‘I am struggling to put into words exactly how good this book is… downright chilling… I truly can’t wait for her next one!! I have no doubt that this will be in my top reads of 2017! 5 MASSIVE stars.’ Goodreads reviewer‘Gave me goosebumps, made my heart race and my blood run cold… it is pure genius… A very easy five stars from me, I’d give it more if I could.’ Goodreads reviewer‘Wow! What a book!… Goodreads reviewer
‘Wow! What a book!… So many twists, none of which I saw coming!… One of the best thrillers I have read!’ Renita D’Silva
How far would you go for the perfect family?
When Christopher Harris climbs into his family’s dusty attic, he finds a battered old suitcase containing a letter. Inside the letter is a secret; a secret about his mother that changes everything.
Every mother loves their child. Every child deserves to be loved. But Christopher has grown up so lonely it hurts.
Finally, Christopher thinks he has a chance at happiness. A happiness he will do anything to protect, whatever the cost…
An unputdownable thriller about the lies we tell and the secrets we keep, Mother will hold you breathless until the very last page and leave you reeling. Perfect for fans of The Girl on the Train, The Sister and Apple Tree Yard.
What readers are saying about Mother:
‘I was so engrossed I raced through it and read it in one day… outstanding. I highly recommend it.’ Goodreads reviewer
‘S.E. Lynes has the ability to create a dark, looming suspense with absolute finesse – subtle, but chilling. It creeps up on you until you find yourself devouring the pages.’ Novels and Teacups
‘I finished Mother yesterday evening and am still reeling… I was hooked from the start… I can’t wait to see what S.E. Lynes has in store next!’ Goodreads reviewer
‘Has you holding your breath and gasping with shock at every new revelation… 5 stars from me, but I would give more if possible!!’ Goodreads reviewer
‘Utterly gripping.’ Ignite Books
‘The twists and turns of the story! This is a book packed with “didn’t see that coming” moments.’ In the Reading Corner
‘The ending took me completely by surprise and kind of summed up the whole book with a loud “WOW” as I read the last word… exciting, dark, fast paced and thrilling.’ Goodreads reviewer
‘Mother ticked every single box for me… it had the perfect mix of spine-chilling intrigue, suspense and unease… I found myself completely consumed by this book.’ Chapter in My Life
‘You need to read this book… creepy and unpredictable, you definitely have to experience it for yourself… truly a dark, twisted, addictive psychological thriller.’ A Haven for Book Lovers
‘Oh this book! What an emotional rollercoaster ride it is… a deliciously dark, unsettling and clever read.’ Brew and Books Review
‘Amazingly gripping… I loved it.’ Postcard Reviewsmore
I listened to this book on audible. And for a while i was confused as to who was telling the story. It was interesting and had a mysterious back story that you were only getting bits and pieces of. All in all, this book kept me guessing and wondering right till the end! I loved and recommended it to about 5 people the next day at work. If I had read it instead of listening , i might have cheated and looked at the ending! Great book for those who love a good puzzler!
With an opening scene that is full of action, fear, and tension, Mother then moves to a slower pace, transforming into a character-driven psychological thriller. And what characters! Each one is a clear individual, with their own fascinating little tics and tells. The author saves the best for the main character, though – Christopher is out of step with the world, and will stay with me for a long time. Is he misunderstood or creepy? Misfit or madman? Manipulator or manipulated? These were the questions swirling round my head as his life story played out, pushing me to keep turning the pages and discover the truth.
There is an unknown narrator in the book, who is telling the reader the story, and I will admit that at first I wasn’t sure how I’d get on with that. Would it read awkwardly, or get in the way? Not at all. Instead, it helped to build tension and intrigue.
The book is set in the late 1970s and early 1980s, and the author really packs it with period detail. I lost myself in the world of Christopher and the narrator. This is a tale to take your time over. It’s not a fast-paced thriller, but that is not a criticism at all. It’s wonderful story-telling builds slowly to a crescendo, like a tsunami that starts as a small wave far out at sea, then raises higher and faster, until it sweeps away everything in its path, leaving only destruction. Loved it!
I have never read anything similar and I was working to figure out who was the character who was in the background. A must read.
A bit of a psychological thrill ride with a good twist that kept me reading.
It felt like it started off a little slow, but stick with it.
It goes back and forth between the 70’s and 80’s, but it is well-written so it doesn’t give you whip lash.
Good character development. I couldn’t put it down. Quick, entertaining read that just keeps twisting.
good writing, enjoyable read.
I could hardly put this book down. you think you know what’s going on and then a twist! Subtle and a little creepy, you slowly begin to get a picture of whats really happening. Great book!
Enjoyed the book, but figured it out before the end.
Great read!
Wow, an amazing story! About the time I thought I knew what was coming, the story line changed direction. I frequently felt very uncomfortable while reading this.
For me, a not-so-gripping redo of the switched at birth story line.
Couldn’t get past the sample so I can’t give it a realistic review. It was just boring to me and not worth buying
I didn’t care for the writing style.
Good reading.
Being a Phycological Thriller, did not meet my wishes. It was okay, but hardly a real thriller.