What Lies Between Us by John Marrs

A Chilling Psychological Thriller You Will Not Be Able to Put Down

About the Book

What Lies Between Us is a domestic psychological thriller that explores the power struggles and deep deception that can tear apart even the closest relationships, where both sides claim to have the other’s best interests at heart. It is a story about two women who share a house, a history, and a pain so deep it has become a prison for them both.

About the Author

John Marrs is an internationally bestselling author of psychological thrillers and speculative fiction. Before becoming a full-time writer, he spent more than two decades as a freelance journalist interviewing celebrities for national publications. He is the author of several number one best sellers including The One, which has been translated into 30 languages and adapted into a Netflix series. What Lies Between Us went on to win the ITW Thriller Award and the International Book Award, cementing his reputation as one of the most exciting thriller writers working today.

Who Is This Book For?

This book is for adults who love psychological thrillers, dark domestic fiction, and stories with unreliable narrators that constantly keep you on edge. It is especially perfect for readers who enjoy sophisticated reflections on family secrets, heredity, and the ties that bind parents and children even in the most destructive relationships. If books like Behind Her Eyes, The Silent Patient, or Misery have kept you up at night, this one absolutely will too.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. What is What Lies Between Us by John Marrs about? It is a psychological thriller about a mother, Maggie, and her adult daughter, Nina. Nina keeps Maggie chained in the attic of their shared home because she can never forgive her for things done in the past. As the story unfolds through both of their perspectives, dark secrets and shocking revelations change everything you thought you knew about their relationship.

Q2. Is What Lies Between Us suitable for sensitive readers? This book contains mature themes including family trauma, captivity, and psychological manipulation. It is recommended for adult readers aged 18 and above. If you enjoy intense, dark thrillers that explore the darker side of human relationships, you will find it deeply compelling. Readers who are sensitive to heavy subject matter should be aware of its themes before starting.

Q3. How many pages is What Lies Between Us and is it a fast read? The paperback edition is 379 pages long. With its short chapters and numerous plot twists, it is designed to pull you forward and surprise even the most experienced thriller readers. Most readers report finishing it in one or two sittings because it is genuinely hard to put down.

Q4. Has What Lies Between Us won any awards? Yes. What Lies Between Us is an ITW Thriller Award winner and an International Book Award winner. It has also been praised by bestselling thriller authors including Sarah Pinborough, Alex Michaelides, and Mark Edwards, and was named an Amazon Best Book of the Month in Mystery, Thriller and Suspense.