Perfect Daughter

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In this gripping new novel, a mother becomes entangled in the sinister realities of her seemingly idyllic Maine town. Shepherd's Bay, traditionally home to generations of lobstermen, is now facing rising tensions as affluent newcomers purchase waterfront properties. The community is already on edge following the recent disappearance of Dakota James, a teenager from the wealthier side of town. The situation escalates when high school junior Katie Eaves and her friend, Willow Briggs, fail to return home after a night out. Katie's mother, Isla, is frantic, and after two agonizing days, Katie is found alive but bruised and bloodied, while Willow, a newcomer from Los Angeles, remains missing. With Katie unable to recall the events of that night, Isla seeks to help her daughter piece together her fragmented memories and the complexities of her friendship with the glamorous Willow. At her hair salon, Isla hears unsettling rumors about wild parties, drug dealings, and complicated relationships. As she navigates these whispers, questions arise: Is Dakota's disappearance connected to Willow's? What hidden truths lie beneath the surface of Shepherd's Bay, and how can Isla protect her family amid the chaos?