The Third Son

De: S. E. Green

Narrado por: Susan Marlowe

All he wants is a loving family to belong to, to manipulate, to control.

Architect Carter Grady is constructing his most prized design - a family. Two years after marrying his deceased best friend’s wife, Tori, he’s ready to officially adopt her two sons, independent Daniel, 12, and the sweet five-year-old Nathan. All he needs to do is sign the legal paperwork. But a phone call changes everything.

A one-night stand from over a decade ago died in a freak accident and Carter now learns two things: the random stranger’s name...and that they share a 10-year-old son, Frances. With adult-like affectations and a fondness for wearing bow ties, the exceedingly charming and fiercely intelligent boy is unlike other children. And he’s biologically Carter’s - a seemingly impossible dream.

Yet behind the ready smile, perfectly parted hair, and need to please, something’s off with Frances. There’s a cunning calculation behind his moves, an effortless talent for lying, and a dark curiosity in others’ pain. But as Carter and Tori learn about the shocking conditions of Frances’ isolated childhood, Carter is even more determined to do right by his son.

When “accidents” soon escalate, with Daniel and Nathan caught in the middle, Tori’s budding suspicions and maternal paranoia grow. Could evil reside in the form of a little boy? And who - or what - have they invited into their home, their trust, their sense of safety?

©2021 S. E. Green (P)2026 S. E. Green

thriller

great story, can't wait to see what happens next. the main character has lots of depth.

Disturbing

Wow! This book was a great listen. Keeps you glued to listening. A great book!

Enjoyed the story

A good listen, my first audio books by S.E. Green was the series Killer Intent. You can buy the bundle of stories together in Killer Among, Definitely recommend!

Quick listen

Couldn’t read fast enough. A bit odd but draws you in wanting to know what happens next!

Amazing!! Just wow! Perfect read!! Highly recommend

Wow! The book gives a perspective of all characters. You feel what everyone was going through! Well done!