A haunting novel of memory, silence, and buried truths.
Germany, 1965. When idealistic young nurse Ella Kaffenberger arrives at Engelmann Hospital, she expects a fresh start. But the aging institution—part gleaming modern facility, part decaying relic—harbors shadows that refuse to stay hidden.
As Ella navigates tense relationships and unspoken histories among staff shaped by the war, she senses that Engelmann is a place of dual realities. The deeper she delves into the hospital’s past, the more she’s drawn into a web of secrets, grief, and unsettling events that challenge everything she thought she knew about innocence, guilt, and the cost of silence.
Chilling, lyrical, and deeply resonant, The Guilty is a haunting exploration of generational trauma, moral reckoning, and the power of innocence to challenge monstrous legacies. Fans of The Little Friend, The Book Thief, and The Silent Patient will be captivated by this unforgettable blend of historical suspense and gothic horror.
Cover art by Keisot
Betimes Books 
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