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Behind the For Sale Sign: The Dark Secrets of Murder Houses
I have a question for you — and be honest now. Would you buy a house if you knew someone had been murdered there? I’ve always been fascinated by true crime, especially those haunting stories where tragedy strikes in an ordinary home on an ordinary street. You know the ones — the cases that make you check your locks and stare a little longer at your neighbours’ front doors. But what happens after the police tape is taken down? After the headlines fade?
Eventually, the house goes back on the market.
That’s what inspired The Family at №1, my latest standalone thriller — and today, I’m excited to share the brand new cover with you!
Would You Live Where They Died? The Story Behind My New Thriller
The idea for the book started brewing when I was reading about real-life homes that had been the scene of horrific crimes — homes that were later listed for sale with cheerful descriptions like “plenty of character, must be seen to be appreciated.” It got me wondering… What would it be like to sell one of those houses? And more importantly — what secrets might still be…
