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What Lies Between Us

By: John Marrs
Narrated by: Elizabeth Knowelden
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Publisher's Summary

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.

©2020 by John Marrs. (P)2020 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

Critic Reviews

"[Marrs'] most sinister novel to date." --Daily Express

"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, bestselling author of Behind Her Eyes

"A tense, thrilling read - I found it impossible to put down. It’s dark and twisted, and I loved it." --Alex Michaelides, bestselling author of The Silent Patient

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loved it!

loved everything about this book, the characters the constant guessing of whos the crazy one. so well read

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No words

I finished this book in record time. The story was heartbreaking but fabulous. The narrator, just impeccable. Couldn't have been any better. I've found my new favorite author and now I'm onto The One.

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  • 03-05-2021

~ Wow! Un-put-downable - perfect performance too ~

Every now and then a book just grabs you and won't let go. That is this book. The back and forth narration between Maggie (Mother) and Nina (daughter) is amazingly performed and the underlying tension is palpable. Make sure you clear your schedule - you will want to pursue this to the heart-stopping finish and it won't disappoint.

I discovered this author after watching "The One" on Netflix, and I will be definitely be reading many more by John Marrs!

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Twists are predictable but it’s still engaging

Super surprised when I came to leave this review that the book is written by a man. So hats off to him for writing two women so convincingly

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Brilliance

Couldn’t stop listening to this, story and narration was well executed and would highly recommend

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l only decided to listen because of the author

I have read/listened to book by Marrs and find l like then or dislike them there is no ambivalence on my part. This l found chilling but enjoyable.

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  • 23-11-2023

Heartbreakingly sad

Loved this book. Beautifully narrated which makes ALL the difference. Resonated with all the characters. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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5 stars! brilliant

Who is the unreliable narrator? Excellent writing. Loved the narration too, so very compelling

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  • 03-12-2023

Wow! What a rollercoaster!!

This book was so cleverly written; so many twists and turns. I could not have predicted any part of this story line as I listened. I actually slowed the book down so it lasted longer!

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Couldn’t put it down.

There are so many audiobooks I don’t purchase purely because I can’t get past the narration. This book passed that initial test and then continued to wow. I did not want to do anything else but finish it. Fast paced, unpredictable, sad. You never know who you are rooting for. The ending kicked me in the chest. Definitely not a fairy-tale.

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