The Castle: The Sean Rooney Psychosleuth series

Sean Rooney, a psychologist, spent nine months in Hillwood Mental Hospital, known as the Castle, to investigate mysterious patient deaths. He forms a self-help group to uncover the secrets of the hospital, which has many secrets, some going back over one hundred years. The patients are all considered for care in the community, and it takes a group of like-minded patients to discover what is really going on.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 310 pages
Publication date: 23 March 2023
Publisher: McNidder & Grace

Before embarking on his quest to uncover the Father, Sean Rooney, a psychologist and former psychosleuth, underwent a transformative nine-month training period at Hillwood Mental Hospital, also known as the Castle. Within the confines of this enigmatic institution, long-term patients experienced inexplicable and suspicious deaths, sparking Rooney's curiosity and determination to investigate the mysterious occurrences. The Castle harbored numerous secrets, some dating back over a century, adding an air of intrigue to Rooney's chosen placement. He pondered whether his presence was solely driven by his own needs or whether it was meant to serve the patients' well-being.

The hospital management team viewed suicide as a common occurrence in large mental hospitals, but Rooney disagreed, driven by his conviction that there was more to these suicides. After conducting an undercover investigation, he firmly believed that there was a deeper underlying reason behind the deaths. All of the patients who had committed suicide after spending numerous years in the hospital had been considered for care in the community. However, the Castle remained steadfast in its refusal to relinquish its secrets, whether they be rooted in history, crime, or the supernatural. It took a collective effort from a group of like-minded patients to unravel the truth behind the Castle's enigmatic happenings.

Among the diverse group of patients were a psychotic scientist, a depressed philosopher, a delusional vigilante, a drug-addicted crime writer, an autistic arsonist, a wannabe detective, and a bipolar psychologist. Each of them possessed their unique perspectives and motivations, united by their shared desire to uncover the identity of the person or entity responsible for killing the patients at the Castle. As they delved deeper into the mysteries surrounding the institution, they encountered a web of lies, deceit, and unexpected revelations that threatened to unravel their sanity and expose the darkest secrets of the Castle.

Through their collective efforts and unwavering determination, the patients began to piece together the intricate puzzle that lay before them. They uncovered a sinister plot that involved a powerful organization with a vested interest in controlling the minds of the mentally ill. The patients realized that they were facing a formidable adversary, one that would stop at nothing to protect its secrets and maintain its grip on power.

In a climactic confrontation, the patients faced off against the organization's leaders, armed with the knowledge they had gathered and the courage to confront their fears. With the help of a few trusted allies, they were able to expose the truth and bring the organization to justice. The Castle, once shrouded in mystery and darkness, was transformed into a place of healing and hope, where patients could receive the care and support they deserved.

As Sean Rooney continued his journey, he realized that the Castle had not only taught him valuable lessons about the human psyche. It had also ignited a passion within him to continue fighting for the rights of the mentally ill and to expose the truth behind the shadows. He knew that there were countless others like him who were struggling with their own demons, and he was determined to be a voice for them, to offer hope and support, and to help them find their way back to the light.

In the end, Sean Rooney emerged from the Castle as a hero, a champion of the mentally ill, and a beacon of hope for those who had been lost in the darkness. His journey had been a testament to the resilience of the human spirit.

Dimension: 198 x 129 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780857162427