From the bestselling author of The Perfect Child comes a shocking thriller about the disturbing complexities of a mother's love and the deadly consequences of unravelling family secrets.

On a humid summer day in Alabama, a mayor's wife turns up brutally murdered under a railroad bridge. Standing next to her body is fourteen-year-old Mason Hill, the autistic son of former Miss USA Genevieve Hill. The locals are quick to level their verdict on young Mason: he did it.

The town detective calls in local autism expert Casey Walker to consult on the case. At first, Casey tries to keep an open mind. But the more time she spends with Genevieve, the more her unease grows, and she suspects that Genevieve is doing more than just protecting her son.

Casey's misgivings surrounding Genevieve's story only intensify when she meets Savannah, Genevieve's nineteen-year-old daughter. Savannah, as it turns out, has some disturbing secrets of her own. But as Casey dives ever deeper into the Hill family dynamic, her search for the truth leads to another shocking murder--one that shatters her understanding of the human condition in ways she never imagined.

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283 pages

Average rating: 6.74

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emercedes16
Sep 18, 2023
8/10 stars
This book!! It held my attention throughout I was expecting a bigger plot twist at the end. Nonetheless, I enjoyed it and need more lucinda berry in my life.
Andiejax
Sep 08, 2023
8/10 stars
Never disappoint a Lucinda berry book with the moral dilemmas and twists and turns
Tellessa
Mar 18, 2023
7/10 stars
Good read. Very quick. The ending was somewhat underwhelming. I feel like there were a lot of unanswered questions.
Shaibee
Mar 14, 2023
5/10 stars
It was a good read. I was able to predict the ending which isn’t bad, I love a mystery. But it didn’t end how I expected because I was expecting more.
Anonymous
Feb 21, 2023
8/10 stars
Craziness in the best way

1 thing about this author's books or you will be on the edge of your seat until the very end. And while I should be used to the twist and I did not See this ending coming very very very well done Lucinda. Until we meet again....

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