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Lessons from Regus Patoff

What to take from the lead character in The Consultant

Andrew Crabtree
2 min readApr 25, 2023

Regis Patoff is a character from the horror novel “The Consultant” by Bentley Little, published in 2015, which has recently been turned into a series by Amazon Prime.

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Regis Patoff is depicted as a mysterious and enigmatic character who serves as the titular consultant in the book, offering his services to a desperate family facing a series of inexplicable and terrifying events.

As “The Consultant” is a work of fiction, it may not directly provide practical lessons for real-life situations. However, here are some potential insights that could be inferred from the character of Regis Patoff in the context of the novel:

  1. Beware of the Unknown: Regis Patoff represents the unknown and the mysterious and serves as a cautionary reminder that not everything or everyone may be what they seem. In real life, it’s important to exercise caution and critical thinking when dealing with unknown or unfamiliar situations or individuals and to be mindful of potential risks and consequences.
  2. Question Authority: In the novel, Regis Patoff is portrayed as a figure of authority, but his intentions and actions are ambiguous. This may serve as a reminder to question authority and not blindly trust or follow individuals solely based on…

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Andrew Crabtree
Andrew Crabtree

Written by Andrew Crabtree

I write about what I'm currently geeking-out over. What I read, watch and listen to, as well as my experiences as a Dad, Husband and Nuclear Energy Consultant.

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