The Family Secret: a killer psychological thriller

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The brother she never knew. The nightmare she can’t escape. Charlotte Harper seems to have it all – a beautiful home in the Cheshire countryside, a loving husband, and a young son she adores. But when she collapses on a night out, doctors discover she has a rare blood disorder. Without a bone marrow transplant, she will die. Then comes a revelation: Charlotte had a brother, John, given up for adoption at birth. Miraculously, John is a perfect donor – and he agrees to save her. But when John moves into Charlotte’s home to recover from the painful procedure, her perfect world begins to shift. Strange visitors arrive at odd hours. Whispered phone calls. Veiled threats. Her peaceful home becomes a place of fear and stress. As his terrifying agenda becomes clear, Charlotte realises that the price of John’s gift may be more than she can bear. Because John didn’t just give Charlotte a life. He came to take one back. The Family Secret – the chilling psychological thriller by the bestselling author of The Wrong Neighbour. What readers are saying about The Family Secret: “I flew through this one! If you’re looking for a psychological thriller that doesn’t let you breathe, The Family Secret is a solid pick.” -Booksprout Reviewer “Caleb Crowe once again creates an unputdownable thriller! It's gripping from start to finish. The story is intense, emotional, and cleverly crafted.” -Booksprout Reviewer “I kept promising myself “just one more chapter,” and, of course, we all know where that leads.” -Netgalley Reviewer “I absolutely couldn’t put it down. This wasn’t what I was expecting at all in the best way. Equal parts twisty, exciting & dark.” -Netgalley Reviewer “Twisty, brilliant, kept me guessing the entire time.” -Netgalley Reviewer “The pacing is tight, the atmosphere tense, and the sense of dread grows steadily until the final reveal snaps everything into place. If you enjoy domestic thrillers where the danger comes from someone who should be trustworthy, The Family Secret delivers a gripping, unsettling ride.” -Netgalley Reviewer “Loved this book! The twist… got me. I didn't see it coming at all. Loved the characters. Absolutely brilliant.” -Netgalley Reviewer “The author masterfully builds suspense, keeping the reader on edge throughout. The final part of the book is an intense, fast-paced ride that leaves no room to slow down.” -Netgalley Reviewer

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