In The Good Son, Jacquelyn Mitchard, the bestselling author of The Deep End of the Ocean, delivers a gripping and emotional novel about how one crime can shatter a family—and how love can begin to heal it. When Thea’s son returns home after serving time for a terrible act, the community’s anger and her own doubts test the limits of her forgiveness. Torn between protecting her child and facing the truth, Thea must confront the painful question of whether a person can ever truly be redeemed. Heart-wrenching and thought-provoking, The Good Son is a profound exploration of love, loss, and moral courage.