Gotta love a fast-paced thriller! Woman on the Edge by Samantha M. Bailey goes from 0-60 in the first chapter alone. A woman hands her baby to a stranger and then jumps in front of train barreling into the station. Who the heck are these women? Why did that woman jump?
The woman who finds herself hiding the baby’s eyes from the graphic scene before them, Morgan, is a mess of confusion. Bystanders, the baby and mother’s family, and the police are all suspicious of Morgan. Maybe she pushed this distressed mother, Nicole, because she wants a baby herself. Morgan stands her ground and maintains her innocence and seeks to clear her name. The reader is led into a fast-paced mystery that delves into the pain and other torrent of emotions that can sometimes be felt with dealing family, both new and old.
Bailey does an excellent job of pacing, it’s fast and the momentum is maintained by the short chapters and the back-and-forth narration between Morgan and Nicole. I read the book quickly, and easily finished it in two sittings.
It’s hard to tell who to trust, who to believe, and knowing that a baby’s safety hangs on the line keeps up the suspense. A perfect weekend read!