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3.5 

Mother

By S.E. Lynes
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‘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!… 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 TrainThe 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…

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“Mother by S.E. Lynes. 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… A brilliant twisty read. 5*.”

About S.E. Lynes

Formerly a BBC producer, S.E. Lynes turned to writing following the birth of her third child. After completing an MA in Creative Writing, she became a tutor at Richmond Adult Community College, where she taught creative writing for over ten years. She now combines writing, mentoring and lecturing. Her debut, Valentina, was published by Blackbird Digital Books in 2016. Her follow up, the dark and twisting bestseller Mother, was published by Bookouture in November 2017 and Susie has gone on to publish gripping psychological thrillers with them ever since.

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