Keep It in the Family

In the spine-tingling novel Keep It in the Family by acclaimed author John Marrs, a seemingly innocuous home renovation turns into a nightmare woven through with fear and obsession. Young couple Mia and Finn are filled with hope and excitement as they begin transforming a dilapidated house into a sanctuary perfect for their growing family. However, their joy swiftly turns to dread when Mia uncovers a threatening message inscribed onto a skirting board: I WILL SAVE THEM FROM THE ATTIC. This eerie discovery leads them to an attic harbouring horrific secrets, forever altering the narrative of their newfound dream.

As the layers of their home's sinister past begin to peel away, Mia and Finn must confront the grisly history that lurks above their heads. Despite the arrival of their baby, Mia becomes entangled in the shadowy events that have taken place, developing an unhealthy fixation on the forgotten crimes and the lives impacted within those four walls. Her relentless pursuit of the truth drives a wedge between her and Finn, as she grapples with the echoes of past horrors and an ever-deepening paranoia.

Haunted by harrowing visions and enigmatic clues, Mia is compelled to delve further into the mystery, unravelling truths that were meant to remain hidden. As fragments of a chilling secret bubble to the surface, she comes to realise that the danger residing in their home is not a distant threat but a present and imminent peril. In a gripping quest to safeguard her family, Mia must reckon with the question: is her protective resolve enough, or is it already too late to escape the grips of an insidious evil?

John Marrs crafts an unsettling psychological thriller in Keep It in the Family, expertly blending tension and surprise as he explores themes of trust, protection, and the dark depths of human nature. This masterful tale will leave readers questioning just how well they know their own homes—and themselves.