What Lies Between Us
A psychological thriller of secrets and confinement
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Amazon Publishing
Published:15th May '20
Should be back in stock very soon
This gripping tale explores the dark relationship between two women, revealing secrets that bind them and the consequences of their past actions in What Lies Between Us.
In What Lies Between Us, the complex relationship between Nina and Maggie unfolds within the confines of a house filled with dark secrets. Nina struggles with her inability to forgive Maggie for past transgressions, leading to a tense and unsettling dynamic. The two women share dinners, but the atmosphere is charged with unspoken tension, as Nina's actions are driven by a need for control and retribution. Maggie, confined to the attic, bears the weight of her past mistakes, chained both literally and metaphorically.
The house they inhabit is more than just a home; it’s a character in its own right, harboring secrets that threaten to unravel the fragile balance between them. As the story progresses, it becomes clear that the truth about their past is far more complicated than Nina realizes. Maggie is determined to keep certain truths hidden, even if it means risking everything. The narrative explores themes of guilt, punishment, and the lengths one will go to protect their secrets.
Ultimately, What Lies Between Us delves into the psychological complexities of their relationship, revealing how the past can cast long shadows on the present. As the tension escalates, readers are left to ponder what happens when the truth is more dangerous than the lies we tell ourselves and others.
An Amazon Best Book of the Month: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
“Dark and disturbing.” —Crime Monthly
“[Marrs’] most sinister novel to date.” —Daily Express
“A dark, suspenseful, top class psychological thriller.” —My Weekly
“A modern-day Whatever Happened to Baby Jane that is dark, twisted, and full of surprises.” —Mark Edwards, bestselling author of Here to Stay and The Retreat
“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
“Great premise and masterful use of twists.” —Claire McGowan, bestselling author of What You Did
“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
“Totally absorbing, creepy, intense and utterly compelling. I loved it.” —Mel Sherratt, bestselling author of the DS Grace Allendale series and The Girls Next Door
“I loved it although I’m not sure I’ve read anything as dark, ever…” —Susi Holliday, author of Violet and The Lingering
“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, bestselling author of The House and The Liar’s Room
“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, author of The Doll House and The Girl Next Door
“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, author of The Wreckage
“Tense, affecting, and well-crafted, and keeps you in the dark until the explosive conclusion.” —Louise Beech, author of How to Be Brave and The Mountain in My Shoe
“Magnificent. Extremely dark and twisted and tension filled and incredibly well written. First class.” —Claire Allen, author of Her Name Was Rose
“What a twisted and sinister book that was. Loved it.” —Peter Swanson, author of The Kind Worth Killing
ISBN: 9781542017022
Dimensions: 198mm x 130mm x 25mm
Weight: 499g
380 pages