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What if the person you trust most in the world is lying to you?

I’d heard of the Baby Caroline case, of course. When a baby is snatched from her mother’s arms, the whole country knows about it. I knew about the parents left lying by the swimming pool, the open window in the nursery. But I never dreamed it had anything to do with me.

Today, my beautiful daughter turned one. We were unwrapping gifts and blowing out candles when the knock came at the door, and they took my mother away.

The police say she’s not really my mother. That she stole me, thirty years ago.

When I visit her, desperate for answers, she looks me in the eye, and says nothing. I can barely breathe. Is my whole life a lie?

I have to find out, but the more I learn, the more scared I become. And soon I start to wonder, am I losing my grip on reality or is my own daughter in terrible danger?

An absolutely gripping psychological thriller, perfect for fans of Gillian Flynn, Ruth Ware and Lisa Jewell.

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“I did not want to put this book down!! It grabbed me from the first page and I had to force myself to stop reading” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Absolutely amazing! It's twisty and shocking, it really kept me on the edge of my seat” Books Candles Cats, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“You cannot put this book down!! It’s addicting. I loved it from the start to the very last page. I flew through the pages all afternoon.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Absolutely the best psychological thriller I’ve read in a long time!… Will take you on the ride of your life” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“From the beginning to the very end this book kept me page turning… I loved the twists, turns… I needed the answers!” Musings by Maureen, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“I found myself taking a sharp intake of breath at a twist I did not see coming… A really enjoyable edge-of-your-seat read!” Goodreads reviewer

“Just does not let go… I could not put it down. Even my dog is in a sulk as I haven’t walked her yet… I had to finish this story first.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“A twisty telling of a domestic suspenser, not to be missed!” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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March 29, 2021
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5.06 x 0.64 x 7.81 inches
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bookouture (March 29, 2021)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 284 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1800193106
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1800193109
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.9 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.06 x 0.64 x 7.81 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #98,319 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #1,239 in Kidnapping Thrillers
- #2,590 in Psychological Fiction (Books)
- #3,519 in Psychological Thrillers (Books)

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Miranda Smith writes psychological suspense. She is drawn to stories about ordinary people in extraordinary situations, complicated women and dark impulses.

SOME DAYS ARE DARK: March 2020

WHAT I KNOW: June 2020

Find out more at www.mirandasmithwriter.com.

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Eileen P.

Great read!

Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2021

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Thoroughly enjoyed this book! Could not put it down, completed in two sessions. Loved the surprises as the tale unravels.

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Just desserts

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Complex situations and believable characters interwoven to spin a tale that finally ends in a totally satisfying ending. Highly recommend.

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Excellent!

Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2021

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Great plot 'twists', although not necessarily unexpected as I was reading along. But a great story, good characters, interesting setting and developments. The shortage of expletives is welcome after books by other authors. Miranda Smith knows how to tell a story, even one with salacious details without actually giving salacious details. Thank you Ms Smith! Please keep writing, and I'll keep reading. This book was great! I look forward to the next.

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Hard to Put This Book Down!

Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2021

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Wow! It was hard to put this book down. Lots of twists and turns. Well written, too. Not too much description, nor too little, but just enough to keep me intrigued.

Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2021

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This book tells an amazing story, weaving each characters point of view. I really appreciate the way facts and feelings are discovered in a methodical way without exposing the truth too soon.

Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2021

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Great book!. For a while, I was wondering all of the chapters would tie together. I would reall recommend it

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Miranda is a new author to me I loved this book I could not wait to finish it but did not want it to end I highly recommend this book to everyone Dorothy Schaefer

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Great book with a twist

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R34der

Not great, time passer

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 1, 2021

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I’ve given 3 stars because it did hold my attention which during lockdown was helpful. However, can’t say it was well written or that it left any feeling of satisfaction at the end. The characters are poorly drawn & leave no impact. If it’s just to spend time, it’s ok.

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Not realistic

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 26, 2021

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I wasn't wholly convinced by this story, the elaborate plot to fake DNA results and the belief that money can afford this despite it having to pass through several professionals didn't wash with me, neither did the ending I'm afraid. The motive given by the woman for doing what she did was not plausible.

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Elaine Fairfield

Brilliantly written thriller

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 16, 2021

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I found it difficult to put down this book. It was so smoothly written I sped through it, ignoring the mountain of laundry I was supposed to have done this weekend 😂

Realistic characters, a good storyline, interesting twists I didn’t see coming. I don’t think you can accuse this book of being predictable. It’s not the book I thought it’d be, but Smith wrote a good thriller here

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Best read book in a long time

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 6, 2021

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I couldn't put this book down. Best read in a long time. Kept me in suspense then.....say no more...Read it and see. Well worth it.

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Not my Mother

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Intriguing plot with those red herrings I love so much but even I couldn't imagine how it would pan out there has to be a fine line with such books between keeping the reader interested or dragging out the plot so that the storyline becomes boring and Miranda nailed it completely interesting well thought out book

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