The Inmate: A gripping psychological thriller By Freida McFadden

Brooke Sullivan, a new nurse practitioner at a men's maximum-security prison, faces three crucial rules that govern her interactions with the inmates. The first mandate is to treat all prisoners with respect, emphasizing the ethical foundation of her role. The second rule demands the safeguarding of personal information, ensuring a professional boundary between caregiver and recipient.

The third, perhaps the most challenging, warns against forming any personal attachments, particularly with the inmates.

Unbeknownst to the prison staff, Brooke has already violated these rules. She harbors a clandestine connection to Shane Nelson, a notorious inmate and her high school sweetheart. Shane, once the star quarterback, now serves a life sentence for grisly murders, a conviction sealed by Brooke's testimony. The intimate knowledge they share becomes a dangerous secret, threatening to undermine the professional detachment required in her position.

As Brooke navigates the complexities of her dual identity, the shadows of her past cast a foreboding presence. Shane, the recipient of her testimony, remembers their shared history, setting the stage for a clandestine dance between the nurse and the prisoner, both bound by a web of secrets that could unravel at any moment. 📚❤️