
08/17/2025
The Good Nurse: A True Story of Medicine, Madness, and Murder
By Charles Graeber – Now a Netflix Film
A chilling, meticulously researched true crime narrative, The Good Nurse exposes the terrifying story of one of America's most prolific serial killers—Charles Cullen, a seemingly compassionate caregiver with a deadly secret. Written by acclaimed journalist Charles Graeber, this New York Times bestseller delves deep into the hidden world of hospital corridors and broken systems, revealing how Cullen was able to kill undetected for over sixteen years across multiple institutions.
With gripping investigative detail and unprecedented access to police files, whistleblowers, and Cullen himself, Graeber constructs a story that is as haunting as it is horrifying. More than just a tale of murder, this book is a powerful examination of systemic failure in the American healthcare system and the moral complexities of those who exposed the truth.
Now adapted into a critically acclaimed Netflix film starring Jessica Chastain and Eddie Redmayne, The Good Nurse stands as a modern true crime classic—unforgettable, unsettling, and deeply human.