Fern has been on the run for years, now living in France with her husband, Pierre, and her daughter, Cecilia, who is just about ready to see the world... especially Abernesse, where her mother has repeatedly told her not to go. Back in Abernesse, Alice is struggling in her relationship with her daughter, Evelyn, who is also Fern's now deceased husband's. And Evelyn wants revenge on Fern for killing her father and pinning the crime on her mom...
This psychological thriller is book 4 in the Doctor's Wife series, and it happens 20 years after book 3. The first 10% consists mostly of a recap of the first 3 books, which for me, who has read them, was redundant and boring, but must be interesting for someone who reads this book first (although all the twists will be spoiled is you do that, I strongly recommend you read them in order). I don't remember if the other books were written this way, but the paragraphs were way too long (sometimes 2 pages long), which is not very suitable for a thriller. I also like to have my thrillers to have shorter chapters. There were lots of flashbacks and nothing much happening, too much foreshadowing, too many POVs, too many timelines... and it was too much of a slow burn. I think it's time to let go of this series ( and with that ending, it very well could be, but who knows?) Get ready to suspend disbelief with this one. The plot had great potential, but it fell flat. I did read many fantatic reviews, so it just wasn't for me.
I received an advance review copy of this book for free and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

I have absolutely loved this series, and this book was such a well written conclusion to the series. So many things happening it’s a very fast paced read that you don’t want to put down!!

This is the 3rd book in a series. I really enjoyed the first 2 books which is what compelled me to read this one. This book was good but seemed like it was stretching to add another story to the series. The first half was slow and then the back half got way more interesting. Overall, I would recommend reading this if you read the other books in the series as it gives some interesting closure on the characters you’ve grown to know.

The powerhouse writer is back with this the 4th and ( I think? ) concluding book of ‘The Doctor’s Wife’ series
Am guessing most people will have read the previous 3 before starting this but there is enough background given if you haven’t
This is pure Daniel Hurst, fast, furious and ever evolving, no sooner has one shock happened than the next hits you, its non stop from start to finish
I did find there is a lot of going back and forwards between timelines but it still flows pretty well
It’s a good viable ending to the series and it really has been a great one and as always the authors delivers a fantastic read, much more cant say but if you love this author then 100% you will love this 😊

This is the 4th book in the doctor series and I’d previously read the other 3 and really enjoyed them all so I was looking forward to this one. From the beginning though I could see where the storyteller was going with this, I prompted everything apart from the final ending. Did it spoil the story for me, no it didn’t, did it mean that I speed read and missed paragraphs, yes it did. If you were reading this having not read the previous 3 you will enjoy it in its entirety. I am sad that this story has now come to an end as I’ve enjoyed the series tremendously and as always Daniel Hurst has written a page turner.

Great potential with this storyline and riveting in places but there are a couple of buts….. The opening few chapters with the mum and daughter dynamics were a little confusing to keep up with, given the slightly complex history and the similarities between the two pairs. I had to keep reminding myself who was who which was slightly irritating but perhaps my own fault, a little too much concentration required for a relaxing read. My other but would probably be around the strange decisions by the characters, eg why give yourself a new and fake name and then agree to have lunch with your new friends and your mum? That was always going to go a bit wrong the plausibility of the story overall made me a little twitchy in places, I’m all for some artistic licence and some escapism but this took me a bit far over my limits. I really wanted to enjoy it and did overall but it wasn’t quite brilliant.

Evelyn is planning on going backpacking, the sooner the better, to be away from her mum, Alice.

Cecilia is moving to Paris from a tiny village in France, with her best friend. Her mum, Fern, is going to miss her and can’t wait to go to Paris to visit her.

When Evelyn meets Cecilia, they soon become great friends. Evelyn puts her backpacking on hold to move in with the girls and spend time with them.

The girls decide it’s time to have their mum’s come and visit, to put their minds at rest that they are doing okay … and that’s when things turn sour.

I hadn’t realised this was the fourth book in a series, not have I read the first three books!

This didn’t take away from my enjoyment of the book, as there was enough information in the story to give me a heads up on what had gone on prior to this book.

An excellent story, that was tense and dark. There were some twists along the way, and I was hooked on the tale being woven.

I am now going to be reading the first three books to catch up.

My thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for a copy in exchange for my honest review.

You can never go wrong picking up a Daniel Hurst thriller. I have read all of his books and they all have been so amazing. The characters are fascinating and the plots are unique. Doctors Child is a book in the Doctors Wife series. I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough to see what was in store for Fern who was running from authorities and living under an alias in France with her child and new husband. An encounter with someone from her past has Fern scrambling to make her world right again but the question is at what cost. It was a wild ride and I love how the book ended.

