The Wrong Child

by M.J. Arlidge, Julia Crouch

Genres: Thrillers

Synopsis

A MOTHER WITH A DARK SECRET.
A DAUGHTER DYING TO TELL . . .

When 3-month-old Max is abducted, his parents are plunged into their worst nightmare. Devastated mum Sarah only took her eyes off him for a second, but that doesn't stop her guilt. Even husband, Jake, whom until now has been her rock, can't conceal his anger that their little boy went missing on her watch.

By contrast, it's all smiles and celebration at a caravan park in Lincolnshire, as baby Ronnie is introduced to his new family. Jenna and Gary are delighted with the new addition to the family. He is their fourth child and a real object of delight to their eldest - fifteen year old Becky - who once again it seems will take on the lion's share of raising the child, having dropped out of school several years ago.

But as desperate TV appeals by the Miller family make clear, trouble is brewing. Baby Max has neonatal diabetes and without regular dialysis will die. Teenager Becky is deeply troubled by the appeals that play incessantly on TV and radio, the Miller's rich relatives throwing everything at trying to smoke out the kidnappers. As her anxiety rises, as baby "Ronnie" becomes increasingly ill, a sickening realisation steals over Becky. What is the truth about her family? And how far will they go to hide their deadly secret?

A gripping, heart-wrenching thriller for fans of Cara Hunter, Heidi Perks, Claire Douglas, Fiona Barton, Susan Lewis and Lesley Kara

Release date: May 30, 2024

Publisher: Orion

Print pages: 304