Mirror Books The Reckoning - Generations of abuse, a murdered mother, and a daughter's fight for justice | Paperback

Explore the harrowing true story of Tara, detailed in The Reckoning, written with Sunday Times bestselling author Ann Cusack. This powerful biography delves into the devastating impact of generational abuse, a mother's murder, and one daughter's relentless pursuit of justice.

Growing up in a household with drug-abusing parents among eight children, Tara learned self-reliance early. Despite her mother's negligence, Tara remained fiercely loyal, a loyalty tested when she uncovered the terrible sexual abuse she suffered from her own father. When the same predator targeted six-year-old Tara, a horrifying cycle began, mirroring the silence her mother kept. Only after an unimaginable tragedy does Tara find the strength to break the silence and seek justice for both herself and her mother.

• A gripping true-life tragedy biography focusing on child abuse and the fight for justice.
• Written in collaboration with Sunday Times bestselling author Ann Cusack.
• Chronicles generations of abuse and the devastating consequences of silence.
• Paperback format for accessible reading.

• Author: Ann Cusack, Tara Cusack
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Print Length: 288 pages
• Publication Date: May 21, 2026
• ISBN-10: 1917439814
• ISBN-13: 978-1917439817
• Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.9 x 5 cm (Approx. 198x129x50mm)
• Weight: 400 g

Discover the resilience required to confront a dark family history and the determination needed to finally achieve justice.