{"product_id":"mother-knows-best-isbn-9781643850405","title":"Mother Knows Best","description":"\u003cb\u003eOne of POPSUGAR’s Top 15 Medical Thrillers\u003cbr\u003e One of REAL SIMPLE’s 35 Chilling Psychological Thrillers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A mother’s worst nightmare, a chance at redemption, and a deadly secret that haunts a family across the generations—“the psychological thriller everyone will be talking about” (Lisa Scottaline)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eThere's only room for one mother in this family.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Claire Abrams’s dreams became a nightmare when she passed on a genetic mutation that killed her little boy. Now she wants a second chance to be a mother, and finds it in Robert Nash, a maverick fertility doctor who works under the radar with Jillian Hendricks, a cunning young scientist bent on making her mark—and seducing her boss.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Claire, Robert, and Jillian work together to create the world’s first baby with three genetic parents—an unprecedented feat that could eliminate inherited disease. But when word of their illegal experiment leaks to the wrong person, Robert escapes into hiding with the now-pregnant Claire, leaving Jillian to serve out a prison sentence that destroys her future.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Ten years later, a spunky girl named Abigail begins to understand that all is not right with the reclusive man and woman she knows as her parents. But the family’s problems are only beginning. Jillian, hardened by a decade of jealousy and loss, has returned—and nothing will stop her from reuniting with the man and daughter who should have been hers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Past, present, and future converge in this mesmerizing psychological thriller from critically acclaimed author Kira Peikoff.“The psychological thriller everyone will be talking about...Don't miss it!” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Lisa Scottoline, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e–bestselling and award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eAfter Anna\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A story about female identity just as much as motherhood...Quite the page turner.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eCultured Vultures\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"[A] propulsive, page-turning thriller...the pace hardly stops for a breath.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Nerd Daily\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“[A] fascinating psychological thriller...Peikoff expertly exposes the dark side of contemporary medical science.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Peikoff (\u003ci\u003eLiving Proof\u003c\/i\u003e, 2012, etc.) deftly juggles past and present and multiple voices in short, punchy chapters that create a sense of urgency while exploring grief, motherhood, the bonds of family...An engaging and timely thriller that offers lots of food for thought.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“[Peikoff] can make complex scientific procedures comprehensible for even the non-scientist...Fans of Michael Palmer and Robin Cook will want to check this out.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“A true and compelling page-turner of a suspense thriller from cover to cover.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eMidwest Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A fast-moving thriller...It will also make you wonder about how far a mother will go to protect her child, no matter how that child came to be hers.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eMystery Scene Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“[\u003ci\u003eMother Knows Best\u003c\/i\u003e] had me compulsively turning the pages to find out what happens next!...This novel does a terrific job of presenting controversies in bioethics in the easily accessible prose of a psychological thriller.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eCriminal Element\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A compelling tale....Peikoff knows what she’s talking about as she weaves a believable yarn that includes gaslighting, manipulating (of cells and minds) and how a mother’s love can triumph.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eNJ.com\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Kira Peikoff has crafted a smart, pulse-pounding, and achingly human story of a family in the cross hairs of where ethics and science converge. A totally satisfying read.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Andrew Gross, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e–\u003c\/b\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eButton Man\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A rocket-paced thriller that dives deep into questions about science, family, and how far we'll go to protect the people we love the most.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Lisa Unger, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e–\u003c\/b\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Stranger Inside\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Mother Know Best\u003c\/i\u003e is thought-provoking, nail-biting, and heartfelt...I couldn't put it down.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Meg Gardiner, award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eUNSUB\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Timely, tense, and trailblazing...Peikoff's seamless prose, very human, voice, and whiplash pacing makes this psychological thriller one of the must-reads of 2019. Two mothers is one too many.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—K. J. Howe, international bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Freedom Broker\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Pekioff's work is always a joy to read. This is a smart, original and compelling thriller.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Peter James, #1 bestselling author of the Roy Grace series\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Kira Pekioff hasn't just done her research, she's spun it into a real-life bioelthical dilemma that could be coming soon to a doctor's office near you. Perfect for a book group—or to race through all by yourself...flat-out fantastic.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Brad Parks, international bestselling author of\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Last Act\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A fast-paced, intriguing novel with terrific, believable characters...and will make for an enjoyable evening or two for readers of all genres.”  \u003ci\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eBookreporter.com\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eKira Peikoff\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of \u003ci\u003eLiving Proof\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003ci\u003e No Time to Die\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eDie Again Tomorrow\u003c\/i\u003e. She has a degree in journalism from New York University and a master's in bioethics from Columbia. By day, she is the editor-in-chief of leapsmag.com, a digital magazine about innovation and ethics in the life sciences. She has also contributed articles to the science section of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times, Newsweek, Popular Mechanics, Nautilus, Slate, Cosmopolitan.com\u003c\/i\u003e, and other mainstream media outlets. Peikoff is a proud member of The Authors Guild, International Thriller Writers, and Mystery Writers of America. She lives in New Jersey with her husband and young son.","brand":"Crooked Lane Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46302327406821,"sku":"NP9781643850405","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781643850405.jpg?v=1767732999","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/mother-knows-best-isbn-9781643850405","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}