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The Stepfamily

Silicon Valley Series, Book 1

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By: Bonnie Traymore
Narrated by: Meghan Kelly
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His first wife is dead. Now someone is trying to kill Laura.

Twelve years ago, Laura Foster married Peter—a handsome widower with two young children and a beautiful Silicon Valley home. But there's always been something off about the Fosters, and his wife's untimely and mysterious death.

Now the children are grown, Laura's career is finally taking off, and Peter's biotech company is days away from an FDA approval worth millions.

Then the accidents begin. Or are they? At first, Laura wonders whether someone at work resents her promotion. But when Peter is caught in a web of lies and half-truths, the details surrounding his first wife's death no longer add up. Laura realizes the danger may be coming from inside her own home.

Because Peter has been hiding something.

Laura searches for the truth about what really happened to the woman who came before her, but the truth might get her killed.

The Stepfamily is an addictive domestic thriller packed with a dangerous marriage, a dead first wife, family secrets, Silicon Valley wealth, escalating paranoia, and twists that will keep you listening long past bedtime.

Perfect for fans of Gillian Flynn, Freida McFadden, Shari Lapena, Jeneva Rose, A.R. Torre, and twisty psychological suspense.

"Traymore's writing style is truly engaging… serpentine in its twists and turns and tantalizingly unpredictable. Stands on the shoulders of GIllian Flynn."—BookTrib

Start listening now—but don't trust anyone in this family.

©2023 Bonnie Traymore (P)2026 Bonnie Traymore
Crime Fiction Domestic Thrillers Suspense Technothrillers Thriller & Suspense Marriage
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"Building on the success of tense mysteries like Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl (2012), author Bonnie Traymore has crafted a deliciously unsettling domestic thriller with her new novel The Stepfamily." - BookTrib

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Very average family drama. Definitely not a psychological thriller. The narrator had a very annoying voice and the pace was slow and tiring. I'm sorry, but I didn't enjoyed the story...

Slow paced family drama, not a psychological thriller

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Good mystery to keep you guessing as bits of information from the characters past are introduced as the story develops. Nicely narrated to keep you engaged.

Good family with a history drama

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Had to listen to this sped up because the narration was achingly slow!! It took away my enjoyment of the book somewhat!

Awful narration

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The narration is absolutely terrible. Slow and breathy, with every sentence sounding like a question. Nothing happens in the first few chapters so it wasn't worth persisting with such painful narration.

Had to stop listening

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I left this after a few chapters due to the awful narration and unbelievable characters or story. After a few weeks, I started listening at a faster speed because I had a problem downloading my new book. Painful, whiney voice of the narrator. I wouldn't recommend this book.

Unbelievable

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