The Perfect Son
The Perfect Son by Lauren North is an advanced reader copy published by Penguin on August 13, 2019. This psychological thriller delves into the life of Tess Clarke, a recently widowed mother who wakes up in a hospital after a violent incident, only to discover that her young son, Jamie, is missing. As she grapples with her trauma and the aftermath of her husband’s sudden death, Tess is determined to uncover the truth, despite feeling isolated and unheard by those around her.
Readers will find a gripping narrative that explores themes of motherhood, loss, and the lengths one will go to protect their loved ones. The story unfolds as Tess navigates her confusion and fear, piecing together the events that transpired between her husband’s death and her son’s birthday. With a focus on psychological suspense, this novel presents a harrowing journey of a mother’s fight for her child’s safety amidst overwhelming challenges. The book spans 368 pages and is written in English, offering a deep dive into the complexities of grief and the instinct to protect.
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A disturbing and shocking debut novel of psychological suspense about a recently widowed mother, her young son, and the lengths she’ll go to in order to keep him safe.
When Tess Clarke wakes up in the hospital the day after her son Jamie’s eighth birthday, she’s sure of these things: She’s been stabbed, her son is missing, her brother-in-law and her grief counselor are involved. But no one is listening to her.
After her husband, Mark, died suddenly in a terrible accident a few months earlier, the only thing keeping Tess together is Jamie. As they struggle to make sense of their new life without Mark, they find joy in brief moments of normalcy like walking to school and watching television together. Life is hard without Mark, but Tess has Jamie, and that’s what matters.
But there in the hospital, confused and surrounded by people who won’t listen, Tess’s world falls apart. To save her son, she must piece together what happened between Mark’s death and Jamie’s birthday, but the truth might just be too much for her to bear.
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