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Keep It in the Family
Keep It in the Family | John Marrs
In this chilling novel from bestselling author John Marrs, a young couple's house hides terrible secrets--and not all of them are confined to the past.Mia and Finn are busy turning a derelict house into their dream home when Mia unexpectedly falls pregnant. But just when they think the house is ready, Mia discovers a chilling message scored into a skirting board: I WILL SAVE THEM FROM THE ATTIC. Following the clue up into the eaves, the couple make a gruesome discovery: their dream home was once a house of horrors.In the wake of their traumatic discovery, the baby arrives and Mia can't shake her fixation with the monstrous crimes that happened right above them. Haunted by the terrible things she saw and desperate to find answers, her obsession pulls her ever further from her husband.Secrecy shrouds the mystery of the attic, but when shards of a dark truth start to emerge, Mia realises the danger is terrifyingly present. She is prepared to do anything to protect her family--but is it already too late?
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BarbaraBB
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Mehso-so

A lot of twists make this a dark and entertaining read but the plot is so unrealistic and the main characters make such stupid decisions that my annoyance is as big as the entertainment. So. A so-so. My least favorite John Marrs so far.

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Suet624 But you love Marrs so much this must be a disappointment for you 1mo
BarbaraBB @Suet624 I don‘t love his thrillers as much as his speculative fiction 🤷🏻‍♀️ 1mo
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PageShifter
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Mehso-so

It was hard to find a relatable character, and that made me less invested in the story too. I would have loved to root for someone but characters were a bit flat.

This was a typical domestic thriller that felt mysterious and you tried to figure out what has happened. I would say I have read ones that has kept me more captivated.

The ending felt a bit extended and I started to loose my interest.

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JessieKB
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Multi-generational thriller full of deceit, twists, murder, and absolute craziness. WTH, OMG, and 😳😳 were my primary responses throughout and to the very last page. Will upset some and is definitely the most wild and messed up thing I have ever read, but had to finish!!

thebacklistbook How is it going with your #autumncomfortswap, just realized I didnt receive an email acknowledging you got your match info. 3mo
JessieKB I did receive both!!! Have one complete ready to mail and one pending one more item!!🧡 3mo
thebacklistbook Excellent!!! 3mo
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twinkletoes74
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Mehso-so

I found this book had too many twists for me to enjoy.

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suvata
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3.5 Stars • "Keep It in the Family" by John Marrs is a gripping psychological thriller that delves into the complexities of family dynamics and the dark secrets that can tear them apart. The story revolves around the seemingly perfect Hutchinson family, who, beneath their polished facade, harbor secrets and resentments that threaten to destroy them. ⬇️

suvata When a series of mysterious events occur, the family's bonds are tested, leading to a chilling climax that reveals the disturbing truth about their past. Marrs skillfully weaves a tale of suspense, exploring themes of identity, loyalty, and the lengths to which people will go to protect their loved ones. 4mo
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Steph.Titus
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#13.2024

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KPS-BOOKS-45
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My first John Marrs book, wasn‘t sure what I was in for other than a twisty one and it lived up to that. Was hard to put down.

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OwenB
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A dark, somewhat horror, book in which every chapter is a member of the family speaking abd telling their story. I had read one of authors previous books and this was also a good read. If you like horror, you‘ll enjoy this book.

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Its_Amanda_Plz
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A great example of why you should NOT keep it in the family.

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BookishMadHatter
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I'm maybe 1/5 of the way through, and so far, it's really slow. A lot of reviews said it started slow and then picked up, so I really hope that's the case because for now I'm a little bored and think I've figured out at least one of the upcoming twists that are raved about lol

Gissy Beautiful booksleeve😍 12mo
BookishMadHatter @Gissy thanks, it's one if my favorites 12mo
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BookishMadHatter
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@StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego thank you so much for this perfect #AllHallowsReadSwap package. That coffin container will definitely take up permanent residence on one of my bookshelves. Happy Halloween!

