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BOOK INFO
Title: The Other Mothers
Author: M.M. Chouinard
Publisher: Bookouture
Publish Date: January 20, 2021
Genre: Crime & Detective
Series: Detective Jo Fournier #4
My Rating: 4/5
BOOK BLURB
It’s a crisp spring morning when the small-town community around Briar Ridge Elementary School is shattered by devastating news. Bright and shy five-year-old Nicole has disappeared at recess.
Nicole’s mother, Gia, is lost in her grief. On the same day her baby girl vanished, Gia found out she was pregnant with the sister Nicole had begged for. Gia is also devastated that her best friend Karen was supervising the playground when Nicole was taken. And when Nicole’s body is discovered, Gia can’t help but ask: why didn’t Karen protect her little girl?
Someone knows what happened in school that day and is keeping the truth secret. Gia’s been hiding a part of herself for years and it’s eating her apart. And Karen is definitely lying—but what is more important than finding the killer of her best friend’s daughter?
As Gia and Karen struggle with their guilt, a teacher at Briar Ridge dies in what looks like a tragic accident. But with two deaths in such a short time, one of the parents is lying. In this school, where soccer moms flock to the gates with cookies for teachers, someone is willing to kill to keep a secret. The only question is who.
MY REVIEW
The Other Mothers is the latest book in the Detective Jo Fournier series by M.M. Chouinard. In this novel, Jo’s investigation involves a local elementary school. A child goes missing at recess, and is later found dead. Of course, Jo is determined to find who killed the child.
This is a fantastic crime series. I love mystery series with strong female characters. Jo is smart, dedicated, and tough, but she’s also got flaws, making her relatable. Her personal story is interwoven into the mystery story, making for a more enjoyable novel. In fact, all of the characters are well developed and interesting.
This is the fourth novel in the series, and I recommend reading this series in order. However, The Other Mothers can be read as a standalone novel.
The Other Mothers is a complex and intriguing mystery. With a compelling story and entertaining twists, this novel is sure to thrill fans of crime fiction.
I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Books in the Detective Jo Fournier series:
- The Dancing Girls
- Taken to the Grave
- Her Daughter’s Cry
- The Other Mothers
- Her Silent Prayer
- What They Saw
- Little Lost Dolls
- Angels in the Snow
This would be every mother’s nightmare for sure. Jo sounds like a great main character and Detective. I will have to see if I have any books in this series or where I might be able to get my hands on them. Great review Darinda. Is all okay with you? I am hoping you are keeping safe.
Thanks! This is a new series for me. I was happy to stumble across it. ?
All is good with me. I’m in Texas, and I’m so done with this weather. We’ve been very fortunate and didn’t lose electricity this week. It’s crazy the amount of people without power and water right now.
I am glad you are okay. The weather has been so crazy for everyone down south.
This story line gave me chills – what a mother’s nightmare. A good review !!
Thank you! ?