While the Patient Slept

Nurse Sarah Keate enters a world of dread when she begins working at the gloomy mansion of Adolph Federie. As a live-in aid for a patient recovering from a stroke, Sarah finds herself surrounded by mysterious occupants and a heavy, gothic atmosphere. The tension escalates when a murder occurs in the very same room as her patient. This classic mystery, While the Patient Slept, Volume 1, follows Sarah as she navigates a house filled with secrets and a watchful black cat.

Working alongside a local police officer, this amateur sleuth must uncover the truth before she becomes the next victim. While the Patient Slept is a standout entry in the traditional detectives genre, featuring a compelling women sleuth. Recognized on the legendary Haycraft-Queen list, this thriller and suspense title offers a chilling whodunit experience. It remains a significant work for readers of classic mystery and psychological suspense.