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Mark Edwards

Here To Stay Kindle Edition

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“Mark Edwards always delivers! Taut, gripping, scary and original - a fabulous read!”—Robert Bryndza, #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author

A beautiful home. A loving wife. And in-laws to die for.

Gemma Robinson comes into Elliot’s life like a whirlwind, and they marry and settle into his home. When she asks him if her parents can come to stay for a couple of weeks, he is keen to oblige – he just doesn’t quite know what he’s signing up for.

The Robinsons arrive with Gemma’s sister, Chloe, a mysterious young woman who refuses to speak or leave her room. Elliot starts to suspect that the Robinsons are hiding a dark secret. And then there are the scars on his wife’s body that she won’t talk about…

As Elliot’s in-laws become more comfortable in his home, encroaching on all aspects of his life, it becomes clear that they have no intention of moving out. To protect Gemma, and their marriage, Elliot delves into the Robinsons’ past. But is he prepared for the truth?

From the two million copy bestselling author comes a tale about the chilling consequences of welcoming strangers into your home.

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381 pages
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Thomas & Mercer
Publication date

1 Sept. 2019
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“A horribly convincing portrait of the in-laws from hell. I kept wanting to tear my eyes away but had to keep reading.” —Ian Rankin, Sunday Times bestselling author of In A House of Lies

“Completely compulsive.” —Louise Candlish, Sunday Times bestselling author of Our House

“Terrifying and thrilling with a fantastic ending. Domestic suspense at its best.” —Lisa Gray, Washington Post bestselling author of Thin Air

“I loved Here to Stay, an absolute masterclass on how to build and sustain tension.” —Elly Griffiths, author of The Stone Circle

“This dark, twisted tale will have you gripped from start to finish.” —Fabulous Magazine

“This tense read is a very entertaining cautionary tale with a slow-burning sense of imminent disaster.” —Sunday Mirror

“A darkly delightful gem.” —Heat Magazine

“A tense, twisted thriller with a fantastic main character and a nerve-shredding story line that will completely mess with your head. Brilliant.” —Susi Holliday, author of The Lingering

“Mark Edwards is the king of domestic horror.” —Jennifer Hillier, author of Jar of Hearts

“Here to Stay is a relentless, chilling novel that never lets up. I’m now afraid to let anyone stay in my house—in-laws or otherwise.” —Samantha Downing, author of the #1 international bestseller, My Lovely Wife

“Brilliantly entertaining, deviously plotted, and utterly compelling. I loved it.” —C. L. Taylor, Sunday Times bestselling author

From the Publisher

Can you remember how you felt meeting your in-laws for the first time? The excitement (potentially) mixed with anxiety (probably). This is exactly how Elliot feels after his whirlwind romance with Gemma Robinson. When the pair get married and Gemma immediately asks if her family can stay for a while, Elliot is more than happy to oblige. He would do anything for his beloved wife.

At first, the situation is convivial. The Robinsons have their quirks, but then again, so does everyone. A dirty plate in the sink or a wet towel left on the bathroom floor is surely no cause for concern. But then, the Robinsons’ behaviour becomes alarming, and Elliot cannot help but feel they are harbouring a dark secret. Gemma’s sister, Chloe, a ghostly presence in the house, refuses to speak. Gemma refuses to explain the scars on her body. When Elliot’s friends and neighbours begin to be affected, he knows that in order to protect the ones he loves the most, he will need to delve into the Robinsons’ past. But is he ready for the truth?

Here to Stay is a story that will make you think twice about the secrets that lie behind closed doors and about how well you can ever really know the ones you love. I tore through the pages, wanting to discover the skeletons lingering in the Robinsons’ closet, and I was not disappointed. The ending left me breathless.

- Laura Deacon, Editor

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07HQ5S1NW
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Thomas & Mercer (1 Sept. 2019)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 2796 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 381 pages
Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1542044901

Best Sellers Rank: 3,488 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- 250 in Psychological Fiction (Kindle Store)
- 267 in Psychological Fiction (Books)
- 389 in Psychological Thrillers (Kindle Store)

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Mark Edwards writes psychological thrillers in which scary things happen to ordinary people.

