The Perfect Son by Freida McFadden (Paperback)

Erika Cass has long believed she had a perfect family — until detectives show up at her door one quiet evening and deliver chilling news. A high‑school girl from their otherwise peaceful neighbourhood has vanished, and her son Liam was the last person to see her alive. Erika, a devoted mother, has always sensed something different in him — his charm, intelligence, and popularity hide deeper, darker instincts she can’t ignore.

As the investigation unfolds, subtle clues begin piling up against Liam. Erika’s maternal instincts clash with mounting evidence that suggests her son may be capable of something unthinkable. She wants to trust him but fears the truth could destroy everything. Every whispered conversation, every missing detail, forces her to question: how well does she know her own child?

In this high‑stakes psychological thriller, McFadden explores the dark underbelly of family loyalty and the terrifying possibility that evil hides behind the mask of normality. As secrets unravel and tension builds, Erika must decide how far she’ll go to protect her family — even if it means confronting the worst nightmare of all. The Perfect Son is a gripping, emotionally charged story of trust, fear, and the lengths we go to protect those we love.