The Stolen Child by Carmel Harrington - ISBN: 9781035421381
Paperback
A missing child, a shocking theory, and secrets that must surface.

The Stolen Child

the gripping emotional thriller with a twist you'll never see coming

  • Paperback

    400 pages

  • Release Date

    24 June 2025

Summary

‘One of the greatest twists I’ve ever read’ CATHERINE RYAN HOWARD

‘An addictive, immersive, incredibly poignant page-turner - I flew through it’ ANDREA MARA

It’s every parent’s worst nightmare. But there’s no waking up from this …

On board a cruise ship in the Mediterranean, Kimberly wakes to discover that her two-year-old son Robert has vanished from the cabin overnight. She and her husband Jason vow to do whatever it takes to bring Robert home.

But he is neve…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781035421381
ISBN-10:1035421380
Author:Carmel Harrington
Publisher:Headline Publishing Group
Imprint:Headline Review
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:400
Release Date:24 June 2025
Weight:480g
Dimensions:228mm x 152mm x 36mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

A compelling, extremely tender page-turner – Adele ParksHarrington’s writing has some of Maeve Binchy’s lyrical touch that enlivens everyday detail. Her skill of weaving mystery at regular intervals make this a winner * Daily Mail *This globetrotting thriller comes with a twist you’ll never see coming * Heat *An addictive read * Woman’s Weekly *This complex novel requires faultless plotting, and Harrington pulls it off with consummate ease * The Sunday Times *One of the greatest twists I have ever readClever, compelling and compulsive, a read-until-the-early-hours rollercoasterAn addictive, immersive, incredibly poignant page-turner - I flew through it. Readers will love it - an absolute triumph!This is a mystery that unspools across decades and generations, riverine in its twists and turns, and told with insight and emotional intelligence; Carmel Harrington’s legions of fans will not be disappointed! – Karen PerryFull of heart, The Stolen Child tackles big themes with empathy and skill. A delicately woven story of family tragedy and a compelling mystery that will have you turning the pages, The Stolen Child is a perfect holiday - or anytime - read – Catherine KirwanA moreish, mind-bending read * i Paper *

About The Author

Carmel Harrington

Carmel Harrington is a No. 1 bestselling and award-winning author from Ireland. Her novels are published internationally and have been Irish Times, USA Today and Kindle bestsellers.

Her most recent novel, The Stolen Child, was an Irish Times No. 1 bestseller, a Good Housekeeping Good Books winner, and was shortlisted for the Irish Book Awards Crime Fiction Book of the Year. It was also a Sunday Times Best Crime Fiction of the Year pick. Carmel’s next book, The Last Bench, has been chosen by the Reading Agency as one of their Quick Reads for April 2026.

Carmel is a regular on Irish television and radio, has been a guest speaker at literary events in Ireland, the UK and the USA, and served as Chair of the Wexford Literary Festival for three years. She lives in Wexford with her husband, children and rescue dog George Bailey.

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