A Particularly Nasty Case is a darkly comic medical mystery by BAFTA-winning author Adam Kay that combines sharp wit, suspense, and the realities of hospital life into an engaging and original thriller. The story follows Dr. Eitan Rose, a hospital doctor who becomes convinced that the sudden heart attack of a notoriously unpleasant consultant was no natural death. While the police, coroner, and his colleagues dismiss his suspicions, Eitan believes a killer may be targeting senior doctors. When another consultant dies under strikingly similar circumstances, he launches his own investigation, determined to uncover the truth. However, after returning to work following a period of leave for mental health reasons, Eitan's increasingly obsessive pursuit of answers causes friends and colleagues to question his judgment and credibility. As his personal life begins to unravel alongside the investigation, he must confront the possibility that he is either risking his career by chasing an impossible theory or uncovering a deadly conspiracy hidden within the hospital walls. Blending clever humour, authentic medical insight, and an intricately plotted mystery, A Particularly Nasty Case explores themes of trust, mental health, professional pressure, and the fine line between intuition and obsession. With memorable characters, unexpected twists, and Adam Kay's trademark blend of comedy and compassion, this gripping debut novel delivers an entertaining and thought-provoking story that will appeal to fans of medical dramas, crime fiction, and intelligent contemporary thrillers.