John Marrs

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Fiction Mystery Thriller

John Marrs is a bestselling author known for his psychological thrillers and science fiction novels.
His works include The One, The Good Samaritan, and When You Disappeared.
Marrs' books have garnered international acclaim, with The One becoming a million-copy seller translated into 35 languages and adapted into a Netflix series.
What Lies Between Us won the International Thriller Writers' Best Paperback award in 2021.
Before becoming a full-time writer, Marrs worked as a journalist for 25 years, interviewing celebrities for national newspapers and magazines.
His next book, You Killed Me First, is set to release in March 2025.

Books by John Marrs

Keep It in the Family

by John Marrs

Seven children's remains in the attic. The killer has been calling her 'daughter' for years.

4.06

200k+

🏠 Domestic Thriller 🔪 Family Of Killers 🔄 Cycle Of Violence 🏚️ House Of Secrets 🤱 New Mother In Peril

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Keep It in the Family

Seven children's remains in the attic. The killer has been calling her 'daughter' for years.

by John Marrs 2022 380 pages

4.06

200k+ ratings

🏠 Domestic Thriller 🔪 Family Of Killers 🔄 Cycle Of Violence 🏚️ House Of Secrets 🤱 New Mother In Peril

The One

by John Marrs • 2016

Genetic soulmates exist. For five people, meeting theirs is when the real trouble begins.

4.09

300k+

🧬 Near Future Thriller 📊 Science Vs Fate 👥 Multiple Povs 🌀 Twisty 🎭 Hidden Identities

The One

Genetic soulmates exist. For five people, meeting theirs is when the real trouble begins.

by John Marrs 2016 418 pages

4.09

300k+ ratings

🧬 Near Future Thriller 📊 Science Vs Fate 👥 Multiple Povs 🌀 Twisty 🎭 Hidden Identities

La maison des mensonges

by John Marrs • 2020

Her daughter keeps her chained in the attic, feeding and bathing her, holding the key.

4.01

200k+

🏠 Domestic Thriller 🖤 Toxic Mother-Daughter 💔 Generational Trauma 👁️ Unreliable Narrator 😰 Claustrophobic Dread

La maison des mensonges

Her daughter keeps her chained in the attic, feeding and bathing her, holding the key.

by John Marrs 2020 416 pages

4.01

200k+ ratings

🏠 Domestic Thriller 🖤 Toxic Mother-Daughter 💔 Generational Trauma 👁️ Unreliable Narrator 😰 Claustrophobic Dread

You Killed Me First

by John Marrs • 2025

On a quiet cul-de-sac, three women's secrets collide, and someone is about to start a fire.

3.95

100k+

🏠 Domestic Suspense 🏘️ Neighborhood Thriller 💰 Blackmail Scheme 👁️ Multiple Perspectives ⭐ Fallen Celebrity

You Killed Me First

On a quiet cul-de-sac, three women's secrets collide, and someone is about to start a fire.

by John Marrs 2025 385 pages

3.95

100k+ ratings

🏠 Domestic Suspense 🏘️ Neighborhood Thriller 💰 Blackmail Scheme 👁️ Multiple Perspectives ⭐ Fallen Celebrity

When You Disappeared

by John Marrs • 2013

A husband disappears one morning without a trace. Twenty-five years later, he’s back to explain why.

3.91

80k+

🏠 Domestic Thriller 🧠 Psychological Suspense ⏳ Dual Timelines 🗣️ Unreliable Narrators 🔒 Family Secrets

When You Disappeared

A husband disappears one morning without a trace. Twenty-five years later, he’s back to explain why.

by John Marrs 2013 349 pages

3.91

80k+ ratings

🏠 Domestic Thriller 🧠 Psychological Suspense ⏳ Dual Timelines 🗣️ Unreliable Narrators 🔒 Family Secrets

The Good Samaritan

by John Marrs

She coaxes strangers toward suicide from a helpline booth. Then a dead woman's husband calls.

4.06

85k+

🐱 Cat And Mouse Thriller 🖤 Female Villain 😈 Villain Protagonist 🌑 Morally Bleak 🌊 Seaside Noir

Immersive

The Good Samaritan

She coaxes strangers toward suicide from a helpline booth. Then a dead woman's husband calls.

by John Marrs 2017 399 pages

4.06

85k+ ratings

🐱 Cat And Mouse Thriller 🖤 Female Villain 😈 Villain Protagonist 🌑 Morally Bleak 🌊 Seaside Noir

The Passengers

by John Marrs

Eight driverless cars are hijacked. A jury must vote on who lives while the world watches.

4.06

72k+

⚙️ Techno Thriller 💀 Death Game 🎭 Hidden Identities 📊 Social Ranking 💔 Deceptive Love Interest

Immersive

The Passengers

Eight driverless cars are hijacked. A jury must vote on who lives while the world watches.

by John Marrs 2019 400 pages

4.06

72k+ ratings

⚙️ Techno Thriller 💀 Death Game 🎭 Hidden Identities 📊 Social Ranking 💔 Deceptive Love Interest

The Family Experiment

by John Marrs

Eleven contestants raise AI children on a show where the losers watch their kids erased live.

4.03

63k+

🔮 Near-Future Thriller 📺 Deadly Reality Show 👶 Virtual Parenthood 🕵️ Conspiracy Revenge 💔 Parental Grief

Immersive

The Family Experiment

Eleven contestants raise AI children on a show where the losers watch their kids erased live.

by John Marrs 2024 384 pages

4.03

63k+ ratings

🔮 Near-Future Thriller 📺 Deadly Reality Show 👶 Virtual Parenthood 🕵️ Conspiracy Revenge 💔 Parental Grief

The Stranger in Her House

by John Marrs

A con artist carer finds the handyman moving in on her elderly mark has killed before.

3.93

52k+

🎭 Con Artist Thriller 🔪 Serial Killer Suspense 🐱 Cat And Mouse Game ⚖️ Morally Gray Protagonist 👁️ Unreliable Narrator

Immersive

The Stranger in Her House

A con artist carer finds the handyman moving in on her elderly mark has killed before.

by John Marrs 2024 347 pages

3.93

52k+ ratings

🎭 Con Artist Thriller 🔪 Serial Killer Suspense 🐱 Cat And Mouse Game ⚖️ Morally Gray Protagonist 👁️ Unreliable Narrator

The Vacation

by John Marrs

Eight travelers check into a Venice Beach hostel, each carrying a past worth killing to protect.

3.69

32k+

🤝 Ensemble Thriller 🎭 Hidden Identities 🏠 Found Family 🖤 Gritty Thriller ⚖️ Morally Grey Cast

Immersive

The Vacation

Eight travelers check into a Venice Beach hostel, each carrying a past worth killing to protect.

by John Marrs 2015 480 pages

3.69

32k+ ratings

🤝 Ensemble Thriller 🎭 Hidden Identities 🏠 Found Family 🖤 Gritty Thriller ⚖️ Morally Grey Cast

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