One of the Family

by Mark Edwards

Wow! Mark Edwards has done it again. One of the Family is another truly gripping psychological thriller. I absolutely loved it!

I can’t say I loved most of the characters to be honest. Only Patrick was genuinely likable, and he often had me questioning his judgement.

The story starts with Patrick and Holly joining Holly’s family in their father’s mansion in Scotland to celebrate Hogmanay. They are also to meet her father’s new girlfriend. The first he has been serious about since they lost their mother. What could possibly go wrong!?

Well….

This is a Mark Edwards book. I’d be disappointed if it was all sweetness and light! Lol! This absolutely is not, by any means.

There is so much I want to say about this book, but I honestly don’t want to spoil anything for anyone. I can’t wait until my Mum, and the book club ladies have read it so I can chat about it with them.

It’s such a brilliantly written story, full of shocks and surprises. Just as I thought I had things sussed I soon realised I really hadn’t! A fabulous cast of characters. Awful, awful people some of them, but fascinating all the same. It makes you wonder what any of us might be capable of under certain situations. It also highlights just how much money talks and what some people will do to get ahead in life. Also, how far family loyalty can be stretched and how small communities have long memories.

Excellent storytelling. I expected nothing less from Mark Edwards though. His books never disappoint.

The ending is brilliant! I’d love to see the fallout!

** Many thanks to the author and publisher for my paperback proof copy of One of the Family. I will have no hesitation in recommending it to anyone and everyone! **

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…

Out on the 18th June 2026!

Happy reading!