White is the coldest colour: A dark psychological suspense thriller
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White is the coldest colour: A dark psychological suspense thriller
The disturbing dark psychological suspense thriller from ex police officer and child protection social worker John Nicholl. Updated version 12, June 2015.
Be careful who you trust...
The Mailer family are oblivious to the terrible danger that enters their lives when seven-year-old Anthony is referred to the child guidance service by the family GP following the breakdown of his parents’ marriage.
Fifty-eight year old Dr David Galbraith, a sadistic predatory paedophile employed as a consultant child psychiatrist, has already murdered one child in the soundproofed cellar below the South Wales Georgian town-house he shares with his wife and two young daughters.
Anthony becomes Galbraith’s latest obsession, and he will stop at nothing to make his grotesque fantasies reality.
The book includes content that some readers may find disturbing from the start.
It is dedicated to survivors everywhere.
Praise for White is the coldest colour:
‘The writing is superb, I was totally gripped by this psychological suspense thriller. I cannot believe this is John Nicholl's debut novel. ’ Sue Ward, book blogger and # 3 Goodreads reviewer.
'This is one of the best debut novels I've read. I seriously was on the edge of my seat reading it. If you like psychological thrillers then I really do highly recommend his book.' Philomela Callan, # 2 Goodreads reviewer.
'This is a well thought out, clever, insightful and a very moving psychological read. John Nicholl’s novel does not read like a debut novel. It is confident crime writing at its best. A must read for lovers of very dark crime.' Northern crime book blog.
'A powerful debut. Very dark and intense, this story moves at a galloping pace, keeping you on tenterhooks throughout. The writing is fab, and the author does a brilliant job of getting into the characters’ heads from the abominable Dr. Galbraith, to his abused wife and all of his victims. Intense and gripping. A hard hitting, eye opener of a book. A must read.' Author Renita D' Silva.
‘White is the Coldest Colour is one of the most disturbing psychological thrillers I have ever read.This book will grab you from the start and by the end will have you at the edge of your seat. I literally could not tap to the next page on my kindle quick enough towards the end of this story. White is the Coldest Colour is not a book for the faint hearted but if you are a big lover of dark psychological suspense thrillers, once you've started you will not be able to put it down.’ Sarah Hardy, Goodreads reviewer and book blogger.
'White is the Coldest Colour by John Nicholl is a dark psychological thriller that is realistic and disturbing at the same time.
White is the Coldest Colour is a dark, powerful, gripping novel about themes that are especially important and relevant in today’s society. The writing is crisp and engaging; overall I would very highly recommend this book for everyone.' Readers Favorite.
‘Very cleverly plotted, well developed characters, and disturbingly believable. The ending just blew my socks off, a worthy finish to a brilliant read. This is for the psychological thriller fan, especially if you like them on the darker side. Five paw prints from Booklover Catlady for John Nicholl's brilliant debut novel. Highly recommended and available now. So what are you waiting for?’ Maxine Groves, Goodreads reviewer and book blogger.