Mother Knows Best: A gripping, addictive, psychological thriller from J A Baker

· Boldwood Books Ltd
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Don't miss the BRAND NEW gripping psychological thriller from the BESTSELLING author of The Perfect Parents, J. A. Baker 🏡💥 Perfect for fans of The Push by Ashley Audrain and The Daughter by T. M. Logan! 📚🩸

"Engaging characters, a chilling tale - Baker at her best!" Bestselling author Valerie Keogh ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

A devoted mother

Helena has always prided herself on being a good mother, a constant for her daughters, Vanessa the responsible one, and Rachel – fragile and sensitive. But as her daughters navigate adulthood, a chilling question begins to fester: has her devotion been a delusion?

Now, Rachel walks the city streets, lost to addiction, while Vanessa's endless nights at work leave her children vulnerable in Helena's care – proof of their fractured family.

Her worst nightmare

Then the disappearances begin. Local girls, snatched from the darkness, their lives brutally extinguished. Fear consumes Helena, yet the harder she tries to protect her girls, the more her daughters push her away until a terrifying thought takes root, twisting Helena’s maternal instincts into icy suspicion.

What if the danger isn't lurking in the shadows...but has been much closer to home all along? 👀

Praise for J. A. Baker:

"A dark and twisting thrill ride that asks the question: how well do you really know your parents? It kept me hooked until the final page!" Bestselling author M.A. Hunter ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"A dark and twisty thriller that keep you guessing at the truth, The Perfect Parents is an addictive read!" Bestselling author Alison Stockham ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"This captivating pacy thriller sucks you in from the first page and spits you out at the last! I thought I’d worked it out, but no... the twists kept coming and the final reveal is a heartbreaker 💔" Bestselling author Ruby Speechley ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"Intensely compelling, with so many twists I didn't see coming!' Bestselling author, Alex Stone ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Don't miss the BRAND NEW gripping psychological thriller from the BESTSELLING author of The Perfect Parents, J. A. Baker 🏡💥 Perfect for fans of The Push by Ashley Audrain and The Daughter by T. M. Logan! 📚🩸 "Engaging characters, a chilling tale - Baker at her best!" Bestselling author Valerie...

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25 reviews
Gemma Darking
May 31, 2026
Well I didnt know what to make about this book to begin with.... There was nothing that dragged me in asuch and made me want to keep reading but at the same time I was not bored so carried on... Mainly life story Helena the doting Mum and Grandma to her eldest daughter Vanessa's two children... Vanessa who is cold and selfish and relies on her Mum far to much has so many secrets.... Then there is Rachel Helenas youngest daughter who is a drug addict living on the streets.... There is also chapters in between about a strange little boy Alex which tells his sad life story.... There is also a Serial killer on the loose killing women and a chapter every now and then told from a young lady trapped in a room by the serial killer who strangely has not killed her yet.... I was going to give this 3 stars but after reading the ending and seeing how well this book tied up I think it deserves 4 stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟📚🤗👍
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Audrey Potts
January 21, 2026
After a slow start I ended up thoroughly enjoying the story and unlike some books that leave you hanging, everything was nicely tied up at the end.
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Cari Greninger
May 5, 2026
Loved the second half of this book. However, the first half was a slow read.
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About the author

J. A. Baker is the bestselling author of psychological thrillers including The Perfect Parents. She is published by award-winning publisher Boldwood Books. Born and brought up in Middlesbrough, she still lives in the North East, which inspires the settings for her books.

J. A. Baker is the bestselling author of psychological thrillers including The Perfect Parents. She is published by award-winning publisher Boldwood Books. Born and brought up in Middlesbrough, she still lives in the North East, which inspires the settings for her books.

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