The Mother Next Door by Leah Mercer-psychological thriller
Lou often collects children from school for some of the other mothers. She is one of those people you can rely on and would give you the shirt off her back, as she’s so dependable. When Lou disappears with three of the women's children they wonder what on earth is going on. Lou’s car has been found but no sign of anyone and her belongings are still in the car as if they left in a hurry. When each of the three women get a text indicating if they tell the truth then their children will be released they cant understand the meaning of it. What truth? Is this about the children and some petting squabbling that's been going on or is it something more? There’s a storm raging outside and the police are struggling to do anything as from the phone used it appears they are deep in woodland. There is something from the past but no one knew about it did they? Who is Lou really and what is the connection or the truth?
Oooh!!! One of those reads that quickly draws you in and spins you around a little. There’s things being flung around to try and find “ the truth” which brings out the real characters of those involved. Its cleverly and brilliantly written that I found myself reading that “ just one more chapter”. A book with that wonderful air of tension and one I really enjoyed.
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Book Description:
I glance over at Lou’s house as I pull onto my drive, surprised that it is still in darkness. Lou and the kids should have been home from school long ago. I should be preparing a delicious meal for my children as they tell me about their day. But Lou’s car is nowhere to be seen…
The night is drawing in and Lou has still not returned. I try not to panic, but deep down I know something is wrong. Lou is the most dependable friend. Our children are at the same school. We always help each other out, and she cares for my two like only a mother can.
As a storm rages outside and local news reports tell everyone to stay indoors, a feeling of deep dread starts to swell. Then the call comes. The police have found Lou’s car, with my children’s schoolbags still inside along with Lou’s phone. But they are nowhere to be seen.
Clutching my husband’s hands, willing our children to be found safe and sound, I try to silence the voice inside my head. I’ve not been honest. I’m being punished for what happened all those years ago.
And then I get Lou’s message and I know that if I want to see my children again, I need to tell the truth to everyone I love.
What I don’t yet know is that Lou has been keeping her own dark secret. And once the storm passes, nothing will ever be the same again.
A gripping and addictive psychological suspense about dark obsession, intense motherly love and how far we will go to protect those we love the most. Perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty, Adele Parks and Sally Hepworth.
Leah Mercer was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on the east coast of Canada. Her first ambition was to be a journalist, but after completing a Master’s in Journalism, she soon realised she preferred anything other than reporting the news. After trying her hand at public relations, teaching and recruitment in various countries around the world, she finally settled in London and returned to writing…fiction, this time. Her first two novels, Who We Were Before and The Man I Thought You Were, were shortlisted at the UK’s Romantic Novelists’ Association Awards. Leah loves books, running and visiting historic houses with her husband and their son.
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