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The Secret Mother

By: Shalini Boland
Narrated by: Katie Villa
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"Are you my mummy?"

Tessa Markham returns home to find a child in her kitchen. He thinks she’s his mother. But Tessa doesn’t have any children.

Not anymore.

She doesn’t know who the little boy is or how he got there.

After contacting the police, Tessa is suspected of taking the mystery child. Her whole life is turned upside down. And then her husband reveals a secret of his own….

Tessa isn’t sure what to believe or who to trust. Because someone is lying. To find out who, she must confront her painful past. But is the truth more dangerous than Tessa realises?

An absolutely pause-resisting psychological thriller with a twist that will make you wonder if you can ever trust anyone again. If you loved Gone Girl, The Girl on the Train, and The Sister this book will have you hooked.

©2017 Shalini Boland (P)2017 Bookouture Genre Fiction Psychological Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction Exciting Scary Thriller

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Critic reviews

‘Absolutely addictive and brilliant with an end I didn't see coming. This is one book you have to read and it gets 5 huge stars from me!!!!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘Wow, wow, wow! What a fantastic book! The book starts with a bang… from page one and believe me, it doesn’t let up throughout the book and keeps you gripped until the very end!’ Stardust Book Reviews, 5 stars

‘Oh yes, yes, yes, yes this was my kind of read, I really have taken this and added it to my top 10 this year, it’s a screaming from the rooftops fantastic read, if you love a good thriller… if you love to stay up all night reading because you simply can't switch your mind off from a book, this is it, you found it, don't look any further… so fast paced it leaves your breathless. One of the best psychological thrillers that I have read that has shocked me, left me dribbling for me and wanting more from this author.’ Read Along With Sue, 5 stars
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Another must read book. I couldn't put in down. Superbly narrated and brilliant storyline with a twist. Highly recommend.

Excellent

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fabulous, on edge of seat story. well written well read. highly recomended this brilliant book

brilliant

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This book was recommended to me by a friend and I'm so glad that I read it.

A great psychological thriller, gripping, interesting and exciting throughout. Good believable characters and a brilliant storyline. The narrator was excellent too.
I would definitely recommend this book!!!

Excellent Book!!

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Loved the storyline had you thinking ‘what’s going on’ the ending was fantastic the little boy was so sweet

Real twist great storyline

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I had already guess the ending so far thought the book, which was beautifully written and beautifully narrated too,I would reccomennd this book to anyone,its a very emotional book and did i mention amazingly well written

Amazing

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Nothing to dislike it was a real page turner. I was captivated. The narrator was fabulous, the different voice tones. She was especially great the way she read with a sense of menace when Tessa was distraught at the way she was being treated by everyone. The writer wrote with such honesty in respect of the natural thoughts that were running through Tessa’s head. They were what everyone would think in such circumstances. I’ve told several friends to read it. Can’t wait to download the next book right now!!!

Abfab thriller - couldn’t put it down!!!

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I loved the book excellency narration. Already on my next book from author Perfect Family 😀

Awesome

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Enjoyable from start to finish. Excellent narration. I guessed everything but didn't mind at all. Would reccomend.

Entertaining story

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I enjoyed the story a lot - it was quite predictable but enjoyable to listen to

Predictable ending but nice story

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I'll definitely be ordering more books from this author...
This story had me gripped from the beginning until the end.
Great narration too...5*

An Amazingly Gripping Story.

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