Four years ago Josy, the 12-year-old daughter of well-known psychiatrist Viktor Larenz, disappeared without trace: no witnesses, no demands, no body.
In the aftermath of Josy's disappearance, Viktor's marriage broke down and he withdrew to a remote North Sea island to find peace and to heal. Now, that peace has been shattered by the arrival of Anna Glass, a novelist: beautiful, enigmatic, schizophrenic.
Anna's schizophrenia is rare and unusual: the characters she creates for her books become real to her. And she has started writing about a young girl who disappeared without trace...
Could Anna's delusions describe Josy's last days? The prospect of uncovering the truth lures Viktor into becoming Anna's therapist. As the past is dragged back into the light, their sessions and the consequences become ever more terrifying.
A Macmillan Audiobook from Parkum Productions Sebastian Fitzek is a German bestselling author known for his gripping psychological thrillers and masterful exploration of the darkest corners of the human mind.
Born in Berlin in 1971, Fitzek studied law, earned a PhD in copyright law, and worked as a program director for several major radio networks before turning to fiction. Since publishing his debut thriller, The Therapy, he has become one of Europe's most successful suspense writers, captivating readers with high-concept plots, relentless tension, and shocking twists.
His books have been translated into 36 languages and have sold more than 21 million copies worldwide. Several of his novels have been adapted for film and television.