The Family at No. 12
The explosive, addictive psychological thriller from Anita Waller
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4.6 • 13 Ratings
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- $6.99
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- $6.99
Publisher Description
The explosive new thriller from #2 bestseller Anita Waller
When Janette answers the door to a potential customer looking to board his dog, she never imagines he has nefarious plans.
But minutes later he’s dead and in her cellar.
Weeks later she realises she’s pregnant.
And so she becomes Mother and the baby Child, and a hidden life begins.
But all secrets come out eventually . . .
An addictive and twisty psychological thriller from bestselling author Anita Waller, perfect for fans of Frieda McFadden.
Praise for Anita Waller:
'A great cast of characters, a riveting storyline, a nail-biting climax' Valerie Keogh
'By page 3 I was hooked. By the end I was addicted' Owen Mullen
'Her style of writing pulled me right into her story and I lived and breathed it way beyond the last page' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review
'Anita Waller's books always keep me guessing until the very last page!' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review
'A dark twisted tale where you’re kept on your toes throughout. Strong, harrowing story which kept me glued to the pages desperate to know what was going to happen next' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review
'Great thriller - a real page turner from the beginning. Didn’t want to put it down! Will definitely be reading more from Anita Waller!' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review
Customer Reviews
Great book
Excellent!! 🤩
Harrowing
”No one has secrets like…The family at no. 12…”
The Family at No. 12 is quite the departure from Waller’s previous work with this being her darkest book yet! Reading the story is so tough and in some parts so horrific, it makes you wonder how traumatic it must have been for her living and breathing these characters during the writing process.
The book starts with Janette, who I found to be one of the most extremely complex character’s I have ever read. Preferring dogs over humans (I am definitely with her there!) she lives quite the sheltered life, is socially awkward and hides away, the product of her late mother’s many neurosis. At first you are sympathetic towards her and what she goes through, until you aren’t.
The story then shifts where the focus is on Janette’s daughter Marta. This one was also tough going with the treatment she endures at the hands of her mother. When removed from the situation and as grows up, certain things she does had me wondering whether she was predator or prey? or did she become predator after being prey? It was definitely interesting finding out.
This book won’t be for everyone with it’s many triggers, that does make for an uncomfortable, but very compelling story. Gripping, intense, chilling and so shocking, this one will stay with me for a long time to come.