Laura Wolfe’s “The Foster Daughter” is a riveting psychological thriller that weaves a complex tale shrouded in mystery and suspense. It’s the kind of story that grips you, turning page after page, as you delve into the characters’ motives and the secrets they conceal.
Title: The Foster Daughter
Author(s): Laura Wolfe
Published by Bookouture on October 11, 2024
Pages: 334
Genre(s): Psychological Thriller
Source: Kindle Unlimited, Netgalley
Format: eBook 
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A woman with dark circles under her eyes stands on your doorstep, clutching a little boy’s hand. Your heart stops. You let her into your home once before, and it nearly cost you everything…
When you first took Riley in as a teenager, you showed her what it was like to have a family, as you piled homemade spaghetti onto her plate and brushed the tangles from her long, black hair. You thought she was grateful.
Until she disappeared one night. It shook your sleepy hometown to its core, and you were never allowed to foster another child again.
Fifteen years later, the doorbell rings. It takes you a second, but then you spot the unmistakeable deep blue pools of her eyes. “I’m so sorry for everything. Please help us, we have nowhere else to go,” she begs. Her sweet little boy yawns, and your heart cracks open.
Riley won’t say much about where she’s been. You don’t press her. But you notice how she jumps at every knock at the door, and the strange way she watches you sometimes. Then one night you find out she argued viciously with an old school friend.
The same friend who is found dead the very next morning.
An icy fear settles inside you. Why did your foster daughter really come back? What secrets are about to be revealed—and just how far will she go to protect them?
An absolutely gripping and unputdownable psychological thriller, packed with twist after jaw-dropping twist. Perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, Gillian Flynn and Lucinda Berry.
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“The Foster Daughter” grips the reader from the very first page and doesn’t let go until the very end. Readers planning to pick up “The Foster Daughter’ should prepare for a suspenseful and twisty journey.
A web of secrets, lies, and assumptions drove the plot. As the story unfolded, secrets came to light, and the lies started to unravel. The burning question on everyone’s mind: Who is the real villain?
As previously stated, this book leads the reader through a twisty journey, with the most significant twist unfolding early in the story. The revelation from this twist unleashed a plethora of complications. From that point on, the suspense intensified. The story presents multiple suspects, leaving it to the reader to deduce the who, the why, and the where.
Like many psychological thrillers I’ve had the pleasure of reading, the conclusion of “The Foster Daughter” left me feeling unsatisfied. While one might wish for a sequel, experience suggests it’s unlikely, leaving the reader to devise their own theories.
Readers who enjoy twisty plots and delving into the depths of family secrets and complex characters, “The Foster Daughter” is a captivating read. This psychological thriller, packed with unexpected turns and complex relationships, promises a compelling journey for any reader fascinated by the subtle complexities of family ties and the secrets they hide.
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About Laura Wolfe
Laura Wolfe is an Amazon charts bestselling author who writes twisty, fast-paced psychological thrillers and suspense novels published by Bookouture. Her indie titles have also been shortlisted for multiple book awards. Laura is a lover of animals and nature. When she is not writing, she can be found hanging out with her husband and two kids, growing vegetables in her garden, or spoiling her rescue dog. She enjoys living in Ann Arbor, Michigan
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