Less of book, more of an explosion of genius. Absolutely loved it and now want to read more from her. Believeable characters, amazing plot. Loved it

This book grabs your attention from the off. Helen Fields knows how to write a fantastic thriller, gripping, scary and terrifying! Definitely think this is one of her best novels to date.
Thank you to Net Galley for an advanced copy of this book

Everything you need in a thriller, suspense, great characters and a brilliant story line to keep you hooked. Helen Fields really knows how to write a brilliant book
Thank you for the advance copy netgalley

I enjoyed this action packed, dark and twisty book and read it in three nights. Like previous books I’ve enjoyed by Helen Fields it’s fast paced and feels very much like a 90s/00s action/thriller film - Se7en meets Minority Report in this case. With high stakes and intriguing characters it was a thrilling ride.

Unfortunately, I was pulled out of the story a few times by things I felt were unrealistic. I might’ve read it differently if it was set further in the future or a dystopian setting but it just didn’t quite work for me hence the 4 stars.

”'Dark and atmospheric with some brilliantly horrific characters and some excellent twists. Compelling and Unputdownable

A really gripping, albeit a little gruesome thriller. Midnight is a data analyst working for a big company when she encounters an applicant for TESU whose profile is terrifying. She reports it to her manager who refuses to acknowledge it so she goes over his head to the top. The company start reminding her of confidentiality and rewards against the backdrop of a killer in her home area of London. The story begins…
This story raises questions about how the human mind can be manipulated and how big industry can at times focus on making money above ethics and morally right behaviour. It was an engaging story, I liked the characters and there was definitely a good level of suspense built in. I have read and liked Helen’s previous work and this book is no exception.

Profile K begins with one of the most terrifying first chapters I’ve ever read! Helen Fields certainly knows how to capture the reader’s attention from the off! I found myself on tenterhooks, anticipating what lay ahead. Profile K has an unusual premise for a psychological thriller, but I do love the unusual. It’s a real page turner, (cliched but true) that will keep you riveted until the very last page.

Midnight Jones works as an analyst for Necto that offers profiling for employment and education. In her routine day-to-day work, she comes across a Profile K file. Code K is for those who have no empathy and lack boundaries. They have all the makings of a potential killer! After the most gruesome murder of a local girl named Chloe Martin, Midnight attempts to inform Necto of her concerns, but they appear unwilling to listen to her. Why? here’s where I say ‘you will just have to read the book to find it!’ In finding the file, she could be the killer’s next victim.

One thing that’s guaranteed to get me hooked is when an author takes the reader on a terrifying journey into the mind of a killer. I have a morbid curiosity about the darker side of the human psyche, so the chapters told from the killers’ POV are not only fascinating but give the reader an insight into a very disturbed individual. Midnight is one of those characters you immediately warm to. Her major role is caring for her twin sister Dawn, who has special needs. She’s loyal, extremely intelligent and resilient. A strong supporting cast aids her in her investigation. I especially loved Doris with her upbeat personality and warm nature.

Profile K isn’t for the fainthearted as some scenes are pretty grim, but they add a genuine sense of terror to the overall read. There were so many brilliant twists and turns. Each time I thought I had it all worked out, the author threw a curve ball, which certainly enhanced my reading experience. Expertly plotted, Helen Fields throws a spanner in the works with perfectly placed red herrings that misdirect the reader at every given opportunity. The plot is dark, gripping and refreshingly different to most plots in the psychological genre, which is a HUGE bonus. I’m hoping the teaser at the end leads to a series. Highly recommend to those who love dark psychological thrillers.

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A dark and intense mystery featuring a unique protagonist and a meticulously plotted storyline that will keep you on the edge of your seat

Midnight Jones is an analyst trained to understand the human mind. But everything changes when, in the course of her work, she discovers Profile K’s file – because K stands for killer, and she knows that someone more dangerous than she could have ever imagined walks among them.
The person in question knows that Midnight has looked at his file, which places her firmly in his sights.

I absolutely adore Helen Field's books and was thrilled to be approved for this one. Profile K grabbed me right from the first chapter and I never lost that 'on edge' feeling the whole time I was reading it.

The characters are so incredibly well written that I felt I knew them, fully invested in their stories and willing the best to happen for them.

Profile K is a fast paced emotional rollercoaster of a book, where I was more than happy to go along for the ride. I whizzed through the book, desperate to know how it ended and I was not disappointed.

My thanks to NetGalley and the Publishers for sending me this ARC in return for an honest review.

Oh, I really did like this book. I must have done. either that or it was only ten pages long as it disappeared in a flash. I love that I always get that from a Helen Fields novel - a story which draws me in so completely that I lose all concept of time, and characters who are so well developed that I am totally invested in their fate, be it to the better or the worse. That was most definitely the case with Midnight Jones, a data analyst at Necto, a company specialising in analysis of the brain, the application of which, as far as Midnight is concerned at least, is in determining a psychological profile of applicants for university or job interviews.

