The Mothers

A gripping debut in which a woman struggles to adapt to motherhood—but before she can, her baby vanishes—perfect for fans of Ashley Audrain’s Good Morning America pick The Push.

Maggie Fergason has dreamed of having a family of her own her whole life. But in the first few weeks after her daughter Rosie’s birth, that dream becomes a waking nightmare. She finds things rearranged with no memory of ever touching them. People are seeing her in places she’s never been. And she’s the only one who seems to hear a haunting lullaby echoing through the baby monitor.

Everyone reaches the same conclusion: Maggie is falling apart.

When Rosie disappears from her crib in the dead of night, no one believes her when she says she wouldn’t hurt her child. But Maggie is certain she would never, ever put Rosie in harm’s way.

Now Maggie must fight to prove her sanity and find her daughter before it’s too late. But the closer she gets to the truth, the more lies and secrets she uncovers, reaching all the way back to a childhood she barely remembers. Because the ugliest and most dangerous truth is the one hiding in her mirror.

With the tension of Gone Girl and the emotional gut-punch of Then She Was Gone, The Daughter’s Secret is a heart-pounding exploration of memory and the shattering cost of family secrets.

Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.

In contrast, Direct Market (DM) and variant covers are primarily sold in comic shops. DM editions tend to have more limited availability and may be more valuable to collectors.

The main differences lie in artwork style, availability, price, and collector appeal. Ultimately, the choice between standard and variant covers depends on personal preference, budget, and individual collecting goals.

Comic book enthusiasts have various formats to choose from when collecting their favorite stories.
Here's a brief overview of the main types:

Omnibus

• Large, hardcover collections
• Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

Oversized Hardcover (OHC)

• Similar dimensions to omnibus, but thinner
• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

Hardcover (HC)

• Standard-sized hardcover books
• Collect 6-12 issues typically
• Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
• Priced around €25-€35

Trade Paperback (TP)

• Softcover collections
• Standard comic book size
• Usually collect 4-6 issues
• Most affordable option, typically €15-€25

Other Formats

• Absolute Editions: Oversized, deluxe hardcovers (mainly DC Comics)
• Compendiums: Massive paperback collections
• Graphic Novels (OGN/GN): Original stories not previously released as single issues

The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs