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What Lies Between Us

ITW Thriller Award winner

International Book Awards winner

Nina can never forgive Maggie for what she did. And she can never let her leave.

They say every house has its secrets, and the house that Maggie and Nina have shared for so long is no different. Except that these secrets are not buried in the past.

Every other night, Maggie and Nina have dinner together. When they are finished, Nina helps Maggie back to her room in the attic, and into the heavy chain that keeps her there. Because Maggie has done things to Nina that can't ever be forgiven, and now she is paying the price.

But there are many things about the past that Nina doesn't know, and Maggie is going to keep it that way--even if it kills her.

Because in this house, the truth is more dangerous than lies.

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Published May 15, 2020

381 pages

Average rating: 7.56

381 RATINGS

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Readers say *What Lies Between Us* is a gripping psychological thriller praised for its relentless suspense, complex characters, and unpredictable twi...

Booker&Hooker
Oct 26, 2024
7/10 stars
Umm this is actually John Marrs not this person. I enjoyed the book.
Piac
Feb 21, 2024
10/10 stars
WOW!!!! What a great read! psycho thriller indeed. Kept me engaged and I did not want to book the book down. I was hoping for a different ending. I don't want to say too much to give it away but great! And the narrators' voice was perfect! The Characters were splendid. I must read author for sure. Looking forward to other writings of his....
KikiStoneCreek
Jun 03, 2023
10/10 stars
Another page-turner! I just love John Marrs' books! This is going on my highly recommended list!
UnitedYogi
Oct 20, 2025
10/10 stars
One of my new favorite! The onlyyyyyy complaint. Books need to do a better job of trigger warnings: miscarriage, forced abortion, infertility. Reading What Lies Between Us felt like strapping into the best kind of roller coaster. The kind that keeps your heart pounding, your mind spinning, and leaves you breathless by the final page. From the very start, I thought I knew exactly what was happening. John Marrs has a way of making you feel confident in your assumptions, only to pull the rug out from under you again and again. Each twist caught me off guard in the best possible way, and I loved that constant state of surprise. The pacing, tone, and writing style were flawless. Every chapter pulled me deeper, balancing tension and empathy so well that I found myself rooting for every character at one point or another. Marrs gives you just enough of each perspective to make you understand (and even feel sorry for) everyone involved, which makes the ending all the more satisfying. By the time I finished, I didn’t just admire the story, I felt it. What Lies Between Us is the kind of book that plays with your expectations, challenges your sense of right and wrong, and reminds you just how thin the line between love and control can be. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A wild, emotionally charged, brilliantly written thriller and one I’ll be recommending to everyone.
Goofyhk
Apr 18, 2025
7/10 stars
Intriguing, disturbing and a little far fetched, but entertaining.

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