"The Family Upstairs" by Lisa Jewell

People are warped and twisted. And sometimes… they produce children who are even more so.

Lisa Jewell weaves a tale of greed, lust and sheer insanity in her latest thriller, “The Family Upstairs.”

Set in London, the book begins with Libby Jones, adopted as an infant, finally finding out who her birth family is. Unbeknownst to her, she is also inheriting a mansion worth millions of pounds. However, everything comes with a price… and this house is no exception.

Surrounded by mystery, the house has been vacant for decades. Years ago, the owners were found dead and their children missing… except for a baby upstairs who appeared to have been well cared for.

Meanwhile, in France, a destitute mother of two sees a reminder on her phone: The baby is 25. What the heck? Just who is the baby and what does she have to do with this homeless woman? You will have to read to find out more and discover the truth behind the mystery. It’s well worth the time!

The book winds up nicely and the ending is shockingly satisfying. However, there is an opportunity for a sequel. Hoping that’s what Lisa Jewell has in mind. I want to know what happens next!

Publication Date: November 5, 2019

Genre: Suspense, Mystery, Adoption, Cults

Cover: Great

Rating: 5 stars

Source:  I received this book from the publisher via NetGalley in return for an honest review. Thank you for the opportunity to read this great book!

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"Strands of Truth" by Colleen Coble

If you have ever considered sending your DNA in to one of those websites to find your family lineage/roots, “Strands of Truth” will definitely make you think twice!

A modern day tale of lies, deceit, kidnapping, adultery, and murder all entwined with DNA technology, “Strands of Truth” delivers mystery and intrigue.

The book begins with Harper Taylor leaving the doctor’s office after an embryo transfer. An orphan since her birth, she has long pined for her own family. Soon, though, strange things begin happening to her. She and Oliver, both her mentor and business partner, are attacked while diving. Oliver’s son, Ridge, has never liked Harper and believes her to be nothing more than a mooch and gold digger.

Harper has spent some time trying to figure out who her father was. She even enlisted the help of an online DNA site to see if there could be a DNA match to a sibling or father and was delighted to find a half-sister.

Soon, however, her joy turns to terror as attacks continue against her, Oliver, and her half sister.

What would you do for a family? What lengths would you go to to keep the family that you have? Colleen Coble explores this is “Strands of Truth”. She is one of my favorite authors and this book did not disappoint! I recommend this and any book of hers.

Publication Date: September 10, 2019

Genre: Christian Fiction, Religious Fiction, Suspense, Mystery, Science, Technology
Cover: Perfect
Rating: 5 stars
Source:  I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

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