My Darling Girl – Jennifer McMahon

After a childhood of abuse at the hand of her mother, Alison is stunned when she learns that her mother is dying and wants to move in for her final days.  While she sees glimpses of a mother that she barely knows, she also sees the abusive side, which seems reserved for just her.  As the end draws closer, Alison begins to believe that her mother is possessed by a demon who plans to target her youngest daughter when the time comes to find a new host.  While everyone around her starts to think she is going crazy, Alison comes up with a plan to bind the demon and save her family.  But is she too late?

The latest form Jennifer McMahon, My Darling Girl, was nominated for Best Horror in the 2023 Goodreads Choice Awards and is now the eighth of her works that I’ve read. After not really feeling the last book of hers that I read, this was a nice bounce back, with a twist at the end that I did not see coming.  I’m sure I’ll be diving into more of her work soon.