The Other Mother: a psychological thriller you won't be able to put down / J.A. Baker

Looking for an unputdownable psychological thriller full of suspense? Then you'll love best-selling author, J.A. Baker's gripping new thriller The Other Mother.

Three troubled women. One deadly secret.

Lissy and her daughter, Rosie, live a quiet life in Yorkshire, however when events at Rosie’s school come to light, their peaceful existence is shattered 

Meanwhile, middle-aged women Erica and Beverley appear to have perfect lives but behind closed doors things are not as they seem.

All three women are tied together by a dark past that goes back to their school days. A child was murdered and one of the women is to blame. 

But is the person responsible for the child’s death the same person who was blamed for it all those years ago?

As secrets from their past begin to surface it becomes clear that someone has revenge in their sights…

J.A. Baker is the best-selling author of psych thrillers, Undercurrent and Her Dark Retreat. If you loved Gone Girl, The Girl on the Train and The Sister this book will have you hooked.

What readers are saying

"The book is a standalone, domestic noir/ psychological thriller that packs a punch and has its fair share of WTF moments throughout the book." Steve Robb - BookieWookie

"'The Other Mother’ is an intense, whirlwind of a book which I just could not put down." Kaisha Holloway - The Writing Garnet

"I couldn’t wait to read further and devoured this book eager to find out the real story. Along with the added twisty turns, I wasn’t disappointed." Melisa Broadbent - Broadbean's Books

"I loved all aspects of this story from the mystery, suspense and full-on tension that jumps out at you from the pages." Rachel Broughton - Rae Reads

"A psychological thriller that when you finish you realise what a clever, clever read it is. Full of twists, suspense and intrigue, just the ingredients you need in a gripping psychological thriller." Alexina Golding - Bookstormer

"Well J.A Baker The Other Mother is phenomenal, I’m glad my pastime is reading, I hate to miss a great read, this blew me away." Diane Hogg - Sweet Little Book Blog

"The novel is full of twists and turns and almost had me holding my breath as I read and tried to digest what was happening." Sally Boland - Sal's World Of Books

"Loved this, gripping twists and a fantastic plot line." Liza Murray - Turn The Page

"I would definitely recommend this if you love a good thriller/crime." Sue Ward - Read Along With Sue

"What a super build up just brilliant couldn’t have been better." Susan Hampson - Books From Dusk Till Dawn

"I liked the layout of the book and the setting of the different chapters – an excellent psychological thriller – 5 stars from me, I really enjoyed it!" Donna Maguire - Donnas Book Blog

"This is a first-class thriller by an assured writer at the top of their game." Susan Corcoran - Booksaremycwtches

"This is an intense, suspenseful and thrilling ride that will keep you guessing until the end!" Eva Merckx - Novel Delights

"It’s a great thriller and the clues and hints built upon each other until the moment when the answer is revealed and you have that Ah Ha moment." Jessica Bronder - JBronder Book Reviews