Iris McGivern never envisioned spending her twenties locked up in a psychiatric hospital, but there she is. Stuck with bad food, rude staff, and rules, rules, rules. The place is interminably dull. At least, it is until the murders start. Oh, sure, management claims the deaths are accidents, but Iris knows better. How? Because she can speak to the victims.Newly qualified psychiatrist Marcus … Marcus Hastings never aspired to work in a secure unit, but his rent won’t pay itself. And he hates to back away from a challenge, even if that challenge is a delusional blonde who talks to birds, squirrels, and occasionally thin air. Fascinating, in a purely clinical sense, of course.
When fate throws them together, will Iris escape with her life? And will Marcus escape with his sanity?
Demented is a standalone paranormal romantic suspense novel in the Electi series.
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Demented by Elise Noble
The Electi – Book 4
This is a stand alone book with a Happy Ever After ending, but to get the most out of all the dynamics between the secondary characters, I would suggest you start at book 1 and read the Electi series in order. Like all Electi books in this series, there are paranormal elements woven into the storyline. Elise Noble is a terrific story teller and no matter the genre of the story, you know that you are in for a great read.
This is the story of Iris, who at the beginning of this story already has been locked up for 5 years as a patient in a mental ward and Marcus who accepts the in house psychiatrist position, while dealing with his soon to be ex wife shenanigans, a custody battle over access to his young daughter, a missing dog, issues with his rental home while still paying the huge mortgage on the family home his wife and daughter live in.
The first 15 chapters covers back ground information and a day to day recounting of the living situations of both Iris and Marcus and frankly it paints a bleak picture. Then with the introduction of Nicole and the rest of the gang from the previous books, things start looking up and the story picks up the pace to finish with a Happy Ever After for Iris and Marcus and with a glimpse of what is to come in the next Electi book. This story kept me engaged till the very last page. 4 Stars.
This is a paranormal romantic suspense novel, so if this is not your cup of tea, read another Elise Noble book.
Disclaimer: I received an Advanced Reader Copy from the author in exchange for an honest review.
What can I say. I had to read it one sitting that saw me turn the lights out at 3am. I’ll devour anything by this author, and this was no exception. Love the premise, love the story and love the characters from previous books in this series turning up when they most need to. Thoroughly recommend.
Demented Elise Noble
A Hit Out of the Park!
Was justice served when Iris killed the man who killed her mother? Following Iris’ story in a privately owned institution for the criminally insane made me wonder. It is filled with twists and turns. Precisely when things seem to be going Iris’ way, Elise throws another curve ball to shake up the story. This is the fourth book of the Electi series. This book should be read in order of the series to allow the reader to understand the storyline and the multiple characters that are introduced.
It is worth reading the series.
Demented is the terrific fourth book in the wonderful Electi Series. Iris is in a badly run psychiatric unit and she is not getting out anytime soon. I was hooked from the very first page right up to the very intense final page. Great characters and a totally unique storyline combine with just the right amount of suspense and a dash of humour to make this a cracking read. Although this can be read as a stand-alone with a HEA it is part of a series and to fully appreciate it I definitely recommend that the Electi books are read in order. I loved this book and cannot recommend it highly enough.
Another great read. I love this series!!!
What a compelling and fascinating book and series. Iris and Marcus are an unusual couple but their story is emotional and original as is this whole series. We catch up with previous characters and although this can be read as a standalone it’s best enjoyed after reading the previous books. This book has so many intricacies it’s makes for a compelling read. Highly recommend this book and series
As usual, Elise Noble has me hooked from the first page to the last. Iris finds herself in a mental institution – and not a good one, at that. But there is hope when she gets a new psychiatrist… Is she delusional or does she just experience things that other people don’t? Well, some other people do – her Electi sisters. But even if they do find each other, how do they convince the system that Iris is not mentally ill?
The Electi series is a bit different from most – even most of Elise’s other books. This series is about some rather unique women with some even more unique gifts. If you like your books to be about subjects we can all see and touch, this is not it. But – if you maintain an open mind and have an appreciation for witty dialogue, likable characters, and quirky plot twists you will love this book and the others in the series. And by the way – check out literally ALL books by Elise Noble, you won’t regret it.