The Golden Child
Will be published approx. on 14. January 2027
Book
Hardback
400 pages
978-0-241-82143-5 (ISBN)
Description
ONE LIE TO SAVE HER FUTURE. ONE DECISION TO DESTROY HIS.
Pre-order now! An intensely gripping, unbelievably tense new psychological thriller from global bestselling author Lucinda Berry that asks one haunting question: If you had to choose, which child would you save?
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Ava and Bentley are Irish twins - eleven months apart, inseparable since birth. Ella is the golden girl: disciplined, driven, bound for success. Bentley is the screwup: reckless, restless, always one bad choice away from disaster.
Until the night Ava makes a mistake that can't be undone.
After a wild party, Ava gets behind the wheel - and hits a classmate. Panicked and terrified that her future will implode before it begins, she calls the one person who has never failed her: Bentley.
He's there in minutes. He sees the blood. The fear in his sister's eyes. And he makes a split-second decision that will change all their lives.
He tells Ava to go home.
He takes the blame.
But secrets never stay buried. And when someone discovers the truth, their family must make an impossible choice: protect their brilliant, promising daughter? Or save the son whose future has always teetered on the brink...
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Why readers can't get enough of Lucinda Berry's books:
'You go through a rollercoaster of emotions...unputdownable!' 5***** reader review
'I read the entire book in one sitting' 5***** reader review
'Expertly written and will rip your heart out' 5***** reader review
'This book brought up every emotion you could possibly have...a book I can't stop thinking about' 5***** reader review
'Excellent...you will never guess the end!' 5***** reader review
Pre-order now! An intensely gripping, unbelievably tense new psychological thriller from global bestselling author Lucinda Berry that asks one haunting question: If you had to choose, which child would you save?
---
Ava and Bentley are Irish twins - eleven months apart, inseparable since birth. Ella is the golden girl: disciplined, driven, bound for success. Bentley is the screwup: reckless, restless, always one bad choice away from disaster.
Until the night Ava makes a mistake that can't be undone.
After a wild party, Ava gets behind the wheel - and hits a classmate. Panicked and terrified that her future will implode before it begins, she calls the one person who has never failed her: Bentley.
He's there in minutes. He sees the blood. The fear in his sister's eyes. And he makes a split-second decision that will change all their lives.
He tells Ava to go home.
He takes the blame.
But secrets never stay buried. And when someone discovers the truth, their family must make an impossible choice: protect their brilliant, promising daughter? Or save the son whose future has always teetered on the brink...
---
Why readers can't get enough of Lucinda Berry's books:
'You go through a rollercoaster of emotions...unputdownable!' 5***** reader review
'I read the entire book in one sitting' 5***** reader review
'Expertly written and will rip your heart out' 5***** reader review
'This book brought up every emotion you could possibly have...a book I can't stop thinking about' 5***** reader review
'Excellent...you will never guess the end!' 5***** reader review
Reviews / Votes
Praise for Lucinda Berry -- : Lucinda Berry is just so so brilliant...thrilling, addictive -- Lisa Jewell A leading voice in the genre and a force to be reckoned with -- Jeneva Rose Those looking for an emotional rollercoaster ride will be rewarded * Publishers Weekly * Berry's flawlessly placed clues and psychological expertise grab you from the first word, not letting go until the last. Compelling, intricate, and shocking -- Samantha M. Bailey * USA Today bestselling author * Combine Lucinda Berry's deep understanding of the complexities of the human mind with her immense talent for storytelling and you have...an intense psychological thriller that kept my heart racing until the shocking, jaw-dropping conclusion. Bravo -- T. R. Ragan * New York Times bestselling author *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Penguin Books Ltd
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 40 mm
Weight
750 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-241-82143-5 (9780241821435)
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USA Today bestselling author, Lucinda Berry, is a former psychologist and leading researcher in childhood trauma. With millions of books sold worldwide, she's written multiple bestsellers including The Perfect Child, Saving Noah, and Keep Your Friends Close. Her work has been optioned for film and translated into several languages.
If Berry isn't chasing after her son, you can find her running through Los Angeles, prepping for her next marathon. To hear about her upcoming releases and other author news, visit her on social media @lucindaberryauthor.
If Berry isn't chasing after her son, you can find her running through Los Angeles, prepping for her next marathon. To hear about her upcoming releases and other author news, visit her on social media @lucindaberryauthor.