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Keep It in the Family

In this thrilling 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 shocking 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 home was once a real-life murder house, with the evidence still concealed within the four walls.

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. Tormented by the terrible things she saw, she is desperate to dig into the past to find answers.

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 will the previous tenants stop her from discovering their secret?

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Published Oct 18, 2022

381 pages

Average rating: 7.61

375 RATINGS

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Community Reviews

KelBel
Jun 01, 2025
8/10 stars
Overall good book. Just when I thought I had it figured out there comes a twist. I did get a little confused as to the narrator when one wasn't specified, but that was the point. Early on I thought the "killer" could be a woman.. Just a feeling I had. But the misdirection made me question it. Also Finn, was he involved wasn't he?? Good fun figuring all that out.
AFrazier
May 31, 2025
8/10 stars
That was a crazy read with plenty of WTFs. First 40% was world building and slower paced, but I certainly wouldn’t say it was boring by any means. 50% of the book and on though? Warp speed with wicked twists and turns. I had to reread a few parts to make sure I read it right! Marrs is a master story teller and this is exactly what thriller readers ask for.
MicahJonee
May 30, 2025
10/10 stars
My new fav book of all time! If anyone asks me to recommend them a book I’m choosing this one. I don’t like the child harm in this book but it doesn’t go into too much detail so I’m okay. But I LOVE this book! I love that it gives multiple characters perspectives and that it keeps you on your toes.
Jenny0323
May 19, 2025
8/10 stars
Looked forward to reading this book after the confrontation between Mia and Dave. That scene kept me engaged and then I couldn’t put the book down. It was like every twist you could think of happening, was put into this story. I liked that the story kept going after the disappearance of Sonny. Other authors might have stopped there for dramatic effect, but continuing the story actually added a few more twists. I really enjoyed how crazy it got and the ending with Finn. My opinion of Finn kept changing throughout the story and I loved it. It was like he was different characters, but really it displayed how many layers there was of him.
Anessafranco
May 13, 2025
8/10 stars
I did enjoy this book but at times it was hard to follow along due to all of the different perspectives. This book definitely kept me on my toes and when I thought I had it figured out there was endless plot twists.

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