From the Cradle, Mark Edwards
From the Cradle, Mark Edwards
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From the Cradle

Author: Mark Edwards, Louise Voss

Narrator: Mark Edwards

Unabridged: 8 hr 22 min

Format: Digital Audiobook (DRM Protected)

Published: 11/01/2014

Synopsis

The first child was taken from her house.
The second from his mother’s car.
The third from her own bedroom...When Helen and Sean Philips go out for the evening, leaving their teenage daughter babysitting little Frankie, they have no idea that they are about to face every parent’s greatest fear.Detective Inspector Patrick Lennon is hopeful that the three children who have been abducted in this patch of south-west London will be returned safe and well. But when a body is found in a local park, Lennon realizes that time is running out—and that nothing in this case is as it seems...Blending police procedural with psychological thriller, From the Cradle will have every parent checking that their children are safe in their beds...then checking again.From the Cradle is the first book in the Detective Lennon Thriller Series.

About Mark Edwards

Mark Edwards is a #1 bestselling author whose psychological thrillers have captivated millions of readers worldwide. Known for his signature blend of ordinary settings and extraordinary suspense, Edwards crafts stories where everyday life takes a sinister turn-and nothing is ever quite as safe as it seems.

Since the release of his breakthrough novel The Magpies, Edwards has continued to deliver page-turners that keep readers hooked late into the night. His standalone thrillers-including Follow You Home, Here to Stay, and The House Guest-explore themes of trust, obsession, and the dark secrets people hide behind closed doors.

With a writing style praised for its gripping plots, relatable characters, and jaw-dropping twists, Edwards has built a loyal global following. Beyond his novels, he's also known for connecting personally with his audience, sharing insights into his creative process and the inspirations behind his chilling stories.

Mark Edwards proves time and again that the most terrifying monsters are often the ones that seem closest to home.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Kylie on May 28, 2019

A good book, with twists and turns, and nothing is as it seems. It sees Detective Lennon looking for three kidnapped children, with the focus on the latest to go missing, Frankie Phillips. The race is on to save Frankie and the other two children, but dead ends, hidden motives, and secrets stonewall......more

Goodreads review by Maxine on May 17, 2025

I am a huge fan of almost all of Mark Edward's books but this is my first time reading anything featuring Louise Voss and them writing as a team. I can't put my finger on it, but the book certainly had a different "slant" to Mark's solo books, but that's to be expected no doubt with two voices inste......more

Goodreads review by Louise on January 09, 2019

Three children have been abducted and Detective Inspector Patrick Lennon is hopeful that the children will be returned safe and well. But when a body is found in a local park, Lennon realises that time is running out. This is a suspenseful read which kept me on the edge of my seat. It's every parents......more

Goodreads review by Gary on April 06, 2018

I am a big fan of Mark Edwards books but unfortunately I didn't fully connect with this book although it did get better in the second half of the novel. This is a psychological thriller in which young children are abducted and Detective Patrick Lennon is tasked to solve the mystery. This is the first......more

Goodreads review by Robin on November 30, 2022

When Helen and Sean Phillips' three-year-old daughter, Frankie, disappeared from her bedroom, their lives were turned upside down. In the past week, two other young children have been abducted. Izzy Hartley was taken from her home. Liam McConnell was removed from his mother's car. No ransom has been......more

Quotes

“Such is the relentless action in this firecracker of a book that you’re loath to put it down for even a minute, in case something else happens in your absence...From The Cradle is a Thriller with a capital T.” —Crime Fiction Lover“I was hooked from the very first page...a great story, fascinating characters and an ending that will leave you reeling.” —The Crime Warp“From the Cradle is an exciting book, fast-paced, and full of interest and intrigue, and is one I can easily recommend.” —Bitten by Books

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