Under Her Care - by Lucinda Berry (Paperback)

About the Book

Consulting on a brutal murder case involving an autistic boy--the son of a former Miss USA--local autism expert Casey Walker, as she tries to keep an open mind about his family's dynamic, finds her understanding of the human condition shattered in ways she could never have imagined.

Book Synopsis

From the bestselling author of The Perfect Child comes a shocking thriller about the disturbing complexities of a mother's love and the deadly consequences of unravelling family secrets.

On a humid summer day in Alabama, a mayor's wife turns up brutally murdered under a railroad bridge. Standing next to her body is fourteen-year-old Mason Hill, the autistic son of former Miss USA Genevieve Hill. The locals are quick to level their verdict on young Mason: he did it.

The town detective calls in local autism expert Casey Walker to consult on the case. At first, Casey tries to keep an open mind. But the more time she spends with Genevieve, the more her unease grows, and she suspects that Genevieve is doing more than just protecting her son.

Casey's misgivings surrounding Genevieve's story only intensify when she meets Savannah, Genevieve's nineteen-year-old daughter. Savannah, as it turns out, has some disturbing secrets of her own. But as Casey dives ever deeper into the Hill family dynamic, her search for the truth leads to another shocking murder--one that shatters her understanding of the human condition in ways she never imagined.

Review Quotes

"The action never wavers, and the surprises are unending. Berry is writing at the top of her game." --Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"[It's] a humdinger...Perfect for suspense fans." --Kirkus Reviews

"Lucinda delivers every time. Unputdownable." --Tarryn Fisher, New York Times bestselling author

"Lucinda Berry's latest, Under Her Care, is her best thriller yet! A dark, riveting read that will keep you up late, racing to the chilling end." --Kaira Rouda, USA Today bestselling author of The Next Wife and Somebody's Home

"Lucinda Berry's Under Her Care is stunning, diabolical, and gripping with one of the best and most gasp-worthy twists I have read in a very long time. Fast-paced, fabulous, and enthralling, the pages practically turn themselves. Absolutely captivating." --Lisa Regan, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author

"Creepy and chilling, Under Her Care is a tense page-turner that leaves you questioning everything you ever knew about motherhood and the family bond." --Tara Laskowski, award-winning author of The Mother Next Door