All of that said, I thought Keep It In The Family was absolutely brilliant and I can’t recommend it highly enough. I kept thinking of Tolstoy’s ‘All happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way. Fight the Good Fight" is introduced as a bit of history, and it may be eye-popping for the current generation.

Rather, John Marrs illustrates to perfection the warping of values, how we justify our actions and the deep potential for evil that exists in the most unsullied of characters. I would have absolutely stopped reading it if I was the type to, fortunately (or unfortunately for myself) I am not.A story of nature versus nurture, trauma, dark secrets, family inheritance and the past, Keep It in the Family is a mind-blowing chiller. It’s going to be impossible to review this book without giving too much away so I fear there will be a vagueness to my comments as I don’t want to spoil the story. The bestselling author of What Lies Between Us presents his most shocking and delirious thriller yet with Keep It in the Family. By bidding on, or purchasing this item, you are agreeing to us sharing your name and address details with that 3rd party supplier to allow us to fulfil our contractual obligations to you.

I felt most drawn to Mia, my heart going out to her in particular after the events at the end of part one. Keep it in the Family is the perfect blend of fascinating characters, chilling details, and gasp-worthy twists.I was privileged to interview John at the Deepings Literary Festival earlier this year and he and his books have featured on Linda’s Book Bag many times. Minna gets sick and wishes her mum was a better nurse; when the tables are turned, who is the better nurse and patient? I’ve been a big fan of Marrs’ books since I first read The One upon its release in 2017, and with every book he just gets better. A story of family, manipulation, and the age-old question of nature vs nurture, Keep it in the Family is very dark and extremely twisted. William Darling" was first published in Shark and Chips and Other Stories (Puffin 1992), “You Don’t Look Very Poorly” was first published in The Puffin Book of Funny Stories, ed.

Following the clue up into the eaves, the couple make a gruesome discovery: their dream home was once a house of horrors.

Authors and publishers may use excerpts and links, provided that full and clear credit is given to Short Book and Scribes and shortbookandscribes. With their dream house nearly ready for them, Finn and Mia are surprised by an ominous message that is left for them to discover. In 2021, his speculative novel The One was adapted into a 10-episode drama series for Netflix by Misfits creator Howard Overman, and his seventh novel What Lies Between Us has been optioned by Renee Zellweger’s production company at MGM TV.

In Keep It In The Family John Marrs explores maladjusted relationships at their most extreme in a fast paced and compelling plot that left my head reeling. When a book opens with a quote from a notorious, sadistic serial killer you know it’s going to be a wild ride. Plagued by nightmares and struggling with motherhood, Mia becomes increasingly obsessed with the terrible crimes that happened in what was to be their new home.Keep It in the Family follows Finn and Mia, a couple who have recently purchased their first family home. Following the clue up into the eaves, the couple make a gruesome discovery: their home was once a real-life murder house, with the evidence still concealed within the four walls. Mia is particularly disturbed by the dark history of her home and she is compelled to find out more about the past.