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Hush Little Baby
- Author
- J A Baker
- Narrator
- Janine Birkett
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Publish Date
- 23 August 2024
- Run Time
- 9 hours 43 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
What to expect
When she hears the baby crying, she knows she has to do something to keep it safe. To protect it from its terrible parents...
When Melissa Crawford snatches a crying baby from outside a house, she knows she's done the right thing. She can't bear to see the baby suffer one more day in that house, with those people. With her, baby Gabriel will be safe and loved.
But as Melissa is making her escape, she is involved in a terrible accident which forces her into hiding. She can't believe she's been so careless - now she has to lay low and let the dust settle.
Gabriel's parents won't care where he is, they'll be glad he's gone. But if she goes to prison who will care for the little baby? Who will keep him safe?
But looking after Gabriel is harder than Melissa imagined. Why does he keep crying? Why won't he settle? Why does he remind her of another child she once loved...and lost?
A gripping psychological thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Perfect for fans of Valerie Keogh, Diana Wilkinson and Keri Beevis.
What people are saying about J.A.Baker
"Engaging characters, a chilling tale - Baker at her best!" Bestselling author Valerie Keogh.
"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
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Details
- Author
- J A Baker
- Narrator
- Janine Birkett
- Duration
- 9 hours 43 minutes
- Release Date
- 23 August 2024
- ISBN
- 9781835611784
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
Synopsis
The BRAND NEW psychological thriller from the author of top 50 bestseller The Perfect ParentsWhen she hears the baby crying, she knows she has to do something to keep it safe. To protect it from its terrible parents...When Melissa Crawford snatches a crying baby from outside a house, she knows she's done the right thing. She can't bear to see the baby suffer one more day in that house, with those people. With her, baby Gabriel will be safe and loved.But as Melissa is making her escape, she is involved in a terrible accident which forces her into hiding. She can't believe she's been so careless - now she has to lay low and let the dust settle.Gabriel's parents won't care where he is, they'll be glad he's gone. But if she goes to prison who will care for the little baby? Who will keep him safe?But looking after Gabriel is harder than Melissa imagined. Why does he keep crying? Why won't he settle? Why does he remind her of another child she once loved...and lost?A gripping psychological thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Perfect for fans of Valerie Keogh, Diana Wilkinson and Keri Beevis.What people are saying about J.A.Baker"Engaging characters, a chilling tale - Baker at her best!" Bestselling author Valerie Keogh."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
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