The Child Between Us - Melissa Hawler

THE CHILD BETWEEN US.
The first instalment in The Child Trilogy

This is only the beginning…

She has five hours to make everything look normal.

When Will doesn’t come home, everyone assumes he’s missing.
Only his wife knows the truth.

He’s not missing.
He’s exactly where she left him.

Now, with her young daughter asking questions and the police beginning to circle, she must carefully construct the perfect version of events… the perfect lie.

Because the truth isn’t just dangerous.
It’s unthinkable.

But as cracks begin to form and the past refuses to stay buried, one thing becomes clear:

Some secrets don’t stay hidden.
And some mothers will do anything to protect what’s theirs.

THE CHILD BETWEEN US is a gripping psychological thriller packed with tension, obsession, and shocking twists — and this is only the first chapter in a much darker story to come.

Perfect for fans of Freida McFadden and Gillian Flynn.

You won’t see the ending coming.

Content Warning: This book contains mature themes that some readers may find distressing.