This is sooo twisted! It's been a really long time since I read something that twisted!
John Marrs you really out did yourself this time!
The twist and the turns are crazy!
Nina was a librarian by day and at night and she was like a jail warden to her mother. Keeping her chained to a room. The whole thing the secrets and lies between them are sooo crazy and the twist I never say coming! This is definitely a must read!

I really enjoyed this dark and twisted story.

Nina lives with her mother, Maggie. More accurately, Nina keeps her mother captive in their family home.

It’s difficult to describe this story without giving away spoilers so I won’t try! I’ll just say that the twists and turns are plentiful and you don’t see what’s right in front of you until the author chooses to reveal it. It’s skilfully written and very well paced- I devoured it in a single sitting.

I haven’t read any of this authors previous works and I intend to rectify this quickly! Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for my copy of this book.

John has delivered yet again another brilliant and clever read. He is fast becoming the king of psychological thrillers with twists you rarely see coming.
This book kept me hooked from start to finish with me finishing it within a couple of day. This is probably one of my favourites of Marr's books. This is dark, clever and full of surprises.

Wow this book was very dark, but had a ton of great twists and turns. I thought the plot was very creative and it held my interest throughout. All in all a very satisfying and entertaining read. Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for granting me access to this advance reader copy. I will be publishing this review today to my Bookstagram and companion Facebook page, @thatrradingrealtor.

An engrossing book on what happens behind closed doors. Though the story is told by two POV and revolves around a house, the author skilfully weaves the narrative, maintaining the suspense without any slack in pace. A must read for fans of psychological thrillers.

So, its official. I LOVE John Marrs.

I recently came across The One. I read it, loved it so much...read parts of it again...gave it to my brother...he read it ..enjoyed it. Brought it for a friend. That book brought so many questions and discussions of ethics and emotional situations which increased the enjoyment of the book.

I was worried about reading a 2nd John Marrs book...they were on my reading list but you know there is always that danger of the tricky 2nd album...although I know John Marrs has wrote numerous book, I was apprehensive about reading the next one as I really wanted to love it.

The good news is
..I really did.

John Marrs has a wonderful tone to his writing. He has an emotional depth that really comes across and something about the way he writes really touched and resonated with me. This is also a book I couldn't put down. I literally devoured it.

This book has numerous triggers...something when I started reading and realised the direction the narrative was going in, made me nervous. It deals with loss, grief, addiction, infertility, difficult family relationships and illness both mental & physical. I cannot say more than that as I do not want to give any spoilers but usually these topics are ones I try to avoid let alone read all at once.


However, although the book was very dark and disturbing it isn't unmanageable due to the way the story unfolds. You are constantly thinking about what caused this reaction & what would be the reason for doing that...that the themes behind the narrative do not become overwhelming. This is again, a credit to John Marrs who has presented us with the worst of human nature but in such a way that although it's disturbing & may play on your mind, it doesn't overwhelm the story.

This is a very dark story & it is fairly relentless in its darkness, with little to alleviate that darkness. However, it is also an exceptional read and again one which the morality of within is questioned & examined, which can only be a positive thing.

Thanks to the publisher & Net Galley for the advance reader copy of this book, in exchange for an honest review.

This is my third book by this author and it did not disappoint. My favorite thing about John Marrs is his dark and twisty themes and crazy characters. That being said nothing about the twists or story surprised me. Those parts were very predictable but I still couldn’t stop reading!
Thank you NetGalley for an ARC of What Lies Between Us by John Marrs.

Holy shit! Was this book f***ed up!! This book will keep you reading till late into the night. I really don't want to give anything away because this is a book you should go into knowing nothing. It will make the experience so much more thrilling. It was amazing....that's all that needs to be said.

*Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I’m a big fan of books by John Marrs however this wasn’t my favourite one. I still enjoyed the book and it was very well written however at times I struggled to get my head around the main concept of the story of the main character holding her mum prisoner in her own home. I loathed the main character and found it very difficult to feel anything other than dislike towards her. I didn’t predict the twists and turns in relation to her mum and the truth behind the story so my dislike to the mother changed towards the end of the book. A good story , quick paced and gripping but I think that the concept of the story didn’t draw me in fully.

John Marrs latest “ What Lies Between Us” is a must read for anyone who loves the classic “ Whatever Happened to Baby Jane”.
Nina lives with her mother Maggie in the house where her father walked out on them years prior. Something has happened to their relationship however, Maggie is imprisoned in the attic and chained so she cannot escape. Nina put a longer chain on her a few days a week so they can dine together but this is more so that Nina can inflict further small cruelties in her mother than a desire to spend tine with her. At the same tine Nina can’t beat the thought of her mother not being there as she is the only person in her life that has always stayed. This truly is a book that you should go into blindly because each new revelation is either shocking or heartbreaking.
This author never disappoints and I highly recommend this deliciously twisted tale. I am stingy with 5⭐️ reviews but this truly deserves it. Thank you to #netgalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion. This is due for release in May, add it to your must read list now, it’s that good,

John Marrs is a master storyteller. Every book of his that I have read has had me gripped and What Lies Between Us is no exception.

