#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER A moment on the subway platform changes two women’s lives forever–a debut thriller that will take your breath away. A total stranger on the subway platform whispers, “Take my baby.” She places her child in your arms. She says your name. Then she jumps… In a split second, Morgan Kincaid’s life changes forever. She’s on her way home from work when a mother begs her to … She’s on her way home from work when a mother begs her to take her baby, then places the infant in her arms. Before Morgan can stop her, the distraught mother jumps in front of an oncoming train.
Morgan has never seen this woman before, and she can’t understand what would cause a person to give away her child and take her own life. She also can’t understand how this woman knew her name.
The police take Morgan in for questioning. She soon learns that the woman who jumped was Nicole Markham, prominent CEO of the athletic brand Breathe. She also learns that no witness can corroborate her version of events, which means she’s just become a murder suspect.
To prove her innocence, Morgan frantically retraces the last days of Nicole’s life. Was Nicole a new mother struggling with paranoia or was she in danger? When strange things start happening to Morgan, she suddenly realizes she might be in danger, too.
Woman on the Edge is a pulse-pounding, propulsive thriller about the lengths to which a woman will go to protect her baby–even if that means sacrificing her own life.
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A knockout premise, break-neck pacing and a twisty plot with two strong women at its core make Woman on the Edge irresistible. I read it in one sitting, absolutely riveted by this propulsive tale of motherhood, loss and betrayal. A must-read for thriller lovers.
A glowing debut that starts with a bang and never lets up, Woman on the Edge weaves the stories of two women, both on the edge, who find themselves at different times the protector of a baby girl. Unrelenting suspense and a taut, propulsive plot add up to a first-rate, heart-pounding mystery. I loved this one!
This is the page turner you’ve been looking for! Bailey’s writing is gripping and emotionally resonant at once, and her debut novel, perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell and Kimberley Belle, will keep you on the edge of your seat until the final sentence.
A captivating thriller… Bailey masterfully spins a chilling tale of deceit and duplicity that will have you guessing until the very end. Filled with unexpected twists, tight prose, and penetrating characters, this novel heralds the arrival of an immensely talented author.
Woman on the Edge begins with a shocking, tragic event and doesn’t stop there. Samantha M. Bailey has written an impressive debut that will keep you reading until the final twist.
From its first chapter — its first line! — Woman on the Edge will grip you like so few novels manage to do. From the moment two women’s lives collide on a subway platform to the shocking finale, you’ll be dizzied by the twists and turns the story takes. Some writers toil their entire career trying to master this kind of adept plotting, but Samantha M. Bailey nails it in her first effort. Woman on the Edge stayed with me for days after I turned its final pages. A truly thrilling debut.
Not necessarily believable but a good read.
Writing with compassion for her characters and a keen eye on her carefully woven plot, Samantha Bailey’s Woman on the Edge is a page turning delight!
A tale so tightly told that you won’t swallow or exhale for the entire duration. Dark, riveting, utterly gripping… Bailey is a new name to watch in the genre!
Readers, clear yourself a block of time for this one, because once you pick up Woman on the Edge, you won’t want to set it down. From its breathless first chapter to its startling conclusion, Bailey is in control, delivering a gripping plot, palpable tension, and characters pushed ever closer to the brink in this unmissable debut.
Gripping from the first page to the last, Woman on the Edge had me nail-biting and breathless all the way through. But even after you’ve turned the final page, this riveting and deeply felt thriller from debut author Samantha M. Bailey won’t relinquish its hold on you.
This book was so good that I actually skipped my exercise session just to finish it. Trust me, that’s saying something! I was taken in from page 1 right through until the end. A woman shoves her baby into the arms of another woman she has never met face to face, yet calls her by name, tells her to take care of her baby, and then jumps in front of an oncoming ‘L’ train. The story takes place in Chicago (I’m a native), so I was familiar with the locations that the author used. I would have to say though that the only thing that bugged me was the names of the streets, since we natives don’t call them “North Sheridan Road,” but rather just driving north on Sheridan Road. There are many examples of that, but I’m being far too picky. The book is absolutely excellent, and is definitely going on my “Favorites” list! I’ve already recommended it to several friends.
It wasn’t very believable.
Excellent mystery and awesome storyline.
From premise to plot to pacing, this unique thriller totally drew me in. This is storytelling at its finest, and Samantha Bailey executed it all perfectly.
Woman on the Edge Woman on the Edge has one of the most captivating openings I’ve ever read. It immediately pulled me in and didn’t let go until the very last page. Bailey has crafted a taut and gripping debut. This twisty, expertly-plotted book is a must read!
I really enjoyed this book of a young mother frantic and desperate who shoved her baby into the arms of another woman and then falls into the path of a moving train. Nicole is the successful CEO of Breathe, a company she began. She is a new mother, her baby girl is named Quinn after Nicole’s mother.
Morgan is a widow, her husband committed suicide after he was exposed for fraud. Morgan desperately wants a baby.
This is the story of two women who are connected by their love of children. However, Morgan doesn’t understand why Nicole selected her. Nicole doesn’t trust those around her- her husband Greg, her brother Ben, or even her best friend Tessa. She is also terrified of Donna, the mother of the child Amanda who died years earlier while in Nicole’s care. This is also a story of greed, desperation, postpartum depression, and manipulation. You will be guessing and second guessing yourself throughout the book. The author plants several clues to make you suspect multiple people. There are a few times when I thought I knew, but then something would lead me in a different direction. I was correct, but I doubted myself on many occasions.
I look forward to reading more from this author. Great debut!
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A great debut – read it in an evening and couldn’t put it down!
I absolutely LOVED this book and devoured it. I didn’t want it to end, but it was a great story with great characters.
Samantha Bailey has crafted a compelling thriller with a heartbreaking premise: why would a woman who desperately loves her child hand her to a complete stranger seconds before taking her own life? Discovering the answers to one woman’s most heartrending choice will leave readers churning through pages until the surprising end. Woman on the Edge is an accomplished and enjoyable thriller by an exciting new voice in the genre.