"The Nurse" by Claire Allen is a gripping psychological thriller that delves into the complexities of trust, trauma, and the hidden truths within the healthcare profession. The story follows a nurse whose life unravels when a patient mysteriously dies under her watch.

Allen’s writing is sharp and evocative, creating a tense atmosphere that keeps readers on edge. The protagonist is well-developed, grappling with her own past and the ethical dilemmas of her profession. The narrative skillfully explores themes of guilt, the burden of responsibility, and the impact of personal history on professional life.

The pacing is excellent, with twists that feel both surprising and inevitable, drawing readers deeper into the web of intrigue. Allen does an impressive job of portraying the nursing profession's challenges, making it not only a thrilling read but also an insightful commentary on the pressures faced by healthcare workers.

Overall, "The Nurse" is a compelling read for fans of psychological thrillers and those interested in the moral complexities of the medical field. Allen’s ability to blend suspense with emotional depth makes this book a standout in its genre.

This was a thrilling read, and I couldn't wait to finish it! I love Ms Allan's books, and will read more in future! Highly recommended,
TB

Excellent read from this author. One of her best! Thoroughly gripping read. Great theme relating to incels, both disturbing and intriguing in equal measures.

I absolutely loved ‘the nurse’.

It’s one of those reads that keeps you engaged all the way until the end!

I loved the premise of this book. The writing was fantastic. This is a very fast paced thriller. The story is very creepy.
The ending felt as though it was very rushed.

I've read a number of Claire Allan's books and I have really loved them all. However when I vowed to myself to try and broaden the genres that I read, it was thrillers that had to take a bit of aback seat, so I fell behind on her releases.

This book was definitely a binge worthy one and it's one of few books that I've ever read that I got through in a single day. There was certainly no hanging around and the plot line kicked in from the very first chapter. I liked that the mystery in this story wasn't about the "who"; that wasn't a secret. What kept me going was the "what" and the "how". I simply had to find out how this awful event was going to conclude and if anyone was going to come out alive.

I really liked Marian's character. Through all of the pain and the horrendous events, she still managed to find her voice; something she'd not been able to do for her entire married life. Marian was the clearest positive thing to come out of this plot in my opinion. I did get slightly irritated by Heather; the family liaison officer. She didn't do anything particularly wrong, I just couldn't imagine her being someone I'd get along with.

Now that I'm letting some thriller back into my TBR, I'm happy I finally picked this book up. It was a super quick read and was full of tension and breath holding drama. Great way to spend a Sunday.

Firstly, thank you to the publisher for sending me a gifted copy of the book
Thank you secondly to the author for pulling me out of an horrific reading slump I was finding myself in. Three chapters of this and my reading mojo instantly came back.
This book is told from three viewpoints. Nell, Marian and “Him”.
The reader learns very early in the book that Nell has gone missing. I found her quite a hard character to warm to firstly
Her mum, Marian was such a sweetheart and I so wanted things to work out for her. She was so vulnerable and helpless but also such a strong woman by the end of the novel
The chapters of “Him” made me feel quite vulnerable at times as I have walked home more than a handful of occasions. I am well aware that this sort of thing happens, but just reading it and the depth the author goes into made it feel almost a bit more real
The short chapters made this a very engaging read, easy to read and pick up between other things.
I always love this authors work and Claire is an auto buy author for me
This did not disappoint and is a high recommend from me!

This bang up-to-date novel is creepy, compelling and claustrophobic.

'The Nurse' is intelligently written and horrifying. As a woman, 'The Nurse' was a difficult read at times but that's what makes it so important. The atmosphere Claire Allan creates is utterly disconcerting, leaving the reader in no doubt the terror that women live with regularly.

Some of the scenes in this novel are harrowing but they feel necessary and true to the plot. Allan manages the twist with aplomb.

A gripping read that kept me hooked until the very end. I read it in one day, which is testamount to that. Very brave to use Incel as the plot driver.

This book was terrifyingly creepy, I was hooked. Lots of twists and turns to keep you guessing. Don't read alone in the dark.

𝙎𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙬𝙖𝙩𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙝𝙚𝙧. 𝙎𝙝𝙚 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙙𝙤𝙚𝙨𝙣’𝙩 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬 𝙞𝙩 𝙮𝙚𝙩.

𝙉𝙚𝙡𝙡 𝙎𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙮 𝙝𝙖𝙨 𝙡𝙚𝙙 𝙖𝙣 𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚. 𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙨𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙖𝙡𝙠𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙝𝙤𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙨𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙨 𝙖𝙨 𝙖 𝙣𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚, 𝙗𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙣𝙤 𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙢 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙗𝙚𝙛𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙝𝙚𝙧.

𝙐𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙡 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙨𝙝𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙣.

The Nurse is another gem from very talented author @claireallan_author
This is gripping, addictive and definitely a chilling read.

Nell is missing, the dark web has Incels on the rise and a plot that is completely unpredictable.

Allan really makes you feel the tension and suspense in this one. This is claustrophobic, horrifying and completely unputdownable.

This is a book so relevant for the time. I have adored this book. This is one that will make your pulse race, heart pound and you will hear the blood pumping through your veins as you read.

Allan makes you feel as though you are watching the events play out in front of you. This is a book that will stay with you long after reading, purely because of how you feel as you read.

This is a tremendous read and another superb book by a very talented author. I absolutely love this book and will be recommending this to other readers.

A must for the TBR.

Wasn't sure what to expect.. But, what I found was a great book and a new favourite author of mine. Not only could I not put it down and loved the twists and turns but I found it so interesting and informative about things I never knew went on. I loved this book so much I am buying the rest of her books! Brilliant.

A slow burning thriller/mystery told through multiple POvs, it was dark and disturbing and quite enjoyable. Having lived my life until now not knowing much about Incels or the Incel movement, I found the plot line of this story to be disconcerting and was totally creeped out. Will gladly read something else by this author.

Thank you to NetGalley and Avon Books UK (Avon) for providing a digital copy in return for an honest, unbiased opinion.

A tense and disturbing book! Overall, a great read that I enjoyed. Thank you to the author and publisher for , y copy in exchange for a review.

Another fantastic Claire Allan book. This may be one of my favourites from her.

The plot of this one was particularly thrilling and harrowing because of how similar the events of this book ended up reflecting real life.

There was one major twist in this book, which really caught me by surprise.

As always, the writing was fantastic. It was a really quick, fast-paced thriller that kept me on the edge of my seat throughout.

I was hooked right from the beginning till the very end.

Highly recommend to all thriller and crime lovers!

I’m gonna say No to this one. Bland characters and uninteresting tone. Next, please!

Thanks to Netgalley!

A compelling, intelligently-written page-turner that will keep you up well into the night! The story itself is something of a nail-biter but there's more to The Nurse than that as it touches on darker themes of misogynism, violence and the threats that currently lurk in nasty little corners of the internet. It's a disturbing glimpse into the things going on behind closed doors where sad, angry men are right now encouraging each other and reaffirming maladjusted thought patterns. It's scary stuff!

This was a really good read! Nell is just an ordinary young nurse but someone has been watching her and she goes missing, as her distraught family and friends are frantic with worry there is another story going on in the background, a story of the dark web and a group of men that call themselves incels , which means involuntary celabates, and have such a genuine dislike for women in general. The story unwinds brilliantly to the shocker of an end. I really enjoyed this one.

This book was everything I wanted it to be. It had me turned pages without even realizing. It was so good!

This book was everything I look for in a book. It was so exciting. The plot was fantastic. It really had me on the edge of my seat, and my heart racing. It was very well written and flowed well.