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Motherless
by Erin HealyA WHISPERING VOICE at the BACK of MY MIND REMINDS ME that I&’VE BEEN THIS WAY for SOME TIME.DEAD, THAT IS.The dead have a very broad view of the living, of actions performed out of sight, of thoughts believed to be private. I would know. Losing both parents is a trial no child should endure, and Marina and Dylan have endured enough. They deserve the one thing I could never give them: a mother&’s love.A mother&’s love, and the truth.My children have believed a lie about me for years and years. After all this time I can still feel their hurt in my heart. But the tether holding me to them is frayed from years of neglect . . . and I have to find a way to make my confession before it snaps.But when the truth comes out, what other beasts will I unleash?&“Why do we lie to the children?&” someone asked me once.&“To protect them,&” I answered.How terrible it is that they need protection from me.
Motherless Brooklyn: A Novel (Vintage Contemporaries)
by Jonathan LethemFrom America's most inventive novelist, Jonathan Lethem, comes this compelling and compulsive riff on the classic detective novel.Lionel Essrog is Brooklyn's very own self-appointed Human Freakshow, an orphan whose Tourettic impulses drive him to bark, count, and rip apart our language in startling and original ways. Together with three veterans of the St. Vincent's Home for Boys, he works for small-time mobster Frank Minna's limo service cum detective agency. Life without Frank Minna, the charismatic King of Brooklyn, would be unimaginable, so who cares if the tasks he sets them are, well, not exactly legal. But when Frank is fatally stabbed, one of Lionel's colleagues lands in jail, the other two vie for his position, and the victim's widow skips town. Lionel's world is suddenly topsy-turvy, and this outcast who has trouble even conversing attempts to untangle the threads of the case while trying to keep the words straight in his head. Motherless Brooklyn is a brilliantly original homage to the classic detective novel by one of the most acclaimed writers of his generation.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Motherlode
by James AxlerCOERCION VORTEX The cost of living disintegrated after America's nuclear cull, and a life in Deathlands-any life-is dirt cheap. But those few who manage to stay alive in the savage new reality must travel the hellgrounds any way they can. For Ryan Cawdor and his fellow survivors, that means denying the pull toward savagery, and clinging to what little humanity they have left, when they can afford it.SEEDS OF SUSTAINABILITYDesperately short of supplies, Ryan and his companions are forced to seek help at the prosperous-looking ville of Amity Springs. Hired on to retrieve a stolen relic, they quickly become caught up in an escalating power struggle between two strong-willed lady barons. Each woman covets the cache of predark goods buried in the ville's backyard. But they are not alone in their desire. And all that stands between a motherlode of buried bounty and the destructive power of unchecked greed is Ryan's grim determination to survive another day.
The Mothers: A Novel
by Genevieve Gannon"Like all my favorite books, The Mothers is both heartbreaking and heartwarming, and it leaves you with a lot to think about after you turn the final page. I sobbed my way through this wonderful book."-Sally Hepworth, New York Times bestselling author of The Good SisterWhat if you gave birth to someone else’s child? An emotional family drama about two couples, one baby, and an unimaginable choice. Inspired by a real-life case of an IVF laboratory mix-up.Grace and Dan Arden are in their forties and have been on the IVF treadmill since the day they got married. Six attempts have yielded no results, and with each failure a little piece of their hope dies. Priya Laghari and her husband Nick Archer are being treated at the same fertility clinic, and while they don’t face the same time pressure as the Ardens, the younger couple have their own problems. On the same day that Priya is booked for her next IVF cycle, Grace goes in for her final, last-chance embryo transfer. Two weeks later, both women get their results. A year on, angry and heartbroken, one of the women learns her embryo was implanted in the other’s uterus and must make a devastating choice: live a childless life knowing her son is being raised by strangers or seek custody of a baby who has been nurtured and loved by another couple.
