker,an asylum.Lise Edwards,CIA Agent,sister,murderer,and a schizophrenictwo different people,yet the same.lise edwards,is jasons's sister,and is a schizopherenic like her mother's brother jim,and very protective for her brother jason.she has been in menaker for five years now as a patient,but believes she is dr lise shields a psychiatrist.when she finally meets jason she believes that he is another patient and has no paper trail.her mind comes up with a story to cover what she did to amir,her brother's domestic partner and the story that unfolds,lives you on edge,wondering if everything will be okay in time.or if things will get worse.

"A true psychological thriller!" 3.5 STARS!Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?Yes! Not only was the story very intriguing, but there was also very in depth information about mental disorders especially bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. The characters are all captivating and well thought out.What did you like best about this story?I best enjoyed the complexity of the story. Just like an onion, as the story progressed, you kept getting into different layers of the story from the mental disorders, mob wars, cover-ups, military hero, family secrets and more. How can I pick just one?Was The Forgetting Place worth the listening time?Absolutely! I knew it would be a great story from the moment I read the description.Any additional comments?If you enjoy psychology and true psychological thrillers, you will enjoy this book.A tad bit predictable towards the end, but def worth a read!

And on my 47th day of quarantine I finished my ninth book of the stay home stretch. This was a fantastic psychological thriller. It would be very hard to leave an earnest review without spoilers, so this is what I’ll say. If you crave some much needed excitement from the boredom that is quarantine this is the thriller for you. You really can’t expect the twists and turns this novel doles out, and the one thing it doesn’t is disappoint. If you need some adventure and a curve ball to excite your quarantine vibe, The Forgetting Place is an excellent way to start.

I will keep this short: i find stories about the human psychology very fascinating. And further stories that make you believe something in the beginning that turn out to be different in the end and sometimes even leave you confused and unsure of the end. I enjoyed this book, the story, the way it was written and would recommend it.