The Other Son: A compelling and emotional psychological thriller with a shocking twist

J.M. Hewitt

Apr 2022 · Canelo

About this ebook

She saved her son once. Would she do the same again?

Sara and her family needed a fresh start after a tragedy that ruined many lives. They have found peace since arriving at their new home in the Kielder Forest National Park twelve months ago. That is, unless you count the dark cloud that has settled over them, and the crippling tension behind closed doors. Sara tries to pretend everything is normal, but in reality she is haunted by a devastating truth about one of her children.

Travis has a reputation as a counsellor skilled at helping troubled teens. He has been watching Sara. He sees her fragility, and believes that he can fix her and her eldest son. Like his mother, Scott barely speaks, and has a look in his eye that hints at unimaginable trauma. If Travis could only get close to Sara she would see that he can protect her, and put an end to their suffering.

Yet below the surface, Sara is anything but weak. No matter what, she won’t give up on her child. And when she is cornered, she will go to extreme lengths to protect her most precious boy.

A compulsive tale of family secrets with twists you won’t see coming. Perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, Shalini Boland and K.L. Slater.

Praise for The Other Son

'This was such a good read that I finished in one sitting... It was fast paced, twisty and unpredictable. I really enjoyed it.' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Draws you in from the start. I enjoyed it immensely' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'A really well written book. I thought that it was gripping and also original' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I loved this one. Very fast paced, had me turning pages as I tore through it – I had to see how it would end. The characters were well rounded and the narrative felt believable. Gave me chills. Solid five. NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Ratings and reviews

My Review: Wow, where to begin!!! I want to start off by saying that this had a very slow start to it. It did however finally pick up at the 40% mark. Once it did finally get going I really enjoyed this book. I did feel though that the past story was so much better than the present story. Honestly, I don’t think the author really needed the present story with how great the past story was. I also felt like the present story dragged on and I skimmed through most of those parts. Ok so let’s talk about the past story line. I absolutely loved it. It kept me interested and hooked. I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough to find out what happened. I was shocked to learn the truth on what truly happened that tragic day. This was my first book by this author and it won’t be my last. I can’t wait to read another book by this author. In conclusion, the plot, the characters and all the twists in this book made this book an enjoyable read. I would definitely recommend it and happily give it 4 Hearts❤️❤️❤️❤️

“A good mother will do anything for her child…maybe even kill for him…” A gripping and emotional read, The Other Son really got under my skin. Told over past and present timelines set a year apart, It is a suspenseful tale that takes you into a world of grief, guilt and fear. A page turner that does move on the slightly slower side to begin with, does ramp up making for a more thrilling second act with an outcome that I least expected! I also need to mention that the past deals with a school shooting that may be a trigger for some readers. I had mix feelings about our lead protagonist Sara, but as the story progresses it makes sense as to why she acts the way she does, but in saying that, I was not without empathy for her. My heart broke for Scott and I just wanted to reach into my Kindle to give him a hug. The Other Son is a well written, compelling and twisty read which I recommend and I look forward to reading what Hewitt gives us next.

This book was one of the most gripping books I've read in a long time! It kept me on the edge of my seat!

About the author

J.M. Hewitt is a crime and psychological thriller author. Her work has also been published in three short story anthologies. Her writing combines the complexity of human behaviour with often enchanting settings. In contrast to the sometimes dark content of her books, she lives a very nice life in a seaside town in Suffolk with her dog, Marley.