Just Like Mother

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The last time Maeve saw her cousin was the night she escaped the cult they were raised in. For the past two decades, Maeve has worked hard to build a normal life in New York City, where she keeps everything and everyone at a safe distance.

When her cousin Andrea suddenly reappears, Maeve regains the only true friend she's ever had. Soon she's spending more time at Andrea's remote Catskills estate than in her own cramped apartment. Maeve doesn't even mind that her cousin's wealthy work friends clearly disapprove of her single lifestyle. After all, Andrea has made her fortune in the fertility industry - baby fever comes with the territory.

What worries Maeve is that the more she immerses herself in Andrea's world, the more her long-buried memories flood to the surface. But confronting the terrors of her childhood may be the only way for Maeve to transcend the nightmare still to come...

Reviews

Heltzel's novel bursts onto the scene with all the power and gore of a home birth. With unforgettable characters and details that will haunt your dreams, Just Like Mother is set to be one of the year's most talked about books. I tore through this urgent, timely, and deeply disturbing tale....and I'll think of it every time I field an uncomfortable question about my own childless status -- Andrea Bartz, New York Times bestselling author
A fierce, frightening novel that examines autonomy, motherhood, and the dark side of feminine power with savage precision. Just Like Mother is a total thrill ride. Buckle up and be warned - there's no calling for Mommy -- Rachel Harrison, author of The Return and Cackle
This pacy, spooky thriller has some truly disturbing moments, and delivers a timely message about motherhood and women's rights over their bodies * The Bookseller (Editor's Choice) *
Eerie, fast-paced ... Heltzel's probing exploration of women's bodily autonomy-or lack thereof-makes this a solid choice for those who like their horror close to home * Publishers Weekly *
A fast-paced, creepy, and unpredictable adventure that shines an unsettling light on motherhood and family ties. A page-turner from start to finish * Booklist *

Author Bio

ANNE HELTZEL is a New York-based novelist and book editor. In addition to writing horror, she has penned several titles for children and young adults. Just Like Mother is her adult debut.