Book Review: ‘Woman On The Edge’ Is A Thrilling Debut From Author Samantha M. Bailey

One woman’s life is forever changed on a subway in the debut thriller novel from author Samantha M. Bailey.

Morgan Kincaid is on her way home from work and is on the platform of the subway waiting for her for the next train to come by. She’s the first one close to where it stops so she can get right on when a woman with a baby comes up next to her. The woman Nicole Markham, the CEO of Breathe, says to her take my baby. Then she places the child in Morgan’s arms and jumps.

Morgan has no idea who this woman is or why she handed her the baby. The police question her if she knew Nicole and Morgan has never met her. They soon find the death suspicious because Nicole landed on her back like she was pushed. Then Morgan learns from Nicole’s lawyer that she changed her will and wanted Morgan to have the baby and to manage the trust, even though Nicole was married to Greg.

With no witnesses to the death Morgan is a prime suspect. And things get weirder. She receives mysterious notes, someone tries to run her off the road. Nicole decides to go on offensive and starts to investigate on her own Nicole’s last days and it leads to lives being in jeopardy and a shocking reveal.

The story is told from the perspective of today and then and we follow Morgan and Nicole’s lives and see how things came to be. It’s a strong story right from the beginning and keeps the reader engaged throughout with twists and turns. A solid debut. With more stories like this one Samantha could be a real force for years to come.

You can pick up Woman On The Edge in stores on Tuesday, March 3rd.