The Sleep Room by Jon Stock
The Sleep Room by Jon Stock is a tense and atmospheric psychological thriller that delves into mind control, medical experimentation, and buried trauma. Set in a remote mental hospital in 1950s England, the story follows Dr. James Richardson as he uncovers the chilling truth behind a treatment program involving patients who never seem to wake up.
Inspired by real psychological practices, this haunting novel explores the fine line between treatment and torture and the terrifying consequences of unchecked power.
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Perfect for fans of Shutter Island, The Silent Patient, and The Mind’s Eye, this novel combines historical setting with gripping suspense and a chilling mystery.
Why The Sleep Room is a Must-Read:
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Psychological Thriller: Delivers suspense with eerie, historical realism.
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Dark Academia Vibe: Set in a sinister 1950s medical institution.
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Ethically Charged: Raises questions about control, consent, and memory.
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Rich in Atmosphere: Claustrophobic, intelligent, and deeply unsettling.
Memorable Quote (from the book)
"Sometimes the mind forgets to protect the heart. And that’s when the real damage begins."
Translation (Sinhala):
"සෑම විටමම නෙවෙයි මනස හදවත ආරක්ෂා කරන්නේ එවිටයි ඇත්ත දුක් ඇරඹෙන්නේ."
Translation (Tamil):
"மனம் இதயத்தை பாதுகாப்பதை மறந்துவிடும் சில நேரங்களில் அப்போதுதான் உண்மையான பாதிப்பு தொடங்குகிறது."
Availability at Booxworm.lk
You can order The Sleep Room by Jon Stock online at Booxworm.lk or pick it up in-store at our Colombo location. A dark and masterfully written thriller that will keep you questioning until the final page.
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