Shew, what a wild ride this one took me on. I was not expecting that plot twist!! What a great way to wrap up that ending!

This is the second book I’ve read by author James Caine, and it will not be the last! Keep the Doctor Away is a gripping tale of resilience, abuse, and the wrongdoing of society's elite. This book was incredibly fast-paced and kept me on the edge of my seat. I thoroughly enjoyed it and am looking forward to exploring more works by the author.

Thank you to NetGalley and Victory Editing for providing this as an ARC for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

Find fast psychological thriller. Based upon the unique concept. Although the topic is quite disturbing, the author is able to make this an enjoyable quick read. I did not see the twist and turns coming. I’m looking forward to reading other books by this author. Thank you, NetGalley the publisher, the author for this advanced copy.

SYNOPSIS
- Lily & David Parker move to a secluded island, where David has been hired as a plastic surgeon at private plastic surgery clinic for the ultra-wealthy.
- When they arrive, it has weird vibes. Tons of security, cameras, etc. All cellphones are confiscated.
- Lily feels like something is off, but is it?

MY THOUGHTS
- Interesting premise.
- Slow burn.
- Very repetitive in many portions.
- Not too much character development.
- Writing is decent. Kept me interested.
- Pretty far-fetched. Reader will need to majorly suspend disbelief.

TL;DR: ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫3.5 stars. Decent thriller, but reader will need to be ok with majorly suspending disbelief.

Thanks to Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op and Netgalley for this digital ARC in exchanges for an honest review. This book is out now.

I received this book as an ARC from the publisher. It sounded very interesting and fun. Unfortunately, I didn’t love it. It lost me once it was revealed what was going on.

The first half was intriguing. I was interested in Lily and her husband, David, settling into their new lives on the secluded island of plastic surgery. The concept of a whole secret island for high end clientele to recover and stay out of the public eye was quite fascinating. While Lily and David are having dinner with the head doctor and his wife, a woman approaches them, warns Lily, and then jumps to her death. Lily is obviously distraught over this incident and tried to find out what the warning was about. The more she digs into the woman’s history, the more she discovers about the island. It may not be the paradise she’s been sold.

I enjoyed the first half of the book, but once I found out what the secret was, I no longer enjoyed it. I don’t want to ruin the book for you, but the answer to the mystery didn’t do anything for me. Maybe it was because I don’t care for stories without a supernatural element or maybe I was simply bored. I’m not sure. This one way majorly in “Meh” territory.

Thanks to NetGalley for the eARC!

“THEY’LL COME FOR YOU…”

In Keep The Doctor Away, we meet Lily - an average woman with an average life, and her husband, David. When David’s work as a surgeon uproots them to a secluded island, Lily’s life becomes less than average…

TW: there’s a good bit of gore and a suicide early in the book.

This was one of the best books I’ve read of late - such a page turner! You know from the beginning there are going to be twists and you just HAVE to find out! It was fast-paced, but not rushed, so I was totally hooked.

Lily is a really vulnerable and sensitive character that I just wanted to give a big hug to 💖 I think you’d find it hard not to like her. She’s humble and normal, likeable and lovely.

David made me so mad. From the beginning, you can tell he is definitely a walking red flag 🚩🙃 and as the book goes on, we see how that unfolds…

WOW. This was such a fast paced book and I really liked it! It was very thrilling from start to finish. Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC (it's out now, though!)
4.5 stars!

This fast paced thriller had me gripped from page 1. It waa creepy and a real page turner. It was so entertaining and intriguing. I loved the ending and could easily see this as a movie. This is a highly recommended 5 star read that is correctly paced and will have to entertained with every word. The burb reflects the story perfectly. All the characters and side characters are well written and I really enjoyed the twist with the head doctor's wife. Thank yoy so much netgallery and publisher and author.

Looking for a quick thrill that’ll keep you on the edge of your seat? 📚✨ This fast-paced read is exactly what you need!

