Mighty Mystery with NYT Bestelling Author Joshilyn Jackson Hosted by Sara DiVello
Join us as our on-air Mystery Maven Sara DiVello puts Joshilyn Jackson under her mighty magnifying glass. Join us as Joshilyn gives us the inside scoop on "MOTHER MAY I." THE BOOK: The New York Times bestselling author of the critically acclaimed "Never Have I Ever" returns with an even more addictive novel of domestic suspense in which a mother must decide how far she is willing to go to protect her child and the life she loves—an unforgettable tale of power, privilege, lies, revenge, and the choices we make, ones that transform our lives in unforeseen ways. THE PRAISE: "Longtime readers of Jackson’s who embraced her genre switch from Southern fiction to domestic thriller with Never Have I Ever will be glad to see she’s taken things a step grittier and darker with Mother May I. Fast-paced and twisty, there’s also redemption and a bit of grace down that debris-filled, winding road." -- Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Mother May I “All the things we love about Joshilyn Jackson come together with panache in Mother May I: subtle yet scalding insights on the nature of privilege, compelling, vibrant characters, and the wily plot and breakneck pace of a thriller. Mother May I sets a new standard for the genre: it’s razor-sharp, merciless, and masterful.” -- Rose Carlyle, #1 internationally bestselling author of The Girl in the Mirror, on Mother May I "The tension is skillfully built . . . a thriller with a sharp #MeToo edge." -- Kirkus Reviews on Mother May I "An addictive domestic suspense, Jackson’s latest asks how far a mother will go to protect her child." -- Parade on Mother May I "Gripping . . . The dark secret at the novel's heart rings all too true. Jackson knows how to ratchet up the suspense." -- Publishers Weekly on Mother May I "Fan favorite Joshilyn Jackson is back with the suspenseful (seriously!) story of Bree, who grew up poor but defiantly hopeful. After marrying into money, Bree now has everything she could've dreamed of. Until the day she sees an old, gray-haired woman—a witch?—haunting her. Then her baby boy vanishes in the blink of an eye, leading Bree down a tangled path with devastating consequences. After all, what wouldn't a mother do for her child?" -- Country Living on Mother May I "One writer who never fails to amuse is Atlanta author Joshilyn Jackson. She brings humor to all her work as well as a relatable yet quirky voice. Both of those strengths are evident in Mother May I . . . The stakes are higher than they have ever been. What is more important than protecting your own child? Bree is one of Jackson’s most relatable characters, and readers will root for her as she tries to negotiate a nightmarish game of revenge and deceit." -- The Augusta Chronicle (Atlanta) on Mother May I “Suspense readers will enjoy plot twists and motivations that hit close to home . . . The novel’s depth lies in exploring the role of a mother to protect and teach her children . . . Fans of Mary Kubica . . . will appreciate the mixture of suspense with complex characters.” -- Booklist on Mother May I "Joshilyn Jackson does it again with this explosive, white-knuckle read about a mother who will stop at nothing to protect her family. Terrifying, timely and thought-provoking, I couldn't tear my eyes away from Mother May I." -- Mary Kubica, New York Times bestselling author of The Other Mrs., on Mother May I "Chilling, thought-provoking, and hauntingly written, Mother May I kept me on the edge of my seat with its breathless race against time. Joshilyn Jackson’s latest riveting thriller starts with a bang and doesn’t let up, asking how well you truly know the people around you—and how far you’re willing to go for the ones you love. A true page-turner that will stick with me for a long time." -- Megan Miranda, New York Times bestselling author of The Girl from Widow Hills, on Mother May I
Join us as our on-air Mystery Maven Sara DiVello puts Joshilyn Jackson under her mighty magnifying glass. Join us as Joshilyn gives us the inside scoop on "MOTHER MAY I." THE BOOK: The New York Times bestselling author of the critically acclaimed "Never Have I Ever" returns with an even more addictive novel of domestic suspense in which a mother must decide how far she is willing to go to protect her child and the life she loves—an unforgettable tale of power, privilege, lies, revenge, and the choices we make, ones that transform our lives in unforeseen ways. THE PRAISE: "Longtime readers of Jackson’s who embraced her genre switch from Southern fiction to domestic thriller with Never Have I Ever will be glad to see she’s taken things a step grittier and darker with Mother May I. Fast-paced and twisty, there’s also redemption and a bit of grace down that debris-filled, winding road." -- Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Mother May I “All the things we love about Joshilyn Jackson come together with panache in Mother May I: subtle yet scalding insights on the nature of privilege, compelling, vibrant characters, and the wily plot and breakneck pace of a thriller. Mother May I sets a new standard for the genre: it’s razor-sharp, merciless, and masterful.” -- Rose Carlyle, #1 internationally bestselling author of The Girl in the Mirror, on Mother May I "The tension is skillfully built . . . a thriller with a sharp #MeToo edge." -- Kirkus Reviews on Mother May I "An addictive domestic suspense, Jackson’s latest asks how far a mother will go to protect her child." -- Parade on Mother May I "Gripping . . . The dark secret at the novel's heart rings all too true. Jackson knows how to ratchet up the suspense." -- Publishers Weekly on Mother May I "Fan favorite Joshilyn Jackson is back with the suspenseful (seriously!) story of Bree, who grew up poor but defiantly hopeful. After marrying into money, Bree now has everything she could've dreamed of. Until the day she sees an old, gray-haired woman—a witch?—haunting her. Then her baby boy vanishes in the blink of an eye, leading Bree down a tangled path with devastating consequences. After all, what wouldn't a mother do for her child?" -- Country Living on Mother May I "One writer who never fails to amuse is Atlanta author Joshilyn Jackson. She brings humor to all her work as well as a relatable yet quirky voice. Both of those strengths are evident in Mother May I . . . The stakes are higher than they have ever been. What is more important than protecting your own child? Bree is one of Jackson’s most relatable characters, and readers will root for her as she tries to negotiate a nightmarish game of revenge and deceit." -- The Augusta Chronicle (Atlanta) on Mother May I “Suspense readers will enjoy plot twists and motivations that hit close to home . . . The novel’s depth lies in exploring the role of a mother to protect and teach her children . . . Fans of Mary Kubica . . . will appreciate the mixture of suspense with complex characters.” -- Booklist on Mother May I "Joshilyn Jackson does it again with this explosive, white-knuckle read about a mother who will stop at nothing to protect her family. Terrifying, timely and thought-provoking, I couldn't tear my eyes away from Mother May I." -- Mary Kubica, New York Times bestselling author of The Other Mrs., on Mother May I "Chilling, thought-provoking, and hauntingly written, Mother May I kept me on the edge of my seat with its breathless race against time. Joshilyn Jackson’s latest riveting thriller starts with a bang and doesn’t let up, asking how well you truly know the people around you—and how far you’re willing to go for the ones you love. A true page-turner that will stick with me for a long time." -- Megan Miranda, New York Times bestselling author of The Girl from Widow Hills, on Mother May I