Synopsis

Twenty-six-year-old Yu-jin awakens one morning to a disturbing metallic smell and a missed call from his mother, prompting a frantic call from his brother. His world shatters when he discovers his mother's brutally murdered body in their stylish Seoul duplex. Plagued by lifelong seizures, Yu-jin's memory is a fragmented haze, offering only a vague impression of his mother calling his name before her death—a desperate plea for help, or for her life? As suspicion mounts and his own mind proves an unreliable narrator, Yu-jin embarks on a desperate three-day quest to piece together the events of that horrifying night. 'The Good Son' is a chilling psychological thriller that delves deep into the labyrinth of memory, identity, and the darkly twisted dynamics of a mother-son relationship, leaving readers to question what is real and who can be trusted, especially when you can't trust yourself.

Critical Reception

"Heralded as 'ingeniously twisted' and compared to 'Korea's Stephen King,' this novel has captivated critics and readers alike with its relentless suspense and profoundly disturbing psychological depth, solidifying its place as a groundbreaking work in crime fiction."

Metadata

ISBN:9780525503743
Pages:322
Age Rating:18+

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