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One of PopSugar’s Most Anticipated Books!

One of Bibliofile’s Most Anticipated Mystery/Thriller Books!

“Great psychological suspense with a wallop of a twist.” –Harlan Coben, #1 New York Times bestselling author

New York Times bestselling author Wendy Corsi Staub makes her trade paperback debut with a fast-paced thriller in the vein of Lisa Jewell’s The Family Upstairs and Megan Collins’ The Winter Sister. Here, a family making a fresh start moves into a house which was the site of an unsolved triple homicide–and are watched by an unknown person…

The watcher sees who you are…and knows what you did.

It’s the perfect home for the perfect family: pretty Nora Howell, her handsome husband, their two teenage daughters, and lovable dog. As California transplants making a fresh start in Brooklyn, they expected to live in a shoebox, but the brownstone has a huge kitchen, lots of light, and a backyard. The catch: its previous residents were victims of a grisly triple homicide that remains unsolved.

Soon, peculiar things begin happening. The pug is nosing around like a bloodhound. Nora unearths a long-hidden rusty box in the flowerbed. Oldest daughter Stacey, obsessed with the family murdered in their house, pokes into the bloody past and becomes convinced that a stranger is watching the house. Watching them.

She’s right. But one of the Howells will recognize his face. Because one of them has a secret that will blindside the others with a truth that lies shockingly close to home–and to this one’s terrifying history.

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The Other Family Audiobook Narrator

Hillary Huber is the narrator of The Other Family audiobook that was written by Wendy Corsi Staub

USA Today and New York Times bestseller Wendy Corsi Staub is the award-winning author of more than seventy novels and has twice been nominated for the Mary Higgins Clark Award. She lives in the New York City suburbs with her husband and their two children.

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Narrator Hillary Huber
Length 9 hours 7 minutes
Author Wendy Corsi Staub
Category
Publisher HarperAudio
Release date February 08, 2022
ISBN 9780063084629

Subjects

The publisher of the The Other Family is HarperAudio. includes the following subjects: The BISAC Subject Code is Contemporary Women, Fiction

Additional info

The publisher of the The Other Family is HarperAudio. The imprint is HarperAudio. It is supplied by HarperAudio. The ISBN-13 is 9780063084629.

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This book is only available in the United States.

Goodreads Reviews

Nilufer

August 07, 2022

This book left me speechless. It started as between 3 to 4 starred psychological thriller but a few chapters later I was absolutely drawn into mystery, flawed, unreliable characters, big secrets, lies, mob connections and the short and fast paced chapters ending with cliffhangers increased the tension. I kept reading by canceling everything in my life! There were so many intriguing elements mashed up triggering subjects such as abuse, drug addiction, mental health, manipulation, gaslighting. But when I reached the end: I thought I received the wrong copy : there might have more chapters and more pages to conclude the entire story properly. I’m still curious why the author chose to finish this book so abruptly because after the bomb landed on the family’s room, I expected more confrontations. This is not open ended conclusion: this was truly half ending ! We need an epilogue and Stacey’s additional POV! The plot was spooky, interesting, mysterious: a happy family of four moves to 104 Glover Street Brooklyn/ NYC from LA because of Keith’s job but at least they still have hope to return back to West Coast in one year! But when the house they chose is a haunted place where unsolved triple homicide have been committed 25 years ago and a 1800’s bizarre portrait of family posing with their corpse daughter hanged on their living room give enough vibe to scare the daylights of the family. Nora in her mid forties, introvert, ex horticulturist, stay at home mom and wife startles when her entire family finds out the ugly past of the house during their dinner with new family of four they’ve meet! But their new friends ( Heather- in marketing business married with musician Jules who is recovering addict, their children Lennon, Courtney are at same of Nora’s girls : Stacey and Piper) are too nosy and ultra friendly to intrude into their lives. And Lennon might be too interested in Nora’s socially distanced daughter Stacey! As soon as they learn the truth about the house they’ve moved: Stacey who is addicted to read about true crime novels becomes obsessed about last inhabitants of the place: family of three who has been possibly targeted by mobsters. And their killers have never been found. Could they still target Stacey’s family? Poor girl catches a shadow watching out their house through binoculars. Her mother already thinks she’s delusional and her new boyfriend Lennon believes that their house are haunted by ghosts of people who have been killed there! One of the family members keep more secrets that hold the key of entire events! But who and why? I’m shutting up before not giving so much away! I liked the blurred vision the unreliable characters created for us! I enjoyed twists and surprising revelations. I was so close to give five stars but sudden ending with too many unanswered plot holes made me disappointed.I’m still rounding up 3.5 stars 4 because till the last chapter the book kept me on my toes! It was truly disturbing! I hope the author decides to add a few chapters at the end to give better closure to the characters! Special thanks to NetGalley and William Morrow and Custom House for sharing this digital reviewer copy with me in exchange my honest opinions.

Carrie

February 06, 2022

The Other Family by Wendy Corsi Staub is a thriller novel. The story in The Other Family is one that is told by changing the point of view between a few of the characters to give different sides of the story.Nora Howell and her husband, Keith, have made the decision to pack up their family and move to Brooklyn, NY. The Howell family arrive at their new home and quickly settle in with the two teenagers daughters making their way to their new schools making a fresh start for the whole family.Nora makes friends with a neighbor rather quickly and soon the family learns that their new home has a ominous past. The house they choose was once the setting for a triple murder which fascinates oldest daughter who is a fan of true crime. As the family settles in though someone out there begins watching them as secrets of the past come to the present.I have actually read and enjoyed other books by Wendy Corsi Staub so I was excited to dive into The Other Family. The story quickly pulled me in and moved at a quick pace with the short chapters and changing viewpoints. I loved that I couldn’t trust a soul as I waited to find out what would happen as it unfolded. The ending to this one however seemed a bit abrupt and not totally satisfying so that left me to rate this at three and a half stars.I received an advance copy from the publisher via NetGalley.For more reviews please visit https://carriesbookreviews.com/

Chelsey (a_novel_idea11)

February 08, 2022

I could not put this book down!!! Between the short chapters, alternating narrators, and building of suspense, I just couldn't flip the pages fast enough!When Keith gets a year long promotion in NYC, his family picks up and leaves their LA home to start over. Once in Brooklyn, the family quickly settles and becomes friends with their neighbors down the street. Over dinner one night, the family learns about the sordid history of the home they now live in. A murder happened 25 years ago and an entire family was wiped out. The murderer was never found. With peeping Toms hiding in the shadows and their new neighbors becoming a little too friendly for comfort, the family worries the murderer may still be around.This novel had so many elements that I love in a good mystery/thriller. From cheating spouses, mama drama, teen drama, a possessive boyfriend, controlling and manipulative friends to mafia ties and hitmen, there was just so much to love about this plot. There were lots of breadcrumbs and head scratching moments, I couldn't trust anyone, and I constantly questioned the reliability of the narrators. While not totally unpredictable, even though I had a good idea where the story was going, I was impressed with how everything pieced together. There were some major loose ends and a dropped storyline that will likely bother some readers, but overall, I sort of liked that they existed to keep me guessing.If you love a page turning mystery, this one is definitely for you!Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for a copy of this novel.

J.D.

August 25, 2021

A twisty ride steeped in betrayal. The perfect winter read!—J.D. Barker, NY Times bestselling author of A Caller's Game

daniela

March 10, 2022

these cleverly layered multiple plots include quirky invasive new neighbors, a teen disturbingly abusive romance, agirl obsessed about true crime living in a murder house, and a family secret. ♡

Elizabeth of Silver's Reviews

March 01, 2022

You are moving us into a house where three brutal murders took place? How could you do that?Moving from California to Brooklyn was a decision that not everyone in the family agreed with, but they did find a nicer and larger home than they had anticipated. But...is it a nicer home? In terms of size, they were happy, but when they find out a family had been murdered in their rental they became worried.One of the daughters is a true crime fan and loved the idea, but she kept seeing someone watching them. Was it her imagination or was someone watching the house?It actually wasn't her imagination. The boyfriend of the young woman murdered in the house thinks Anna has come back to life and is the one watching.Other things happen too - strange neighbors that barge right in the house, and the mother, Nora, finds a box buried in the back yard as she was doing some landscaping. The contents of the box is a bit shocking and reveals a lot about the murdered family. Nora wonders, though, what all of this means especially the thousands of dollars inside.We follow along as the weeks go by and each character is doing his or her own thing with some having secrets.THE OTHER FAMILY is a bit slow at first, but it does pick up. There is a bit of paranormal in it, but not much.The characters are not on the likable side, but they don’t take away from the story line. They actually make the story line a bit more chilling.The surprises as the book was ending were definitely surprises.If you enjoy creepy, but good, THE OTHER FAMILY will be a book you will want to read. 4/5This book was given to me by the publisher for an honest review.

