Listen free for 30 days
Listen with offer
-
My Perfect Daughter
- Narrated by: Lucy Paterson
- Length: 9 hrs and 58 mins
Failed to add items
Add to basket failed.
Add to wishlist failed.
Remove from wishlist failed.
Adding to library failed
Follow podcast failed
Unfollow podcast failed
$0.00 for first 30 days
My Perfect Daughter
Buy Now for £15.99
No valid payment method on file.
We are sorry. We are not allowed to sell this product with the selected payment method
Listen to clips from the audiobook
- My Perfect Daughter
- 'I met my daughter under unusual circumstances...'
- 'My heart could hardly take it all in...'
- 'Inside I'm screaming, fearing the worst...'
Listeners also enjoyed...
About the author
Sarah A. Denzil is a million copy best-selling author of psychological suspense novels. Her books include number one best seller Silent Child, which was a Goodreads Choice semi-finalist in 2017. Her books have been published in several different languages and have appeared on the Wall Street Journal best seller list.
Sarah lives in Yorkshire with her husband and cat, enjoying the scenic countryside and rather unpredictable weather. She loves to write moody, psychological fiction with plenty of twists and turns.
Summary
Most mothers hope their little girl turns out like their dad, but not Zoe. She hopes the apple falls far from the tree.
Zoe didn't meet her daughter the way most mothers do. She finds five-year-old Maddie alone and dirty on a countryside road. Frightened for Maddie's safety, she picks her up and takes her back to her father, not knowing what she's about to step into. Because Maddie wasn't just lost; she was there to lure her serial killer dad's new victim.
After escaping from the clutches of Maddie's dangerous father, she bonds with the little girl. Only Maddie knows what it was like to be at that house. And when no family members come forward to claim Maddie, Zoe decides to adopt her. They move away to a safe house on the Cornish coast and become a family of their own. Zoe gets married and has another child, a baby brother for Maddie.
But Maddie is still traumatised by what she experienced. Diagnosed with callous and unemotional traits, Zoe has a tough job to ensure Maddie has the love and support she needs. Zoe truly loves her daughter—she wouldn't change a thing about her. But there is a part of her that always stays alert. A part of her is afraid of Maddie.
And now, 11 years later, Maddie's school bully is found dead, and another girl is missing.
Zoe can't help but wonder...like father, like daughter?
What listeners say about My Perfect Daughter
Average customer ratingsReviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Sharon
- 09-08-22
gripping
Gipping audio book couldn't wait to get back to it every day . highly recommended
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Amazon Customer
- 24-01-24
Great storyline
Great book, great storyline and gripping throughout! I’d highly recommend it. Took me just 3 days to finish it as really wanted to know the ending
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Amazon Customer
- 08-06-22
Couldn’t put down!
Great story with twists and had to keep guessing. At one point I was quietly shouting in my head ‘ call the police’ as it was getting a little ridiculous but it soon smoothed out! Great narration, cleverly using different accents and tones to distinguish the characters. Now I have to find something equally good to listen to!
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- frostie
- 21-05-24
Twists
Loved the twists & turns, especially at the end. I couldn’t stop listening to, I wanted to find out what happened.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story4 out of 5 stars
- Cindy
- 02-05-24
Lots of suspects, clues and did she or didn't she!
A bit of a slow start for me but when the pace picked up, it kept me engaged and looking forward to each listen. The narrator, Lucy Patterson, was very good, clear and made each character distinguishable.
The story is told in "Then" and "Now" chapters by the main character, Zoe, who "then" was lured into a serial killer's hands, by his 5yr old daughter Maddie, and terrifying held captive. Zoe and Maddie develop a strong bond and Maddie helps Zoe where she can, finally helping her to escape.
Now, troubled teen Maddie is Zoe's adopted daughter, living with Zoe and her second husband and their young son. Maddie has very few social skills and has had to learn the concept of right and wrong. Maddie has one friend, who is the daughter of Zoe's best friend, who suddenly disappears. One of Maddie's classmates (also her bully) has a fatal accident on a school camping trip which Maddie is on. Given Maddie's unpopularity and her background, everyone's suspicions and accusations fall on her. Zoe, whilst fiercely protective of Maddie, is also aware of her flaws, but seems to be the only person who fully understands, defends and handles her well, despite her growing concern her daughter is sociopath who displays inherited traits in her behaviour. Like father, like daughter?
During the police investigations and news reports now, Zoe and Maddie's past is brought to the forefront again and everyone has an opinion. There are lots of aspects to consider in the plot. How Zoe sees her captor's face and is reminded of his cruelty when she looks at Maddie. How all of her relationships are affected, with her husband, her best friend, her mother who has always been nastily critical of Maddie. Even the public who criticise her and even accuse her of having invented and fictionalised their experience to capitalise on current publicity. There's also the mystery of Maddie's biological mother. What happened to her and how much does Maddie remember about her and about her father's other victims?
There are descriptions of what Zoe (and other victims) experienced during captivity but, whilst their fear is conveyed, there's nothing overly graphic. My imagination was worse! Prior victims' experiences are conveyed mostly through detectives discussing foresic evidence with Zoe.
There are plenty of clues laid down pointing to many potential suspects. I worked out quite a big part of the plot correctly but not before suspecting literally everyone! And all whilst more of Maddie's secrets are revealed and cause you to constantly wonder and sway between did she or didn't she. To the very last page and beyond. Still has me thinking!
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story4 out of 5 stars
- Anonymous User
- 27-04-24
Descriptive and captivating.
Well written with characters that you can really believe in. Enjoyed the narration, which is one of the most important things to me.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Mrs Nanette Warhurst
- 13-05-24
A very interesting book.
I have enjoyed listening to this story. The author, characters and narrator were very good.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story4 out of 5 stars
- Kim McMillan
- 16-05-24
Twists and turns
Really enjoyed this book, kept you guessing, even better,it was free, win win win
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story4 out of 5 stars
- Rita Shaba
- 25-05-24
Illustration of the now and then
I love how she navigates through before and after..
Good read…
Fascinating and addictive book
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Mary
- 25-10-22
Great book though a bit dark in places!
I enjoyed the book though it was a bit depressing at times, but it was a gripping storyline with a good twist at the end. Well narrated throughout.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!