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Milly’s mother is a serial killer. Although Milly loves her, the only way to bring her to justice is by turning her in. Milly receives a fresh start: a new identity, an affluent foster home, and a place at an exclusive private school. Yet her secrets and the looming trial of her mother—where Milly is the principal witness—make life complex. As questions of nature versus nurture surface, Milly must decide whether she will become good or follow her mother’s dark path.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Thriller/Psychological Thriller
Authors: Ali Land
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