
Titles in This Set
The Family Upstairs
The Family Remains
Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
(The Family Upstairs); 9781982178901 (The Family Remains)
Publisher: Atria Books
Age Range: Adult
Overview
This two-book paperback set gathers Lisa Jewell's New York Times bestselling Family Upstairs series in one convenient package for suspense readers. The Family Upstairs introduces a Chelsea mansion hiding three decomposing bodies and a healthy baby left behind, while The Family Remains continues the fallout years later as old secrets resurface and new evidence forces survivors to confront the past. Together they deliver twisty, character-driven psychological suspense perfect for fans of domestic thrillers who want a complete, satisfying arc in the correct reading order without hunting down individual titles separately.
About the Books
Lisa Jewell's Family Upstairs series unfolds across two interconnected psychological thrillers that trace the long shadow cast by a house full of secrets. The Family Upstairs opens with twenty-five-year-old Libby Jones discovering she has inherited a London mansion from birth parents she never knew—only to learn the house was the scene of a cult-like tragedy involving multiple deaths and several missing children. Told through shifting perspectives and interwoven timelines, the novel slowly peels back decades of manipulation, control, and buried trauma as Libby pieces together who she really is. The Family Remains picks up the story as Libby and the other survivors are forced to confront fresh revelations when new evidence connected to the original crime scene surfaces, pulling investigators and family members alike back into the past they thought was settled. Jewell is known for blending domestic drama with propulsive plotting, and this set showcases that signature style across two full-length novels. Readers move from the eerie discovery at Cheyne Walk to the unraveling of long-hidden truths, with each book standing on its own while deepening the shared mystery. The pairing rewards readers who appreciate multiple points of view, slow-burn suspense, and emotionally complex characters navigating the aftermath of trauma. Together, these two paperbacks offer a cohesive, immersive reading experience for anyone drawn to smart, twist-filled family thrillers and layered mysteries.
Key Benefits
Book-by-Book Guide
The Family Upstairs — A woman inherits a Chelsea mansion tied to a decades-old tragedy involving three bodies and missing children.
The Family Remains — Survivors of the Cheyne Walk case confront the past when new evidence resurfaces.
About the Author
Lisa Jewell was born in London in 1968 and is the New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty novels. She worked in fashion PR before her debut novel, Ralph's Party, became the best-selling debut novel of 1999. Since then she has built a reputation for character-driven psychological suspense, with titles including Then She Was Gone, Watching You, Invisible Girl, and the Family Upstairs series. Her novels have sold millions of copies worldwide and been translated into dozens of languages, and she lives in north London with her family.
Why You'll Love This Set
Perfect for suspense fans, book clubs, or a gift for the thriller reader in your life, this set delivers Lisa Jewell's twisty storytelling across two complete novels. Stock an adult library, fill a stocking, or pack it for summer or vacation reading—either way, you get a complete mystery experience.
Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.
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