The Institution

"Brilliant!The Institution is a harrowing, nonstop story that will grab you from the first page and not let go. Helen Fields is a master of suspense. You'll consume it in one sitting." - New York Times bestselling sensation JEFFERY DEAVER

They're locked up for your safety.
Now, you're locked in with them.

Dr Connie Woolwine has five days to catch a killer.

On a locked ward in the world's highest-security prison hospital, a scream shatters the night. The next morning, a nurse's body is found and her daughter has been taken. A ransom must be paid, and the clock is ticking.

Forensic profiler Dr Connie Woolwine is renowned for her ability to get inside the mind of a murderer. Now, she must go deep undercover among the most deranged and dangerous men on earth and use her unique skills to find the baby - before it's too late.

But as the walls close in around her, can Connie get the killer before The Institution gets her?

A claustrophobic, haunting crime thriller that will keep you up at night, perfect for those who couldn't put down The Sanatorium and Shutter Island.

"Terrifyingly brilliant and an absolute must-read for those who enjoy dark psychological thrillers." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"A very dark and exciting read. If you want to stay up all night, love serial killers or just want a strong female heroine, The Institution is for you!" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"What a story! It gripped me right from the start of the opening chapter. Wow!" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Haunting, scary, shocking ... this is a book that you won't forget in a hurry." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Dark and terrifying, The Institution had me committed to finishing it from the first chapter!" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Very much a chewed-fingernails read ... a real roller-coaster" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Dark, atmospheric, creepy and hauntingly good, and kept me guessing until the end. I loved it." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