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"A MOTHER WITH A DARK SECRET.
A DAUGHTER DYING TO TELL . . .
When 3-month-old Max is abducted, his parents are plunged into their worst nightmare. Devastated mum Sarah only took her eyes off him for a second, but that doesn't stop her guilt. Even husband, Jake, whom until now has been her rock, can't conceal his anger that their little boy went missing on her watch.
By contrast, it's all smiles and celebration at a caravan park in Lincolnshire, as baby Ronnie is introduced to his new family. Jenna and Gary are delighted with the new addition to the family. He is their fourth child and a real object of delight to their eldest - fifteen year old Becky - who once again it seems will take on the lion's share of raising the child, having dropped out of school several years ago.
But as desperate TV appeals by the Miller family make clear, trouble is brewing. Baby Max has neonatal diabetes and without regular dialysis will die. Teenager Becky is deeply troubled by the appeals that play incessantly on TV and radio, the Miller's rich relatives throwing everything at trying to smoke out the kidnappers. As her anxiety rises, as baby "Ronnie" becomes increasingly ill, a sickening realisation steals over Becky. What is the truth about her family? And how far will they go to hide their deadly secret?"
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I am a fan of M.J. Arlidge and have read a number of his books and enjoyed them all; I have only listened to one of Julia Crouch's books but I liked that also so it seemed a no-brainer to read something that they have both collaborated on and I wasn't disappointed.
This is a tense and twisty thriller that had me hooked from the start. It contains a mix of hard-hitting themes including child abduction, postnatal depression, neglect, drug use and violence. This may sound a bit heavy and bleak however, the authors have done such a good job, that it doesn't come across as such.
This book had everything that I like in a thriller - human interest, strong female characters, varied pace, loads of tension and an engaging and riveting plot; in summary, this book is an excellent mix of emotion and suspense and one that I would recommend to anyone looking for a gripping, thought-provoking read.
Thank you to the authors, The Orion Publishing Group and NetGalley for enabling me to read and share my thoughts of this book.
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