: The story takes place in the reopened Blackwell's Island Mental Center, where psychiatrist John Hulton III hopes to find new treatments for mental illness.
is a historical suspense novel by Mario Escobar, published in November 2019. The story centers on a young orphan, Nellie Bly, who is admitted to the Blackwell's Island Mental Center after a psychotic break and an attempted attack in the Manhattan subway. Plot Summary
: Although this is a fictional thriller, it is inspired by the real-life pioneering journalist Nellie Bly, who famously went undercover at the Blackwell's Island Insane Asylum in 1887 to expose patient abuse. Where to Find It
: Shortly after Nellie’s arrival, a murder occurs at the facility. While staff and patients suspect Nellie, the psychiatrist’s assistant, Robert Pappe, believes in her innocence and attempts to uncover the truth.