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Keep It in the Family by John Marrs — Kindle Edition

Keep It in the Family by John Marrs is a psychological thriller about a couple who uncover a murder house’s hidden past while renovating their home. This Kindle edition is listed at 380 pages and includes reading features such as Word Wise and Page Flip.

At a glance

A couple renovating a derelict house find a message and concealed evidence tied to a past murder.
The story follows Mia’s search for answers after the discovery, as danger appears to remain close to her family.
The Kindle listing reports screen-reader support and several reading aids, including Word Wise and X-Ray.

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Pros and cons

Pros

The hidden evidence and escalating threat give the thriller a clear mystery-driven premise.
Customer feedback describes the story as engaging and twist-filled, with readable prose that draws readers in.
Kindle reading features include screen-reader support, Word Wise, X-Ray, enhanced typesetting, and Page Flip.

Technical specifications

11 specifications

Edition details
Publisher	Thomas & Mercer
Publication date	October 18, 2022
Language	English
Print length	380 pages
File size	6.0 MB
ISBN-13	978-1542017282

Reading features
Screen Reader	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	Enabled
X-Ray	Enabled
Word Wise	Enabled
Page Flip	Enabled

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers looking for a psychological thriller centered on family, a house with a violent past, and buried secrets.
Kindle readers who may benefit from screen-reader support or the listed reading aids.

Less suited to

Readers avoiding plots involving murder, gruesome discoveries, or threats to a family.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.2 / 5 · 104,232 ratings

5 stars47%47%
4 stars36%36%
3 stars15%15%
2 stars2%2%
1 star0%0%

Customer feedback portrays the book as engaging and easy to keep reading, particularly highlighting its twists, suspenseful plot, and writing style. That reported appeal fits the listing’s mystery-led premise, though it reflects reader impressions rather than a guarantee that every reader will enjoy the reveals. The aggregate rating is 4.2 out of 5 from 104,232 global ratings, that broad score does not explain individual preferences or identify a specific weakness.

Positive themes

Readers describe the plot as engaging and full of twists.
Feedback praises readability and the author’s writing style.

Frequently asked questions

What is Keep It in the Family about?

Mia and Finn are renovating a derelict house when they discover a message and concealed evidence linking the home to a past murder. Mia’s search for answers becomes entangled with a danger she believes is still present.

What reading features are listed for this Kindle edition?

The listing states that screen-reader support, enhanced typesetting, X-Ray, Word Wise, and Page Flip are enabled or supported.

How long is the book?

The listing gives a print length of 380 pages.