The Mothers: Five women. Five secrets. One missing husband.
by Sarah J NaughtonFROM THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR'Dazzlingly inventive'Sunday Times, Crime Book of the Month'A meticulously plotted exploration of friendship, foe-ship and the lies that bind, which builds to a gripping and powerful conclusion'Cara Hunter********** FIVE WOMEN.They meet at their NCT Group. The only thing they have in common is they're all pregnant. FIVE SECRETS.Three years later, they are all good friends. Aren't they? ONE MISSING HUSBAND.Now the police have come knocking. Someone knows something. THE TROUBLE WITH SECRETS IS THAT SOMEONE ALWAYS TELLS...********** 'The perfect dose of thrills and suspense, this will keep you engrossed to the very end' Heat'Original and stylish... will keep you guessing to the last page'Sharon BoltonFor fans of Big Little Lies, The Rumour and I Invited Her In, this is first class psychological suspense from the critically acclaimed Sarah J Naughton.
The Mothers: Five women. Five secrets. One missing husband.
by Sarah J NaughtonFROM THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR'Dazzlingly inventive'Sunday Times, Crime Book of the Month'A meticulously plotted exploration of friendship, foe-ship and the lies that bind, which builds to a gripping and powerful conclusion'Cara Hunter********** FIVE WOMEN.They meet at their NCT Group. The only thing they have in common is they're all pregnant. FIVE SECRETS.Three years later, they are all good friends. Aren't they? ONE MISSING HUSBAND.Now the police have come knocking. Someone knows something. THE TROUBLE WITH SECRETS IS THAT SOMEONE ALWAYS TELLS...********** 'The perfect dose of thrills and suspense, this will keep you engrossed to the very end' Heat'Original and stylish... will keep you guessing to the last page'Sharon BoltonFor fans of Big Little Lies, The Rumour and I Invited Her In, this is first class psychological suspense from the critically acclaimed Sarah J Naughton.
Mothers: The gripping and suspenseful new drama for fans of Big Little Lies
by Cath WeeksFor fans of Liane Moriarty and the award-winning TV series Big Little Lies, this is an emotional, gripping and suspenseful family drama of secrets, betrayal and intrigue...Would you let your daughter go? Steffie has always been proud of the decisions she's made as a mother - even when she battled with her husband's infidelity and resolved to raise their ten-year-old daughter, Jemima, alone. But when Jemima has the chance to leave home and train as a professional ballerina, Steffie finds herself faced with that most unbearable of parental decisions: should she keep her child safe, or give them the wings to fly?She knows what's right. And so does her husband. But when tragedy strikes, can Steffie ever forgive herself? Especially given the devastating secret she's kept hidden for so many years...Praise for Cath Weeks:'It'll make you weep' Elle'[The writing] gnaws away at you, forcing you to question your own morals' Evening Standard'Beautifully written and refreshingly unique' Peterborough Evening Telegraph
Mothers: The gripping and suspenseful new drama for fans of Big Little Lies
by Cath WeeksFor fans of Liane Moriarty and the award-winning TV series Big Little Lies, this is an emotional, gripping and suspenseful family drama of secrets, betrayal and intrigue...Would you let your daughter go? Steffie has always been proud of the decisions she's made as a mother - even when she battled with her husband's infidelity and resolved to raise their ten-year-old daughter, Jemima, alone. But when Jemima has the chance to leave home and train as a professional ballerina, Steffie finds herself faced with that most unbearable of parental decisions: should she keep her child safe, or give them the wings to fly?She knows what's right. And so does her husband. But when tragedy strikes, can Steffie ever forgive herself? Especially given the devastating secret she's kept hidden for so many years...
