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The Family Home: A BRAND NEW utterly chilling psychological thriller from L H Stacey for 2025 Kindle Edition

by L. H. Stacey (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.0 out of 5 stars 443 ratings

A BRAND-NEW psychological thriller from bestselling author L.H. Stacey. Perfect for fans of Freida McFadden and Lisa Jewell!

Nothing is as perfect as it seems…

Hattie Gilby has not been back to her family home since the devastating events that took place there years ago. Events that changed Hattie and which continue to haunt her today. But one phone call changes everything.

Now Hattie is going back to her family home to face her brothers, Adam and Luke and to hear the last words of her dying mother.

Imogen Gilby hasn’t spoken a word since the night she was beaten almost to death and her husband was murdered. But now it’s time to reveal the truth about what happened that night and the secrets that almost destroyed her.

Hattie isn’t sure she wants to know the truth. And it seems someone close to them will do anything to make sure the secrets stay hidden forever…

Another chilling read from bestselling author L H Stacey guaranteed to keep you up all night! Perfect for fans of Valerie Keogh, J.A. Baker and Diana Wilkinson.

‘Atmospheric with tension, mystery and secrets… and skeletons in the cupboard. A five ⭐️ rollercoaster of a read”’ Bestselling author Diane Saxon

'Captivating and chilling, with an ending I didn’t see coming!' Bestselling author Alex Stone

'A fabulous book that hooks you in and won't let you go till the very last page!' Bestselling author J.A. Baker

'A must read - highly original, impossible to put down, tense, dark, absolutely riveting' Bestselling author Mary Grand

'This is my fist time reading L.H Stacey and I guarantee it will not be my last.' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

'I loved this story and couldn't go to sleep until it finsihed!' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0D16F3BHW
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Boldwood Books (November 27, 2024)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 27, 2024
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.6 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 322 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1801626081
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L. H. Stacey

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As well as being the author of nine books, Stacey also works full time as a Sales Director. She's also a fully qualified scuba diving instructor and has been known to happily jump in the sea with sharks, without a cage.

Following a life changing car accident in 2008, Stacey was left with limited mobility in her right arm. Unable to teach scuba diving professionally anymore, she turned to her love of writing, a hobby she’d followed avidly since being a teenager.

Her own life story, along with varied career choices helps Stacey to create stories with challenging and unpredictable plots.

Stacey's latest novel, THE FAMILY HOME is now available to order!

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  • VdKeck
    5.0 out of 5 stars Exciting and intense
    Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2024
    Nine years after her father is murdered and her mother is left for dead, Hattie is called to return to the family home because her mother is dying. As Hattie and her two brothers search for the truth of what happened all those years ago they find that nothing is what it seems to be and no one is to be trusted. The characters are textured to reveal different personalities as the book progresses and everyone is on a painful quest for the truth. The surprises kept coming throughout with a jaw-dropper at the end. This is not your typical family. Recommend it!
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  • sapr
    4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting story
    Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2024
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    The Family Home is an interesting thriller. It was engaging right away and moved at a pace that kept me wanting to read. Even though there were some parts that I figured out quickly there were also twists that I did not see coming.

    There were some grammar issues that I found distracting but other than that I enjoyed this and look forward to reading other things by this author.
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  • She Treads Softly
    3.0 out of 5 stars recommended mystery
    Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2024
    The Family Home by L H Stacey is a recommended mystery.

    Nine years ago Hattie Gilby's father was killed and her mother, Imogen, was seriously injured and has been under constant care ever since. At that time Hattie left her home and hasn't been back since. Now she has received calls from her brothers Adam and Luke, and her cousin Louisa, telling her that her mother is in hospice care and has something she wants to say to her children while they are all there. Imogen hasn't talked for years as it was a struggle so it has to be important. Hattie returns home to face her brothers and hear what her mother has to say.

    After an attention grabbing opening, the pace evens out until the end. The narrative alternates between events from nine years ago and the present day and are mainly from Hattie's point-of-view with a few chapters from Sophie, the wife of a former boyfriend/neighbor, and an ending chapter from another character. The alternating timeline serves a purpose, but wasn't entirely successful as the information and background could have covered the events it needed to with fewer chapters.

    None of the characters are fully realized as unique individuals and they are all unlikable. Actually, Hattie became more disagreeable as the novel continued. It would have been nice to actually care about one of the characters as the ending approached.

