The Man in my Attic by Robin Mahle Published by Joffe Books on August 22, 2024
Genres: Psychological Thrillers
Pages: 324
Format: ARC, eBook
Source: ZooLoos Book Tours
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He's in our house.
I never imagined that moving into our dream home, a beautiful Virginia Colonial, would unravel my life.The renovations are finally complete and I revel in the quiet moments, sipping coffee in the morning sun.
But something is off. At first, it's little things - a creak in the floorboards, a misplaced item. I brush them off, chalking it up to the house settling. My husband Jacob is more distant, buried in late-night meetings and coming home reeking of whiskey and lies.
But I love my life. So I let things go, sweeping them under the rug, because it's easier that way. That my husband is having an affair isn't an idea I'm ready to face or believe yet, either.
Our four-year-old son Noah mentions his new friend, Billy, who lives in the walls. I dismiss it as a child's imagination. Maybe he's picked up on the strains in our marriage.
As we're having dinner, Noah peers at his father. "Billy said he knows what you did." The idea my son knows about his father's transgressions sends a ball of rage rumbling in my gut . . . and a shiver of fear.
Then one night I hear something - a soft thump in the attic. My heart pounds as I creep up the stairs, the silence of the house amplifying every sound. I reach the top, my breath hitching as I push open the attic door . . .
My Thoughts
This is a book that once you start reading, you cannot put it down as you try to predict what will happen next. The idea of someone unknown living in the attic of the house that one resides in is rather creepy. Also, the aspects of the killer’s motivation being unexplained is another factor that contributes the mystery in the story.
I think that descriptions and the different points of view are good and help to make the story more interesting with realistic characters. I absolutely enjoyed it and I would definitely recommend it to anyone.
Thank you to Jofee Books, Zoé from ZooLoo’s Book Tours, and the author for allowing me to read and review this book.
About Robin Mahle
Robin Mahle has published more than 30 novels in the mystery/thriller genre. She also writes historical fiction as Christine Chase.
Her most recent series, the Detective Rebecca Ellis thrillers, are published by Inkubator Books.
It is Robin’s fast-paced style of storytelling combined with tense action and thrilling twists that bring her readers back for more. So be sure sure to subscribe to her newsletter to keep up on all the latest releases, sales, and giveaways. Go to robinmahle.com and sign up today!
Robin lives in Coastal Virginia with her husband and two children.
