The Only Child
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Twisted psychology, silent killer, unsettling stepdaughter.
If psychological thrillers pique your interest, 'The Only Child' by Mi-ae Seo is a gripping narrative that won't disappoint. With the intertwining lives of a silent serial killer and a mysterious stepdaughter, the novel crafts a tension-filled atmosphere that delves deep into the complexities of human psychology. The protagonist's challenge to decipher truth from deception in her personal life will keep you hooked, making this a perfect pick for anyone who loves a story with a dark edge and intricate character development.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
The Only Child
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Seo Mi-ae
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ISBN: 9781786078551
Authors:
Seo Mi-ae
Publisher: Point Blank
Date of Publication: 2020-02-06
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.47
(rated by 3270 readers)
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An eerie and absorbing novel following a criminal psychologist who has discovered shocking and possibly dangerous connections between a serial killer and her stepdaughter. Criminal psychologist Seonkyeong receives an unexpected call one day. Yi Byeongdo, a serial killer whose gruesome murders shook the world, wants to be interviewed. Yi Byeongdo, who has refused to speak to anyone until now, asks specifically for her. Seonkyeong agrees out of curiosity. That same day, Hayeong, her husband’s eleven-year-old daughter from a previous marriage, shows up at their door after her grandparents, with whom she lived after her mother passed away, die in a sudden fire. Seonkyeong wants her to feel at home, but is gradually unnerved as the young girl says very little and acts strangely. At work and at home, Seonkyeong starts to unravel the pasts of the two new arrivals in her life and begins to see startling similarities. Hayeong looks at her the same way Yi Byeongdo does when he recounts the abuse he experienced as a child; Hayeong’s serene expression masks a temper that she can’t control. Plus, the story she tells about her grandparents’ death, and her mother’s before that, deeply troubles Seonkyeong. So much so that Yi Byeongdo picks up on it and starts giving her advice. Written with exquisite precision and persistent creepiness, The Only Child is psychological suspense
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Twisted psychology, silent killer, unsettling stepdaughter.
If psychological thrillers pique your interest, 'The Only Child' by Mi-ae Seo is a gripping narrative that won't disappoint. With the intertwining lives of a silent serial killer and a mysterious stepdaughter, the novel crafts a tension-filled atmosphere that delves deep into the complexities of human psychology. The protagonist's challenge to decipher truth from deception in her personal life will keep you hooked, making this a perfect pick for anyone who loves a story with a dark edge and intricate character development.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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