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The Guilty Mother by Diane Jeffrey is a psychological thriller that delves into the aftermath of a mother's trial, where she stands accused of a crime against her child. The story explores themes of guilt, truth, and justice as the protagonist battles to prove her innocence amidst swirling suspicions and media scrutiny. As layers of secrets and lies unfold, the tension and stakes rise, culminating in a gripping investigation.
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You might enjoy this book if you love psychological thrillers filled with twists and suspense. The story delves into the complexity of a mother's guilt and innocence, set against a gripping investigation that keeps you questioning what truly happened until the very last page. Perfect for readers who thrive on a tense, emotionally charged narrative with unexpected revelations.

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The Guilty Mother

‘Stayed up late finishing this, just had to know what happened, brilliant final twist! Gripping page-turner with great characters’Sunday Times bestselling author B A Paris

She says she’s innocent.
DO YOU BELIEVE HER?

A new gripping and emotional psychological thriller which asks: who would you believe?

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‘Stayed up late finishing this, just had to know what happened, brilliant final twist! Gripping page-turner with great characters’ Sunday Times bestselling author B A Paris.

She says she’s innocent.
DO YOU BELIEVE HER?

2013

Melissa Slade had it all: beauty, money, a successful husband, and beautiful twin babies. But, in the blink of an eye, her perfect life became a nightmare – when she found herself on trial for the murder of her little girls.

PRESENT DAY

Jonathan Hunt covered the original Slade Babies case for the local newspaper. Now that new evidence has come to light, Jon's boss wants him back on the story to uncover the truth.

With Melissa's appeal date looming, time is running out. And, as Jon gets drawn deeper into a case he’d wanted to forget, he starts to question Melissa's guilt.

Is Melissa manipulating Jon or telling him the truth? Is she a murderer, or the victim of a miscarriage of justice?

And if Melissa Slade is innocent, what really happened to Ellie and Amber Slade?

Don’t miss The Guilty Mother, the chilling new psychological thriller from eBook bestseller Diane Jeffrey!

READERS LOVE The Guilty Mother:

‘A mind-blowing storyline… AND THAT LAST CHAPTER TOOK MY BREATH AWAY… Everything a thriller ought to be’ Shalini

Don’t miss this book’ Sue

‘The phrase “on the edge of your seat” was made for this book’ Mark

‘Keeps you on your toes’ Sarah

‘Absolutely thrilling! … You really will be guessing right until the very end!’ Jodie

‘A crazy thriller read and keeps you going back and forth’ Melanie

Full of twists up to the very last sentence’ Kim

‘Gripping, thought-provoking and scarily believable… just when you think you know where the story is going, another twist comes round the corner’ TM Logan, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Holiday

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The Guilty Mother by Diane Jeffrey is a gripping crime thriller that weaves a tale of suspense as it explores themes of motherhood, guilt, and justice. Readers have praised the book for its intricate plot and well-developed characters, making it a compelling and engaging read. Despite some mixed feelings about the pacing, the novel successfully keeps readers guessing until the very end.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008331054

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 October 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HQ Digital

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 320g

Pages: 384

About the Author

Diane Jeffrey grew up in North Devon, in the United Kingdom. She now lives in Lyon, France with her husband and their three children, Labrador, cat and kitten. Those Who Lie, her debut psychological thriller, was a Kindle bestseller in the USA, Canada and Australia and in the top 100 Kindle books in the UK. He Will Find You, set in the Lake District and Somerset and published in August 2018, is her second novel. Diane is an English teacher. When she's not working or writing, she likes swimming, running and reading. She loves chocolate, beer and holidays. Above all, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends. Readers can follow Diane on Twitter @dianefjeffrey or on Facebook.com/dianejeffreyauthor

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