Well developed, nuanced characters, a gripping plot, many twists and turns and a satisfying conclusion. What's not to love?

Highly recommended.

Thank you to Netgalley and Amazon Publishing UK for the ARC.

Now THIS is how you write a psychological thriller!!

This mind blowing psychological trip is written by John Marrs an author who is quickly becoming one of my favorites.

As this nightmare materializes you are introduced to a mother who wants to protect her child using secrets but ends up enabling her instead. And a daughter who is essentially a human wrecking ball making decision after decision based on a faulty memory and blind rage. These two kept me on the edge of my seat throughout the entire story.

The two "live" together and as the story unfolds you realize they are trying to coexist under the weight of their lies and deception.

This review is purposefully vague because you need to experience this book as I did, unspoiled.

Thank you so much to Netgalley UK and Amazon Publishing UK for sending my very first digital ARC. I thoroughly this book.

Wow just wow. A fantastic and gripping read which leaves you guessing at many points throughout the book. Cleverly written to lead you to believe one thing only to discover another.

The story centres around a Mum and a daughter which is told from both their perspectives throughout the book. What seemingly appears to be a complicated mother daughter relationship the author slowly introduces memories from both to indicate why they have ended up the way they have. Without any spoilers the story includes murder, psychosis, grief, loss, unconditional love and mystery. A fantastic read 5 stars!! I was excited to read another book from John Mars and was not disappointed!

Wow! This book is definitely in my top two that I have read this year. It had me hooked right from page one and I had no idea where it was going. The relationship between a mother and daughter can sometimes be a tricky one. And this was especially true for Nina and Maggie. This is the first book I have read by this author and I will definitely be reading more in the future.

4.5 🌟 Ooh the secrets upon secrets these two women kept. I was completely addicted by chapter one and tried to figure out which character my loyalties would lie with, the captor or the captive. This was a sinister, wild, captivating ride learning from both Nina and Maggie the events that unfolded over the last 25 years. Plenty of shocking betrayals and vile actions that paved the way.
The ending and epilogue were perfectly nightmarish and yet I wanted more. It was a great book with an equally cryptic finale but personally I felt a bit hanging and wanted a little bit more. I highly recommend!!

Thanks to NetGalley & Amazon Publishing UK for the opportunity to read this and offer my honest opinion.

A terrifying tale of two women with dark secrets as they descend in to madness.

Why does Nina keep Maggie chained at the ankle up in the attic?
This is told in alternating storylines by Maggie and Nina from 25 years ago to present day -- back and forth. You are not sure who is telling the truth and who is the liar as it unfolds. Even though they are family, the anger and hate that they feel goes beyond what would be called blind rage. Could this all be a case of mistaken revenge? Are they both co-dependent on each other so much that they will do anything to stay together ... at any cost?

A beautiful cover, tight layout and brilliant read woven with high octane tension. John Marrs is, and always will be, on top of the bestseller suspense list for very good reason! Intense, scary real and extremely addictive from start to blazing finish! Bravo!

Thank you to John Marrs, and NetGalley for giving me this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

As a massive fan of John Marrs I was delighted to be able to read this courtesy of the author and Netgalley.
As with all this author’s books the storyline is shocking and controversial, making for an exceptional book to discuss as part of a book group.
Nina lives with her mum Maggie in a house which hides years of family secrets. We are introduced to both of these main characters who tell their own stories in different timelines. We discover that Nina was a daddy’s girl whose life changed when he unexpectedly left home and whose life spiralled into teenage rebellion and a relationship with a local would be pop star.
Maggie, in present day, lives chained upstairs, and during the course of the book we guess why and discover the many dark secrets and deeds done in the name of love and revenge.
The story was appalling dark and thought provoking, with the thought, as with John’s other novels, could this be happening next door to me?
Thanks again Netgalley for the chance to read and review this fabulous novel.

Having enjoyed all of John Marts’ previous books, I was very excited to read this. It really didn’t disappoint. A very clever story line, with lots of twists and turns and I couldn’t put it down. Definitely his best book to date!

Another 5star book by John Marrs. I was so happy to receive this on Netgalley and opened it up straight away. The book jumps over different time frames but never do you feel confused as to who you are reading about and what time frame you are in. The book flows along with so many twists and turns along the way, you hate the characters then feel sorry for them the next.

Now what to read next always end up with a book hangover after reading John's books 😁 not that I'm complaining

Thanks again John

Oh my god what a book loved every minute from the frist page i was hooked.
Very well writen i could not put it down.
So many twists it gave me book whip lash. I didnt want it to end but at the same time i wantted to read on and on to see how it will turn out.
5 star read
100% must read