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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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Couldn’t Put It Down!!! So Good!!

NO SPOILERS! I love John Marrs books and they keep getting better. This book was very different and a true psychological thriller. The narration was phenomenal. The villains voice made me want to punch her in the face.. it’s that annoying.

This book had me engrossed and in the end left me completely satisfied. I highly recommend to anyone who likes domestic thrillers or psychological thrillers.

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Typical Marr's story, ends on a horrific downer

In spite of numerous opportunities for the story to take a positive turns, you can always count on Marr's to make sure it never goes there. 100% of his story follow the most negative storyline possible (you can take it, as does Marr's, to the bank); if that is what you enjoy, then this nightmare just might be your cuppa...

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Interesting Concept but...

Well written and performed but it's hard to enjoy a book when you don't care for either of the lead characters.

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Page Turner!

Great book! Loved the flashback format. Out of my usual genre, but I enjoyed it.

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Loved it

Loved it. This book kept my attention from beginning to end. A few twists I didnt expect.

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Very cleverly written, excellent narration

I really enjoyed listening to this audiobook. The characters, in all their flaws, weaknesses and very human foibles, were as real and vivid as if they had just stepped off the pages into reality. This is an excellent example of what a psychological thriller should be, thanks to the clever writing which takes readers down paths that are seemingly simple and uncomplicated at first but gradually, ever so gradually, give away their secrets as Maggie and Nina's stories continue to unfold.
The narration was excellent, with the narrator capturing two distinct main characters of varying ages - as well as the secondary characters - with consistent attention to detail so that there was never any cause for confusion as to who was speaking - in case the named chapters weren't sufficient as clues.
Taken altogether, this is an excellent story and a worthy audiobook. I look forward to listening to more books by this author.

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Simply sent chills down my spine

Awesome performance, the story line was captivating haunting and just creepy to say the least! Very well written and totally sucks you in

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Great Story!!

Loved the way this story is told hang in there the best revaluations are coming!!

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Good Story.

This was a pretty good book. I did not see the ending coming so that was rather a surprise. The reader did a good job with her characterization and I enjoyed the book.

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Excellent! Full of surprises!

The only person I felt sorry for shows up almost towards the end of the story - I don't want to give anything away. The mother in trying to do the right thing still brings no sympathy. The daughter brings nothing but disdain. But those feelings brought out in the reader are what a good author does - makes you feel SOMETHING. The narrator did a good job. Sometimes the low whispers made the story flat. And getting softer and more muted since just in their heads most of the time built full at times.
But overall it's worth it.

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