“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