A gripping psychological thriller about a mother’s desperate fight to save her daughter, accused of an unthinkable crime.
 
Grace Francone appears to be a devoted mother holding her family together after tragedy—but when her teenage daughter Penny is accused of a brutal murder, everything she thought she knew about her child comes into question. Diagnosed with multiple personality disorder, Penny’s fractured mind may hold the key to the truth—but unlocking it could destroy them both. As secrets unravel and shocking revelations emerge, Grace must face the terrifying question: what if her daughter isn’t who she seems?
 
In The Perfect Daughter, D.J. Palmer delivers a chilling blend of family drama and psychological suspense. Torn between love and fear, Grace fights to prove her daughter’s innocence while uncovering long-buried truths that threaten to shatter her family.
Told through shifting perspectives and tense courtroom scenes, Palmer’s novel examines the line between guilt and madness, memory and manipulation. With meticulous pacing and emotional depth, this story delves into the complexities of motherhood, trauma, and identity.
 
Dark, layered, and impossible to put down, The Perfect Daughter will keep readers guessing until the final page—where every assumption unravels.
 
💖 Why You’ll Love It
A heart-pounding psychological thriller with emotional depth.
Twists that explore family, memory, and mental health.
Complex female characters and high-stakes storytelling.
Perfect for readers who love psychological and domestic suspense.
D.J. Palmer (son of Michael Palmer) continues his legacy of smart, human thrillers.
 
🌟 Perfect For
Fans of Lisa Jewell, B.A. Paris, and Greer Hendricks & Sarah Pekkanen.
Readers who enjoy twisty family mysteries with psychological elements.
Book clubs interested in thrillers with strong emotional themes.
Fans of courtroom drama mixed with domestic suspense.
 
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The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell — a psychological thriller of inheritance and betrayal.