The Golden Child

ONE LIE TO SAVE HER FUTURE. ONE DECISION TO DESTROY HIS. 
 
Pre-order now! An intensely gripping, unbelievably tense new psychological thriller from global besteslling author Lucinda Berry that asks one haunting question: If you had to choose, which child would you save? 
 
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Ella and Bentley are Irish twins - eleven months apart, inseparable since birth. Ella is the golden girl: disciplined, driven, bound for success. Bentley is the screwup: reckless, restless, always one bad choice away from disaster. 
 Until the night Ella makes a mistake that can’t be undone. 
 After a wild party, Ella gets behind the wheel - and hits a classmate. Panicked and terrified that her future will implode before it begins, she calls the one person who has never failed her: Bentley. 
 He’s there in minutes. He sees the blood. The fear in his sister’s eyes. And he makes a split-second decision that will change all their lives. 
 He tells Ella to go home. 
 He takes the blame. 
 But secrets never stay buried. And when someone discovers the truth, their family must make an impossible choice: protect their brilliant, promising daughter? Or save the son whose future has always teetered on the brink... 
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Why readers can't get enough of Lucinda Berry's books: 
 
'You go through a rollercoaster of emotions...unputdownable!' 5***** reader review 
'I read the entire book in one sitting' 5***** reader review 
'Expertly written and will rip your heart out' 5***** reader review 
'This book brought up every emotion you could possibly have...a book I can't stop thinking about' 5***** reader review 
'Excellent...you will never guess the end!' 5***** reader review

Lucinda Berry is just so so brilliant...thrilling, addictive

A leading voice in the genre and a force to be reckoned with

Those looking for an emotional rollercoaster ride will be rewarded

Berry’s flawlessly placed clues and psychological expertise grab you from the first word, not letting go until the last. Compelling, intricate, and shocking

Combine Lucinda Berry’s deep understanding of the complexities of the human mind with her immense talent for storytelling and you have...an intense psychological thriller that kept my heart racing until the shocking, jaw-dropping conclusion. Bravo

USA Today bestselling author, Lucinda Berry, is a former psychologist and leading researcher in childhood trauma. With millions of books sold worldwide, she's written multiple bestsellers including The Perfect Child, Saving Noah, and Keep Your Friends Close. Her work has been optioned for film and translated into several languages. 
 
If Berry isn't chasing after her son, you can find her running through Los Angeles, prepping for her next marathon. To hear about her upcoming releases and other author news, visit her on social media @lucindaberryauthor.

Ella and Bentley are Irish twins - eleven months apart, inseparable since birth. Ella is the golden girl: disciplined, driven, bound for success. Bentley is the screwup: reckless, restless, always one bad choice away from disaster. 
 
Until the night Ella makes a mistake that can’t be undone.After a wild party, Ella gets behind the wheel - and hits a classmate. Panicked and terrified that her future will implode before it begins, she calls the one person who has never failed her: Bentley.He’s there in minutes. He sees the blood. The fear in his sister’s eyes. And he makes a split-second decision that will change all their lives.He tells Ella to go home.He takes the blame.But secrets never stay buried. And when someone discovers the truth, their family must make an impossible choice: protect their brilliant, promising daughter? Or save the son whose future has always teetered on the brink...

Ella and Bentley are Irish twins - eleven months apart, inseparable since birth. Ella is the golden girl: disciplined, driven, bound for success. Bentley is the screwup: reckless, restless, always one bad choice away from disaster. 
 
Until Ella makes a mistake that can’t be undone. 
 
After a party, Ella gets behind the wheel - and hits someone. Terrified that her future will implode before it begins, she calls the one person she can trust: Bentley. 
 
He’s there in minutes. He sees the body. And he makes a split-second decision that will change their lives. 
 
He tells Ella to go home. 
He takes the blame. 
 
But when someone discovers the truth, their family must make an impossible choice: protect their brilliant daughter? Or save the son whose future has always teetered on the brink...

Lucinda Berry

Meet Noah – a top student, award-winning swimmer, and small-town star destined for greatness. 
 
His loving mother, Adrianne, couldn’t be prouder of the man her son is becoming. 
 
Until the day that changed everything. 
 
When Noah is accused of a horrific crime, he’s sentenced to eighteen months in a juvenile rehabilitation centre. The event sends shockwaves not just through his family, but through the entire town, as everyone is forced to question the boy they thought they knew.But as more shocking revelations come to light, Adrianne is forced to make the hardest decision of her life. Just how far will she go to protect her son?

Lucinda Berry

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