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The Sister Under The Stairs: A totally addictive psychological thriller with a shocking twist (Gripping Psychological Thrillers) Kindle Edition

by Steena Holmes (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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FROM TWO-MILLION-SELLING AUTHOR STEENA HOLMES AN UNPUTDOWNABLE PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER.

My twin sister disappeared twelve years ago.

Jess went missing on our way home from school. We were sixteen. Dad’s golden rule was Never walk home alone. But I was in a hurry and she was flirting with boys. She just vanished. No word. No sightings. Nothing. My family destroyed.

I blame myself. And I won’t ever give up looking for her.

Each year, on the anniversary of Jess’s disappearance, a bunch of flowers is delivered to our home, along with a note. Two words: I’m sorry.

It’s the only clue we’ve ever had as to what happened. Until the day I get a text: I found her.

And in my desperation to know the truth, I’m walking into a carefully-laid trap . . .

The truth about what happened to my twin is even worse than I could ever have imagined.

AN EXHILARATING BLEND OF BREATHTAKING SUSPENSE AND NAIL-BITING TENSION WITH A SHATTERING FINAL TWIST BY A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR.

Please note this is a revised edition of Lies We Tell Ourselves.

Perfect for fans of Freida McFadden, Daniel Hurst, Lucy Clarke, Lucy Foley, Shari Lapena, T.M. Logan and Clare Mackintosh.

READERS LOVE THE SISTER UNDER THE STAIRS:

‘An edge-of-your-seat thriller that will make you gasp as the truth about what really happened to Jessica Fischer is slowly revealed.’ Hannah Mary McKinnon, bestselling author of Sister Dear

‘Terrifying . . . The clever twists and turns lead the reader down a dark path, not sure who to trust until the last breathless line. A captivating read!’ Samantha M. Bailey, USA Today and #1 bestselling author of Woman on the Edge

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A gripping, suspenseful story, with twists, turns and shocking revelations . . . You won’t be able to put it down.’ Karen S.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I really loved this book! Lots of twists and turns, had me at the edge of my seat.’ Mrs BookWorm

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow! I have found a new favorite author. I couldn’t put this book down.’ Glenda S.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘OMG! This book had me spellbound from the very first, intense, heart-pounding chapter. So intense and scary!’ Susan (The Book Bag)

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Boy, oh boy did this keep me awake into the wee hours. It grabbed me from the first page, was full of suspense, and kept me engaged till the end.’ Sherri T.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow, wow, wow! This book had me hooked! I can’t rave about this book enough.’ Melissa

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Had me racing through the pages to find out what happened to Jessica . . . I have read and enjoyed all of Steena’s books, but this one was absolutely her best!’ Sue

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A twisty, page-turning, wild ride! Steena Holmes at her best! I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough.’ Robin R.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A gut-wrenching, heart-pounding read you won’t be able to put down . . . Plenty of twists and turns, and a reveal you won’t see coming.’ Arianne R.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow! What a story. This is by far my very favorite Steena Holmes book to date . . . Left me breathless.’ Linda
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CTHQ49MJ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Joffe Books psychological thrillers, suspense and crime (January 28, 2024)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 28, 2024
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3905 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 356 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1835263763
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Steena Holmes

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New York Times & USA Today Bestselling Author!

With 2 million copies of her titles sold world wide, Steena Holmes was named in the Top 20 Women Author to read in 2015 by Good Housekeeping. She continues to write books that deal with issues that touch parents heart, whether it is through her contemporary fiction or psychological suspense novels.

To find out more about her books and her love for traveling, you can visit her website at http://www.steenaholmes.com

2012 NATIONAL INDIE EXCELLENCE BOOK Award for her bestselling novel Finding Emma

2015 USA BOOK NEWS Award for The Word Game,

2015 USA BOOK NEWS finalist for The Memory Child.

You can also find Steena on the web at www.steenaholmes.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/steenaholmes

Facebook: SteenaHolmes.author

Twitter: @steenaholmes

Email: steena@steenaholmes.com

For softer, sweeter stories with a hint of chocolate, a lot of coffee and communities you want to live in, look for her stories under the name STEENA MARIE.

