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One of the Family

By: Mark Edwards
Narrated by: Anna Burnett, Kirsty Strain, Peter Caulfield, Sarah Slimani, Thomas Judd
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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

 Crime Thrillers Domestic Thrillers Family Life Genre Fiction Psychological Thriller & Suspense Funny Fiction Thriller
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Ingenious and chilling in equal measure (M.J. ARLIDGE)
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)
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)
Backstabbingly brilliant with twist after twist. A family reunion like no other. (JOHN MARRS)
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)
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)
Fun, fast, and furiously twisted - this is Mark Edwards at his dastardly best. (SUSI HOLLIDAY)
A brilliant serpentine thriller that will wrap its coils around you (S. M. Govett)
Fast paced and full of twists, Edwards takes a stressful family introduction and cranks it up to 11 (Tariq Ashkanani)
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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I have been a huge fan of Mark Edwards books since the early days but I'm afraid for me anyway, this fell short of his usual high standards. None of the characters seem believable and none were likeable. I need to be able to root for one character in a book!

The plot was tight if far fetched, with lots of twists and turns and the ending was fast paced but not enough for me to really enjoy.

Disappointed

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Another fantastic read.. loved it.. plenty of twists and turns.. kept me hooked from start to finish.. finished listening to it in 2 days.. loved it

Excellent

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The twists and turns in this book are UNREAL! Just when you think you’ve worked it out … bang! 💥 honestly such a great listen, I would have given it 6 stars if I could have ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

He’s done it again!!

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I usually enjoy books by this author but have stopped listening half way through this one because the level of irritation I feel at the narrator's constant dropping of "t" s ruins any enjoyment. Why would anyone think this is OK? Surely correct pronunciation is a must? It's not an accent or dialect, just a totally sloppy performance.

Irritating pronunciation.

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Really enjoyed this book. Good story, great twists and plot but being from Scotland, the Scottish accent wasn't great, the only downside.

Gripping story

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