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In a tense thriller set deep amid the forests of the Pacific Northwest, a determined mother works to uncover the secrets of her family’s dark past, fearful of what their history may reveal.

After a childhood riddled with trauma and unanswered questions, Isabelle Archer vows to chase down the truth. So when her estranged mother dies, the investigative journalist returns to the one story that still haunts her.

Isabelle was thirteen when her three foster siblings died tragically in a fire. The blaze was ruled an accident, and despite the neglect, Isabelle never wanted to believe her mother was a killer. But twenty-five years later, the accusations linger.

Back in Cedarloch to settle the estate, Isabelle revisits her childhood home. A familiar dread permeates the surrounding woods. And when autopsy reports cast new suspicions, Isabelle unearths much more than just terrifying memories.

With help from her ex, Isabelle frantically digs for answers. What really happened the night of the fire? How did her mother die? And are the two somehow connected? What they find could poison long-held memories―and incinerate everything she thought to be true.

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A return to her past unearths terrifying truths

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“Having Gail as a mother was never easy, but when three of Isabelle Archer’s foster siblings died in a fire, her life took an even darker turn. As the anniversary of the deaths approaches, Gail is found dead, and Isabelle must revisit her childhood home with a daughter of her own―and more questions than ever. Did Gail kill the children, and herself? Or is there more to this complicated mother’s story? A haunting thriller that peels back layers of the past to expose secrets and sins, Dear Mother had me spellbound.” ―Tessa Wegert, author of In The Bones

“When her mother’s death forces her to return home, investigative journalist Isabelle Archer uncovers new evidence about the shocking tragedy that destroyed her family years ago. Dear Mother is a compelling and thought provoking thriller about secrets that refuse to stay buried, and the chains that forever link us to the past. This is Rea Frey at her very best.” ―Wendy Walker, USA Today bestselling author of Blade

“This is Rea Frey at her absolute best, delivering a propulsive and emotional thriller in which every twist lands harder than the last. Just when you think you’ve solved the mystery, another revelation sends the truth spiraling in another direction. Dark, emotional, and intensely gripping, Dear Mother will haunt you long after the final page.” ―Lauren Nossett, award-winning author of The Professor

“Deeply unsettling and masterfully paced, Dear Mother explores the blurred lines between devotion and obsession. Frey expertly captures the suffocating weight of family history and the grisly things hidden in the name of love. This is a dark, twisty journey into a daughter’s worst nightmare. Truly addictive.” ―Vanessa Lillie, USA Today bestselling author of The Bone Thief

About the Author

Rea Frey is the #1 bestselling author of several suspense, women’s fiction, and nonfiction books. Known as a “book doula,” she also helps other authors birth their books into the world. To learn more, visit her website at www.reafrey.com.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Thomas & Mercer
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 28, 2026
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 253 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1662532288
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1662532283
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.3 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 1 x 8.5 inches
  • Best Sellers Rank: #90,615 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 out of 5 stars (968)

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Just finished Dear Mother by Rea Frey and I’m giving it ⭐⭐⭐✨ (3.75 stars). Well… that took a turn for the worse 😳. Just when I thought I had the story figured out, it headed in a completely different direction. The twists kept me guessing, and I found myself wanting to keep reading to see how everything would unfold. This is one of those books that slowly pulls you in with family drama, secrets, and suspense before revealing how much is really happening beneath the surface. The tension builds steadily, and the characters kept me questioning who to trust. While it wasn’t a perfect read for me, it was definitely an entertaining one. The story had enough surprises to keep me invested, and I found myself thinking about certain moments long after I finished. If you enjoy domestic thrillers filled with secrets, emotional twists, and plenty of “wait… what just happened?” moments, Dear Mother is worth adding to your reading list.
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  • Aaron | Reviews 📚
    5 out of 5 stars
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    Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2026
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    ⭐ Star Rating: 4.25

    🔪 AT Intensity: 1.5

    Some thrillers survive entirely on twists. Dear Mother works because it understands that emotional damage can be just as compelling as the mystery itself. Rea Frey builds the novel around a familiar setup: a woman returning home after her estranged mother’s death to revisit a childhood tragedy. What gives the story weight is the lingering grief underneath it all.

    The novel follows Isabelle Archer, an investigative journalist haunted by a fire that killed three of her foster siblings twenty-five years earlier. The deaths were ruled accidental, though suspicion has always surrounded Isabelle’s mother. Frey moves between past and present timelines, slowly revealing what happened inside that house while also exploring how trauma reshapes memory over time.

    What I appreciated most is that the book never tries too hard to be shocking. This is not a brutal or especially dark thriller, despite the subject matter. Instead, it leans into atmosphere, family tension, and the quiet dread of returning to a place filled with painful memories. The Pacific Northwest setting helps tremendously there. Cold forests, isolated roads, and homes that seem permanently trapped in the past give the novel a constant feeling of unease.

    The pacing is probably the novel’s strongest quality. The chapters are short, the reveals come steadily, and the entire thing is incredibly easy to binge. I did figure out parts of the mystery fairly early, which kept it from reaching a full five stars for me, but I was still invested because the emotional side of the story remained strong throughout.

    Dear Mother is not trying to reinvent the thriller genre. What it does well is tell an emotionally grounded mystery with enough atmosphere and momentum to keep you turning pages. Sometimes that is more than enough.

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  • Jane Mitch
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    Thrown for a loop
    Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2026
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    Dear Mother is a great thriller. I loved the back and forth between the past and present. I also loved the minor characters. They played a big part in the story. I never saw the ending coming! Great book.

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    good little read.
    Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2026
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    Good little read. I was kinda shocked at the twist Simple, no smut. Not a lot of cussing so that’s a thing

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  • Sabrina L. Velez
    5 out of 5 stars
    Dear Mother Wow
    Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2026
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    I absolutely loved this book. All the hype was definitely worth it. I didn't like the ending because I want more. I need to know more lol

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    4 stars
    Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2026
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    This was a pretty good short, easy, entertaining read. I listened to the Audible and read the book. Both were good.

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    I chose this book to n a whim and have never been happier I did. I wanted to scream at the ending but was both happy to see it end and frightened it might never end.

    New fan for sure!

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    I devoured this book! This is one of the best twisty mysteries I have read in a while! I am a huge fan of Rea Frey she is an auto buy for me; I honestly think this is her best yet. This book is told from multiple viewpoints, of the family members involved in this psychological thriller. If you like buried secrets and family drama this is the book for you. Isabelle returns to the family farm after the death of her mother, who had been involved in the towns unsolved mystery. Her mother kept to herself after her children were grown, becoming a recluse. Soon the family secrets start to unravel, and the story builds from there. I thought I had figured out the mystery several times but was wrong and surprised to the very end. This is a great book for Lisa Jewell fans and would make an excellent book club read.

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    Dang it i take it back, my theories were wrong but i will say I did feel sketchy about the guilty one!!Wowwww that was intense. 5/5 for sure!!

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