Someone wants her dead, and she can’t remember why.Zoe is a wife and a mother. Or so she’s been told. Ask her for more than that and she couldn’t tell you. The blow to her head wiped her memory clean.Zoe knows the blood on her shirt isn’t just her own. After she was found stumbling out of the woods, the police ran tests. They say it belongs to her missing daughter.Zoe is trying to piece together … daughter.
Zoe is trying to piece together what her daughter’s face looks like, but all she can conjure up is a white-hot panic. A fear that her child is in desperate need of her help.
When a man claiming to be her husband turns up looking for her, she knows she can’t trust him. Until she gets her memories back, she can’t trust anyone. Not the stranger, not the police investigating, not even herself…
A completely addictive thriller that will keep you guessing into the early hours of the morning. Perfect for fans of The Silent Patient, Lisa Regan and Gregg Olsen.
Discover more Detective Jo Fournier thrillers. Each book can be read as a standalone:
- The Dancing Girls
- Taken to the Grave
- Her Daughter’s Cry
Readers are loving Her Daughter’s Cry:
“Just WOW!! The twists I just didn’t see coming… The story was crazy SO CRAZY!!! That if you think you can guess what is going to happen you will be sadly mistaken!! The characters in this one were great… I loved every second of it.” Crossroad Reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Omg, this book had me completely gripped, with twists and turns. I honestly thought it was someone else who had done it. Amazingly written. This is a first time read for me with this author, but I will be certainly reading more… Crime thriller at its best.” NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Wow. This book gripped me from the very first page until the very last page. I just couldn’t put it down and when I had to put it down, I couldn’t wait to pick it up again! I would most definitely recommend this book to lovers of thrillers!” Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐
“I absolutely loved it! 5 stars! Excellent writing and storyline…” Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Had me hooked from the first page to the last with a heart-wrenching story and explosive conclusion… I felt as if I won the Jackpot with this one. The writing is excellent, the pacing fast and the characters are beautifully drawn. Off to Kindle to buy the others!” Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“GREAT story… a must-read… A “”stay up and finish book”“. MM Chouinard has created another fantastic thriller!… A fabulous read! Looking forward to the next.” Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“The author did it again… A captivating story that kept me interested from page one!… It was such an amazing story. Just Like Zoe did not know who she could trust, I did not know either… Long story short: an awesome book and a fantastic series! Keep them coming, please. 🙂 5 stars.” B for Bookreview ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“This book is a must-read… Very gripping.” Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“I was captivated by this story by M.M. Chouinard. The cat-and-mouse way this book was written made it impossible to put down. This book gives credence to the talented style she uses to compose her books… This is a hit.” Robin Loves Reading ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“I loved The Dancing Girls so I was really looking forward to reading this and it delivered on all levels… Zoe has no idea who she can trust and to be honest neither did I. Fast-paced and kept me guessing all the way through. Another brilliant read!!” NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“A combination psychological thriller and police procedural. It will keep you on the edge of your seat from page 1 until the end.” Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐more
Whew. I just finished this novel, and do say I am emotional would be an understatement. This is the third installment in the Jo Fournier series, and the first two books (The Dancing Girls and Taken to the Grave) were fantastic. This book is fast-paced and impossible to put down.
The story will grab your attention immediately. The first chapter starts with a significant bang. Next thing you know, you’re running full speed downhill. Our favorite detectives, Jo and Bob, are back and on the case.
When a woman covered in blood stumbles into a store, she is taken to the hospital to be evaluated. Not only is this mysterious woman covered in blood that doesn’t belong to her, but she has no memory of who she is or what happened to her. Through a series of seemingly impossible situations, Zoë is left alone, figuring out who she is and what happened in the woods. And Jo, Bob, and the team are left to find Zoë before she ends up dead.
The story unfolds in glimpses, and as the plot thickens, we start to get a picture of who this unknown woman is.
This novel handles so many situations beautifully. The amnesia, the conflict with family, the tension between sisters, the internal battle most women face when it comes to having a family, and the absolute power of a mom hug. The double entendre within the title is played out brilliantly, and you will find yourself on the edge of your seat and in need of tissues!
We get to know Jo much more throughout this genuinely remarkable novel. Jo is such a strong, smart, capable, and genuinely kind female lead. She is everything I want in a strong female lead. She takes no-nonsense, and she is driven. She is vulnerable yet capable, and she is fearful in the most fearless way. We get to know Jo on a much more intimate level in this novel and see a completely new side to who our heroine is. If you thought you appreciated Jo before- get ready because you will fall even more in love with her in this novel.
We get some more insight into Jo’s family dynamic and her relationship with her sister. This is refreshing, and it clarified that just because we think someone has it all together doesn’t mean they do. We got to know Jo’s father in the previous novel (Taken to the Grave) we get to know Jo’s mother in this novel. The dynamic of the mother-daughter relationship is dissected throughout this book, and we witness every possible aspect of a mother’s love; the good, the bad, and the deadly.
M.M. Chouinard plays a lot with her characters within this novel, and their development is incredible. Every single character is so well thought, well written, and the arc they travel is fulfilled. Chouinard has such a talent for her descriptions, and every character, no matter how big or small, has such depth. As if we didn’t already have a deep appreciation for Josette Fournier as a detective, we gain further appreciation for her as a woman in this novel.
Chouinard does her research on all aspects within her story. This novel deals with brain injury, traumatic amnesia, manipulation, and many emotional situations. The absolute depth of the explanations and the way the plot progresses is brilliant. You do not need to be a doctor to understand the medical cases and diagnosis; you do not have to be a psychologist to know how the human brain and emotions work. The details are splayed across the pages.
I could not put this book down. And I honestly could not read it fast enough. The twists keep coming, and you will never put the pieces together until Chouinard is ready for them to be assembled. This novel is powerfully written, filled with dynamic characters and so much heart. I recommend this book. I cannot wait to read the fourth installment in the Jo Fournier series.
Interesting thriller with lots of details, twists & turns. The mystery of what happened to Zoe/Marisa unraveled as I tried to figure out just what her story was as she searched for her daughter. Kept me guessing.
A woman struggles through the woods, barely able to stand and finds help in a local store. She is covered in mud and blood, has a head wound and amnesia. Detective Josette Fournier and Bob Arnett are working the case and as they receive results, they continue to wonder what happened to her. Is there someone else out there that needs help? When they show her picture to the media, a man shows up claiming to be her husband…but is he? I thought it was a little slow moving, but I enjoyed the dialog from Josette as she discussed her personal life and her life as a detective. I received an advance review copy at no cost and without obligation for an honest review. (by paytonpuppy)
Detective Jo Fournier is on the case again, and this one is even better than the last. As always, the author does a fantastic job of balancing the criminal investigation and Jo’s personal life (and boy, does that take a turn!). The story, divided into three parts, is told from different points of view, which allows the reader to understand events on a deeper level. The investigation is a good one. I love this character and can’t wait to see what happens next. For a full review, please visit my blog at Fireflies and Free Kicks. Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for a digital ARC of the book.