The Bad Mother

Author: C.J. Parsons

Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)

Published on 27 August 2026 by HarperCollins Publishers (HQ) in the United Kingdom.

Paperback | 384 pages
198 x 129 | 260g

‘Everything I want in a psychological thriller: dark, twisty and chilling’ Emma Babbington

‘I could not put it down’ 5 star reader review

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Natasha was plunged into every parent’s ultimate nightmare when her son was taken from hospital shortly after his birth. Worse still, in the vital twenty-four hours after Baby Justin went missing, the police focused on the wrong suspect. TV producer Chloe, greedy for a quick headline, broke the rules by revealing the suspect's identity. The mistake derailed the case, and her career.

Now Chloe has a chance at redemption. New evidence surrounding Justin’s abduction has come to light.

But for both Natasha and Chloe, revisiting the past means facing up to their own decisions. And unspeakable secrets…

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Praise for The Bad Mother

‘Twisty, compelling and emotionally charged. I was hooked’ Jen L Crow

‘An addictive read that packs an emotional punch, with twists that kept me guessing to the very last page’ Ryan Carter

‘Twisty and intense!’ Lorna Dounaeva