The Happy Family

Jackie Kabler

Jun 2021 · Sold by HarperCollins UK

About this ebook

The brand new thriller from the No.1 Kindle bestselling author of The Perfect Couple and Am I Guilty?

“Filled with suspense, intrigue and a cast of engaging characters. Fabulous!”
Lucy Clarke, author of The Castaways

“Suspicion, secrets and shocking reveals!”
Sarah Linley, author of The Trip

My family has just been reunited. So who is trying to tear it apart?

A mother who disappeared...
When Beth was 10 years old, her beautiful, wild mother Alice disappeared. Beth’s life since hasn’t always been easy, but now she’s settled, with a successful career, a loving family and a beautiful home.

An unexpected visitor...
Then one day there’s a knock at the door. Alice has returned. Desperate to rebuild their relationship, Beth invites her mother to move in.

A life that comes crashing down...
At first, everything is wonderful. But then Beth’s friends start to drift away, strange things happen at home, and rumours about Beth begin to circle. Someone is out to destroy Beth’s newfound happiness. But who? And how far will they go?

Perfect for fans of T. M. Logan, C. L. Taylor and Lisa Jewell

What readers are saying about The Happy Family

‘Found myself second guessing every thought I had’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A compelling and addictive read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘You know a book is pretty amazing when you actually exclaim WTAF in full out loud’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Tense, twisty themes lead us to a very surprising ending!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I flew through this and couldn’t get enough' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I would recommend to anyone that loves a good gripping, suspenseful thriller' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘So many twists and turns' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘It kept me guessing and truly touched my heart' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Once I started I could not put it down until I finished it' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Ratings and reviews

This has to be... So far of 2021 my favourite storyline ever!!! My god- "The Happy Family" had so many emotions running through it I really felt for Beth, I felt it when she was happy and content, and I really felt it when her life started to go a bit pear shaped!!. This was really well written, and the suspense of the whole book had me reading it in under 24hrs! I loved that it was set in Cheltenham, with mentions to Bristol & South Gloucestershire (My home town!.) All the characters were really likable and everything was really well explained, no ends left untied with thoughts you may of had as a reader throughout. I did guess early on though,-I just felt it in me that the ending was who I thought it would be and it made me cry when the DNA proved it, I couldn't of been more happier. The storyline also focuses on a fundamental serious issue. I think it was a great thing to add to the book to bring to light the true seriousness of our actions and the consequences of those actions- not only how they can stay with us forever, but the consequences they can make to others lives past or present. I REALLLLLY enjoyed Jackie Kabler's 'The Happy Family" it's a definite must read and I would recommend to anyone that loves a good gripping, suspenseful thriller, that holds you on edge throughout, yet brings you all the emotions at the same time! 5+++++ stars from me!! 👏👏👏👏

Imagine being reunited with your mother after having her disappear when you were still just a little kid. Imagine having her back after not having her throughout your teenage years, when you needed her the most. Imagine now that you have her back, you have everything you could ever want or need. But, sometimes things are not what they seem to be. You can’t imagine where this story will take you… Jackie Kabler has crafted a story that captures you attention right from the get go. She has a real gift of vivid character creation and creating an intriguing storyline. I loved how she uses the relationships between the characters to drive this story as opposed to events alone. The relationships are almost a means to an end, and in the end, are used to create a thrilling reveal that will catch you off guard. The Happy Family is a twisty story, written in a style that is fresh and captivating. It is a fast paced and snappy read that doesn’t overstay it’s welcome. Jackie Kabler is such a valuable asset to the psychological thriller genre and I look forward to reading what she comes up with for us next.

This was a slowly unfolding, busy, and multi-layered tale that kept me tethered to my Kindle, although I was conflicted with the main character throughout as I found her to be annoying and rather witless. Maybe because I was a mercilessly bullied youth myself, so I had a heaping helping of antagonism toward her for being such a horrid and vicious little madam as a pubescent young teen, and then a somewhat erratic and anxious adult. Yet this infuriatingly crafty author had me ensnared and I remained edgy and curiously vexed and aggravated as I nibbling on my cuticles while reading. Jackie Kabler is a wily one. I couldn't seem to read fast enough.

About the author

Jackie Kabler was born in Coventry but spent much of her childhood in Ireland. She worked as a newspaper reporter and then as a television news correspondent for twenty years, spending nearly a decade on GMTV followed by stints with ITN and BBC News. During that time, she covered major stories around the world including the Kosovo crisis, the impeachment of President Clinton, the Asian tsunami, famine in Ethiopia, the Soham murders and the disappearance of Madeleine McCann. Jackie now divides her time between crime writing and working as a presenter on shopping channel QVC. She has a degree in zoology from Trinity College Dublin, runs long distances for fun and lives in Gloucestershire with her husband.
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