Jessica Farris, a struggling makeup artist in New York City, signs up for a psychological study on ethics conducted by the mysterious Dr. Shields. What begins as a series of simple questions about morality and honesty quickly escalates into invasive, real-world assignments. As the psychiatrist pushes Jessica to engage in manipulative behavior and social experiments, the boundaries between the clinical study and Jessica’s actual life disappear. Jessica soon realizes she is a pawn in a dangerous game involving Dr. Shields’s private marriage and a previous subject who vanished, forcing her to determine who is observing whom.
This book serves readers who enjoy psychological thrillers centered on gaslighting, obsession, and the power dynamics between doctors and patients. It appeals to those interested in how guilt influences decision-making and the ease with which technology can be used to track and control others. Readers walk away with a cynical perspective on professional boundaries and a heightened awareness of how much personal data they disclose to strangers in exchange for financial gain or validation.
Practical, growth-minded and escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2019
- Language
- EN
