The Family Secret: An utterly gripping domestic thriller with a mind-blowing twist($16.99Value)

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A completely addictive domestic thriller from bestselling author Kiersten Modglin... Their new home has a terrifying secret. When freshly engaged Austyn Murphy and Lowell Bass receive the news that Lowell’s parents have died unexpectedly, they set out for the historic Bass estate to handle their affairs and lay the former heads of the family to rest. Enshrouded in layers of secrecy and tradition, the Bass estate, and the family residing within its walls, give anything but a warm welcome. When the idea of staying in the home permanently is brought up, Austyn witnesses a side of her future husband she’s never seen before. Late one night, Austyn overhears a whispered conversation, revealing she hasn’t been given the full truth about the world she’s marrying into. And when Emily, an old friend, calls with devastating news of her own, Lowell and Austyn invite her to join them for a visit at the estate. Upon Emily’s arrival, a confession is made, causing a rift in the seemingly impenetrable bond the girls once had. As Emily settles into their home, becoming closer to Lowell than ever before, Austyn fears she’s made a grave mistake. Trapped inside the Bass estate under the ever-watchful eye of the staff and her soon-to-be family, Austyn makes another chilling discovery—something so terrible it changes everything. With distressing revelations hidden around every corner and time running out before final decisions are made about her future, Austyn must uncover the truth about the opulent and powerful Bass family…at the risk of becoming another one of their dark secrets. " This is a one-stop read. You won't be able to put it down once you start..." -KKEC Reads " ...dark, tantalizing and OHHH SO scandalous ." -The Book Booth "...there is no fluff in this nail-biter of a story, no wasted words. Told in the sinister Gothic style of V.C. Andrews , THE FAMILY SECRET was a chilling reminder that we don't always know the ones closest to us." -@carriereadsthem_all " Dark, twisted, and deliciously addictive! Modglin has cleverly crafted a psychological treat... an intense and atmospheric thriller." -Emerald O'Brien, bestselling author of The Waking Place "I was hooked from the first page. KMod knows how to keep you guessing from page to page. The characters were all so well thought out and every detail led to a new twist. At one point, I felt like I was actually in the story, just as confused as the main character. Then all the pieces fell into place and I just Couldn't.Stop.Reading! " -@TheMom.Who.Reads " This dark and twisted tale, full of family secrets and lies, had me flying through the pages." -@RusieReads " Twists and turns everywhere you look... " -@MeMyShelfAndWine "Modglin crafts her plot and the characters that roam it as twisty and labyrinthian as The Pond Estate itself, and just as check-your-back-for-a-knife sinister. " -@Ms.ScarletInTheLibrary KIERSTEN MODGLIN is a #1 bestselling author of psychological thrillers. Her books have sold over 1 . 5 million copies and been translated into multiple languages. Kiersten is a member of International Thriller Writers, Novelists, Inc., and the Alliance of Independent Authors. She is a KDP Select All-Star and a recipient of  ThrillerFix' s Best Psychological Thriller Award,  Suspense Magazin e 's Best Book of 2021 Award, a 2022 Silver Falchion for Best Suspense, and a 2022 Silver Falchion for Best Overall Book of 2021. Kiersten grew up in rural western Kentucky and later relocated to Nashville, Tennessee, where she now lives with her family. Kiersten's readers across the world lovingly refer to her as "KMod." A binge-watching expert, psychology fanatic, and  indoor  enthusiast, Kiersten enjoys rainy days spent with her favorite people and evenings with her nose in a book.​