So far, so normal-ish ... at least until a profile lands in her work list that shows some very, very, disturbing traits. A not so subtly named 'Profile K'. But profile K is an office urban legend - the worst of the worst. The profile that isn't meant to really exist. Isn't it? Well, luckily for readers, that is absolutely not the case and, unluckily for Midnight, alerting management to the issues is about to create her a whole world of problems. Helen Fields takes us on one heck of a ride as Midnight fights to have her concerns recognised, resolute in her mission to discover the identity of the mystery profile owner before they do something that can't be undone.

Which would be okay if it wasn't already too late. Be prepared folks. We know that Ms Fields is the queen of dark but she has excelled herself this time. The book opens is typically dramatic fashion and leaves readers very much on edge from the get go. Yes, there are some lighter moments to come, but be this is one fast paced, high tension, high stakes ride with so many loops and switchbacks you'd be forgiven for thinking you'd take a wrong turn at the bookshop and ended up in a queue at Alton Towers instead. Just when I thought I had a handle on what was happening, the book took another dramatic turn and I was left not quite sure which side was up again. There are clues which are fed into the story, some scenes from the killers perspective for a start, showing some insight into how they ended up with such a dark side, but also red herrings, designed to distract and confuse - and it bloody well works.

Now this is not part of the author's current running series as such, but it is series adjacent, and avid readers will recognise a familiar face in amongst the varied, and largely loathsome, cast of characters. It was a nice interlude, aiding Midnight's investigations and giving her some much needed insight into who it was she was looking for, if not quie alerting her to all the potential dangers she might face. I liked this foray into the world of psychology, looking at a rather troubling and little known type of psychopathy. It was informative without being too detailed, and enhanced rather than slowed the pace of the story.

As always, the author has done a bang up job of creating the setting and tone of the story. The highly secretive and security focused tech world of Necto, contrasted with the day to day lives of Midnight and the victims of Profile K. The murders are disturbing, but not graphic, the sense of terror allowed to build whilst keeping readers away from the dark deed itself. It if explored after the fact, by way of the post mortem and police investigations, rather than through a killer's eye view, but this is troubling enough. And with the killer's next victim in their sights, we never quite get to rest easy, part of the reason I read on so fast. I needed to know how it ended.

Midnight is a brilliant character, driven by the love for her sister and aided by some very unexpected - and varied - friendships that develop out of the course of the story. The good news is that the ending of the book gives me a very positive feeling for the future and I can't wait to see what comes next from the author.

Dark, pacy, full of tension and totally and utterly riveting, fans are going to eat this up. Which is potentially quite apt given the story ... Loved it. Definitely a winner

A Definite Page Turner…. 👀

What to say in addition to the premise of this book you’ve already read…. Profile K is told by more than one perspective, but mainly Midnight J’s and at times going back to earlier times in their lives. Midnight is a trained analyst looking into human minds, a job she seems to enjoy until discovering a very concerning applicant, who’s been branded as Profile K, where Midnights fight and worries begin…. Midnight has her twin sister to take care of, so cannot afford to lose her job, but also wants to do what’s right. A wise lady, but just who can she actually trust?..

From the very first page until the end, this book kept me engaged in Midnights fight. A definite page turner and should read.

Many thanks to Netgalley and Harper Collins, look forward to the next book from Helen Fields.

Thank you Avon Books UK and Netgalley for this ARC.
Where do I start - this was mind blowing!
For me this was a blinder of a book.
The characters, the storyline/plot, the way the story moved on, everything about it was brilliant. It was also good to see Connie make an appearance.
The book really made me think about what is going on in some of these companies and it is worrying.
I can also see another book coming along with Midnight and Connie - bring it on!
I highly recommend this book and if I could give it 10 stars I would.
I have now read all of Helen's books and she is in my top 5 authors list.
More please x

A horrifying attack on Chloe Martin in her home where she should feel safe is made worse somehow by the cheerful, fun message on her landline left by her sister and three-year-old niece as the incident takes place. Switch to Necto Corporation in London, a biotech company, specialising in the human brain, and Midnight Jones, who is a carer for her twin sister Dawn, who has severe special needs. Midnight’s job is to assess applicant profiles for, amongst other things, university places. When she gets a profile of data scores that has to be a system glitch or corrupt data, she does some deeper analysis and holy moly, what is revealed is terrifying. She certainly feels horror but not so the applicant known as profile K and I’m sure you can work out what the K stands for. Alarm bells are clanging at mega decibels for Midnight, so she does the right thing. As for ‘K’ the routine test has shown what they are potentially capable of and it doesn’t bode well. DI Jock Ruskin investigates but this will leave its mark.

Can I breathe now? Helen Fields is known for her tense thrillers, and this is the take a gulp kind, as she’s turned up the fear factor to the maximum notch in this chiller thriller. Here we not only have someone who is accelerating in the worst possible way but there are chills of an altogether different kind come from a big brother organisation. What kind of game are they playing?

