This was definitely a page turner and I read it quickly (considering the time I had available to actually read). I loved the story and the characters and I especially liked the ending. Maybe it wasn´t the most realistic plot but I don´t mind that at all. The various perspectives keep it interesting and the plot unfolds very well. It is cleverly written, confusing at first, then slowly becoming more clear.

There could´ve been a bit more about the investigator in the story (I´m not sure whether this is a series or not). I don´t think I know half as much about her as I know about anyone else involved and that´s a shame, she seems like an interesting character.

I came across a few mistakes in the writing but hope, since I read an ARC, they will be ironed out by the time the book is published.

Anyway, I´ll be looking out for more books by this author and with a bit of luck, I might even find the same investigator in there.

Loved this book! I was hooked from the first chapter. The writing, the pace, the characters - everything was perfect. Everything you want out of a thriller.

I devoured The Mothers in one sitting it is excessively addictive with a terrific cast of characters and an involving, emotionally resonant, twisty mystery.

Sarah J Naughton is a masterful plotter with a keen eye for divisive, entertaining and authentic characters. Any parent will relate to the sometimes funny, sometimes sad vagaries of parenting and the mystery element is steeped in atmosphere as we watch this group of Mum’s come together and fall apart in equal measure.

Then of course there’s the missing husband. Where did he go? Well many scenario’s present themselves for your consideration as the narrative moves between past and present, the ending when it comes is hugely satisfying and beautifully done.

Bonds bend and break but one thing remains…most of us have someone who we’d call to help bury the body, whether literal or metaphorical. This book will make you seriously consider who that person might be. I think for me it would be Katherine Armstrong (sorry Katherine I’ll try to never actually kill anyone) I’m sure the author has her own person with a spade on speed dial…

The Mothers is a fantastic read, one of friendship, love, betrayal and those human connections we all seek every day.

Definitely recommend.

5 mothers meet during pregnancy at the local Nct group and continue their friendship theough the trials and tribulations of motherhood , friendship put to the test when the police investigate the disappearance of one of their husbands

Not having read this author before i was not sure what to expect but having read the mothers i will be reading her other works

I loved The Mothers!
Naughton has written such an enchanting tale, wrought with tension and suspense and she really had me believing that the mothers club didn’t like each other!
The Mothers is the story of 5 new mothers who met at their antenatal classes and although they’re vastly different people, they vowed to stick together forever, whatever. When tragedy strikes one of the mothers, will they band together to save her or throw her under the bus?
Naughton’s characters are vibrant and clever and all have a specific part to play, and boy do they play them well!
A must read if you’re a fan of the genre; I’ll definitely be looking out for more of Naughton’s work!

With thanks to Netgalley, Orion Publishing Group and the author for a free ARC in return for an honest and impartial review.

Wow, what can I say about this book?

Had me gripped right from the start.

I loved the way we went from scenes from "the mother's club" to the investigation, and then to chapters about each of the 5 main characters.

Bella's husband goes missing. So does his passport and his clothes. Has he just left his wife and son or is there something more sinister going on?

This is a thrilling read as we learn the secrets of Bella and her husband Ewan, and the other mother's, Chrissy, Electra, Skye, and Jen.

And just when we think the story has come to it's conclusion, there's a sting in the tale!

Loved it!

It was my first time reading this author and I well enjoyed it.
A very interesting story about five women who are very different and yet, somehow they are good friends. Or are they?
It was a great read, with interesting plot twists and a very good ending.
There was only one, silly thing, really!, that was bugging me.
There is one character who is Polish and his name is Atanis. I am Polish myself, living in Scotland, and I have never heard about name like this. I even Googled it. Nothing. Yes, some people like to use English version of their name (myself included!) but I couldn't find an English name like this neither. It just didn't sound right. I also didn't really like some of his actions.
But like I said, it's the only thing that I didn't like. Otherwise the book is really good and I would recommend it!

I enjoyed this book and looked forward to the time of day when I could pick it up to read it.

