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The Dark Side

Written by: Danielle Steel
Narrated by: Michael Braun
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Publisher's Summary

In her new novel, Danielle Steel tells a riveting story of the dark side of motherhood. 

Zoe Morgan's childhood was marked by her younger sister's tragic illness, watching as her parents dedicated themselves completely to her final days, and then later divorced. As a young woman, driven by these painful memories, Zoe set the bar high for herself, studying hard and pursuing a career in the nonprofit world, where her deep compassion towards disadvantaged children finds a focus. 

When Zoe falls in love and has her own child, she is determined to be a perfect mother as well. But before long, old scars long dormant begin to pull Zoe to the edge of an abyss too terrifying to contemplate. As Zoe is haunted by the ghosts of the past, her story will become a race against time, and a tale of psychological suspense that no listener will soon forget.

©2019 Danielle Steel (P)2019 Recorded Books

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  • 2020-01-22

WOW I loved it what an amazing storyline!!!!

I finished it with in two days it was the best I loved it while listening I actually was able to feel like I was in the story. Wow!!!!!
Also the man reading the story his voice was captivating he was on point excellent!!!!

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Interesting

This book was different from most of her others. It was a good listen. Narration was excellent.

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Awesome as always

This author has never let me down. Always a fantastic story!! I am very confident when choosing one of her books

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boring for Danielle Steel had been a fan for many

very boring, kept waiting for the Danielle Steel I have loved for years, it's bad

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loved it

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really enjoyed listening to the book it was really different..



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Excellence Again

I always enjoy Danielle Steel and this novel was quite informative about MSBP.
It’s so hard to fathom that this is possible and the storyline had me wondering until the end. Another page turner that I couldn’t wait to finish.

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  • JenniferLOVESThrillers
  • 2019-09-03

A Very Dark Novel, Not a Love Story

NO SPOILERS!! If you think you know Daniele Steel, your wrong. When I first saw this book in the mysteries and thrillers category, I thought it was categorized wrong since she is known for love stories. I’m glad I didn’t pre-judge the book based on what her typical genre is.

This book was very dark and absolutely not a love story. The story built suspense throughout and I highly recommend it for those like me, who love psychological thrillers.

I hope Daniel Steel continues her writing about the darker side of human nature. I highly recommend this one.

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  • Princess Desiree
  • 2019-08-31

absolutely horrifying

loved the storyline of this book.... Kept me on the edge of my seat and dying to know what the mom was going to do next. Hate that I finished it in a day n a half

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  • SoxiGirl
  • 2019-09-03

Not my favorite DS

I love DS, but this story definitely was not my favorite. Performance over the top drama. Story just ok on this one. I’ll never stop listening to DS though.

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  • skyligirl
  • 2019-08-30

Subject Matter Super important!!

Not DS’s best. I appreciate the information behind the themes of the book as my Mother was a foster care parent, but I just expected a bit more from this book.

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  • Kindle Customer
  • 2022-02-19

hardest Danielle Steel I have ever read

read them alll and love her books! .this one was just hard to get thru!

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  • Starlover
  • 2021-08-31

Sad reality

Loved the sad surprises and details. Great characters but surprising. Hopeful future family story one day.

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  • vickey houk
  • 2021-07-05

Sad story but true events

As usual DS can write extraordinary books on tough subjects great job
I love all of her writing

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  • Debbie Hoskins
  • 2021-04-17

Great book

One of her best!! I enjoyed every last word. If you are looking for a nail biter, this is it.

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  • Connie McNulty
  • 2021-01-26

Different

This did not seem like the usual Danielle Steele novel. I did enjoy it.

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  • Shirley Coleman
  • 2019-08-30

Great Story

I easily got drawn into this story, I listen to audio books when I'm traveling, it makes for an interesting, easy, roadtrip

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