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  • The back cover of the Tor Nightfire paperback edition of 'Just Like Mother' by Anne Heltzel. The layout features a stark white background with a haunting central synopsis detailing the reunion of two cousins who escaped a motherhood cult. It includes a bold red endorsement from Andrea Bartz calling it a 'deeply disturbing tale,' documenting the excellent condition of this modern gothic horror novel.
  • Side-angle view of 'Just Like Mother' by Anne Heltzel resting on a neutral background. The screen captures the striking red and white typography and Tor Nightfire logo on the spine, reflecting the notable design of this highly anticipated horror debut. The layout emphasizes the unsettling themes of motherhood, showcasing the sharp corners of this paperback volume.
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Anne Heltzel | Horror

Just Like Mother by Anne Heltzel

Just Like Mother by Anne Heltzel

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An Anne Heltzel Psychological Horror Thriller of Motherhood Cults and Biological Destiny

Two decades after escaping a terrifying motherhood cult as a child, NYC book editor Maeve keeps her traumatic past buried. When a commercial DNA test connects her with her long-lost cousin Andrea, Maeve is thrilled to reunite with the only childhood friend who survived the Mother Collective alongside her.

Andrea is now the wealthy CEO of a luxury fertility empire living on an opulent estate in the Catskills. Visiting Andrea's estate, Maeve finds herself surrounded by an affluent inner circle obsessed with biological motherhood. As unsettling rituals begin to resurface, Maeve realizes Andrea's wellness empire harbors sinister echoes of their past.

Why You’ll Love This Book

Anne Heltzel transforms modern wellness culture and maternal expectations into a creeping nightmare. A sharp, atmospheric psychological horror novel for fans of Rosemary's Baby, The Push, and cult survival thrillers.

Edition & Specifications

Publisher: NIGHTFIRE

Pages: 310

Format: Paperback

Publication Date: 2022

ISBN: 9781250787521

Condition Note: A well-loved reading copy with visible shelf wear, but fully intact and structurally sound. Notes: First Edition copy.

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  • Very Good: Lightly read with minor shelf wear or light cover creasing. Pages are clean, crisp, and unmarked with a tight binding. (Our baseline standard for pre-loved books.)
  • Good: A well-loved reading copy with visible shelf wear or page aging, but fully intact and structurally sound.

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