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A hoped-for family becomes the setting for an unsettling mystery in The Perfect Child by Lucinda Berry. This psychological thriller explores the strain on a marriage when a couple’s wish to become parents takes an unexpected turn.
A family under pressure
The Amazon book description introduces Christopher and Hannah, a surgeon and nurse who take in an abandoned six-year-old named Janie. Christopher quickly bonds with her, while Hannah struggles as increasingly disturbing behavior creates tension at home. Janie’s past adds another layer of uncertainty.
The premise centers on conflicting perspectives, family relationships and suspense. This is fiction, rather than a guide to adoption, parenting or trauma.
Who might explore it?
Consider this title if you enjoy dark domestic thrillers and psychological suspense. Reading note: The premise includes child trauma, abandonment and family distress; check the sample before choosing it.
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The linked edition
Title: The Perfect Child
Author: Lucinda Berry
Publisher: Thomas & Mercer
Format: Hardcover
ISBN-13: 9781542040549
Publication date: March 1, 2019
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Sources: Amazon’s linked hardcover information and Orange County Library System edition record, checked October 10, 2026.
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