The Stranger in her House by John Marrs

John Marrs is one of my favorite authors, and that is because of books exactly like this one. He has the imagination we would all love to have - boundless and exciting, to take us on journeys which surpass our fantasies.

Connie is very comfortable living with her elderly mother Gwen who is suffering from Alzheimers. Along comes Paul, a handyman sent by a charity to do some odd jobs in the house. Paul is strong, handsome and has a captivating manner, but Paul's attentions seem to be very focused on Gwen. Alarm bells ring for Connie, but everyone is so talented in by Paul, and he is so deceptively clever, Connie just starts looking unhinged.

Reading this blurb you think you know exactly where this book is headed - I can assure you that you don't. Several times throughout the novel I had to re-evaluate what I knew - or thought I knew. This book is published in February 2024, but as soon as you can pre-order it, I recommend that you do.

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