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My Perfect Daughter
- Narrated by: Lucy Paterson
- Length: 9 hrs and 58 mins
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- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction
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About the author
Sarah A. Denzil is a million copy best-selling author of psychological suspense novels. Her books include number one best seller Silent Child, which was a Goodreads Choice semi-finalist in 2017. Her books have been published in several different languages and have appeared on the Wall Street Journal best seller list.
Sarah lives in Yorkshire with her husband and cat, enjoying the scenic countryside and rather unpredictable weather. She loves to write moody, psychological fiction with plenty of twists and turns.
Summary
Most mothers hope their little girl turns out like their dad, but not Zoe. She hopes the apple falls far from the tree.
Zoe didn't meet her daughter the way most mothers do. She finds five-year-old Maddie alone and dirty on a countryside road. Frightened for Maddie's safety, she picks her up and takes her back to her father, not knowing what she's about to step into. Because Maddie wasn't just lost; she was there to lure her serial killer dad's new victim.
After escaping from the clutches of Maddie's dangerous father, she bonds with the little girl. Only Maddie knows what it was like to be at that house. And when no family members come forward to claim Maddie, Zoe decides to adopt her. They move away to a safe house on the Cornish coast and become a family of their own. Zoe gets married and has another child, a baby brother for Maddie.
But Maddie is still traumatised by what she experienced. Diagnosed with callous and unemotional traits, Zoe has a tough job to ensure Maddie has the love and support she needs. Zoe truly loves her daughter—she wouldn't change a thing about her. But there is a part of her that always stays alert. A part of her is afraid of Maddie.
And now, 11 years later, Maddie's school bully is found dead, and another girl is missing.
Zoe can't help but wonder...like father, like daughter?
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- Emma Jones
- 07-04-22
Ok, I finished it
I write these reviews for myself as much as anyone because I often find I can’t remember a book when I’m deciding whether or not to buy another by the same author. I’m only saying this as some of the negative things I say I’ll probably very personal to me and not others. I won’t give the plot/ending away but there may be some things that
count as spoilers.
Essentially this book had enough to make me finish it. A few loose ends I wanted to find out about. However the “baddies” were fairly easy to spot early on. I found the main character somewhat unsympathetic and some of her actions illogical. I am easily irritated by things that I find to be unlikely - from the little I know of the fostering/adoption process I suspect books and TV interviews naming the child and the adoptive parents are frowned upon to say the least. I wouldn’t read another by this author.
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- H Watson
- 08-04-22
Excellent!! A must listen
Right from the beginning the Story was riveting. Narration was excellent. i really enjoyed. definitely recommend.
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- DEBORAH
- 19-04-22
Brilliant storyline
A gripping story! Never wanted to stop listening. Found myself still awake at 2.00am still listening to it!
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- Miss A.
- 17-04-22
Gripping story line , kept me guessing right to the end . Narrator was very accomplished too .
Gripping storyline kept me intrigued . Was it him? Was it her ? Right to the end . Plus I got it wrong !
Narrator varies her voice so well , you know who is speaking throughout .
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- Kindle Customer
- 17-04-22
Great story
really enjoyed this book, Sarah Denzil never let's you down. kept me guessing and still leaves you wondering at the end.
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- Gadgeteria
- 08-04-22
Well Crafted
I wasn’t sure at the start of the book as to whether or not I would enjoy it but kept going.. and it turned out to be a great listen. A well crafted storyline and excellent narration.
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- linda
- 16-04-22
worth binge listening
gripping, exciting, scary. Strong , and weak, characters. Brilliantly thought out and provoking until the last word. Great narrator.
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- Anonymous User
- 13-04-22
spoiler alert
i don't like now vs then type books/movies but this one i enjoyed
however i found it confusing to keep up with at times
i still don't know who killed the 2 girls in the end as everyone kept blaming each other
it is a gripping book i felt i couldnt put it down with all its twist and turns i never saw coming
it was a good listen to all in all
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- Amanda Edwards
- 22-05-22
Great book.
loved it, is my first time listening and using the app. can't wait for the next book.
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- susan l.
- 17-05-22
absolutely awesome
this gript me from the start n the narrator drew me in even more ....
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- Selene Rackley
- 29-04-22
Absolutely Ghoulish
I can't believe I read this book. I wish I hadn't. I don't know what it takes to think up a story like this, but I've been shocked enough to give up reading mysteries if this is what they are turning out now. It will bother me for quite a while. Just horrible.
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- Buzy_reading
- 20-05-22
Daughter of a serial killer
Two missing girls in a sleepy town lead detectives to Maddie a sixteen year old who is the daughter of a serial killer.
Eleven years ago Zoe found Maddie on a dusty road. Maddie lured Zoe back to Ivycross Farmhouse where her father beats and kills women.
Zoe and Maddie lived to share their story. Zoe wrote a book about there experience. With the recent occurrences of the missing girls the information written in her book created suspicion and fear in the neighborhood.
Tension rises between Zoe and Justin. Zoe and Maddie share a traumatic experience thus creating a special bond. The community doesn’t know Maddie the same way Zoe does.
Sarah blends the past with the present simultaneously with moments, feeding readers pertinent details. Sarah time released information sharing Zoe’s story as it unfolds.
I listened using the audible app at 1.9x speed. I purchased the audiobook as a companion to my ebook. This is unabridged version and is ideal for listeners and readers who enjoy experiencing both simultaneously.
Lucy Paterson is the solo female narrator performing My Perfect Daughter in its entirety. Lucy brought this story to life with her British accent. Her performance enhanced my listening experience.
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- Layla Mabbitt
- 11-05-22
Worth a Credit.
It's a mystery mixed with survival, and strong women. Lots of real human behavior from horrible to redeming qualities. The best book I have read in a long time. Totally worth a credit.
TW Alot of physical abuse in this book, but it is written very tastefully if you can imagine that.
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- Marty Caudill
- 09-05-22
loved it!
definitely read this! you will love it. I'd buy this book. love brits lol.
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- Atty
- 21-04-22
Great twists
This was an excellent read. The characters were developed, the twists were many, the writing was well done, and the NARA raider was excellent! If you like twisty thrillers, this is unique and I recommend it.
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- Anonymous User
- 10-04-22
Wow
I didn't see that coming. I figured most of it but the last part, I have chills. You never really know anyone.