DON'T MISS THE FOLLOWING NOVELS:

Finding Emma

Emma's Secret

The Memory Child

Stillwater Rising

The Word Game

Saving Abby

Abby's Journey

The Forgotten Ones

The Patient

AND MORE!

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4.2 out of 5 stars
11,493 global ratings

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Customers find the story good, engrossing, and exciting. They describe the book as a great read that keeps them wanting to read more. Readers also say the characters are well-developed. Opinions are mixed on the writing quality, with some finding it well-written and impressive, while others find it complex and confusing.

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70 customers mention "Story quality"56 positive14 negative

Customers find the story good, engrossing, and exciting. They appreciate the many twists and turns, saying the book keeps them mesmerized. Readers also mention the story ends in a scary fashion.

"...Once I started the book I couldn’t put it down. The mystery never gave away any secrets and neither will I. Read this book and find out about the..." Read more

"The first half of the book was a little slow, but the last half was very exciting...." Read more

"Great story, brings awareness of sex trafficking, and the people behind the scene trying to save them...." Read more

"I loved the story, but not the ending. We don't get to know how it is after. My prediction of who the "bad guy" was, was right at the beginning" Read more

64 customers mention "Readability"64 positive0 negative

Customers find the book excellent, fascinating, and enjoyable from beginning to end. They say it's an incredible story and experience that keeps them wanting to read more.

"I really love this book. It was totally addictive. Once I started the book I couldn’t put it down...." Read more

"...unfortunately I figured it out pretty earlier but still very much enjoyed the book. Looking forward to the next one!" Read more

"This was a great read, only reason I didn't do 5 stars is the rehashing of the main character's turmoil...." Read more

"Book was compelling BUT there is NOT a sister under any stairs! Strange!" Read more

7 customers mention "Character development"7 positive0 negative

Customers find the characters well-developed. They say they start to feel for them.

"...The characters are vivid and easy to like and follow through the many twists and turns...." Read more

"I couldn't put this down. It's a great story and really makes you connect to the characters. I hope Steena Holmes writes more...." Read more

"A window into hell on earth. The depth of the of characters. Making the storyline so real and compelling. The need to get to the end." Read more

"...The story and characters keep you turning the pages. Even though it’s not a short story it was a quick read because I couldn’t stop!" Read more

20 customers mention "Writing quality"7 positive13 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the writing quality of the book. Some mention it's well-written and impressive, while others say it'd be better to read a thriller.

"...I wasn't a fan. I thought the story sort of dragged out and predictable." Read more

"...Very well written, but definite trigger warning." Read more

"...A lot of detail at times but I couldn't stop reading." Read more

"...is good but gets you pulled in only to abruptly end with no answers to so many questions. I hate books like this...." Read more

7 customers mention "Pacing"0 positive7 negative

Customers find the pacing of the book slow. They say it takes them forever to finish.

"The first half of the book was a little slow, but the last half was very exciting...." Read more

"Took me forever to finish. Almost too much in some places. I had to put it down and process the characters emotions." Read more

"The setting tone is long and slow. 60% into the book, the action begins untill the end, some confusion that had me turning backwards." Read more

"Started out a bit slow, but you needed the back story and know all the things being done to find the girls...." Read more

5 customers mention "Value for money"0 positive5 negative

Customers find the book not worth the money. They say it's complex and not interesting.

"I would not recommend this book to anyone. Not interesting, nothing pleasurable or meaningful. A dreadful attempt at telling a gripping tale." Read more

"...The main character, as others have reviewed, was very boring...her relationship with her partner was predictable and bland and I speed-read or..." Read more

"...There are some deep emotions to be felt but honestly it all felt like a waste of time. I enjoyed reading it but I wouldn’t recommend it to anybody...." Read more

"...The main narrator was whiny and unlikable. No town is so wrapped up with missing children, so it felt unrealistic...." Read more

