Marissa and Matthew Bishop appear to be a flawless wealthy couple living in Washington, D.C., until Marissa confesses to an act of infidelity. To save their marriage, they hire Avery Chambers, a consultant who lost her professional license due to her unconventional methods. Avery utilizes a ten-session framework that forces clients into total honesty through aggressive psychological confrontation and surveillance. As the sessions progress, the investigation reveals that the affair is a symptom of deeper secrets, including corporate espionage, lethal medication trials, and long-term stalking.
This thriller serves readers who enjoy dissecting the psychological power dynamics within domestic settings and professional ethics. It attracts those interested in how experts manipulate behavioral indicators to uncover deception. Readers finish the book with a perspective on the dangers of radical transparency and how private obsessions can dismantle social facades. The narrative provides a detailed look at the mechanics of gaslighting and the specific risks inherent in high-stakes consulting relationships.
Practical and escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2022
- Language
- EN
