Not Our Daughter

A Thriller

De: Chad Zunker

Narrado por: James Anderson Foster

Propelled on a cross-country chase, devoted parents become desperate fugitives in a heart-racing novel of suspense by the author of Family Money and All He Has Left.

Thirteen years ago, Cole and Lisa Shipley were fostering an infant with hopes of adopting her. Overnight everything was turned upside down, when the child’s mother bled to death on their front doorstep. Her last words: He’s coming here…for her! Save her. Afraid, bewildered, and with a baby in their arms, they fled. The longer they hid, the guiltier they looked.

Now in a small Colorado town under assumed identities, they’ve been seemingly safe. But when a tip exposes them and Cole is framed for another murder, they take it on the run again, barreling across the western US—this time with a confused and resistant teenage girl awakening to a terrifying new reality. In the rearview is the relentless FBI agent who has never given up the hunt. And he’s not the only one.

Every frightening mile brings a family closer to the truth about that fateful night thirteen years ago. And to a killer who’s determined to finish what he started.

©2025 by Chad Zunker. (P)2025 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

Great audible

Thus was a great and well written book that captures the reader’s attention from start to finish. Suspense at its best. It shows what a family will do to protect their loved ones unconditionally. Narration was perfect for each character.

Immediate action

The story tears your heart off on an emotional adventure from the first scene. I identified with each character in some way. That is a tremendous skill I will be reading more of this author!

Nice quick listen

nice quick listen. stayed in task and progressed without digression.
enjoyed the story. seems plausible in the world we live in

Great Austin landmarks

Loved this book! Fabulous twist. Great storyline, good crime fiction, & enjoyed the details of Austin. Can’t wait for more Zunker novels!

Gripping and Emotional — A Strong Four Stars

Not Our Daughter pulled me in from the very first chapter. Chad Zunker does a fantastic job building tension and keeping the reader invested. I was hooked all the way through. The pacing was tight, and the emotional stakes felt real. The characters were layered and believable, especially the central figures, who made me feel their pain, fear, and determination every step of the way.

What kept it from being a full five stars for me was a few plot points that felt slightly too convenient or wrapped up a little too neatly. But honestly, that didn’t take away from the overall impact of the story. It’s a suspenseful, heart-wrenching read that stays with you after the final page. I’ll definitely be checking out more from this author.