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The Perfect Son

By: Freida McFadden
Narrated by: Suzie Althens, Daniel Thomas May
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Publisher's Summary

"Mrs. Cass, we were hoping your son could answer a few questions about the girl who disappeared last night...."

Erika Cass has a perfect family and a perfect life. Until the evening when two detectives show up at her front door.

A high school girl has vanished from Erika's quiet suburban neighborhood. The police suspect the worst - murder. And Erika's teenage son, Liam, was the last person to see the girl alive.

Erika has always sensed something dark and disturbed in her seemingly perfect older child. She wants to believe he's innocent, but as the evidence mounts, she can't deny the truth - Liam may have done the unthinkable.

Now she must ask herself: How far will she go to protect her son?

©2019 Freida McFadden (P)2022 Tantor

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read the book DONT READ THE REVIEWS. THEY HAVE MINOR SPOILERS.

good story but the cringey lovey dovey romance dialogue was a bit much. "OMG Liam is so hot" 🤮

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10/10! Excellent narration work and also another great story by Freida MacFadden.

Really enjoyed this story. Probably one of her best by far! All the characters were portrayed well and meshed together well. The narrative was compelling and detailed which kept you hooked from start to finish. I guessed the twist half way through and thought it worked well. Worth reading this one! 10/10!

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Disappointed

not one of Freida's better books. story was very predictable. I was quite disappointed

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Awesome

Bloody awesome all the way through ! Keeps you guessing even when you think you have worked it out, you haven’t ! God I love Freida Mc Fadden’s books she’s amazing!

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Great read!

It was an intriguing novel but, like many others have stated, the dialogue of the teenagers (Olivia especially) wasn’t accurate. I can understand 12yr olds talking like that - but not 16yr olds! Regardless, the story flowed well and kept me enthralled.

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The twist in the plot

It is an amazing story, well written and performed.
Bit of a twist at the end

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Storyline keeps you guessing until the very end.

One of my best Freida reads to date, giving never tell lies a run for its money!!

The twist at the end is something I certainly didn't see coming. love, love, loved it.

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The narrators voice was very irritating to listen to.

A Good story - needs better narration - Over emphasis of the start and end of words

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Excellent twist

Absolutely amazing book! Loved the story, loved the suspense & twist at the end - wow!! Highly recommend this to anyone who loves a good story line with a thrill to it. Excellent - thank you

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My First Frieda.

Great but predictable twist at the end. Interesting mystery. Did not see the bad guy coming until the last minute.

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