When it comes to the gripping suspense of “Home is Where the Bodies Are” by Rose, this novel delivers. Rose masterfully crafts a tale of family secrets and haunting revelations that kept me on the edge of my bed. This intense thriller features unexpected twists and turns that make it impossible to put down.
What’s it about?
The story revolves around three estranged siblings—Beth, Nicole, and Michael—who reunite after their mother’s passing to sort out her estate. Beth, the oldest, never left home. She stayed with their mother and cared for her until the very end. Nicole, the middle child, stayed at arm’s length due to her battle with drug addiction. Michael, the youngest, lives out of state. He hasn’t returned to their small Wisconsin town since their father abandoned them seven years ago.
While sorting through their parents’ belongings, the siblings stumble upon a collection of home videos, hoping to revisit happier memories. However, nostalgia is abruptly cut short when one VHS tape reveals a night in 1999 that none of them remember. On screen, their father appears covered in blood, followed by a dead body and a pact between their parents to dispose of it before the video abruptly ends. Talk about a home movie from hell!
What does it lead to?
Beth, Nicole, and Michael must now decide whether to leave the past buried or dig up the dark secret their mother took to her grave. Rose richly develops her characters, using the siblings’ complex relationships as the backbone of the story.
The pacing is brisk, with each chapter leaving you eager to find out what happens next. Rose expertly executes the plot twists, keeping you on your toes and questioning everything you thought you knew about the characters and their motivations.
Will you be ‘tuning’ in?
“Home is Where the Bodies Are” is a must-read for fans of domestic thrillers. Jeneva Rose has crafted a compelling and suspenseful tale that will keep you hooked until the final page. With its blend of psychological intrigue and shocking revelations, this novel is sure to be a hit among readers. Will you be tuning in to uncover the secrets hidden within these pages? Let us know what you’re looking forward to seeing in this book. Just make sure you don’t stumble upon any VHS tapes from the ’90s while you’re at it!
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