Synopsis:
Zoe just wanted to help. Now she may have a killer in her home.
Zoe is happily married to Ethan until the day a 13-year-old boy shows up on their doorstep. He says his name is Micah and that Ethan is his father. Distressed because his mother is missing, Micah has come to them for help.
Ethan is wary – he didn’t know anything about Micah – but kind-hearted Zoe feels she can’t possibly turn her back on the boy. She welcomes him into their home and does her best to make him part of the family.
But there’s something off about Micah.
He lies constantly, creeps silently around the house and towers over Zoe, observing her every move. And his growing bond with Anna, Zoe’s young daughter, feels all wrong.
So when his mother’s body is found and the police start looking for the murderer, Zoe realizes something terrible…
He might already be in her home.
Review:
What would you do if, one day, a teenager showed up on your doorstep claiming to be your husband’s son? What if you wanted to be the caring wife, the one who takes care of everything and accepts him into your home? But then, bit by bit, you learn that there seems to be more to the story, and suddenly you have doubts about your decision and the things he has told you.
This is not a book that gives you a lot of background information. It immediately throws you into the story, and you need to get on board for the ride. Bit by bit, it is hinted that the marriage is not as perfect as it seems, and the new family member is getting a bit too attached, too quickly. So much so that it made me uncomfortable at times.
It was very entertaining, but also predictable in parts. However, the ending surprised me and was not what I had predicted would happen. I enjoyed this short, easy read and look forward to reading other books by this author.
🌙 Recension: The Better Mother by Emily Shiner
📚 Genre: Thriller
📅 Release Date: October 22, 2023
📖 Publisher: Inkubator Books
📗 available in various formats – included in Kindle Unlimited
📱 Read as: Kindle
💸 Bought
🗣️ Language: English
📆 Pages: 252
⭐️ 3/5
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