The Other Child: A page-turning psychological thriller full of twists and turns

Susi Fox

Feb 2026 · Random House

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WHO DO YOU TRUST WHEN YOU CAN'T TRUST THE ONE YOU LOVE?

'A book that gives you a gripping ride for the mind and emotions' 5***** reader review

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Four years on from the devastating loss of their first child, Lauren and Alex De Vale are finally the proud parents of new baby, Charlotte.

However as Lauren – who struggled to bond with her late son – returns to work, she is riddled with anxiety.

She knows all too well that one little mistake can lead to tragedy. What if something terrible happens to Charlotte while she’s not there?

Fear, grief and guilt make for a potent mix. And all it takes is one neighbour’s offhand comment to spark Lauren’s worst fears - and deep-seated suspicions . . .

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Praise for Susi Fox:

'You will be desperate to know how this dark, disturbing tale ends' Sun
'I raced through, unable to stop reading until I found out what was really going on. Gripping and thought provoking' Laura Marshall
‘An original, brave new voice’ Women’s Weekly
‘I couldn’t sleep until I finished it . . . and then I couldn’t sleep at all’ Dervla McTiernan

WHO DO YOU TRUST WHEN YOU CAN'T TRUST THE ONE YOU LOVE? 'A book that gives you a gripping ride for the mind and emotions' 5***** reader review --- Four years on from the devastating loss of their first child, Lauren and Alex De Vale are finally the proud parents of new baby, Charlotte. However ...

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About the author

Susi Fox studied Medicine at the University of Melbourne. She is the recipient of a 2014 Varuna Fellowship and was part of the 2015 QWC/Hachette Manuscript Development Program. She lives in Central Victoria, where she works as a GP. Mine is her first novel.

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