The novel is a gripping psychological thriller that follows the story of a deranged woman named Mary Terrell, also known as Mary Terror, who kidnaps an infant from a hospital, believing the child to be the reincarnation of her own deceased baby. As she embarks on a cross-country journey to reunite with her former radical lover, the child's mother, Laura, is determined to pursue Mary and reclaim her son. The narrative explores themes of obsession, loss, and the lengths a mother will go to protect her child, all set against a backdrop of suspense and tension.
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