I Took Her First

I only ever wanted to help, but now a child is missing. And I took her first…

Little Mila has been coming to my art classes for three months, her sleeves frayed, her hair unwashed. Today, nobody arrived to pick her up. It broke my heart – of course I had to take her home with me, just to wait in the warm.

I sit her down in front of a plate of cookies and milk, smiling at how happy she seems. I only turn my back for a second… and then she’s gone, stolen right out of my kitchen.

When I call the police, they accuse me of kidnap. But Mila’s safety is the most important thing, so I insist they check on her. That’s when they tell me she’s safe at home…

That can’t be right. How did she get back to her house, ten miles from my own?

I can’t make sense of what’s happening, but I know one thing: I have to make sure Mila isn’t in danger – and clear my name. But when I break into her house, I find a slip of paper that sends chills down my spine. Mila’s birth certificate – which names her mother… as me.

A seriously twisty, addictive psychological thriller that will keep you awake flipping pages all night long. Perfect for anyone who devoured The Housemaid, The Wife Between Us and The Girl on the Train.

What readers are saying about I Took Her First:

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