The Family Upstairs

“Mesmerizing. . . Another dark winner from Jewell, who expertly teases out her tricky tale with stunning moments and richly drawn characters.” —Booklist (starred review)

“Un-put-downable . . . distinct, well-developed characters, shifting points of view, and a disturbing narrative that pulses with life create an enthralling tale full of surprises.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“Jewell’s chilling psychological thriller follows Libby as she uncovers the dark, twisty secrets of her family’s past.” —Washington Post

“The domestic suspense master unfurls another delectably familiar tale of family secrets.” —Entertainment Weekly

“[A] fast-paced, imaginative tale that keeps the reader guessing right up until the book’s final pages.” —USA Today

“Lisa Jewell’s story is spellbinding…and impossible to put down. By the time we unravel the last of her mysteries, we’re almost choking on the malevolent threads that weave themselves into a coy and satisfying conclusion.” —Minneapolis Star Tribune

“Jewell has a way with the quietly creepy subgenre of domestic suspense.” —CrimeReads

“The Family Upstairs twists-and-turns until the very last page.” —Bustle

“No one can write a creepy domestic suspense thriller quite like Lisa Jewell.” —Goodreads

Creepy, intricate and utterly immersive: an excellent holiday read. ― Guardian

Lisa Jewell was born in London in 1968. Her first novel, Ralph’s Party, was the best- selling debut novel of 1999. Since then she has written another eighteen novels, most recently a number of dark psychological thrillers, including The Girls, Then She Was Gone and The Family Upstairs (all of which were Richard & Judy Book Club picks).