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The Family Bones

By: Elle Marr
Narrated by: Jesse Vilinsky, Sura Siu, Jennifer Jill Araya, Arnell Powell
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What makes a psychopath? A young woman delves into her family’s shadowy legacy in a terrifying novel by the #1 Amazon Charts bestselling author of Strangers We Know.

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.

But nothing is ever peaceful among the Eriksens for long. Olivia’s favorite cousin is found dead in a nearby lake. Then another family member disappears. As a violent storm isolates the group further, Olivia’s fears rise faster than the river.

And an uninvited guest is about to join the party. True-crime podcaster Birdie Tan has uncovered a disturbing mystery in her latest investigation—and she’s following it right to the Eriksens’ mountain resort. There’s a deadly twist in the family plot that even Olivia doesn’t see coming.

©2023 Elle Marr (P)2023 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved
Detective Fiction Mystery Psychological Suspense Women Sleuths Women's Fiction Exciting
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“Narrated by Jesse Vilinsky, Sura Siu, Jennifer Jill Araya, and Arnell Powell, the full-cast recording is perfect for this fast-paced, time-hopping novel. Some may guess the surprise ending, but even so, Marr's (Strangers We Know) latest will keep listeners engrossed until the end. Highly recommended for fans of Lucy Foley, Ruth Ware, and Gillian Flynn.”Library Journal

“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.”Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“With a fresh take on the locked-room mystery, Elle Marr weaves a perilous and pulse-pounding tale of nature versus nurture. The Family Bones is a clever, wild, riveting ride that amps up the tension until I couldn’t flip the page fast enough. The interconnected threads, subtle clues, and jaw-dropping twists lead to a whopper of an ending.”—Samantha M. Bailey, USA Today and #1 national bestselling author of Woman on the Edge and Watch Out for Her

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Unrealistic mental health issues

This could have been a decent book but this was overkill. Yes there is a genetic component but what really hurt it was Olivia. Not only her betrayal to Howard but to the reader. That at least could have been a redemption.

Narrators did well with what they had.

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Lots of characters to follow

This is a fascinating story with many parts contributing to the overall story. It felt disjointed at times and a little hard to follow. Tough to keep track of all the confusing characters, especially in audio format. In the end it was overall enjoyable and had unexpected twists and turns making it a pretty great listen. Great narration.

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Kept Me on My Toes

Loved the plot twists and psychological surprises. Also appreciated multiple narrators. A chilling read and marvelous distraction.

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Genuinely unexpected

I was enthralled by this tale of a dangerous family full of secrets deciding to have a reunion - for reasons fully and plausibly explained. I wish there had been more about Albert, but oh well - it definitely wasn’t needed, I just would have liked it. I started to see the final twist, but not until quite late, and it was handled perfectly. I’ll be looking for more by this author.

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lots of twists and turns

I really enjoyed this book. It kept me on the edge of my seat. I listened to it all in one sitting.

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Okay

This story was a bit long and drawn out. Lots of characters to keep up with. Okay as a free listen.

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The Dynamics of Family

I love the plot twists throughout the story. I had no clue who was the killer.

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You never know...

Just when you think you have all the answers, another suspect appears and dark family secrets fight to be revealed.

WARNING: Strong language & mature themes.

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Wow - Loved this book. Excellent writing.

Twist and turns, interesting characters, and fast pace. Yes, please! I've really enjoyed Elle Marr's other books, so I was excited to pick this one up and listen. The nature vs. nurture aspect to psychopathy really intrigued me and the audiobook didn't disappoint. I loved the narration from different character's points of view, it really helped to keep the book's pace fun and dynamic. No spoilers here, but this book kept me guessing and I loved the twist in the end. Pick this up. It's definitely worth a listen.

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Interesting subject matter

Intrigued by the title and subject matter. Held my attend for the most part however hard to follow at times as chapters changed characters and timelines so frequently.

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