From the bestselling author of The Perfect Child comes a shocking
thriller about the disturbing complexities of a mother's love and the
deadly consequences of unravelling family secrets.
On a humid summer day in Alabama, a mayor's wife turns up brutally
murdered under a railroad bridge. Standing next to her body is
fourteen-year-old Mason Hill, the autistic son of former Miss USA
Genevieve Hill. The locals are quick to level their verdict on young
Mason: he did it.
The town detective calls in local autism expert Casey Walker to consult
on the case. At first, Casey tries to keep an open mind. But the more
time she spends with Genevieve, the more her unease grows, and she
suspects that Genevieve is doing more than just protecting her son.
Casey's misgivings surrounding Genevieve's story only intensify when she
meets Savannah, Genevieve's nineteen-year-old daughter. Savannah, as it
turns out, has some disturbing secrets of her own. But as Casey dives
ever deeper into the Hill family dynamic, her search for the truth leads
to another shocking murder--one that shatters her understanding of the
human condition in ways she never imagined.