The Bad Mother

A gripping and twisty new psychological thriller about every mother’s worst nightmare. Perfect for fans of Sue Watson, S.E. Lynes and Freida McFadden. Natasha was plunged into every parent’s ultimate nightmare when her son was taken from hospital shortly after his birth. Worse still, in the vital twenty-four hours after Baby Justin went missing, the police focused on the wrong suspect. TV producer Chloe, greedy for a quick headline, broke the rules by revealing the suspect's identity. The mistake derailed the case, and her career. Now Chloe has a chance at redemption. New evidence surrounding Justin’s abduction has come to light. But for both Natasha and Chloe, revisiting the past means facing up to their own decisions. And unspeakable secrets… *** Praise for C.J. Parsons ‘I was gripped’ Louise Jensen 'This book really had me guessing and on the edge of my seat' Reader review ‘Scarily real: a great read' Catherine Cooper 'Most spellbinding psychological thriller of the year! I swear I forgot to breathe in parts!' Reader review ‘Compulsive… and breathtakingly original’ Dreda Say Mitchell