The Family Upstairs is a domestic noir with a fierce female protagonist, who is written with enough grit and relatability to ensure readers can navigate the story alongside, as if experiencing the horrors first-hand. With a set up of fresh death, new life, and interweaving questions, Lisa Jewell presents readers with a puzzle so immense, even the most diligent readers won’t anticipate the twists.

Lisa Jewell’s 17th novel, The Family Upstairs, has held its place firmly in bestseller thriller lists since its publication in 2019. This novel exists as a standalone read, however, a sequel to the story is due to be published in 2022.

You should read this book if…

• You’re intrigued by the chaos that ensues when the past and present collide
• You’re looking for a holiday read consumable in just a few seat-gripping sittings
• You need a fix of crime thriller and family drama in one package