And thank you so much for organizing this fun swap @MaleficentBookDragon

LeahBergen American Predator is one of the freakier true crime books I‘ve read. 😬 13mo
StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego Yay! Happy Halloween! I loved American Predator, I hope you do too. 13mo
BookishMadHatter @StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego I've eyed it a bunch of times but never bit the bullet on purchasing. Now the decision is made for me lol 13mo
BookishMadHatter @LeahBergen it's one of those books I always think I should read when I come across it. Now I don't have to waffle on purchasing anymore lol 13mo
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Bzosche
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“Like those before him, he holds on to the hope of a miracle. He doesn't realise that, to them, he is not human. He is an everyday, ten-a-penny object…”

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guinsgirlreads
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Starting this baddie 🤓 ☕️ 🕷️-

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AmandaBlaze
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What a head rush! The book starts off a little slow and takes off from there. There are interviews and article excerpts between the chapters that also provide you with information and clues. Marr‘s knows how to ratchet up the tension. 4.5 stars
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bthegood I read one of his books, loved it, so I'm adding this to my TBR thanks for the review - title of book I really enjoyed (seems the same, slow build up, but then intense) (edited) 1y
Andrew65 Excellent 👏👏👏 1y
DieAReader 🥳🥳🥳 1y
AmandaBlaze @bthegood I enjoyed that one, too. 1y
bthegood @AmandaBlaze 👍 🙂 1y
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AmandaBlaze
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Next up.

BeeMagical I thought this one was wild!! 1y
AmandaBlaze @BeeMagical Definitely! 1y
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BookMaven9
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John Marrs has not disappointed me yet! So far I can definitely depend on him to entertain me from prologue to epilogue

A deeply engrossing page-turner with twist after crazy twist. My only grumble is the author may have gone on too long with the story, because I started piecing things together a lot earlier than maybe I should have. But that‘s ok, I loved it anyways as I have all his books

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Victoriahoperose
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This book was super creepy and really well written. It kept me guessing and on the edge of my seat with all the twists and turns. Every time I thought I had it figured out, something else came up. I thought the story was extremely compelling and I didn‘t want to put it down.

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FlowerFairy
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Happy Sunday! If you haven‘t read read this yet, get on it pronto! Keep It In The Family started out as a slow burn but suddenly John Marrs blindsides you with bombshell after bombshell. Just when you think you have everything figured out and you know where this story is taking you, Marrs grabs the wheel and takes you down a road you didn‘t even know was there. This was my first John Marrs book but will certainly not be my last.

Deblovestoread Great review! 1y
FlowerFairy @Deblovestoread Thank you! 🖤 1y
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Rachiiebookdragon
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I enjoyed this one, John Marrs is very good at writing dark thrillers 😈

Read for reading challenges.

4/5

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Twainy
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🎧 Mia and Finn are turning a mess of a house into their dream home when Mia becomes pregnant.

While renovating Mia comes across a sentence carved into the wall, “I will save them from the attic”.

Mia & Finn investigate the attic and find a secret past that‘s shocking! They can‘t stay at their new home. Mia is tortured by the secret and becomes obsessed with solving the mystery.

Great twisty thriller!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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BeeMagical
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Book 223📚 4.5⭐️

I love MPOV books - you get such a taste for all the characters! & boy do these ones take you for a ride!😱

Mia and Finn are desperate to get out of their in-laws home, and soon they find the perfect fixer upper!

But it turns out they inherited more than they bargained for.🧳🤫

And always make sure to check the attic!

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks 223!! Awesome 😎 2y
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Nicki_K
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Thanks to #netgalley for the ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review. This book was just the perfect dark and mysterious read I was needing for October. A couple buy a run down house sight unseen and as renovations start they find literal skeletons in the attic ...what unfolded was an atmospheric, unputdownable read that had me captivated until the very end. One of those reads that haunts your mind long after the last page is read. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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