2021 ITW Award for Best Paperback original
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.
Genre: Mystery
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.
Genre: Mystery
Praise for this book
"Tense, affecting, and well-crafted, and keeps you in the dark until the explosive conclusion." - Louise Beech
"A modern-day Whatever Happened to Baby Jane that is dark, twisted, and full of surprises." - Mark Edwards
"I loved it although I’m not sure I’ve read anything as dark, ever…" - Susi Holliday
"It’s a pitch-perfect psychological thriller, with a captivating power play at its heart. I don’t recall reading a novel that so expertly toyed with my sympathies. Great stuff!" - Simon Lelic
"Great premise and masterful use of twists." - Claire McGowan
"Packed full of darkness and suspense, John Marrs once again proves himself as a voice to be reckoned with in [What Lies Between Us]." - Phoebe Morgan
"It’s amazing—a sinister exploration of a very unusual female relationship. I can’t get Maggie and Nina out of my head. It’s a stunner." - Robin Morgan-Bentley
"An excellent psychological thriller. A one-sitting read about a daughter who keeps her mother locked in the attic. Twisty, moving, and chilling." - Sarah Pinborough
"Totally absorbing, creepy, intense and utterly compelling. I loved it." - Mel Sherratt
"A modern-day Whatever Happened to Baby Jane that is dark, twisted, and full of surprises." - Mark Edwards
"I loved it although I’m not sure I’ve read anything as dark, ever…" - Susi Holliday
"It’s a pitch-perfect psychological thriller, with a captivating power play at its heart. I don’t recall reading a novel that so expertly toyed with my sympathies. Great stuff!" - Simon Lelic
"Great premise and masterful use of twists." - Claire McGowan
"Packed full of darkness and suspense, John Marrs once again proves himself as a voice to be reckoned with in [What Lies Between Us]." - Phoebe Morgan
"It’s amazing—a sinister exploration of a very unusual female relationship. I can’t get Maggie and Nina out of my head. It’s a stunner." - Robin Morgan-Bentley
"An excellent psychological thriller. A one-sitting read about a daughter who keeps her mother locked in the attic. Twisty, moving, and chilling." - Sarah Pinborough
"Totally absorbing, creepy, intense and utterly compelling. I loved it." - Mel Sherratt
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