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Patient X, 5 star review by Readers’ Favorite, Art Smukler, MD, author & psychiatrist

by artsmuklermd, posted in Writing

Patient X, a psychological suspense novel

5 Stars – Congratulations on your 5-star review!

Patient X by Art Smukler, MD is a gripping mystery that begins with a startling scene—Jake Bennett sees his brother Nelson, who died two years earlier, alive in a crowded Santa Monica street. This moment sets off a chain of events that pulls Jake into a world of confusion, loss, and unexpected danger. As Jake tries to make sense of what he saw, the story reveals his struggles as an aspiring writer, his complicated relationship with Gina, and his day-to-day life as a waiter. The plot thickens when Jake’s path crosses with Dr. Todd Horowitz, a psychiatric resident, and their lives become linked through Jake’s stay at Nine North, a psychiatric unit. The story weaves together Jake’s search for answers, the secrets of his brother’s past, and the lives of those around him, all while exploring themes of grief, identity, and the thin line between reality and fantasy.

Art Smukler’s writing is clear and vivid, making it easy to picture each scene and feel the characters’ emotions. The plot moves quickly, with just the right mix of suspense and personal moments to keep you turning the pages. The dialogue feels natural, and the characters are believable and easy to care about, especially Jake, whose pain and hope come through strongly. The action is well-paced, with moments of tension balanced by quieter, reflective scenes. Themes of family, mental health, and self-discovery are woven throughout the narrative in a meaningful way. I found myself invested in Jake’s journey and enjoyed how the story kept me guessing. Patient X is perfect for anyone who likes mysteries with real emotional depth and characters you can root for.

Thank you for the 5 star review.

Art

#Patient X, #suspense, #fiction, #award winner, #psychological suspense, #Inside the mind of a psychiatrist

The Secret of Carol Rosa hit the top 4% of Amazon sales! Art Smukler, MD, author & psychiatrist

by artsmuklermd, posted in MY NOVELS, Psychiatry, Self Examination, Writing

As Charles Dickens wrote in The Tale of Two cities, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of light, it was the season of darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair.”

November 5th when Kamala lost it was a day of despair.

November 9th is a day for me to celebrate.

The Secret of Carol Rosa rose high in Amazon’s ranks of best selling novels.

Here’s one of the 5 STAR reviews:

I just finished THE SECRET OF CAROL ROSA, a psychological-suspense novel, in one sitting. It is rare for me to read a novel that I can’t put down. The tension is unremitting, and you can’t wait to turn the page to see what happens next. The characters are fully formed, and you care what happens to them. The protagonist, a psychiatrist is stuck in an obsessional, depressed rut until he sees a malevolent man in a “strip bar”. The mystery unfolds, the tension increases, and the characters become more real. This novel is so visual that it could be a movie. Dr. Smukler did a great job. Bravo!

If you haven’t read it, give it a try. If you have, try my other 2 psychological suspense novels, Little Italy and Patient X.

All are available as E-books ( Kindle, Apple, etc.), paperbacks, and are on KDP Select, where thousands of novels are available as E-books for a monthly fee (on Amazon).

Read a good novel and get cheered up!

Thanks, Art

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