Lisa M. Matlin was a guitarist in a rock band before switching from songwriting to story writing. She lives in Melbourne, Australia, with her husband, pug, and golden retriever. She’s probably rewatching The Walking Dead right now and trying not to laugh at her own jokes. Matlin is a passionate mental health advocate and your dog’s number one fan.
Her new novel is The Stranger Upstairs.
At CrimeReads Matlin tagged six "murder house novels ... best read with a light on," including:
The Family Plot, by Megan CollinsRead about the other entries on the list.
Dahlia Lighthouse returns home for her father’s funeral after fleeing her family’s house on a remote island over six years ago. Haunted by the disappearance of hertwin brother, Andy, Dahlia had good reason to leave the Murder Mansion. 1: The Blackburn Island serial killer, who still hasn’t been caught, and 2: Her insane parents who raised them on true crime stories (each child has been named after the victim of a famous serial killer. Not creepy at all, right?)
When a gruesome discovery is made in the family plot, Dahlia is determined to find out the truth behind the murder mansion, her strange family, and her brother.
Featuring an eccentric cast, an atmospheric setting, and plenty of suspense, The Family Plot is a creepy and gripping psychological thriller that’s sure to keep you up all night.
The Family Plot is among Steph Mullin's ten top novels inspired by true crimes.
The Page 69 Test: The Family Plot.
--Marshal Zeringue
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