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The Secret Mother

Written 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 Thriller

What the critics say

‘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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At first I wondered why i ordered this, but i trusted the good reviews and they were right! Very good story! Finished in 2 days, couldn't get enough.

Great Story!

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I cant stop thinking about this book - wow! I think this author is brilliant.
She’s able to keep you gripped and make you feel the raw grief and fear of her characters.

Wow!

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I just love the way Shalini Boland writes. This book was a fantastic listen. Great story and kept you interested all the way through.
Beautifully narrated by Katie Villa.
Never boring and a wonderful story. Loved it.
I highly recommend this book.

Wow…Loved it

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The story is absolutely amazing i really loved the how main character tapped into her woman’s / mothers intuition. The way it’s written will have you on the edge of your seat screaming just spit it out lol but that’s why loved it.

Amazing Story

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Another great book by Shalini Boland. I enjoyed the mystery and was surprised as the story progressed and started to make sense. Excellent narration as always by Katie Villa.

Terrific!

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