Bad Mother
4.3 out of 5
5,513 global ratings
From New York Times bestselling author Mia Sheridan comes the twisted story of one detective’s pursuit of a serial killer who’s taunting her…and the familiar connection between them that’s haunting her.
When Sienna Walker is nearly fired from the NYPD, the last thing she expects is a second chance in the one place she vowed never to return to. But she can’t afford to turn down the job offer, even if a painful familial past and a broken engagement hardly make Reno, Nevada, home sweet home.
It’s made even less sweet by Sienna’s first case―a serial killer with a curious fixation on her. Along with his victims, the killer leaves perplexing clues and chilling journal entries addressed to Sienna detailing the murders he claims his mother committed. The case continues to get personal when her ex-fiancé is called out by the killer as well. Whoever’s behind the diabolical murders, Sienna can only be sure of one thing…it’s someone close to home.
As the twisted truth forces Sienna to face her complicated feelings, she learns that no matter how far you run from your past, it always catches up to you in the end.
347 pages,
Kindle
Audiobook
Paperback
First published March 27, 2023
ISBN 9781662509766
About the authors
Mia Sheridan
Mia Sheridan is a New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestselling author. Her passion is weaving true love stories about people destined to be together. Mia lives in Cincinnati, Ohio with her husband. They have four children here on earth and one in heaven. Mia can be found online at www.miasheridan.com or www.facebook.com/miasheridanauthor.
Read more
Reviews
Jimmy Martinez
5
got me out of my reading slump
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2024
Verified Purchase
The perfect mystery that really had me accusing everyone and guessing through the entire thing! Read it slow and enjoy it
Cindy W
5
Really good book!
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2024
Verified Purchase
I just loved this book and its characters. It was more than I expected. Already looking for another book from this author!
Amber Hatcher
5
surprising
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2024
Verified Purchase
This story was so good! Did not end like I expected. I thought I had it figured out then BOOM it went another direction!!! Definitely a must read!
Anonymous
5
Great for thriller lovers
Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2024
Verified Purchase
This was the first book from Mia Sheridan that I read, I’ll definitely be reading more by her!
Mary
5
Always guessing what's going to happen next!!
Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2024
Verified Purchase
This book had me on my toes for 2 days. I could not put this book down, and I had to sleep at some point. Loved the twists and turns. It kept me guessing, and the end result was not what I had expected but made it all the better. Amazing book!!
Guberdog
4
Good Detective Story
Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2024
Verified Purchase
Would have been a good James Bond movie before cable TV. Characters were well developed and plot is easily followed. That's about it.
D. Gentile
4
amazing 🤩
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2024
Verified Purchase
This was actually a really good book I enjoyed it so much I didn’t see it playing out the way it did which made it so unexpected and fascinating I love the detective partnership and even the villain parts were great
2 people found this helpful
harleygirl
4
Good book!
Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2024
Verified Purchase
I enjoyed this book. I liked the development of the characters and the backstory. I would recommend this book if you like psychological thriller/murder type books. This one focuses more on the psychological aspect.
Kindle Customer
4
Good read
Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2024
Verified Purchase
I love the way this author writes. I will leave no spoilers. Very well written, great characters, lots of twists and turns. This book makes you feel a lot, happy, sad, confused, intrigued... This author has a great ability to tell a story. This is a good book but if child abuse makes you uncomfortable be warned but it's written in a way to soften the blow as best as possible.
Read more
Amazon Customer
3
it’s worth reading
Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2024
Verified Purchase
I’m critical with reviews. So a three star is good. Worth reading for sure. I’ve liked others of hers better, but this is readable.
Top Mia Sheridan titles
Best Sellers
The Tuscan Child
4.2
-
100,022
$8.39
The Thursday Murder Club: A Novel (A Thursday Murder Club Mystery)
4.3
-
155,575
$6.33
Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind
4.6
-
140,302
$13.49
The Butterfly Garden (The Collector, 1)
4.3
-
88,556
$9.59
Things We Hide from the Light (Knockemout Series, 2)
4.4
-
94,890
$11.66
The Last Thing He Told Me: A Novel
4.3
-
154,085
$2.99
The Perfect Marriage: A Completely Gripping Psychological Suspense
4.3
-
143,196
$9.47
The Coworker
4.1
-
80,003
$13.48
First Lie Wins: A Novel (Random House Large Print)
4.3
-
54,062
$14.99
Mile High (Windy City Series Book 1)
4.4
-
59,745
$16.19
Layla
4.2
-
107,613
$8.99
The Locked Door
4.4
-
94,673
$8.53