The Sanity Trap

Max Alter

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Max Alter
27 September 2025

Crime & Mystery; Romance; Fiction: special features; Police & security services

When trauma becomes evidence, sanity itself can be a weapon.

Janet Stewart checks into the luxurious Belmont Arms Hotel, anxiously awaiting the return of her husband, Paul, a decorated cybersecurity officer finally freed after years overseas. But her restless night shatters when she witnesses a brutal murder across the courtyard-Dr. Richard Cross, a renowned psychiatrist and digital-age mental health influencer, bludgeoning his wife.

The shock breaks Janet's mind wide open.

Cross moves swiftly, diagnosing Janet with ""dissociative shock"" and persuading Paul to let him transfer her to his elite AI-assisted mental health retreat in Silicon Valley. There, Janet becomes both patient and prisoner, subjected to manipulative treatments designed to convince her the murder was only a delusion.

But fragments of memory return. Paul grows suspicious. And when Dr. Franklin Harvey, a respected neuroscientist, confirms that Janet's testimony during treatment cannot be fabricated, Cross's empire begins to crack.

As loyalties fracture and the truth claws its way to the surface, Janet must fight not just for her sanity-but for survival against a man who built his career turning minds into prisons.

A gripping psychological thriller for fans of The Silent Patient, Behind Closed Doors, and Verity, The Sanity Trap is a story of gaslighting, corruption, and the unstoppable resilience of truth.

By: Max Alter
Imprint: Max Alter
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 5mm
Weight: 109g
ISBN: 9798232722913
Pages: 86
Publication Date: 27 September 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Max Alter is a psychological thriller writer, known for blending deep philosophical insights with intricate world-building, speculative technologies, and explorations of humanity's future. His works often explore complex themes of identity, consciousness, and the societal implications of rapid technological advancement. Drawing inspiration from both classic literature and contemporary ideas about the future, Max has captivated readers with his ability to weave compelling narratives that challenge conventional ideas while sparking curiosity about the Society.

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