Mothers: The gripping and suspenseful new drama for fans of Big Little Lies
by Cath WeeksFor fans of Liane Moriarty and Dorothy Koomson, this is an emotional, gripping and suspenseful family drama of secrets and intrigue. It's a story for mothers and daughters, about the battles between them, but also the everlasting bond that they share.Until now, Steffie has been proud of the decisions she's made as a mother - even when she battled with her husband's infidelity and resolved to raise their daughter, Jemima, alone. But now Jemima has the chance to pursue her own dreams of becoming a ballerina, which means her leaving home at the age of ten. And Steffie finds herself faced with that most unbearable of parental decisions: to keep her child at home, or to give them the wings to fly.She knows what's right. And so does her husband. But will Steffie ever forgive herself if something goes wrong? Especially given the dangerous and devastating secret she's kept hidden for so many years.Praise for Cath Weeks'It'll make you weep' Elle'Blind gnaws away at you, forcing you to question your own morals' Evening Standard'Beautifully written and refreshingly unique' Peterborough Evening Telegraph
Mothers and Other Strangers: A Novel
by Gina SorellA “mesmerizing and quietly revealing” novel about a woman’s quest to understand her glamorous, cruel, recently deceased mother (Publishers Weekly). “My father proposed to my mother at gunpoint when she was nineteen, and knowing that she was already pregnant with a dead man’s child, she accepted.” Thus begins this spellbinding story of Elsie’s journey toward understanding her late mother, a narcissist who left her only child an inheritance of debts and mysteries. A dancer in Los Angeles, Elsie was estranged from her mother for years. But now she’s back in Toronto, trying to piece together the shards that remain of her mother’s life. Meanwhile, she must cope with threats that come—or so she suspects—from The Seekers, the cult-like spiritual program to which her mother belonged. Undaunted, Elsie works to unravel the message her dying mother left for her, which ultimately takes her to the South African family homestead she never knew existed. A Refinery29 Best Book of 2017. “Shattering and brilliant, this marks the debut of an astonishing talent.” —Caroline Leavitt, New York Times bestselling author of Pictures of You “A fascinating look at a unique and fractured parent-child relationship . . . engaging and tense.” —Kirkus Reviews “Sorell reveals herself as an author to watch . . . Ultimately, the sinister romance here, combined with an unflinching exploration of what can contribute to a mental breakdown, left me wanting to read whatever Sorell writes next.” —The Globe & Mail “Riveting.” —Good Housekeeping “A stunning debut, Mothers and Other Strangers grips from page one.” —Robin Black, author of Life Drawing “A memorable first novel, a delightfully twisty gothic with the strange and eerie urgency of a fable or a dream.” —Dan Chaon, author of Ill Will and You Remind Me of Me “This book is a must read for anyone who has struggled to understand their own parents.” —Robert Eversz, author of Shooting Elvis
The Mother's Bond: A heartbreaking page turner from one of the nation's best-loved celebrities
by Denise Welch'Denise writes with great warmth and wisdom' - Marian Keyes'A really cracking read' - Martina Cole on If They Could See Me Now'Thought-provoking and moving' - Susan Lewis on If They Could See Me NowHow far would you go to hide a past that would destroy your future?The new novel from much-loved actress and presenter Denise Welch is heart-breaking, page-turning and moving - perfect for readers who love family dramas by Amanda Prowse, Amanda Brooke, Susan Lewis and Kelly Rimmer.******************************Could a teenage mistake change everything?Kathryn Casey has a secret past. But these days she barely notices the little daily lies she tells to keep it hidden. She has a new identity now. All she wants is an orderly, predictable life that revolves around her beloved husband and children. Kathryn was once Kelly, a girl who lived on one of the roughest estates in the north and got pregnant as a teen. When she moved away, she left the past behind. Now there's a stranger in her kitchen, and he knows more about her than he is letting on. What does he want? Has he come for help or is he planning to wreck her life?Will Kathryn finally have to admit to her family that she isn't who they think she is?
The Mother's Bond: A heartbreaking page turner from one of the nation's best-loved celebrities
by Denise Welch'Denise writes with great warmth and wisdom' - Marian Keyes'A really cracking read' - Martina Cole on If They Could See Me Now'Thought-provoking and moving' - Susan Lewis on If They Could See Me NowHow far would you go to hide a past that would destroy your future?The new novel from much-loved actress and presenter Denise Welch is heart-breaking, page-turning and moving - perfect for readers who love family dramas by Amanda Prowse, Amanda Brooke, Susan Lewis and Kelly Rimmer.******************************Could a teenage mistake change everything?Kathryn Casey has a secret past. But these days she barely notices the little daily lies she tells to keep it hidden. She has a new identity now. All she wants is an orderly, predictable life that revolves around her beloved husband and children. Kathryn was once Kelly, a girl who lived on one of the roughest estates in the north and got pregnant as a teen. When she moved away, she left the past behind. Now there's a stranger in her kitchen, and he knows more about her than he is letting on. What does he want? Has he come for help or is he planning to wreck her life?Will Kathryn finally have to admit to her family that she isn't who they think she is?
