The Daughter's Secret by Ian Blackwood

This was a fun read! If my husband were to read this book, I’m fairly certain he’d be aggressively highlighting every moment that proves what a loyal and loving husband he is, purely to avoid incurring a woman’s, or more specifically my, wrath 😜

In this fast-paced murder mystery thriller, we follow Gemma and Mike, a married couple who appear to have a fairytale, almost movie perfect relationship, albeit one built on a few lies.

Gemma, the daughter of a serial killer, suddenly finds herself at the centre of a string of murders, with most of the evidence pointing straight at her. Between her notorious temper and the growing pile of incriminating clues, things aren’t exactly looking good for her.

As the story unfolds, we learn more about Gemma’s past, her complicated relationship with her imprisoned mother, and the secrets surrounding her life and marriage.

This was sitting comfortably at a 4-star read for me until around the last third of the book. Unfortunately, the twists weren’t particularly twisty and became quite predictable. The final portion of the story lost me a bit and went from intriguing to “what exactly am I reading here?” It started strong but didn’t quite stick the landing for me.

Overall though, this is a fun, easy thriller that I’d still recommend if you’re looking for a quick and entertaining read.

Rating: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ .5

Please note that this book was provided to me in advance of release by NetGalley.

Published: 22nd March 2026

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