The book focuses on the friendship of 4 mums who have been bought together through a nct type group, with a main bond being through their young children. The 4 main characters are naturally all very different, personality, career wise and where they are in life, each with their own personal struggles.
The story explores their mis matched friendship and the depths that they would go to for one another.

It was a relatively easy read, and quite tense and times. I did initially struggle to get my head around the 4 main characters and third partners, there are a lot of people and personalities to get to know.

It is a good book and would recommend.

Found this book amazing! Would love to read more of her books.
5**** from me
Would definitely recommend this to others

A new author for me... I really enjoyed her style of writing. The first few chapters I felt as if I needed to concentrate as the main female characters confused me, once I got to grips of who was who I was quickly thrown into the story. Engaging and twisty, this story kept me on my toes and never expected the ending at all. Would love to read more books by this author

When it comes to a good gripping thriller of a read, Sarah Naughton consistently delivers, and I’m delighted that ‘The Mothers’ continues this trend. The story is told in both past and present from the perspectives of a group of NCT/parent craft mums and the police detective investigating the simultaneous suspicious disappearances of one of the friends and the husband of another.

I applaud Sarah Naughton for the unpredictability of this story, I loved that I had no idea where it was going and was suitably entertained by plot twists throughout.

I thoroughly enjoyed this story and don’t hesitate to give it 5 stars.

Many thanks to Netgalley, author and publisher for the pleasure of reading this book in exchange for an honest review.

** spoiler alert ** 3.5 stars

This was a good page turner... 
What seems like a case of husband stealing money from work ,running off and leaving his poor cueess wife to cope with the fall out.
Except it isn't.
It was a group of mum's,met whilst pregnant and continuing their friendship meeting a few times a year.
In the flashback episodes,thos group seem a whole lot closer than the present day would have us believe,so I was left wondering what happened? Are they lying now,or then?
The story unfolded just perfectly paced,giving you glimpses into they're completely different lives and how they all really felt about each other.
Cleverly done.
I'd have been happy without the epilogue... but that was a nice surprise.

A good thriller with a well developed story line, dark and twisty and full of suspense with good characters.

I did seem to lose a bit of the plot halfway through but it soon picked up again.

Thank you to Netgalley and Orion Publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this book.

A story about 5 women, who don’t seem to share much in common apart from the fact they are mothers.
The story is told from multiple viewpoints, including the Mothers themselves and a police officer who is in charge of an investigation that is at the heart of the novel. The narrative also jumps around in terms of timeline, so would be interesting to reread knowing the outcome of the story.
Would recommend as an intriguing read.
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Fantastic from start to finish loved all the diffrent characters reminds me how diffrent my circle of friend are they love each other fiercely I felt like all there partners let them down in one way or anouther which made them so close I wasn’t expecting the end at all such a surprise I’d love to dine out what happens next

I enjoyed this novel very much. The characters were extremely well drawn and sympathetic, and the story line was seamless. Highly reccomend this excellent book.

I loved The Mothers! I must admit it took some time getting used to all the characters but I loved them all! I wasn’t expecting this book to shock me as much as it did and you get two end twists for the price of one! Both of which were obviously fantastic. The plot is clever and keeps you guessing.
You can’t ask for anything else really!

I did enjoy reading this book though I felt like a lot of it was predictable. I would have liked to see a bit more about Bella and who she was as a person.
At times, she just felt like a side character.

I also struggled a bit with the story, since it was very slow to start of.
All in all, I did like it and would give it 3 stars

The mother’s is a really good tense psychological thriller that will keep you guessing right until the very end!
A group of new mums meet at an NCT class and although they are all very different they gel and bond over the course of the classes and continue their friendship as the children grow! Their friendship is tested as a baby is lost, a mum suffers mental health issues, a child is diagnosed with autism and they all endure the rigours of early parenthood! However no one could predict the extent they are prepared to go to to help one of them out and the twists and repercussions this will have as time goes by, a tense, interesting, thrilling read!
Thank you net galley for this early read.

Tense psychological thriller which will keep you guessing right to the end. Well drawn characters and a double twist at the end that I didn’t see coming !