Lily tags along with her plastic surgeon husband to an island where he’s tackling his big career debut. But this island is full of shady characters, and Lily can’t shake the feeling that something’s off. 🌴🔍

I had a blast diving into this one and can’t wait to see what the author comes up with next! Huge thanks to the author and NetGalley for the ARC! 🙌📖

A fast-paced thriller that follows the story of Lily and Dr. Parker, a couple who move to an exclusive maximum-security island where he will be the private plastic surgeon for the rich and famous. Lily soon feels trapped and finds herself questioning everything. This story will keep you on the edge of your seat the whole

This creepy new thriller has similar vibes to Frieda McFadden. I read it in one sitting! Highly recommend if you’re looking for a good distraction for the night.

A short, fast-paced and thrilling read with interesting characters and intriguing concept.
I was able to figure out pretty much all the twists so it wasn’t very shocking but it’s a great read that I recommend for a quick thriller.

🩸🩸🩸🩸/5

I knew James Caine would deliver a fantastic read! I was not disappointed. This is a fast paced psychological thriller that will keep you intrigued the whole way through. There are many twists and turns in this book, which kept me on my toes & wanting to know more. Set on a secluded island, your husband gets a dream job as a plastic surgeon for millionaires … their privacy of the upmost importance. The way the island is run, starts messing with your mind, and makes the feeling of being watched overwhelming. Paranoia starts to set in, when you know you are being watched by security camera, can you really trust they are there for your safety? What is actually going on here? Is it all in her head, or is she really experiencing the things she has been seeing and hearing? And what happens when the most elite members of society are involved? Who can you trust? Buckle up, you are in for an exciting ride!

Very surprised how much I enjoyed this quick read.

The characters were great. The main character felt very human and real. The author done well to make you unsure what was real and what wasn’t.

The story doesn’t pull many twists and the ending felt quite rushed, however I would recommend this one to anyone who likes a fast paced, thriller.

Fast paced and thrilling, this is a real eye opener! Secluded, isolated and cold enough to send chills down your spine, Lily's husband accepts a job at a clinic on an island. Walls, guards and camera security for the prestigious clients results in privacy with a double edged sword, when Lily is exposed to tragic events it becomes an increasingly oppressive prison where the dream becomes a nightmare. Gripping and tense.

“A harrowing story of survival, exploitation and crimes committed by the richest and most powerful in our society.” This book was so fast paced, chilling and kept me at the edge of my seat. I didn’t want to stop reading! At first, I got haunting of hill house vibes that then turned into shutter island vibes. I absolutely loved it and I can’t wait to check out more by this author. Special thanks to the author and publisher for this ARC copy!

I received an ARC copy of Keep the Doctor Away by James Caine from Netgalley!

A secluded island is a perfect setting for a psychological thriller to really portray the feelings of paranoia. Even when you know you are being watched by security camera, can you really trust they are there for your safety? What is actually going on here? Is it all in her head, or is she really experiencing the things she has been seeing and hearing? And what happens when the most elite members of society are involved? Who can you trust? These are some of the many questions I had running through my head as I was reading the book, and the answers did not disappoint!

Keep the Doctor Away is a very fast paced psychological thriller that will keep you intrigued the whole way through. There are many twists and turns in this book, and I was able to read it in one sitting. I never read a book by this author before, and I will definitely be checking out more of his work!

I love novels that involve secluded islands or cabins, so this book was a great read for me, as it really heightens the intensity of the feeling of there being no escape! I will absolutely be recommending to my family and friends!

Solid thriller m I enjoyed the first person narration. I found myself instantly invested. Unnerving premise in a good way.

This book had me shaking in my socks! The plot was not an original one, but that didn't matter. The reality of this story being entirely plausible is truly scary, and Caine did a great job terrifying me. It was intense and unputdownable! I always look forward to Caine's books. They're always quick, entertaining reads filled with lots of craziness, and this one did not disappoint. Highly recommend to thriller fans looking for a fun, quick read!

Thank you to Victory Editing for granting me early digital access via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review!

Lily and her husband David move to an island for David’s job. What appears to be a promising new job location for David soon turns out to be not what it seems. The people that work in this clinic are hiding a huge secret.

This is the first book that I’ve read by James Caine. He writes intriguing characters with a great story. This book is so good that I was able to finish it in 1 day.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Victory Editing for my ARC in exchange for an honest review.

The author has weaved a terrifying plot with a haunting atmosphere. The genre could be considered horror. The characters are unlikeable but the strange twists of the story more than make up for it.