Crime Novels Featuring Fearless Moms Who Uncover the Truth

Wrong Place Wrong Time is every parent’s worst nightmare and it’s still one of my favourite books of all time!

Jen’s son, Todd, has committed a terrible crime. The absolute worst; he’s murdered a complete stranger. She doesn’t know why he did it, and she doesn’t know who he killed. All she knows is that her son is in custody, and that she has to find out the truth at any cost.

I have never read anything quite like this before. It’s such a thrilling story of time loops and the power of a mother’s love in so many forms. I loved joining Jen on her mission for answers and to right some wrongs. It’s such an original concept and a true gem of a book. It’s one I’ll never forget, and one I will never stop recommending!

T.M. Logan can do no wrong, and the premise of The Mother is enough to shake anyone to their core. He writes mother/child bonds so brilliantly! Imagine waking up, your husband is dead and the prime suspect in his murder is you. Your children have been taken away and you end up in prison for a crime you didn’t commit.

Heather is released from prison ten years later. Does she accept her fate, her conviction at this point? Or does she do what we all think we’d do and stop at nothing to find out what really happened? T.M. Logan is known for his up-all-night thrillers and this one is not to be missed!

Laurel’s daughter, Ellie, disappeared ten years ago, but she’s never given up hope of one day finding her again. But when a man walks into her café, sweeping her off her feet and eventually introducing her to his own daughter, Poppy, she is taken aback. Poppy is the spitting image of Ellie.

With her haunting past brought back to the surface once again, all those unanswered questions are back in her mind. What happened to her daughter? And who has been keeping secrets all this time? Very real characters and engaging multiple POVs make this an addictive read. Fast-paced and gripping, which is exactly what we come to expect from a Lisa Jewell book!

I love an unhinged character and this is a book that definitely delivers on that! After a brief fling with a man called Max, Savannah finds out she’s pregnant. Upon telling him the news, he tells her he has just got back with his ex, Madison. To Savannah’s surprise, Madison is excited by the news, but she soon begins to try and take over the pregnancy… and things go from bad to worse.

A sinister, stressful plot with twist upon twist. This one is perfect for fans of Freida McFadden.

Nora thinks she's found the perfect new home for her family. But when she agrees to get involved in a wrongful death case in the neighbourhood, she becomes convinced that there's a dark secret at the heart of this perfect place. She balances motherhood and pregnancy with this lawsuit, and it soon becomes clear that the secret to having it all is worth killing for…

The Husbands is full of feminist rage, but also explores relatable elements of motherhood. An unsettling, engrossing and fascinating read.

Authors such as Abigail Dean, Paula Hawkins and Clare Mackintosh have raved about this book and for good reason! Tessa, a single mum and producer at the BBC, is at work one day when the news of another IRA raid comes on the air. As public help is requested to catch those responsible, Tessa's sister appears on the screen, pulling a black mask over her face.

When the truth of what has happened to her sister reveals itself, Tessa is forced to choose between her ideals and her family. A chilling read that is as moving as it is mysterious. An instant New York Times Bestseller and a Reese’s Book Club pick!