Midnight Jones as a central protagonist is immensely likeable, not only is she honourable, but she’s selfless as she cares for Dawn and that family backstory makes you very cross on her behalf. Salvation appears in the form of septuagenarian Doris who is quite simply wonderful. We also get to meet Doctor Connie Woodwine again in a peripheral, but important role too. It’s worth checking out The Shadow Man and The Institution as both feature Connie and are excellent books.

My blood runs pretty cold at the start of this fast paced novel, but those chills soon freeze pretty solidly at more than one junction of the plot. There are twists, and then some, and an ever present feeling of fear overhangs the storytelling. There’s some horror as it’s not a pretty tale, it’s creative, original and some parts may seem far-fetched but they’re not beyond the awful realms of possibility. Do we really know what goes on behind the closed doors of powerful institutions? Who is the monster in this tale? I wholeheartedly approve of the optimistic ultimate ending after all the angst. Now some of the characters can breathe too.

Finally, anything Helen Fields writes I’m there, and I’ll jostle the queue with my elbows to get to the front!!

With thanks to NetGalley, and especially to Avon Books UK, for the much appreciated in return for an honest review.

I am a big fan of Helen Fields' writing so was excited to read this latest book. It certainly didn't disappoint. Midnight Jones works as an analyst for a company that offers profiling for companies, universities etc. When she comes across a profile that is so beyond the norm, she is told it is a Profile K, the K standing for killer. At the same time an horrific murder takes place and Midnight is convinced that there is a connection, but her company are doing their best to shut down any speculation. This is a real page turner that will keep you on the edge of your seat to the end.
Thanks to NetGalley for a preview copy.
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Another cracking story from Helen Fields.

Excellent twisted story. Makes you wonder what capabilities companies have these days. A bit in the 1984 way.

Thoroughly enjoyed and yes I did read it in one sitting. Too hard to put down

Thanks to Helen Fields and Avon Books Uk for the opportunity to read and reviews

5 stars all the way !!

Helen Fields leads you into the mind of Data Analysist Midnight Jones as she interprets data for the company Necto. But when Midnight comes across what she feels is a mistake, an error in the system, she goes through all the data to uncover what truly appears to be a Profile K - a possible Killer.
When things start happening in the streets nearby she can’t help but worry if there is a link and fear for her future.
This is an enticing and unputdownable novel about murder, stalking and profiling. I devoured this book and would highly recommend it to anyone who likes a fast paced thriller that will have your heart racing.

Midnight Jones works for Necto, a tech company that has many applications and a large staff. Midnight's job specifically is to profile applicant's for a place at university. It's a busy, pretty thankless job with very little surprises. That is until she profiles the latest applicant and is horrified to discover he hits the outliers of every margin. He has no empathy, sympathy and is aroused by violence. He is a Profile K for killer. Midnight's nightmare is just beginning because now he has set his sights on her. Thank you NetGalley for my advance copy. This is a brilliant, twisty and at times disturbing book.

Firstly I would like to thank netgalley and Avon books and the great author Helen Fields for an early copy of her book to read.

It took me a while to get into this book, as found it to be busy with the tech jargon. Did enjoy the characters Midnight looks after her disabled sister and doesnt have much of a social life..she works for a tech company named Necto there are flaws she sees terrible things on her screen the bosses cover it up...is this company hiding something? And theres murders near by...my rating for this book is 3.5 rounded to four...still to read quite a few of her books on my kindle from her other series,I'm looking forward to reading more.


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Well once again Helen Fields has done it again another edge of your seat murder mystery.. I have no idea how she keeps coming up with new and fresh ideas but she has.
Like any of her books saying a lot will give the game away but this really is a new idea and a brilliant one at that. The tension keeps ramping up until the final few chapters where you find yourself reading faster to see what happens.
As with anything this author writes you know it is going to hook you in and I can not recommend it highly enough.

I’m a big fan of Helen Fields, her Perfect series is one of the very best, and I’ve read all of her standalones.

Midnight Jones works as an analyst for Netco, a high tech biotech corporation leading the way in HR profiling. One of the profiles she analyses is literally off the scale, the only profile to ever match ‘Profile K’. The K stands stands for K*ller, the profile tests are anonymised, Midnight knows this is a very dangerous individual.

There’s a brutal, sadistic murder, and Midnight has a hunch that her Profile K test subject is capable of such a crime.

WOW!

This is a state of the art dark crime thriller. Intricately plotted, a cast of interesting and original well-developed characters, high threat, constant tension, twists and shocks.

Characters in danger - imagine the worst possible, riskiest, most painful outcomes - Helen Fields goes there and beyond. This is not for the faint-hearted, feel the pain, this is as dark as bestselling crime fiction gets. Chris Carter and Pierre Lemaitre need to pay attention.

Shocks and torment alone count for little, Profile K has a solid gold multilayered story with great characters at its heart.

This is Helen Fields’ best standalone thriller to date.

Rush to read it.

Thanks to Netgalley and Avon Books UK