The Cherished Son
Represented by Susanna Lea
They chose him. But now they may not be able to save him—or themselves.
On the eve of adopting their first child, Alex and Marie’s world is turned upside down. Despite everything, they do their best to surround their son, Noé, with unconditional love.
But something begins to crack.
Blind to what is slowly unfolding before their eyes, they watch as their bright, athletic boy starts to drift away. To slip beyond their reach. To become dangerous. Long-buried secrets resurface, and each of them seems powerless as the family’s fragile balance falls apart and the threat closes in.
As Noé leads them into ever darker places, Alex and Marie discover the devastating cost of protecting the child they love.
Inspired by a true story, this gripping, emotionally charged family thriller leaves readers with one haunting question after they turn the final page:
What would I have done?