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Roxanne
5.0 out of 5 stars The Sister Under the Stairs
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2024
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I really love this book. It was totally addictive. Once I started the book I couldn’t put it down. The mystery never gave away any secrets and neither will I. Read this book and find out about the sisters.
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Rebecca K. Rappold
4.0 out of 5 stars A decent read
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2024
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The first half of the book was a little slow, but the last half was very exciting. I was pretty easy to guess who the kidnapper is really early in the book, but it is still interesting to read about why he/she does it.
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myreviewpao
5.0 out of 5 stars Totally addictive!
Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2024
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Couldn’t put it down and didn’t want it to end. Kept me guessing the whole time. Highly recommend this read.
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Courtney Geiger
3.0 out of 5 stars Riveting just plain riveting!
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2024
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Please make part 2, please please please! I want to know if they found the boxes, how Jessic and Paige are doing, what is wrong with Sam? Does Drew escape from Prison and kidnap Sam? So he can get Jessica back? Part 2 please.
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Kimberley King
5.0 out of 5 stars great page turner
Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2024
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Read this book In a night, unfortunately I figured it out pretty earlier but still very much enjoyed the book. Looking forward to the next one!
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Coffee Queen
4.0 out of 5 stars Good story line, well developed characters.
Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2024
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This was a great read, only reason I didn't do 5 stars is the rehashing of the main character's turmoil. It was repeated over and over even though it had already been greatly explained. Seems like it was a "filler" to draw out the storyline when there were many other areas that could have been utilized. Other than that it was a good read.
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goldengal
5.0 out of 5 stars page turner
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2024
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Great story, brings awareness of sex trafficking, and the people behind the scene trying to save them. With a twist at the end that most will not see coming.
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pam
4.0 out of 5 stars I didn't like the ending.
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2024
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Ending stinks. Leads to a heart throbbing exciting ending then it ends like that. Just think they should have had another chapter to sum everything up.
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Shazza
5.0 out of 5 stars Heartbreaking
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 13, 2024
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This is one heart breaking read, that has you feeling enraged, puzzled, distraught as well as heart broken. This is all due to the thoughts and horror highlighted in this book. It has based around twin sisters. One Jess, whom goes missing at a young age and the turmoil the other twin, paige, and her family go through. Paige later works for a company whom searches and helps missing children and adults to help look for jess, but also others like her. Their are many twists in this story and lots of upsetting and heartache. I loved the characters and how you felt so connected to them, feeling their anguish and pain. I also loved how this highlighted the issue and brought home how awful it is for everyone concerned not just during but after the incidents. It is a good easy, nicely paced read, that has you engrossed. A fascinating insight into this world of heart breaking devastation. Fully recommend!
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Tracy Evans
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic
Reviewed in Australia on April 13, 2024
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Brilliant. I loved this book. It was my first time reading a Steena Holmes novel and I think I have just found my new favorite author.
This novel was pacy, exciting and kept me guessing to the very final reveal. I had my suspicions but just I thought I was right, an expertly piece of dialogue or action from another character put my off the scent.
The subject matter of human trafficking, physical, mental and phycological abusive was managed in a sensitive manner, while still sounded believable and every bit as traumatic as the situation would be. If it was possible to give this book more than 5 stars I would have.
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Sophia
1.0 out of 5 stars worse book iv ever read
Reviewed in Canada on September 8, 2024
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The story was boring, the ending soooo predictable, i hated this book. Felt like it was writeen by a teenager
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Georgia
4.0 out of 5 stars A Good Read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 10, 2024
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I found this book started off slow but got interesting and more fast paced throughout the book. I’m not sure it’s it’s because I read a lot of thrillers but I guessed what had happened about half way through the book. Still a good read that I would recommend.
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Francine Leach
4.0 out of 5 stars 1st thriller.
Reviewed in Australia on April 23, 2024
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Being my 1st thriller I have to say I wasn't really thrilled by it.
I enjoyed the story, I enjoyed the plot and characters. I felt the ending was rushed, like the author just wanted to tie up the loose ends quickly and without much fuss.
I did enjoy watching the characters discover who was in the hospital bed. Like it's our secret to know and they have to work for it.

I'm giving it 3.5 stars. I didn't fi d it very thrilling or psychological. The twist wasn't shocking or unpredictable. I enjoyed it but it wasn't heart pounding edge of your seat.
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