Here To Stay

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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.

Mark Edwards writes psychological thrillers in which scary things happen to ordinary people. He has sold over two million books since his first novel, The Magpies, was published in 2013, and has topped the bestseller lists several times. His other novels include Follow You Home, The Retreat, In Her Shadow, Because She Loves Me, The Devil's Work and The Lucky Ones. He has also co-authored six books with Louise Voss. Originally from Hastings in East Sussex, Mark now lives in Wolverhampton with his wife, their children, two cats and a golden retriever. Mark loves hearing from readers and can be contacted through his website, www.markedwardsauthor.com, or you can find him on Facebook (@markedwardsbooks), Twitter (@mredwards) and Instagram (@markedwardsauthor).

"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