The Child Garden

When a childhood friend turns up at her door, Gloria doesn't hesitate before asking him in. He claims a girl from Eden is stalking him and has goaded him into meeting near the site of the suicide. Only then, the dead begin to speak—it was murder, they say. Gloria is in over her head before she can help it. Her loneliness, her loyalty, and her all-consuming love for her son lead her into the heart of a dark secret that threatens everything she lives for. "A tale that shivers with suspense."— "A terrific stand-alone that is complex, haunting, and magical."— (Starred Review) "A stunning combination of creepy thriller and classic mystery."— "One surprising plot twist after another leads to a shocking ending."— "Catriona McPherson spins webs of intrigue so beautiful and intricate she puts spiders to shame. With , she once again proves why she has rapidly become a star in the thriller genre...This is a book you will absolutely devour."—William Kent Krueger, bestselling and Edgar Award-Winning Author of "An enchanting brew of mystery, poetry, legends, and dreams, Catriona McPherson's is also an elaborate shell game that will keep readers guessing up until the very end."—Hallie Ephron, Bestselling Author of