Bam cooks the books ;-)

February 07, 2022

I'm between 3 and 4 stars on this one. It's a standalone thriller by Staub that keeps the heat on a slow-burn. Nora and Keith Howell rent an old fully-furnished row house in Brooklyn for a year while Keith helps open a NY office of the LA marketing firm for which he works. They are hoping the move from LA will help everyone in the family get a new start, including their two teen daughters, Stacey (17) and Piper (14).While at a dinner party with the first neighbors they meet on the block, they learn that 25 years before there was a triple murder in the house in which they are living--a husband, wife and daughter were killed execution-style in their beds, a crime that was never solved. The Howells are shocked--why wasn't that revealed to them by the rental agent? Stacey, who is into true crime, starts digging into the details and learns she's probably living in the bedroom where the daughter was killed. Creepy! But now she also has the feeling she's being watched...And maybe there is someone watching. Although most chapters of the story are told from Nora's pov, occasionally some are from a man named Jacob who knew the dead girl, Anna, 25 years ago and has convinced himself that she's back! A few chapters also belong to Stacey as she gets involved with the neighbor's son, Lennon, while trying to adjust to this new life in New York City. Will her family believe her when she claims a man is stalking her or just think she's the crazy daughter, acting out again? The reading experience was fairly quick and absorbing. The row house with all the reminders of its past is a creepy, atmospheric setting. There are a few twists and turns to the story that are not all that shocking or hard to foresee. Of the characters portrayed, I liked Stacey the best because she seems to grow in strength. Nora, I'm not so sure about--can she clean up the mess she's made? I received an arc of this new suspense novel from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. Many thanks for the opportunity.

Sandy

February 16, 2022

There was a lot to figure out in this book. Does a vacant house troubled with the history of an unsolved triple homicide sound appealing to you? I would think that most individuals would have done some type of research before buying such a home. Let me introduce Nora, Keith and their family. This husband and wife packed up their California home, along with the 2 teenage daughters, their dog and they found such a house in Brooklyn. Trying to grasp why this family would make such a move was just the beginning of my inquiries as the mysteries grew the minute this family took possession of their new home. Told from a variety of viewpoints, I found this family a bit different. Nora doesn’t waste much time after the move to sneak off and privately use her phone to call Teddy. Who this Teddy is, I had no idea, but their conversation sure was close and personal. Who is Teddy? Their daughter Stacey enjoys true crime and once the whole family becomes aware of the home’s history, Stacey becomes obsessed with it. She was definitely into figuring things out including who the individual was, that she’s saw watching their house. Individuals get introduced and strange things start to occur that I needed to straightened out. How did this all pertain to the storyline? I liked how some of the characters were able to make some discoveries on their own and how they acted sensible and clever instead of being crazy and stumbling around. There were a few parts in the book that were slow but I did enjoy trying to figure out the various mysteries in the book. I also thought that the ending of the book was rushed and cut-off, it just didn’t fit, compared to how the rest of the book was written. The ending was a big disappointment. 4.0 starsI received a copy of this book from Scene of the Crime Early Read, Harper Collins, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you.

Patricia

January 03, 2022

This was a really good story that I definitely enjoyed reading. I received an ARC from the publisher and I was immediately drawn to the story because this is my favorite type of story. It's about a family and a house and the secrets that the woman is hiding and how they eventually come out and how she deals with them. Many twists and turns and surprising revelations. I kind of figured out what was going on but not completely. If you enjoy a good mystery, I definitely recommend. Will read more by this author.

Stephanie

January 23, 2022

This slow burn mystery / thriller is worth the read. I always enjoy books with authentic twists vs. showy and ridiculous “I WANT TO WRITE THE NEXT GONE GIRL” twists. I really enjoyed it. Thank you to William Morrow for a complimentary advance copy. All opinions are my own.

Crystal

September 25, 2021

The Howell family has just moved into 104 Glover Street. They think this will be a fresh start in a beautiful new place. However, this house has a dark history. From the Victorian memento mori photograph hanging in the entryway to the triple murder 25 years ago, the families who have lived here have not received happy endings. But one member of the family knew about the house's dark past before moving in and someone else has spent a lifetime watching the house. When all the long buried secrets about this house come to light, the Howells may just be its next victim. I've been reading Wendi Corsi Staub since the 90s. Her books have always been a guilty pleasure of mine. And The Other Family reminds me why I love her so much. The story is told from the perspectives of Nora, her daughter Stacey and a strange man named Jacob who has been watching 104 Glover Street for the past 25 years. Right from the beginning, you know someone is off with these characters, but you can't quite put your finger on what. As more of the story unfolds, so does the unease with these characters. I really liked how this played out. I found the ending to be a bit predictable, however, it that didn't deter my enjoyment of this book. If you're a longtime fan of Staub or a Lisa Jewell fan, I definitely recommend this book. Trigger Warning: There is some child abuse but nothing graphic. Thank you so much to NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Kori

