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Highlights
- What if you're the only one who believes your son is missing?
- Author(s): Daryl Wood Gerber
- 256 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Thrillers
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About the Book
Maggie Lawson is the smart, capable dean of a college, but even the most confident mother has a weakness - her child. When Maggie can't reach her son Aiden, she starts to panic. As dark events unfold, she must race against time to save him...Book Synopsis
What if you're the only one who believes your son is missing? Get hooked by this chilling, twisty psychological novel of suspense, perfect for fans of Lisa Gardner, Laura Dave and Gillian Flynn!
Maggie Lawson is the smart, capable dean of a boutique college, but even the most confident mother has a weakness - her child. When Maggie can't reach her college senior son, Aiden, to tell him that his father has been shot, she starts to panic. She texts. She calls. Is Aiden ghosting her, or have the dangerous stories Aiden's father, her investigative journalist ex-husband, pursues finally brought trouble to her door? Maggie is sure that something is very wrong, but no one believes her.As dark events unfold, she must rely on her own investigative instincts to find Aiden. But when Maggie uncovers a devastating secret, she faces a race against time to save him.
With its dizzying plot twists, explosive family drama, and relentless pacing that races toward a shattering climax, The Son's Secret is a heart-pounding, emotionally charged "page-turner" (Kirkus Reviews) from Agatha Award-winning author Daryl Wood Gerber that will keep readers breathless until the final page.
"A gripping and powerful tale" Rosemary, 5* NetGalley Review
"A psychological masterpiece . . . From the first pulse-quickening chapter to the spine-chilling climax, Daryl Wood Gerber's The Son's Secret gripped my senses and refused to let go" Vanessa, 5* Amazon Review
"A gritty, dark and twisted psychological thriller that will have you turning pages as quickly as you can" Micky, 5* Goodreads review
"An excellent thriller that kept me on the edge of my seat" Robyn, 5* Goodreads Review
"Unputdownable heart-stopping suspense!" Marjorie, 5* Goodreads Review
Review Quotes
A savvy and energetic whodunit-- "Kirkus Reviews on Day of Secrets"
A twisting tale of family secrets with a shocking murder at its core-- "Jamie Freveletti, bestselling author of the Emma Caldridge series, on Girl on the Run"
Guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat-- "Hilary Davidson, award-winning author of Her Last Breath, on Girl on the Run"
New Orleans is a perfect setting for the mixed bag of motives in this page-turner-- "Kirkus Reviews"
Nonstop action and a surprise around every corner! Will have you turning pages as fast as you can-- "Hank Phillippi Ryan, award-winning author of Her Perfect Life, on Girl on the Run"
Plenty of action keep the pages turning-- "Publishers Weekly on A Glimmer of a Clue"
Readers will be shocked by this exciting, fast-paced thriller's twists and turns-- "Kirkus Reviews on Girl on the Run"
With a likable cast of characters, engaging dialogue and a setting that added to the allure of this drama, this is the best book in the series and I can't wait to see what adventures are in store for Aspen and her friends.-- "Dru's Book Musings on Cold Conviction"
Dimensions (Overall): 8.4 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W) x .7 Inches (D)
Weight: .75 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Sub-Genre: Thrillers
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Number of Pages: 256
Publisher: Severn House
Theme: Domestic
Format: Paperback
Author: Daryl Wood Gerber
Language: English
Street Date: September 24, 2024
TCIN: 91250341
UPC: 9781448314348
Item Number (DPCI): 247-52-1581
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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- 1 year ago
The Son’s Secret is a standalone suspense novel by Daryl Wood Gerber. Maggie Lawson is worried when she cannot reach her son, Aiden, to tell him that his father has been shot. Aiden is a married and a senior in college (she expects him to answer her texts and phone calls promptly). I was not a fan of Maggie. She is tightly wound. If she paid as much attention to her job as her son, the college would not have any issues. I was not able to connect with Maggie or any of the characters. I felt the characters lacked development. Maggie begins digging to find out what happened to her son. The plot is like another story that I read recently. I wanted more suspense, action, and thrills. I identified the guilty party early in the story, but I needed to keep reading to find out why. The pacing was mixed. There were some sections that were too slow (needed a punch of pep). While The Son’s Secret was not a hit with me, I am eager for Daryl Wood Gerber’s next cozy mystery.