The Good Mother
Three women, one dark connection—what secrets will destroy them?
One lie. One betrayal. A mother’s worst nightmare.
Catherine, Kate, and Alison each have secrets—but one connects them in ways they never imagined. As a convicted murderer’s release looms, the lies unravel, threatening everything they hold dear. Brace yourself for a psychological thriller that will leave you speechless.
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Why Readers Love It:
"A real page turner - I couldn't put it down."
"The best book I've read this year!"
REVIEWS
"Three days after I finished this novel, my head is still spinning from the ending. I did not see that coming. I loved the unique plot and the way the author drew you in to the story. Loved this author’s fresh voice and plotting genius. Glad to read she has a three book contract. Osman is definitely an author to watch."
Heather L
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"A superb thriller from Karen Osman. A brilliant, well-told thriller which had me hooked from the first page ... A superbly written 5-star read and one of the best books I have read this year."
Graham R
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“A real page turner. I couldn't put it down. The characters are well developed and the plot moves along nicely with an ending with a twist. Five stars.”
Judy B
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"Wow! The way this book was written was from the viewpoint of three women, Kate, Allison and Catherine. This kept me interested from the very beginning because I couldn't wait to find out what was going to happen to each of the three women, but there was a kind of a cliffhanger at the end of most chapters. I absolutely could not put this book down until I completed it, and once I did it kept me thinking about how I had missed all of the clues along the way. What a great psychological thriller and a not-to-be-missed read!"
Vickie W
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"An unexpectedly unique psychological thriller. Based on the blurb, readers know they will be in for the ride of their life- but the reality of it is that is it so much better than that! I loved this book. It's gripping, interesting, and so unique that my mind was BLOWN. I can't wait to read more by the author based on this one."
Lindsie G
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"I finished this book very late last night as I found I could not put it down. It was a real page turner and one of the best I've read for a while. Give it a go, you will enjoy it if you like a good story with a brilliant ending."
Elaine L
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“From the very first chapters where we are introduced to the three main characters I was gripped! I did not want to put the book down. I DID NOT SEE THAT ENDING COMING!!! After finishing, I just thought WOW.
The suspense throughout, oh my heart was pounding! I was on the edge of my seat, I couldn't sit still! Honestly you really have to read this book, I have told so many people about it - absolutely brilliant! Bravo Karen!.”
Jessica
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“This book was brilliant! Couldn't put it down, not read a book this good in ages! Good twist at the end too.”
Gemma
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“I couldn't rate this any less than 5 stars as it held my attention all the way through and was well written. I also can't believe that this is Karen Osman's debut novel!.”
Mrs Am
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“I finished reading this novel in bed last night and, despite the fact my OH was fast asleep beside me, I gasped 'Wow' out loud. The twist in this thriller shocked and surprised me .. I didn't see it coming and, well, without giving any spoilers the only thing I can say is wow, Wow, WOW!!!I particularly loved the fact that the twist in the tale didn't come until I was 99% into the read. I wasn't looking for it, certainly wasn't expecting it and, frankly, I'm still a bit shocked! This is an extremely readable, very well written novel and one which I shall be enthusiastically recommending. I can honestly state that I've never read anything like it. Karen Osman is an author now firmly on my radar! ”
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