It took me several weeks to finish this bc it was a little slow starting. But once it got going, it was crazy. Very dark and disturbing but a decent book.

Marrs takes you on a journey you’ll never forget in this work. While on this journey, make sure to fasten your seat belt! You’re in for a massively amazing roller coaster ride, full of ups and down and twists and turns! Phenomenal read!

There were many points during the story that another author could/would have ended it, then perhaps backfilled with fluff. There are so many twists and turns. Excellent character development, great pace and not at all predictable. At the end you are left wondering if it has ended, or not.

Wow, this one took you to the darkest of places. Great book! Kept you intrigued from the start and the way the story kept evolving was brilliant. That family - wow! CRAZY!

Talk about one dysfunctional family. 4-4.5 stars. Great pacing, short chapters, and alternating perspectives make this book really easy to read. Not that long of a book and the epilogue just blew me away….although, I did kinda see that coming. Definitely worth a read.

This book was fantastic. So many unpredictable twists and turns. I was instantly interested and couldn’t wait to get back to it! Definitely going to read more by this author ! I loved his style of writing as well !

This was my second John Marrs novel and while I didn't love it as much as the first(What Lies Between Us). It was still enjoyable for what it was. I mean I binged it in one day so...enough said. The book starts out strong and pulling me in completely with its alternating timelines and POVs. Very early on the book you can tell that something is not quite right with this family and there's a sense of foreboding lurking on the pages of this book. They were some twists and turns early on in the book that kept me intrigued and unable to look away. I also really appreciated the fact that the author didn't to go into too much detail with the murders. Most of the victims were children so I'm really glad when a lot of it was left to the imagine and it wasn't in gory detail. I didn't care for any of the characters, they were all pretty unlikable but that wasn't a huge issue for me because I was engrossed in the story. The book features a lot of back and forth, you're led to believe one thing and then it takes a whole different direction-keeping me on my toes at all times. However, there is a section of this book that was a bit boring for me. I think one major event happened too early on causing the author to use a lot of fluff to fill out the pages. This is just my opinion. The ending was a little too drawn out for my liking as well, but also in another breath, I'm glad he didn't leave any stone unturned. Having said that, that epilogue chilled me to the bone. I mean talk about twisted, sick and demented. If the ominous endings is something I can look forward to with this author then I am all for his work. . . . They're many trigger warnings in this book such as; Infanticide, miscarriages, my least favorite trope of all(CHEATING), child abuse, kidnapping, murder, mentions of self harm and anorexia. An enjoyable thriller filled with betrayal, lies, a twisted family and lots and lots of killing. I will never look at another suitcase the same way again.

An Unputdownable Thriller with Twists at Every Turn! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ John Marrs has once again proven his mastery of the psychological thriller genre with "Keep It In The Family.” From the very first page, I was completely hooked and couldn’t put this book down. The pacing is relentless, the characters are intricately developed, and the plot is filled with jaw-dropping twists that kept me on the edge of my seat. The story revolves around the dark secrets hidden within a family, and Marrs expertly weaves a tale of suspense and psychological manipulation. Just when I thought I had everything figured out, the narrative would take another sharp turn, leaving me breathless and desperate to know what would happen next. The tension builds masterfully throughout, making it nearly impossible to stop reading. Marrs doesn’t just create a story; he crafts an experience, drawing you in so deeply that you feel every moment of fear, anxiety, and shock right along with the characters. If you’re a fan of thrillers that keep you guessing until the very end, "Keep It In The Family" is an absolute must-read. It’s one of those rare books that you’ll find yourself thinking about long after you’ve finished the last page. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves a good psychological twist and a plot that keeps you on your toes.