Review: No Son of Mine - CL Swatman

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Review: No Son of Mine - CL Swatman - December 2024


In No Son of Mine, CL Swatman crafts a compelling tale of family, guilt, and the haunting question: is evil born, or does it evolve over time? Set against the backdrop of the UK, this gripping psychological drama pulls readers into the life of Alex, a mother struggling to navigate the chaos in her family.

The story begins with Alex’s teenage son, Milo, teetering on the edge of suspension from school. Despite her best efforts to reach him, Alex feels her influence slipping away. Her worry intensifies when she stumbles across an online article about Samuel, a young man on trial for the murder of his adoptive father. The twist? Samuel is the son Alex gave up for adoption as a teenage mother.

What follows is a riveting exploration of Alex’s guilt and her quest for answers. Feeling like the common denominator in her family’s struggles, Alex reaches out to Samuel. Their reunion is tense but layered with a deep need for connection. Alex’s unwavering belief in Samuel’s innocence leads her to support him during the trial, and when he is acquitted, she invites him into her home.

Just as readers begin to hope for redemption and healing, Alex discovers the murder weapon in her own shed. This shocking revelation turns the narrative on its head. Could Samuel be the killer despite his acquittal? Or is someone even closer to Alex responsible for the crime? Milo’s troubling behavior adds another layer of complexity—could he be involved, or is he hiding a dark secret to protect someone else?

The book forces readers to confront uncomfortable questions about nature versus nurture, familial bonds, and the weight of generational trauma.

If you’re looking for a thriller that will keep you on edge and leave you pondering long after the last page, No Son of Mine delivers in spades.

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