Mother's Choice
by Elizabeth MansfieldA meddlesome mother is all that stands between her daughter and a rakish suitor in this unpredictable Regency romance from the award-winning author. Cassandra Beringer would never allow her daughter Cicely to repeat her mistake and marry a man twenty years her senior--even if he is the handsome Viscount Ingelsby, considered by her sister to be the catch of the season. The memory of her own disastrous marriage to an older man still haunted her, despite her being widowed for many years. However, fate and a wet marble staircase interrupted her plans to keep Jeremy Ingelsby away from her only child. How will she stop them when she can't even remember her own name?
Mother's Day: Discover a mother like no other in this compulsive, page-turning thriller
by Abigail BurdessShe gave you life. What if she wants it back?Perfect for fans of MY SISTER, THE SERIAL KILLER, MAGPIE and HOW TO KILL YOUR FAMILY.'Mother's Day is terrific. So dark, so twisted'HARRIET TYCE, AUTHOR OF BLOOD ORANGE'Superbly written and darkly funny. I simply couldn't look away.'JANICE HALLETT, AUTHOR OF THE APPEAL AND THE TWYFORD CODE'So dark and so shockingly, fabulously funny. I absolutely adored it.'DAISY BUCHANAN, AUTHOR OF INSATIABLEThe last thing Anna needs is a baby. Abandoned, adopted and living hand to mouth, she never dreamt of having a real family.But when she meets her birth mother, everything changes - because the same day, she learns she's going to be a mother too.Marlene is eccentric, generous with her considerable fortune and overjoyed to become a grandmother. Anna's living the dream. But is it her dream, or someone else's?Now she will have to decide what she's willing to sacrifice for a real family - her future, her freedom, even her unborn child.'A startlingly original, pitch dark page-turner'CLAIRE MCGOWAN, AUTHOR OF WHAT YOU DID AND THE OTHER WIFE'Dark, brilliant, and completely and utterly compelling.'JENNY COLGAN, AUTHOR OF LITTLE BEACH STREET BAKERY'Deliciously dark.'JOHN MARRS, AUTHOR OF WHAT LIES BETWEEN US AND THE MINDERS'Marlene is a jaw-dropping creation, the mother of malign mothers'BETH MORREY, AUTHOR OF SAVING MISSY'A stunning ending that leaves you breathless. Astonishingly good.'ROBERT THOROGOOD, AUTHOR OF THE MARLOW MURDER CLUB'Twists and turns until you really can't imagine what might happen next'KATY BRAND, COMEDIAN AND AUTHOR OF PRACTICALLY PERFECT'Completely gripping and quite terrifying. I was utterly blindsided by its twists and turns.'LUCY PORTER'Fantastic: so funny, so human - you won't be able to put it down.'ISY SUTTIE
Mother's Day: Discover a mother like no other in this compulsive, page-turning thriller
by Abigail BurdessShe gave you life. What if she wants it back?Perfect for fans of MY SISTER, THE SERIAL KILLER, MAGPIE and HOW TO KILL YOUR FAMILY.'Mother's Day is terrific. So dark, so twisted'HARRIET TYCE, AUTHOR OF BLOOD ORANGE'Superbly written and darkly funny. I simply couldn't look away.'JANICE HALLETT, AUTHOR OF THE APPEAL AND THE TWYFORD CODE'So dark and so shockingly, fabulously funny. I absolutely adored it.'DAISY BUCHANAN, AUTHOR OF INSATIABLEThe last thing Anna needs is a baby. Abandoned, adopted and living hand to mouth, she never dreamt of having a real family.But when she meets her birth mother, everything changes - because the same day, she learns she's going to be a mother too.Marlene is eccentric, generous with her considerable fortune and overjoyed to become a grandmother. Anna's living the dream. But is it her dream, or someone else's?Now she will have to decide what she's willing to sacrifice for a real family - her future, her freedom, even her unborn child.'A startlingly original, pitch dark page-turner'CLAIRE MCGOWAN, AUTHOR OF WHAT YOU DID AND THE OTHER WIFE'Dark, brilliant, and completely and utterly compelling.'JENNY COLGAN, AUTHOR OF LITTLE BEACH STREET BAKERY'Deliciously dark.'JOHN MARRS, AUTHOR OF WHAT LIES BETWEEN US AND THE MINDERS'Marlene is a jaw-dropping creation, the mother of malign mothers'BETH MORREY, AUTHOR OF SAVING MISSY'A stunning ending that leaves you breathless. Astonishingly good.'ROBERT THOROGOOD, AUTHOR OF THE MARLOW MURDER CLUB'Twists and turns until you really can't imagine what might happen next'KATY BRAND, COMEDIAN AND AUTHOR OF PRACTICALLY PERFECT'Completely gripping and quite terrifying. I was utterly blindsided by its twists and turns.'LUCY PORTER'Fantastic: so funny, so human - you won't be able to put it down.'ISY SUTTIE
