Daughter of Mine: A Novel
AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
A USA TODAY BESTSELLER
Her father was the town detective. Her mother its most notorious criminal. Now the secrets of Mirror Lake are coming to the surface…and changing everything. "[A] stunning psychological thriller from one of the most insightful writers around” (CrimeReads), don’t miss the latest from Megan Miranda, the instant New York Times bestselling author of All the Missing Girls, The Last to Vanish, and The Only Survivors.
“Miranda…exposes revelation after twisty revelation…Small-town claustrophobia and intimacies alike propel this twist-filled psychological thriller” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review).
When Hazel Sharp, daughter of Mirror Lake’s longtime local detective, unexpectedly inherits her childhood home, she’s warily drawn back to the town—and people—she left behind almost a decade earlier. But Hazel’s not the only relic of the past to return: a drought has descended on the region, and as the water level in the lake drops, long-hidden secrets begin to emerge…including evidence that may help finally explain the mystery of her mother’s disappearance.
Riveting and suspenseful, Daughter of Mine is Megan Miranda’s best novel yet, filled with “delicious twists, dark secrets, and a deadly past” (Ashley Elston, New York Times bestselling author of First Lie Wins) that will keep you turning the pages late into the night.
A USA TODAY BESTSELLER
Her father was the town detective. Her mother its most notorious criminal. Now the secrets of Mirror Lake are coming to the surface…and changing everything. "[A] stunning psychological thriller from one of the most insightful writers around” (CrimeReads), don’t miss the latest from Megan Miranda, the instant New York Times bestselling author of All the Missing Girls, The Last to Vanish, and The Only Survivors.
“Miranda…exposes revelation after twisty revelation…Small-town claustrophobia and intimacies alike propel this twist-filled psychological thriller” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review).
When Hazel Sharp, daughter of Mirror Lake’s longtime local detective, unexpectedly inherits her childhood home, she’s warily drawn back to the town—and people—she left behind almost a decade earlier. But Hazel’s not the only relic of the past to return: a drought has descended on the region, and as the water level in the lake drops, long-hidden secrets begin to emerge…including evidence that may help finally explain the mystery of her mother’s disappearance.
Riveting and suspenseful, Daughter of Mine is Megan Miranda’s best novel yet, filled with “delicious twists, dark secrets, and a deadly past” (Ashley Elston, New York Times bestselling author of First Lie Wins) that will keep you turning the pages late into the night.
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I wanted to love this book, however, I did not. Kept reading it hoping I’d care more about the characters but finally gave up. Frustrating
What a disappointing book in so many ways. First, the author needs to over describe and spend pages on the setting and irrelevant portions to the story is painful. But the real tragedy is when a key piece of information is mentioned, it's thrown in like an afterthought and poorly written. This is the kind of book that takes the joy of reading away. Predictable, long winded and just pure ramble.
I just finished Daughter of Mine by Megan Miranda, and she is now on my favorite author list. I have found this reading very rich in characterization, the lakeside setting, and plotting a complex mystery in every scene until the end.
It focuses on Hazel, who returns to Mirror Lake after losing her dad. The trip back home to her childhood memories is not just a literal experience but also an emotional one because it opens up old secrets, just as hidden as the secret the lake's receding drought gives away.
Hazel starts doubting the truth she believed in her teenage ages. She is just one of the numerous characters subjected to this interrogation, and the reader assumes she may be guilty of an unspecified act until much later in the text. This suspense aspect forces readers to keep guessing and re-guessing what transpired.
In weaving together various flashbacks and backstories, Miranda shows her expertise as a writer. She does that without interfering with the modern-day mysteries that make up the story's substance. As a result, such a smooth combination of yesterday and today gives personality to the characters, making them come alive for the reader.
However, if you are looking for an intriguing read categorized under murder mysteries and crime stories, you will love this book.
Thank you to Simon & Schuster/Marysue Rucci Books and NetGalley for allowing me to read and review this book.
It focuses on Hazel, who returns to Mirror Lake after losing her dad. The trip back home to her childhood memories is not just a literal experience but also an emotional one because it opens up old secrets, just as hidden as the secret the lake's receding drought gives away.
Hazel starts doubting the truth she believed in her teenage ages. She is just one of the numerous characters subjected to this interrogation, and the reader assumes she may be guilty of an unspecified act until much later in the text. This suspense aspect forces readers to keep guessing and re-guessing what transpired.
In weaving together various flashbacks and backstories, Miranda shows her expertise as a writer. She does that without interfering with the modern-day mysteries that make up the story's substance. As a result, such a smooth combination of yesterday and today gives personality to the characters, making them come alive for the reader.
However, if you are looking for an intriguing read categorized under murder mysteries and crime stories, you will love this book.
Thank you to Simon & Schuster/Marysue Rucci Books and NetGalley for allowing me to read and review this book.
Definitely a page turner & kept me wanting to know what was going to happen but the end seem very rushed & I didn’t like that
I loved this book so much!!! It kept me guessing the entire book I had a hard time putting this one down
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