September 24, 2021

WOW! Who doesnt love a thriller that you can not predict? I knew early on the secrets and twists would be juicy but I don't think I could have ever anticipated it would be THAT JUICY!!!!!!! I have always been a huge Wendy Corsi Staub, fan. She will forever be an auto-buy author for me. Although I was given the opportunity to read and review The Other Family, I will certainly be buying myself a copy when it publishes on January 18, 2022. This is the perfect novel to read with a book club as there is just SO much to talk about !!! Stacy and Piper can not be more different but you can still see how much these two sisters love each other. I think I connected most with Stacy, although I typically gravitate toward characters that are similar to me (piper) . Stacy had so many layers, once you started peeling them back you realize the tough exterior is just a front and shes just a typical insecure high school senior looking for where she fits in.Nora is a whole other story. I just didnt like her from the beginning. Even early on I knew she had secrets that could destroy her family. Jacob straight up scared me. The stalkerish behavior had me looking over my shoulder. This book is just so much more than a thriller. I would also say it is definitely a bit scary and has a horror feel to it (guys sitting on shacks with binoculars staring in a window at you) I absolutely loved this book from start to finish. I will be recommending this book for my book club as well as recommending it to anyone who will listen to me go on and on about how amazing this was and how i did not see the twist coming!

OutlawPoet

October 04, 2021

Oh, I liked this one!Major family drama mixed with so much suspense.I have to admit that I kind of hated some of the characters, but their secrets weren't exactly what I expected and that was a nice surprise.The overall secret thing became obvious a bit before the author intended, I think, but was still handled well.A fun beach read!*ARC via Publisher

Dawn

March 01, 2022

3.5 starsEntertaining thriller. Full of lies and misdirection I ended up reading the whole thing over the weekend. I must admit I didn't see that ending coming. Thank you William Morrow for the book to read and review!

Christi

April 18, 2022

3.5 stars rounded up

Ally

October 11, 2021

Thank you to Netgalley and William Morrow and Custom House for the ARC. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4/5 starsI have been a longtime fan of Wendy Corsi Staub and her twisty thrillers. The Other Family is a family drama mixed with mystery and a bit of gothic suspense. It tells the story of Nora Howell, who moves to a new home with her husband and two daughters. When they find out that their new, seemingly perfect home was the scene of a horrific, unsolved crime, all react in different ways. One is horrified, one is intrigued, one is terrified, and one knows more than they are saying. This was an entertaining read with a few twists I didn’t see coming. The cast of characters are all so mysterious, it is impossible to see where this story is going. I loved the multiple points of views and the spooky setting. This was a great thriller to read during the Fall and I can’t wait to discuss it with others. Overall, The Other Family is an intriguing story of secrets, lies, and betrayal. ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.Full review to be posted closer to release date.

Jennifer

April 15, 2022

In this thriller, Nora, her husband, and two teenage girls have moved from California to Brooklyn for a year only to find out from their perhaps overly friendly new neighbors that an unsolved triple murder was committed in the brownstone they are renting decades before. The book is told from the alternating points of view of Nora, her daughter Stacy, and a mysteriously creepy guy watching their place named Jacob. A domestic thriller with definite Lisa Jewell vibes, this one definitely kept me reading and guessing right til the very end, and I guessed one of the big twists though not all of them. This book almost was 4 stars for me, except the end was so abrupt that I was like “wait, what?” Like some crazy stuff dropped right at the end, and yet other points were left unresolved, I guess because they were just red herrings? So that knocked it down a quarter star for me. Thanks to Book Club Girl for free copies of this one for my book club; all opinions are my own.

AndiReads

December 14, 2021

I LOVED this domestic thriller. I was totally engaged with the story of this family who has moved to New York (Brooklyn). from California. The story is told mainly from the point of view of Nora but includes chapters from her daughter Stacey. The family is reeling from drastic changes and try to adapt to a much smaller home and a completely different East Coast culture as they heal their own wounds.It’s a perfect home but has a grisly past, and strange goings on seem to hint that the past has come to haunt this small block. Nora is keeping a secret from her family -- you will have to read more to find out what!I really enjoyed this and mostly because the characters were so likeable and engaging. It's so important to have people to root for in a thriller isn't it? If you like domestic thrillers, heroines, and an interesting thriller with the added benefit of a school age story woven through, then this is a novel for you! #TheOtherFamily #NetGalley

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