The Family Bones
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What makes a psychopath? A young woman delves into her family's shadowy legacy in a terrifying novel by the #1 Amazon Charts bestselling author of Strangers We Know. Psychology student Olivia Eriksen's family is notorious among true-crime buffs. Faced with a legacy of psychopathy that spans generations, Olivia has spent much of her academic life trying to answer one chilling question: Nature or nurture? Although she's kept a safe distance from her blood relatives for years, Olivia agrees to attend a weekend reunion. After all, her fiancé is eager to meet his future in-laws, and the gathering may give her a chance to interview her elusive grandfather about the family traits. But nothing is ever peaceful among the Eriksens for long. Olivia's favorite cousin is found dead in a nearby lake. Then another family member disappears. As a violent storm isolates the group further, Olivia's fears rise faster than the river. And an uninvited guest is about to join the party. True-crime podcaster Birdie Tan has uncovered a disturbing mystery in her latest investigation--and she's following it right to the Eriksens' mountain resort. There's a deadly twist in the family plot that even Olivia doesn't see coming.
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The Family Bones by Elle Marr is a gripping psychological thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end...
Olivia Eriksen, a psychology student, has always been intrigued by the question of nature versus nurture when it comes to psychopathy. Her family is notorious for its history of psychopathic behavior, and when she attends a family reunion with her fiancé, she hopes to interview her grandfather about their family traits. However, things take a menacing turn when Olivia's cousin is found dead and another family member disappears.
As the storm isolates them further, Olivia's fears escalate and an uninvited guest arrives - true-crime podcaster Birdie Tan. Birdie has uncovered a disturbing mystery in her investigation and follows it right to the Eriksens' mountain resort. The plot twists and turns as Olivia tries to uncover the truth behind her family's past and present.
Overall, this book was well written with a fast-paced plot and plenty of twists and turns. The characters were intriguing, but there were a lot of them to keep track of which could be slightly confusing at times. Nonetheless, I thoroughly enjoyed reading The Family Bones and highly recommend it to anyone who loves psychological thrillers or true crime stories.
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