The tense and darkly atmospheric new domestic noir thriller from the author of Richard & Judy bestseller Tideline, perfect for fans of SJ Watson and Emma Healey.Anna would like another child, a sibling for daughter Stella. Her husband, Stefan, would not. They do not talk about it anymore. Stalemate in a marriage is a dangerous place to be. Anna's job as a Speech and Language therapist allows to forge a strong bond with a boy called Jayden, who lives with temporary foster parents. The social services are looking for a new family for him, and Anna believes he should be with her. She is willing to do whatever it takes to make this happen - setting in a motion a train of events that brings devastating consequences.
