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The Stranger in Her House
The Stranger in Her House | John Marrs
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"A proper twisty thriller."--Sarah Pinborough A stranger has infiltrated your family...and now he's taking over. Paul's just here to help, or so he claims--sent by a charity for vulnerable people to do odd jobs for elderly widow Gwen. But for Gwen's daughter Connie, there's just something about Paul that rings alarm bells from day one. He's a little too kind, a little too involved...Worse still, Gwen seems to have fallen under his spell. The last thing Connie wants is a stranger meddling in the safe routine she's built around Gwen. She loves being the one Gwen turns to for cooking, cleaning and company. But the more Paul visits, the more Gwen is relying on him. By the time he conveniently finds himself between homes and has no choice but to move in, Connie is certain he's trying to push her out completely. It's her word against his, though, and as her attempts to unmask him become ever more desperate she's not the only one left wondering if she's lost her grip on reality. But when events start spiralling rapidly out of her control, should Connie wage all-out war on Paul and risk losing Gwen forever--or has that been his plan all along?
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Chelsea.Poole
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I read and loved “The One” by John Marrs and I‘ve been meaning to read more from him ever since. Unfortunately this one wasn‘t nearly as thought provoking, but it still had some redeeming qualities. I did figure out a major “twist” nearly immediately. I was waiting for another huge reveal that never really came. Much here about dementia and those in the home health care field, in Britain apparently called “carers”. Fine but I was expecting more.

BarbaraBB That‘s a pity, I have this one on my shelves too. I agree though that his speculative fiction is better than his thrillers. 3mo
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Read in June 2024...
17 Books
One 5-Star read this month:
• The Stranger in Her House

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5 Stars • The Stranger in Her House by John Marrs is a psychological thriller that explores the story of Connie, who returns home from Italy to take care of her ailing mother, Gwen. A stranger named Paul, sent by a charity, infiltrates their lives under the guise of helping with odd jobs. Connie becomes suspicious of Paul's intentions, leading to a tense and twisty narrative that delves into themes of manipulation, deception and vulnerability. ⬇️

suvata If you like intense, page-turning, psychological thrillers this book is for you. In fact, just add John Marrs to your must-read author list. 5mo
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Cathythoughts
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Well that was wild. I think I preferred the first half .. and I think I‘m ready for a change of genre. But I‘ll be back to John Marrs again , he‘s tried and trusted now.

LeahBergen What a pretty photo! 7mo
BarbaraBB I will read this one too but like you for now I need a change of genre 😀 7mo
Cathythoughts @LeahBergen 😘 I hope you‘re feeling better X (edited) 7mo
Cathythoughts @BarbaraBB 👍🏻👍🏻😘 7mo
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One newly washed dog and me ready for an early night … This book is a real page turner. I‘m halfway, not too happy with some of the plot developments… but loving the pure escapism of it all. John Marrs is such a good thriller writer. So glad to have discovered him here on Litsy @BarbaraBB 🙏♥️

LeahBergen Hello, Lisa Lee! 😘😘 7mo
Cathythoughts @LeahBergen Lisa Lee is wrecked after two long walks and a bath. But she insisted she wanted us to say hello to JohnnyBergen 🐶♥️♥️ Hi Johnny 👋🏻 7mo
LeahBergen And he send his love right back! ❤️ 7mo
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Tamra What a cute & clean curly whirly! 😍 I‘ve been in the mood for escapism too. 👍🏾 7mo
Cathythoughts @Tamra I can guarantee this one for escapism 👍🏻 7mo
TrishB I have 4 on my kindle s d have only read one. 🐶♥️ 7mo
BarbaraBB Ooh great, I haven‘t read this one yet. I just started the tagged, I needed some escapism too! 7mo
dabbe 🖤🐾🖤 7mo
batsy Lisa, what a beauty 😍😁 7mo
Cathythoughts @TrishB I have a few more too. Some books and some kindle. He‘s great. ♥️ 7mo
Cathythoughts @BarbaraBB I have Samaritan stacked. I feel you can‘t go wrong with him. 👍🏻♥️ 7mo
Cathythoughts @batsy She is that 🥰 you‘d love her. 7mo
kspenmoll What a cutie! 6mo
Cathythoughts @kspenmoll She is 🥰 6mo
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My favorite thing about John Marrs books is that your reach a conclusion but you still have plenty of book left and you KNOW there are more twists. Engaging from start to finish, I hit 10% left and thought it could be complete. But nay nay, there was one last thing to drop your jaw!

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