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One of the Family
- Author
- Mark Edwards
- Narrator
- various
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Publish Date
- 18 June 2026
- Run Time
- 9 hours 12 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
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What to expect
One of the family is dead.
One of the family is missing.
And one of the family might just be the killer...
The outstanding psychological thriller from the 5 million copy-bestselling author of Here to Stay and The Magpies
Patrick couldn’t believe his luck when Holly fell for him. She’s wickedly funny, beautiful, and with an intimidatingly successful father, Charles.
So when she invites him to Charles’ mansion for a New Year’s break in Scotland, all he’s hoping is that they’ll accept him as one of the family.
But everything feels a little off. Whispers in hallways. Rumours of a body that got found nearby the previous year. And something very strange about Charles’ new girlfriend.
Every family has secrets, and Patrick tells himself all he needs to do is survive the next few days.
But then the first body is found, and Patrick realises that all he needs to do is survive the next few days…
'Ingenious and chilling in equal measure' M.J. ARLIDGE
'Succession meets The Traitors in this spine-tingling thriller about a deliciously dysfunctional family' ERIN KELLY
'Backstabbingly brilliant with twist after twist. A family reunion like no other' JOHN MARRS
© Mark Edwards 2026 (P) Penguin Audio 2026
Critics Review
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Ingenious and chilling in equal measure
M.J. ARLIDGE
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Snakes in the night and a skeleton in every cupboard; Succession meets The Traitors in this spine-tingling thriller about a deliciously dysfunctional family
Erin Kelly
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A relatable yet nerve-shredding thriller about the in-laws from hell, from a master of the page-turning twist
Chris Chibnall, Sunday Times bestselling author of Death at the White Hart
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Backstabbingly brilliant with twist after twist. A family reunion like no other.
JOHN MARRS
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Propulsive, twisty and deliciously scandalous. Another page-turning winner from Mark Edwards. Read this book and instantly feel better about your in-laws!
C.M. Ewan, bestselling author of The Interview
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Perfect for fans of Succession, this tale of lies, ambition and murder in a toxic, wealthy family is a one-sitting read. It’s another surefire winner from a thriller writer at the top of his game
CASS GREEN, author of The Woman Next Door
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Fun, fast, and furiously twisted - this is Mark Edwards at his dastardly best.
SUSI HOLLIDAY
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A brilliant serpentine thriller that will wrap its coils around you
S. M. Govett
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Fast paced and full of twists, Edwards takes a stressful family introduction and cranks it up to 11
Tariq Ashkanani
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Edwards subverts familiar tropes in this devilish thriller… the dark dynamics of Holly’s family come into focus, keeping both Patrick and readers on their toes… It’s a wickedly satisfying ride
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Details
- Author
- Mark Edwards
- Narrator
- various
- Duration
- 9 hours 12 minutes
- Release Date
- 18 June 2026
- ISBN
- 9781405982412
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Genre
- Psychological thriller, Crime and / or mystery fiction, Family life fiction / Stories about family
Synopsis
One of the family is dead.One of the family is missing.And one of the family might just be the killer...The outstanding psychological thriller from the 5 million copy-bestselling author of Here to Stay and The MagpiesPatrick couldn’t believe his luck when Holly fell for him. She’s wickedly funny, beautiful, and with an intimidatingly successful father, Charles.So when she invites him to Charles’ mansion for a New Year’s break in Scotland, all he’s hoping is that they’ll accept him as one of the family.But everything feels a little off. Whispers in hallways. Rumours of a body that got found nearby the previous year. And something very strange about Charles’ new girlfriend.Every family has secrets, and Patrick tells himself all he needs to do is survive the next few days.But then the first body is found, and Patrick realises that all he needs to do is survive the next few days…'Ingenious and chilling in equal measure' M.J. ARLIDGE'Succession meets The Traitors in this spine-tingling thriller about a deliciously dysfunctional family' ERIN KELLY'Backstabbingly brilliant with twist after twist. A family reunion like no other' JOHN MARRS© Mark Edwards 2026 (P) Penguin Audio 2026
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