The New Son

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About The New Son

Nina always wanted a child of her own. Now she has one. Nina feels trapped. Her partner Gary is controlling, his daughter hates her, and she’s recently suffered a miscarriage. Just as her life seems hopeless, Alex, the son she gave up for adoption nearly 20 years ago, shows up at her door. Somehow, he has tracked her down. Their reunion is everything Nina has hoped for. Now she has a child of her own, someone in the family who really cares about her. But honeymoons are brief and this one is no exception. Far from welcoming him, Gary is hostile to Alex and as their arguments become increasingly vicious, it soon becomes clear that Nina must choose between them. But how will the abusive Gary react if she rejects him? And can she trust Alex? Is he really the loving son he seems to be – or does he have a sinister agenda of his own? The New Son – the gripping psychological thriller perfect for fans of Freida McFadden, Daniel Hurst, K L Slater. What readers are saying about The New Son: “Maitland masterfully turns the trope of the long-lost child into an original twisted horrifying thriller! The final twist along with the epilogue gave me chills.” -Booksprout Reviewer “I found the writing awesome. The storyline is great… The dialogue is strong and how the story comes together was very well done!” -Netgalley Reviewer “This book was a good read! I would recommend…” -Netgalley Reviewer “The plot is a classic and really well executed. This author does detail well and can make the scenes seem very real. The dialogue is also strong and I find he does a terrific job in bringing all characters to life…” -Netgalley Reviewer “Interesting premise and a fun plot made for an enjoyable read. I breezed through it in one sitting… The epilogue provided a satisfying conclusion to the whole story, rounding off the whole thing with a gut punch.” -Goodreads Reviewer

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