Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister

Wrong Place Wrong Time follows Jen, a family solicitor, who witnesses her teenage son Todd commit murder outside their home. That night, she falls asleep in despair—and wakes up the day before the crime. Each morning she travels further back in time, giving her multiple chances to understand the events leading to the tragedy and prevent it from happening. The novel explores profound themes of motherhood, guilt, and family responsibility. As Jen relives her past, she confronts her own role as a working mother and discovers hidden secrets within her family, including revelations about her husband Kelly's true identity and her father's involvement in criminal activity. Through this backwards journey, she grapples with whether her parenting decisions contributed to Todd's violent act. Readers will appreciate this masterclass in plotting that combines a gripping crime mystery with an intimate exploration of maternal love. McAllister uses the time-loop device to create both suspense and emotional depth, as Jen races against fate to save her son while gaining a fresh perspective on her relationships and life choices.