    While the plot did keep me reading, I predicted the direction the story was taking early on and was disappointed that I was correct. There are several times you need to suspend disbelief while reading. Thanks to Boldwood Books for providing me with an advance reader's copy via NetGalley. My review is voluntary and expresses my honest opinion.
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  • Marcie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nothing is as perfect as it seems…
    Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2024
    Nothing is as perfect as it seems…

    That couldn’t be more true when it comes to L.H. Stacey’s The Family Home. This book was all the emotions tucked into one phenomenal book. The twists and turns it took was well written and so incredibly exciting to read. This is my first time reading L.H. Stacey and I guarantee it will not be my last. I recommend this one completely.
    Thank you NetGalley, Boldwood Books and of course L.H. Stacey for the eARC.
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  • Megan Moore
    4.0 out of 5 stars There's a lot happening!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2025
    I was a little hesitant about the multiPOV and dual timeline. However, I was hooked initially and the plot really seemed to be moving at a good pace, I intended to binge this. Unfortunately somewhere along the way I got a little...lost? I found myself rereading pages and trying to sort out what was going on. ultimately, I did enjoy this book and would recommend it! Definitely one you have to read without distractions.
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  • Denise Little
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another amazing one from this author
    Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2024
    The Family Home-
    A suspenseful & thrilling psychological mystery!
    Hattie Gilby returns to her family home to face her brothers and to hear her mother’s dying words. It’s time to find out the truth about what really happened that night. So many secrets and lies!
    This captivating book will keep your heart racing!
    Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this advanced copy.
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  • Tenaya Welts
    3.0 out of 5 stars Twisty thriller
    Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2024
    This was a very fast pace, twisty & thrilling book that had me hooked from the beginning. It is told in past and present with multiple point of views and I did find that hard at times to follow, but overall this was a very well written book and the ending was not something I was expecting.
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  • Meg P
    4.0 out of 5 stars family-centered mysteries with a focus on emotional drama and secrets
    Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2024
    The Family Home by L.H. Stacey is a slow-burning mystery filled with secrets, family drama, and haunting memories. The story alternates between the present day and events from nine years ago, weaving a tale of betrayal, grief, and long-buried truths.

    Hattie, the protagonist, is summoned back to her family home after years of estrangement. Her mother, Imogen, on her deathbed, has something important to share—a revelation that will unravel the dark events surrounding the night Hattie's father was killed and her mother was gravely injured. As Hattie reunites with her brothers, Adam and Luke, and cousin, Louisa, tensions rise, and the family’s fractured dynamics come to the surface.

    The book starts with a gripping scene and builds an atmosphere of suspense as secrets are slowly revealed. However, the pacing is uneven, with long stretches that feel more focused on character interactions than advancing the plot. While the alternating timelines serve to fill in the backstory, they can sometimes disrupt the flow, making it harder to stay fully immersed in the mystery.

    The characters are complex, though not particularly likable. Hattie, in particular, is a character you may struggle to root for, as her decisions and attitudes often come across as frustrating. Despite this, her pain and inner conflict are palpable, and her journey to confront the past is compelling enough to keep the pages turning.

    The twists in the story are somewhat predictable, but the tension builds nicely toward the climax, with a couple of surprises to keep things interesting. The atmospheric writing and chilling setting enhance the reading experience, even if the mystery itself doesn't break new ground.

    If you enjoy family-centered mysteries with a focus on emotional drama and secrets
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  • Sunflower
    5.0 out of 5 stars Unexpected!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 7, 2025
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    Thoroughly enjoyed this book more than I thought I would! Didn't expert the ending. It came from nowhere, but nevertheless enjoyable!
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  • E.A. Briginshaw
    1.0 out of 5 stars Got off to a great start, but then stalled
    Reviewed in Canada on February 5, 2025
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    I thought the book got off to a great start, but then it stalled and felt dragged out. I abandoned the book just over half-way through. It also had too many grammar mistakes.
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  • Andrea Burton
    5.0 out of 5 stars A fabulous page turner!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 11, 2024
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    I really enjoyed this thriller. It has me reading chapter after chapter, a real page turner. I could even picture it as if I'd been watching a series on TV.
    I highly recommend this book.
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  • Linda and Ken McKellar
    2.0 out of 5 stars Too padded out
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 11, 2025
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    I only read two chapters of this book and was totally bored. Too much information not relating to the story . Being pedantic here but I can't bear reading sat here or stood here. Not for me..
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  • Amazon Customer
    1.0 out of 5 stars Not great
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 3, 2025
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    What could have been a fairly good story is made needlessly complicated and repetitious. The basis of the plot quickly becomes clear and some of the writing is frankly rather poor. The past participle of stand is standing, NOT stood. Decent grammar matters.
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