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The Alienist by Caleb Carr is a historical thriller set in 1896 New York City, where psychologist (or “alienist”) Dr. Laszlo Kreizler teams up with journalist John Schuyler Moore to investigate a series of gruesome child murders. Using emerging forensic and psychological profiling techniques, the team delves into the dark underbelly of the city to uncover the killer’s identity. As they face resistance from powerful institutions, they confront the complexities of justice, morality, and the human psyche.