Brainwash

Brainwash is a psychological whodunit that details the attempt to gain a confession from a suspect, George Barker, in a case involving three particularly gruesome murders.

The novel, part of the Inspector Lyle series, is set over a few hours and involves a relentless interrogation by Inspector Lyle and his colleague.

The story explores the marital breakdown of the suspect and his wife, and it includes a brutal but plausible depiction of police methods.

Wainwright's experience as a police officer adds authenticity to the narrative, which also delves into the minds of the four main characters, revealing deep and dark secrets and a significant twist at the end.