The Family Bones by Elle Marr
So happy that I got to talk to Elle Marr about her new–and Publisher’s Weekly Starred Review book—The Family Bones. Luckily Elle didn’t go into labor the night before this interview–like she did for the previous book! But it turned out okay, I didn’t have time to find a replacement so I just chatted for twnty minutes about all her books. Particularly The Missing Sister, which is set in Paris. It was such a fun read for me as Paris is a character in this thriller. All the places she writes about are places where I walked or ate or visited. After you read The Family Bones, you can read her other books, including Strangers We Know and Lies We Bury.
In this new suspense thriller there is a family reunion–with a number of the family members who just might be psychopaths…or at least a little strange. Makes for an interesting week.
For suich a sweet person, Elle Marr has a diabolical mind and a curious interest in family dynamics. Read The Family Bones for fun, but don’t be afraid if you hear some creaking floorboards at night. It’s just your vivid imagination We hope.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Psychology student Olivia Eriksen’s family is notorious among true-crime buffs. Faced with a legacy of psychopathy that spans generations, Olivia has spent much of her academic life trying to answer one chilling question: Nature or nurture?
Although she’s kept a safe distance from her blood relatives for years, Olivia agrees to attend a weekend reunion. After all, her fiancé is eager to meet his future in-laws, and the gathering may give her a chance to interview her elusive grandfather about the family traits.
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Megan Collins, author of The Family Plot
“‘Dysfunctional’ doesn’t even begin to describe the Eriksen clan during this family reunion from hell. Elle Marr’s twisty plot and even more twisted characters make The Family Bones a dark, delectable, and fascinating thriller that questions how well we know not only our relatives but also our own minds.”
Publisher's Weekly Starred Review
“Marr expertly builds tension by alternating between the two narratives, which eventually merge and build to an explosive conclusion. Readers will be captivated from the very first page.”
Kaira Roudam USA Today and Amazon Charts bestselling author
“Smart, razor sharp, and shocking, The Family Bones will keep you up late with all the lights on. A family of psychopaths trapped by bad weather at an isolated retreat—what could possibly go wrong? With dual story lines racing toward a chilling climax, The Family Bones is a tense, must-read thriller.”