A Mother's Lie
by Jo Crow
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Pub Date Dec 05 2017 | Archive Date Mar 07 2020
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Description
When her child’s life is at stake, a mother will do anything to save him.
Clara McNair is running out of time to save her son, James. When the two-year-old is diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer, only an experimental treatment can save his life. She desperately needs money to pay for the surgery, but she’ll have to travel back to the site of her darkest memories to get it.
Clara has escaped the demons of her youth—or so she thinks. It’s been ten years since the mysterious disappearance of her parents. Widely suspected of murdering her mother and father, Clara fled west to start a new life. Now, a documentary film crew is offering cold, hard cash—enough to pay for James’s treatment—in exchange for the sordid secrets of her past.
With no other choice but to delve into a long-ago tragedy, Clara must unravel the lies surrounding that terrible night. Facing hostile gossip, Clara is fighting to clear her name and learn the truth about what really happened. But how far will she go into the dark to save her son—and herself?
Available Editions
| ISBN | 9781979295420 |
| PRICE | $2.99 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Kat N, Reviewer
How far would a mother go to save her son's life? It's a question every parent hopes they never have to figure out but it's a question Clara McNair faces on a daily basis in A Mother's Lie. Her two year old son has been diagnosed with a tumor disorder that may only give him nine more months to live. A new experimental drug is available but with insurance not covering she's got to find a quick way to make enough money to cover it. Not so luckily her parents disappeared and the ten year anniversary is coming up and she's been contacted to do a documentary on the disappearance and how it's effected her. Sounds pretty easy except she has to go back to her hometown for filming and all anyone remembers of Clara is her wild teen years and the fact she was the prime suspect in her parents disappearance. How far will the town push to get Clara out? How far will Clara push to find out the truth? Will she find out the truth before it kills Her?
I haven't been this impressed by a debut from an author since Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris. The author really nailed making you feel just how isolated Clara was and just how desperate she was. Too many times while reading this I was gasping out loud due to a turn I hadn't seen coming or an injustice I just couldn't believe. It usually takes me about seven days to read a book due to work and kids but I devoured this in a little over 24 hours. I can't wait to spread the word about this knockout debut.
Louetta W, Reviewer
A very well written psychological thriller. Was excited to read this book from all I had heard about it from my book reading friends, and I was not disappointed! Lots of twisty curves in the plot, which I love. A new author that came out with a bang, and I will be on the lookout for more from her.
Marti G, Reviewer
Very fast paced and very intriguing. I enjoyed how it kept me hooked and it was an original story. Nowadays so many books read the same. Highly recommend
Reviewer 252384
This book raises an old question and problem. What would you do in order to save your child's life. Well, me personally would do anything I could.
Clara has agreed to a documentary detailing the disappearance and death of her parents, in order to be able to afford her son's cancer treatment. Unfortunately the documentary raises a lot of issues and a lot of the past comes back to haunt her.
Well written and thrilling to the end!
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