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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

383 pages

Average rating: 7.6

411 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.
Casey Carnicle
Apr 06, 2025
7/10 stars
I suppose it can be called dark…serial killers and what not…but it was certainly entertaining and had a ton of twists that were unexpected. The author left threads throughout but tied up all of the loose ends nicely.
WhitneyWyble
Jul 18, 2025
9/10 stars
could not put it down! Twists and turns every corner. It you think you know the answer it is probably wrong
kenzellwashington
Jul 02, 2025
8/10 stars
You ever want to feel nauseous for an entire book? If you do, this is for you! Riveting story, but holy shit what the fuck did I just read.

Only doing 4 stars because I cannot ever read this again
TheCyberGal
Jun 22, 2025
9/10 stars
Crazy/insane people don't even recognize when their crazy/insane...... definition of a psychopath lol

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