He loves hearing from readers and always responds. Mark can be contacted in the following ways:

Email: mark@markedwardsauthor.com

Twitter @mredwards

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You can download a free box set of 'Short Sharp Shockers' by visiting www.markedwardsauthor.com/free

Mark has sold over 4 million books since his first solo novel, The Magpies, was published in 2013 and has topped the bestseller lists numerous times. His other novels include Follow You Home, Here To Stay and The Hollows. He has also published six books co-authored with Louise Voss. His latest book is No Place To Run, published in June 2022.

Mark lives in the West Midlands, England, with his wife, their three children and two cats.

To keep up to date with Mark's new releases, please click the 'Follow' button above.

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Sally Jackson

His Best Yet

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 September 2019

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Mark Edwards has always written a good story about things that you could see happening to anyone. Ordinary misery. This is definitely his best yet, the plotting and flow are perfect and it is quite unputdownable. I read through the night til 5am and then picked up again at 6 while brushing my teeth. Thank you Mark!

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Keef

Utter trash

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 8 September 2019

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Good God, how can anyone give this book 5 stars!
It's an appalling book, full of 'stock' characters that have escaped from a third rate sitcom, with a 'hero' so pathetically weak and the most unbelievable cliche 'baddies' .
At least the cat survived this drivel.

143 people found this helpful

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Patrick Dee

Another great story from Mark Edwards

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 September 2019

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This guy is going from strength to strength, whenever I see the name Mark Edwards now I know it will be an interesting read, this book is a great suspenseful page turner, ignore the negative review, I don’t believe the reviewer has even read a book before, I’ve been reading on the train and loved every page , you won’t be disappointed.

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Kat Furlong

Get comfy, you'll read this book in 1 sitting

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 September 2019

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If you're looking for a spine chilling page turner then look no further. I literally spent the afternoon sat on my couch devouring this book. From page 1 I was hooked, racing to finish the book in one sitting to see how it would end. I really wonder what goes on inside mark's mind to come up with his ideas. I got chills and found myself feeling every emotion along with Elliot throughout the book. What a rollercoaster. Highly recommend. Well done Mark

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Not up to his usual standard

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 September 2019

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I loved all Mark Edwards other books but this might have been written by a different person It was absolutely dreadful! Poorly written ,completely unbelievable characters and weak plot ! Hope his next book is back up to the usual high standard ! At least the cat survived !

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Moonchita

Marry in haste, repent at leisure!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 September 2019

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Cracking read! Enjoyed this immensely, as I always do from Mark Edwards. What I love about his books is that he always writes about very ordinary people who make what they think are innocuous choices which then turn out to have horrific, and completely unexpected consequences. I love the idea about how a simple choice we make on a whim can alter our lives in ways we cannot even imagine. Such a fascinating concept and scarily true. I think the saying applies here: marry in haste, repent at leisure :) and that's all I'm saying about the plot of this book. Read it!

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Samantha Goodfellow

Terrifying

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 September 2019

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As a fan of Mark Edwards, I have read all of his books to date, each one excellent...but I have to say Here To Stay was truly terrifying. I couldn’t stop thinking about it and had to put it down on several occasions to snap back to real life (one where I hope in-laws like that don’t exist).
Brilliant and would recommend to anyone looking for a thrilling page turner.

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Jane A

Excellent - but bitty ending

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 September 2019

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Reading Mark Edwards’ books is like visiting old friends. A comfortable and familiar experience but sometimes there is unfinished business lurking underneath the Bon homie. Mark is an excellent writer and clearly has a huge following who, I’m sure will enjoy the book, as I have.
However, I did find the end chapters a bit frenetic and, at times, a little unbelievable- ‘lost the plot’ comes to mind. Also some of the characters just faded off the scene. It seems that a sequel is needed to re-thread the loose ends and I look forward to reading it.

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