Mother's Day: Discover a mother like no other in this compulsive, page-turning thriller
by Abigail BurdessShe gave you life. What if she wants it back?Perfect for fans of MY SISTER, THE SERIAL KILLER, MAGPIE and HOW TO KILL YOUR FAMILY.'Mother's Day is terrific. So dark, so twisted'HARRIET TYCE, AUTHOR OF BLOOD ORANGE'Superbly written and darkly funny. I simply couldn't look away.'JANICE HALLETT, AUTHOR OF THE APPEAL AND THE TWYFORD CODE'So dark and so shockingly, fabulously funny. I absolutely adored it.'DAISY BUCHANAN, AUTHOR OF INSATIABLEThe last thing Anna needs is a baby. Abandoned, adopted and living hand to mouth, she never dreamt of having a real family.But when she meets her birth mother, everything changes - because the same day, she learns she's going to be a mother too.Marlene is eccentric, generous with her considerable fortune and overjoyed to become a grandmother. Anna's living the dream. But is it her dream, or someone else's?Now she will have to decide what she's willing to sacrifice for a real family - her future, her freedom, even her unborn child.'A startlingly original, pitch dark page-turner'CLAIRE MCGOWAN, AUTHOR OF WHAT YOU DID AND THE OTHER WIFE'Dark, brilliant, and completely and utterly compelling.'JENNY COLGAN, AUTHOR OF LITTLE BEACH STREET BAKERY'Deliciously dark.'JOHN MARRS, AUTHOR OF WHAT LIES BETWEEN US AND THE MINDERS'Marlene is a jaw-dropping creation, the mother of malign mothers'BETH MORREY, AUTHOR OF SAVING MISSY'A stunning ending that leaves you breathless. Astonishingly good.'ROBERT THOROGOOD, AUTHOR OF THE MARLOW MURDER CLUB'Twists and turns until you really can't imagine what might happen next'KATY BRAND, COMEDIAN AND AUTHOR OF PRACTICALLY PERFECT'Completely gripping and quite terrifying. I was utterly blindsided by its twists and turns.'LUCY PORTER'Fantastic: so funny, so human - you won't be able to put it down.'ISY SUTTIE
Mother's Day: A Short Story
by Renée KnightStaying with her parents at Beauwater Manor, a luxury hotel in the English countryside, is the happiest memory of Laura's young life so far. <P><P>She's excited at the prospect of returning to the hotel a few years later, but in this riveting short story by Renée Knight, author of Disclaimer--a remarkable debut novel of psychological suspense hailed by the New York Times as "outstandingly clever and twisty"--Laura will discover that even though some things about Beauwater Manor are familiar, others are very, very different from what she remembers....
Mother's Day
by Patricia MacdonaldSweethearts since high school, Karen and Greg Newhall have lived in Bayland, Massachusetts, all their lives. They trust each other. They know their neighbors. Bayland had been the perfect place to raise their adopted daughter, Jenny. Then a young girl is found dead in the nearby woods, and everything changes. Thirteen-year-old Jenny fails to appear for the family's traditional Mother's Day lunch, Karen is frantic. And when Jenny's birth mother suddenly appears on their doorstep, both Karen and Greg are outraged. Jenny rushed to embrace the stranger and the peaceful world of the Newhalls starts to shatter, revealing cruel secrets that make Greg a prime suspect in a brutal murder...bitter secrets that make Karen doubt she knows the people closest to her...and dangerous secrets that make every member of the Newhall family the hunted prey of a ruthless killer.
