The Woman In Ward 9- Review

 

Author: Naomi Williams

Publisher: Headline Publishers 

Publishing Date: 17th July 2025. Happy Publication day!

Many thanks to the publishing team and author for sending me a physical copy. 

Blurb 

Laura Winters doesn't know why she has lost her memory, or why she was found alone, soaked in someone else's blood.

The only thing she is certain of is that I am the only psychologist she can - or will - talk to.

I have six days to help Laura unlock her memories and find out the truth.

But what has she forgotten - and what is she hiding?

And how does she know so much about me?

My Thoughts 

If you need to pick up a book then this is it!

From the get go from when Laura is covered in blood you are enticed into the read. The past of present scene for Laura were well done and easy to follow. This was needed for the plot and characters to get to find out what has happened and who's blood is on Laura. 

Emma the psychologist is also a crucial character as she helps Laura  unravel her memories to find out why she was there and who she is actually is. Emma's job is hard and it was interesting to read how she as a professional found her own emotions intertwining. Emma tries her best  to separate her knowledge to her own emotions during some chapters which was challenging. 

The relationship between the pair shifts to the point of who is leading who,  which adds more tension to the book. And who is the real victim in this??

I really enjoyed how descriptive chapters  the author delivered as   this way the plot becomes more visual and detailed and you are drawn into it. 

Plenty of twists and turns that keep you guessing until the end. 

An amazing thriller that is well well crafted. I would recommend.