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  • The Perfect Family

  • By: Shalini Boland
  • Narrated by: Katie Villa
  • Length: 7 hrs and 52 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (2,416 ratings)

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The Perfect Family

By: Shalini Boland
Narrated by: Katie Villa
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Publisher's summary

"Mummy, she’s gone...."

Gemma Ballantine is getting ready for work one morning when her eldest child comes running down the stairs saying the words every mother dreads.

The front door is open. And her six-year-old daughter has disappeared. Frantic with fear, Gemma starts a nail-biting search for her little girl.

After what feels like forever, her mother-in-law, Diane, finds Katie wandering lost a few streets away. Relieved to have her youngest child back in her arms, breathing in the sweet scent of her hair, Gemma thinks the nightmare is over.

But then her perfect family starts to fall apart.

And she realizes it’s only just beginning....

From the top ten best-selling author of The Secret Mother and The Child Next Door, this completely addictive psychological thriller of secrets, lies, and betrayal will make you gasp out loud at the heart-stopping final twist. If you loved Gone Girl, The Girl on the Train, and The Sister, this book is for you.

©2018 Shalini Boland (P)2018 Bookouture

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Entertaining with some twists along the way

Fast paced with lots of things going on which made for an entertaining read. The narration was good but the chapters aren’t announced to reflect the POV of two different women. That was confusing until I realized it wasn’t the same character speaking. Well worth the Audible credit

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WOW

This book was incredible from start to finish. I stumbled upon this book after reading the secret mother (also great) and I was equally as impressed with this title. The twists and turns make you feel like your head is spinning and you’re drawn in with each word. Make sure to read the Epilogue!!!

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Just when you thought you knew...

Another spectacular “page turner”. Just when you thought you’d reached the end of the book, you’re hit with another twist you never saw coming.

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Must read!

This book had me hooked. I was trying to figure out what was going on throughout the entire book. The ending was a surprise!

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A bit dramatic but kept my interest

This was well written and kept my attention but was a little unbelievable and dramatic in parts. I do have to say that while I guessed part of the ending mid way through, there were still some surprises. Overall I enjoyed it.

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Good listen

This book had interesting twist and turns. The ending was a surprise for me. Enjoy

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Great ! Fantastic excellent must read. Best book

Excellent read. You will loved it. Suspense to the end. I can't say anything else but read it. Great book!

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Entertaining twists

Epic novel? Maybe not, but this was pure entertainment. Excellent narration, though the main female characters’ voices were a lot alike. I enjoyed the story.

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Easy to digest but oh so juicy!

This was a quick easy story but the quick pace did not disappoint. The story built up pretty quickly and the details were perfect. It was definitely worth it!

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Stick around for the epilogue

Strong narration, but to me the characters and storyline felt a bit flat. I might recommend it but would not read (or listen to) again.

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