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  • By: Shalini Boland
  • Narrated by: Katie Villa
  • Length: 6 hrs and 44 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (102 ratings)

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The Secret Mother

By: Shalini Boland
Narrated by: Katie Villa
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Publisher's Summary

"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

Critic Reviews

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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I was drawn straight into the story.I agonised with the main character and throughly enjoyed the whole thing!A fantastic suspenseful novel, fabulous story.

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Well crafted

A well read performance with a well crafted book I highly recommend it to mystery lovers

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The Secret Mother...

I really enjoyed this one, story kept me interested, just had to keep listening to know what would happen. Narration was good and I didn’t guess the twist!

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Fantastic

I hated this ending . I loved this book . Twists and turns .would highly recommend. Great author.

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Eh

It was alright. Disappointed at how the obvious twist was. After reading one of her other books which was great, I expected a lot more. Not her best at all.

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Marvellous!!!

Really enjoyed this book. This is my third book by Boland, will definitely read more of her books.

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Great Audio Easy Listening

This author is great her stories are easy listening and you just can' stop as they really take you in ..
loved this book

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