The Godsend

In Bernard Taylor's acclaimed debut novel, The Godsend, Alan and Kate Marlowe, a devoted middle-class couple, joyfully adopt a baby girl named Bonnie after a mysterious woman leaves her at their home. However, their happiness quickly turns to horror when a series of tragic events, including the death of their son Matthew, leads Alan to suspect that Bonnie may be linked to the unfolding calamities. As his grip on reality begins to waver, he grapples with the terrifying possibility that this seemingly innocent child could be responsible for their misfortunes.