Mother's Day Mayhem (A Tourist Trap Mystery #6.5)
by Lynn CahoonPicturesque South Cove, California, is the perfect place to celebrate Mother&’s Day, but not everyone is feeling motherly in bestselling author Lynn Cahoon&’s latest Tourist Trap mystery, perfect for fans of Ellery Adams, Kathi Daley, and Lauren Elliott. Jill Gardner, owner of Coffee, Books, and More is almost out of Mother&’s Day cards. She has a few more in stock, but she&’s set them aside because she needs Greg&’s help choosing one for his mother. It&’ll be Jill&’s first time meeting her boyfriend&’s mother, and she&’s understandably nervous. Turns out Jill isn&’t the only one having feelings about mothers. Kyle, who works at the antiques store next door, needs to find the perfect card for a mother he hasn&’t seen since he was five—when she went away to jail. But her arrival in South Cove isn&’t exactly celebratory, her behavior toward her son unexpectedly restrained. Piqued, Jill discovers that a mother can never be replaced . . . Praise for The Tourist Trap Mysteries &“I love the author&’s style, which was warm and friendly . . . [A] wonderfully appealing series.&” —Dru&’s Book Musings &“Light, fun, and kept me thoroughly engaged.&” —The Young Folks
Mother's Day, Muffins, and Murder (An Ellie Avery Mystery #10)
by Sara RosettWith summer approaching, Ellie Avery’s schedule is ruled by attending end-of-the-year events at her kids’ school—and avoiding run-ins with her arch competitor. When a murder disrupts the core curriculum, can the two women form an alliance to teach the killer a lesson in justice?As a regular volunteer at North Dawkins Elementary, Ellie would never miss the annual Mother's Day breakfast—even if she has to tolerate the likes of Gabrielle Matheson. The rivals aren't exactly sworn enemies, although Ellie still thinks there's only room for one professional organizer in their small Georgia town.But when Ellie sees Gabrielle in the hallway, she’s a mess. It looks like Gabrielle’s seen a ghost—or, as she explains, a dead body inside the supply closet. Before Ellie can get help the body vanishes . . . only to mysteriously reappear later at the school.Little is known about the victim, a secretive snoop with a nosy nature and a penchant for keeping quiet about her own past. Ellie will leave no desk unturned to protect her kids and expose the cunning criminal’s identity. Because if she doesn’t, the killer may chalk up another textbook case of murder . . .Don’t miss Ellie Avery’s great tips for PTA moms!Praise for Sara Rosett and her Ellie Avery mysteries…“Some cozies just hit on all cylinders, and Rosett’s Ellie Avery titles are among the best.” —Library JournalMILKSHAKES, MERMAIDS, AND MURDER“Rosett’s latest Ellie Avery mystery is about a woman trying to protect her family, and that’s a message most of us can relate to.” —RT Book Reviews, 4 1/2 starsMISTLETOE, MERRIMENT, AND MURDER“Intriguing characters, a strong setting, more than a dash of humor and a suspenseful plot that keeps us guessing until the end . . . Yet, what places air force wife Ellie Avery at the top of my list are the poignant descriptions of what military families face every day.” —Katherine Hall PageMIMOSAS, MISCHIEF, AND MURDER“A winning mystery . . . a rumor of hidden money, secret letters from a famous recluse, a fire, a threatening message, and a crazed gunman add to the cozy mischief.” —Publishers WeeklyMAGNOLIAS, MOONLIGHT, AND MURDER“Engaging…nifty party tips help keep the sleuthing on the cozy side.” —Publishers WeeklyGETTING AWAY IS DEADLY“Keeps readers moving down some surprising paths—and on the edge of their chairs—until the very end.” —Cozy Library
The Mother's Day Murder (Christine Bennett Mystery #12)
by Lee HarrisTRUE CONFESSION--OR FALSE? Investigator (and former nun) Christine Bennett is appalled when a young woman claims to be the natural daughter of Sister Joseph, beloved Superior at St. Stephen's and Chris's dearest friend. But after the girl is murdered, all the evidence leads the police to believe she was telling the truth--and that Sister Joseph is the prime suspect. Can evidence ever lie? Chris prays that it can. But as she frantically searches for the link between the anonymous woman who gave away her newborn two decades ago and a brutal murder this Mother's Day, it seems only a miracle can save Sister Joseph from a life behind bars. (From the Paperback edition.)