The Doctors child Is the 4th and the final book in the doctor’s wife series and what a wonderful series it has been.
It’s 18 years since the last instalment and both Fern and Alice has stayed away from each other. Both their children are now grown up and Cecilia now wants to fly the nest. They never had the loving relationship that other Mother and daughters have, and she feels stifled due to what her mother did. She wants a life of her own. But when both daughters of Fern and Alce accidentally meet in Paris and they both decide to live together. Both girls Cecilia and Evelyn decide that they want their mothers to meet. This event changes all their lives forever.
This is another gripping page turner from Mr Hurst. He does not disappoint. This has lots of twists and turns and a very satisfying conclusion to this fab series. 5 stars

Thank you NetGalley and Bookoutoure for allowing me to read the ARC of The Doctor's Child in exchange for my honest review.

This is the fourth book in The Doctor's Wife series and I'm sad to say the last, however it did wrap up nicely at the end. I loved the whole series and this book was even better than the last..

Told from the point of view of Fern and Alice, they are now joined by their 18-year-old daughters, Celilia and Evelyn. This book was hard to put down. There was twist after twist, making this a fast-paced psychological thriller that kept my attention the whole time. It could be read as a stand-alone but it is definitely worth it to read the whole series.

Publication Date: May 1, 2024

Another excellent book from this author. It wraps up the stories from The Doctors Wife, The Doctors Widow and The Doctors Mistress. As usual, an un put downable book.

A great addition to the Doctor's Wife series. If you haven't read this series I would recommend starting from the beginning BUT it has enough back story it could be read as a stand alone...just not ideal. It has tons of twists and turns and the ending was terrific. Daniel Hurst is a master at writing psychological thrillers and you won't be disappointed. I highly recommend this one!!

Thank you to Netgalley, Bookouture, and Daniel Hurst for this eARC.

A fitting finale in The Doctor's series of 4 books by the very talented Daniel Hurst. We last saw Fern and Alice on a cliff edge with their young daughters. Now, 18 years old both girls Cecilia and Evelyn are making their own way in the world. Cecilia is oblivious to her mothers past while Evelyn is resentful to Alice who she blames for Fern's behaviour. But the past and present collide in this fast paced novel.
I've loved this entire series, each book could be read as a standalone but then you'd be missing out on the manipulation and cunningness of Fern, a wonderful character who you love to hate.

A murderer, but still a mother, secrets and revenge.

This is the fourth book in a series. The backstory was explained well, so it *could* be a stand alone, but I would start the first book in the series. I did not read the other books, therefore the connection to the characters was lost to me.

There were not that many twists in this one, but was still a decently fast paced psychological thriller.

Thank you NetGalley for the early copy in exchange for my opinion.

Publication date: May 1, 2024

Such an awesome thriller! There were so many twists and turns, and it kept my attention the whole time. Definitely pick this one up!

I read all the Doctor's books and I thought this one to be a good conclusion to the series. It is less fast paced to the precedent ones, but we get more insight into all the lives of the Doctor's wife and daughter and Mistress and daughter and it comes to a satisfying conclusion in my view. Thank you NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book! #TheDoctorsChild #NetGalley

The Doctor’s Child by Daniel Hurst is the fourth book in the Doctor’s Wife series. I really love this series! The fourth book was just as good as the other 3. It was full of twists throughout the book and love how everything wrapped up nicely at the end. I highly recommend this whole series. You could read it as a stand-alone, but I really think starting with book one is better. Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher and author for this advanced copy! I really enjoyed it!

I have had such a soft spot for the Doctor's Wife series - i've enjoyed each one, and just when I think we won't get more, we do and Daniel Hurst just nails it.

I thought this was such a great way to wrap up the series, provide some closure (in many different ways), and allow us to revisit those characters years later. Fast paced, well written, a few twists and turns and a very enjoyable read. It's so satisfying when a series is done so well like this, and feels thought out rather than putting out sequels "just because".

The Doctor's Child could be read as a standalone but I highly recommend working your way through for the full journey. Really enjoyed and can't wait for more Daniel Hurst.

Daniel Hurst is among my favorite psychological thriller authors. I have read all the 3 other books of the series and didn't love this one as much as the others. But again, this one also was a quick read and it kept me hooked till the end.

There are certain authors that I can barely even string a review together for now, because their brilliance needs little more than to say, Daniel Hurst nailed it again! Of course, he did.

Ok, let’s talk about it…

When The Doctor’s Wife came out, I devoured it. I could go for another, but I was content.
When The Doctor’s Widow came out, I devoured it. I could go for another, but I was content.
When The Doctor’s Mistress came out, I devoured it. I could go for another, but I was content.

And then he flippin’ throws The Doctor’s Child out there. Started it late last night, finished it today. Devoured it.

I love reading Daniel Hurst’s books. There is more to it than just being a great writer, his books are written with enjoyment and passion. I feel like that’s his, not so secret, ingredient!