When silence dawns, only dusk will break it. In the shadowy corridors of The Beaumont, a mental hospital haunted by its dark history as an asylum, a disturbing mystery unfolds when in 1953, a woman is found mute, naked, and drenched in blood on the outskirts of West Yorkshire. With no memory of her past and no one to claim her, she is dubbed Patient A and placed under the care of the institution’s staff. Counsellor Jane Galloway, is drawn to Patient A’s case with a resolve to restore her ability to speak, no matter how unorthodox her methods appear to be. However, her efforts to penetrate the silence meet with stark opposition from the hospital's rigid hierarchy. The situation takes a spine-chilling turn when whispers in the night link Patient A to a recently discovered corpse. As Jane edges closer to unravelling the eerie connection between her patient and the mysterious death, she must challenge a web of institutional resistance and hidden agendas. With time running against them, Jane’s quest to help Patient A reclaim her voice grows desperate. But in the harrowing halls of The Beaumont, speaking up can be deadly. Will Patient A find her voice before the shadows of her past come to silence her forever? PRAISE & REVIEWS: “ Hauntingly beautiful . I found myself immersed in a world I both wanted to leave and yet was desperate to return to – nightmares be dammed! A truly stunning novel.” – Ray Star, Author (Earthlings) “When a story penetrates your dreams/nightmares you know it’s a good one! I can imagine this as a box office smash. Absolutely terrifying and fantastic in equal parts. Filled with suspense and horror whilst highlighting the reality of gay love in the 50s.” – Independent review Publisher Quote: “Chronos Publishing is delighted to release The Night Counsellor , a novel that not only captivates with its psychological intensity but also boldly addresses the difficult and often hidden issues of the past. We are proud to support works that challenge conventions and bring such powerful, thought-provoking stories to our readers.” – Taryn Johnston, Founder, Chronos Publishing .