Mother's Day Murder (Lucy Stone Mystery #15)
by Leslie MeierSpring in Tinker's Cove, Maine, finds local reporter Lucy Stone wishing she were digging in her garden instead of languishing in her office at the Pennysaver newspaper. But flowerbeds will have to wait when Mother's Day rings in a feud between two neighborhood moms--and the fallout is fatal... Two of her four kids may be out of the nest, but Lucy knows only too well that mothering is a lifetime commitment. At least she gets to kick back and enjoy a fancy Mother's Day brunch with her brood--that is, before the festivities are interrupted by a nasty scene courtesy of Barbara Hume and Tina Nowak. Opposites in every way, the only thing these mean moms have in common is the need to best each other at every turn, using their teenage daughters as pawns in elaborate games of one-upsmanship... The hostilities only escalate when Bar and Tina team up to host an after-prom party for local teens. Lucy--persuaded to participate so she can keep an eye on her own daughter, Sara--has a front row seat for the fireworks. But even after witnessing the women's claw sharpening rituals, she never expects to see actual blood spilled--until Tina is shot dead on the public tennis court, right in front of Lucy. Having witnessed Tina's death, Lucy naturally expects to cover it for the Pennysaver but when her boss snatches the story, she's relegated to backing him up instead of taking the lead. It's an exercise in frustrating, especially since Lucy can shake neither the image of Tina's last moments nor the suspicion that the evidence against prime suspect Bar isn't as cut and dried as it seems... Lucy is determined to unravel the close-knit knot of suspects, even if she doesn't get the byline. But when the threads threaten to entangle one of her own, Lucy will come face-to-face with a killer who has a thing or two to learn about motherly love...
Mothers' Instinct: A Novel of Suspense
by Barbara AbelSoon to be a major US motion picture starring Anne Hathaway and Jessica Chastain, Mothers’ Instinct is a dark, twisty domestic thriller in which the bond between two couples—best friends and next-door neighbors—mutates in dangerous and deadly ways in the wake of a tragic accident.David and Laetitia Brunelle and Sylvain and Tiphaine Geniot are inseparable friends and next-door neighbors in a pretty, tranquil suburb. Their sons Milo and Maxime, born in the same year, grow up together as close as brothers. But when Maxime is killed in an accident, their idyllic world shatters. Maxime's parents, Sylvain and Tiphaine, are consumed by grief and bitterness, while David and Laetitia are wracked with guilt for their role in the tragedy. Soon the couples are barely speaking, although they maintain a polite façade.Then a mysterious series of “accidents” begins to happen to Milo, raising Laetitia’s suspicions. Are their former best friends trying to punish them by threatening their son? As an increasingly paranoid Laetitia frantically tries to protect Milo from harm, the little civility left between the two families curdles into outward hostility. Is Laetitia just imagining things? Or are Sylvain and Tiphaine secretly conspiring to exact their revenge . . . and if so, who will pay?In her American debut, blockbuster Belgian author Barbara Abel plunges into the deepest, darkest corners of her characters’ hearts and minds to explore the limits of friendship, the overwhelming power of maternal love, and how far hate, fear, and vengeance can drive us. Tense and blood-chilling, with a surprising final twist, Mothers' Instinct will keep you on edge until the final page.Translated from the French by Susan Pickford
A Mother's Lie
by Sarah ZettelA compulsive family drama about a mother's desperate search to reclaim her daughter from the horrors of her own past, perfect for fans of Then She Was Gone.
The Motion Picture Teller
by Colin CotterillAn enchanting new standalone novel from CWA Dagger winner Colin Cotterill, set in Bangkok: a mystery without a crime, where the line between fact and fiction blurs, and nothing is as simple as it appearsThailand, 1996: Supot, a postman with the Royal Thai Mail service, hates his job. The only bright spot in his life is watching classic movies with his best friend, Ali, the owner of a video store. These cinephiles adore the charisma of the old Western stars, particularly the actresses, and bemoan the state of modern Thai cinema—until a mysterious cassette, entitled Bangkok 2010, arrives at Ali&’s store.Bangkok 2010 is a dystopian film set in a near-future Thailand—and Supot and Ali, immediately obsessed, agree it&’s the most brilliant Thai movie they&’ve ever seen. But nobody else has ever heard of the movie, the director, the actors, or any of the crew. Who would make a movie like this and not release it, and why?Feeling a powerful calling to solve the mystery of Bangkok 2010, Supot journeys deep into the Thai countryside and discovers that powerful people are dead set on keeping the film buried.