2026 ARC Reviews

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Baby Moon

Sara Lea

Thriller • May 25, 2026 • Anthology: In The Cards

Motherhood was everything Jess hoped it would be. Then she wakes up from a nap to an empty crib. Toby is gone. Every picture, every toy, every physical trace of her baby has vanished. Her husband claims the boy never existed at all. Trusting her maternal instincts over Luke's lies, Jess embarks on a frantic search for the truth. When the horrifying reality finally surfaces, it forces her into a corner. What unimaginable lines will she cross to get her son back?

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4 / 5

In this 57-page thriller, Sara Lea delivers an emotional punch that centers on every mother’s nightmare: a missing baby. Written from Jess’s perspective, the story is fast-paced and leans into the concepts of the protective love of a mother and the raw, desperate grief of a woman longing for a child. Jess is a very easy protagonist to empathize with, and the sharp writing keeps the tension high as the mystery unfolds. The story is gripping and well-executed, and while the plot leans into sci-fi elements that aren't to my personal taste, I still really enjoyed it. The emotional journey and high-stakes suspense make this a compelling, one-sitting read from the In The Cards collection.

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