Review of Psyched

[Roy Nick]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Psyched" by Chris Morkides.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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Nick is a passionate therapist, a profession he holds dear to his heart because he helps people. But clients can wound up a little dangerous. While on vacation in Maine, Nick's daughter, Elena, is abducted. Distraught by the inhumane act, he and his wife, Ashley, do all they can to find her. Thankfully, with the help of the town's sheriff, Dumont, Elena is found healthy. But who kidnapped her? Better still, what was the motive behind the act? Was it a question about money or something more?

Meanwhile, Nick is forced to look into his list of clients and search for potential suspects. One person stands out— Michael. He has a history of kidnapping and has served time in prison. Temporarily, Michael becomes the center of attention until he winds up dead! With several deaths and a kidnap, things become more complicated! What's next for Nick, Ashley, Elena, and Dumont?

I enjoyed how unpredictable the story became as it advanced. The characters that seemed sweet and likable turned out suspicious with time. For instance, Nick and the sheriff were sure Michael was the kidnapper until his death. When new evidence shows up, the mysteries become even more complex to unravel.

I loved how passionate Nick was about his profession. Helping people came naturally to him. In addition, even with his daughter's kidnap, he could not breach his client's confidentiality. Ashley was an astounding business lady. From scratch, she made a fortune from her coffee businesses. Even with such a fierce profile, she was a lovable mother to Elena and a kind-hearted wife to Nick.

When Ashley's business nearly faces bankruptcy, Nick is there for her. In short, they stay united as a family. I enjoyed reading that. I learned about medical terminologies like Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). While composing a mystery novel, I loved how the author showcased his prowess in mental health.

There were lots of humor in the dialogue, especially with Nick and his clients. The vulgarity was necessary to display contrasting behavior and nature, and in some cases, the emotional distress caused by childhood traumas. There are several instances of molestation and physical abuse. There was nothing to despise. Hence, I award Psyched by Chris Morkides 4 out of 4 stars. I noted very few errors. As follows, it is well edited. The author balanced therapy and family dynamics adeptly. I recommend it to lovers of crime and mystery-related novels.

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[Kavita Shah]

Amazing story. I guess I'd have to read it to find out who did it and why. Thank you for the nice review. It's work-family balance and strong family qualities are commendable.

[Apeksha Jairaj Pillai]

Being a therapist is not easy you have to take care of your own mental along with someone else's and in today's world majority of people have severe mental illnesses and this book seems like a perfect fit for a person who tries to fix others.

[Toolzjane]

Lovers of crime and mystery-related novels, but that's not my forte, so I'll pass on this one—great review, by the way.

[Chandelier Eden]

I love the amazing balance the book tried to portray between work and family, I mean you can see that in Nick the therapist. Nice review

[Lindiwe Chakhala]

Great review. The book seems to have twists and turns. A good mystery novel.

[Amy Luman]

I find this whole concept interesting. I just finished a novel that dealt with lawyer confidentiality. There has to be some sort of middle ground.

[Salah bourouba]

the unexpectedness element makes the story a lot more interesting, I like the twist of Elena returning safe and sound but still doesn't know who kidnapped her. great review

[FunkyFlowerLady]

I love reading therapist perspective books, and this is right up my alley. thanks for your amazing review!

[FunkyFlowerLady]

I find this whole concept interesting. I just finished a novel that dealt with lawyer confidentiality. There has to be some sort of middle ground.

I agree, there has to be some sort of laws for this!

[Charlotte King]

Thanks for the thorough review. You had me at "humour in the dialogue" and "they stay united as a family". I will add it to my TBR list.

[R_becca]

To find out who did it and why, I guess I'd have to read it. Thank you for your kind words. Its work-life balance and strong family values are admirable.

[NetMassimo]

A crime thriller centered around therapy and family dynamics seems interesting despite some really dark elements. Thank you for your great review!