The Family Plot by Megan Collins: Review

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Have you ever read a book that made you ask yourself what the heck did I just read? This murder mystery is like none other I have experienced And definitely a great choice for those that enjoy twisted reads.

Due to publish this summer, read on for my complete review.

The Family Plot by Megan Collins

  • Publisher : Atria Books
  • August 17, 2021
  • ISBN-13 : 978-1982163846

The Family Plot by Megan Collins cover

ABOUT:
At twenty-six, Dahlia Lighthouse remains haunted by her upbringing. Raised in a secluded island mansion deep in the woods and kept isolated by her true crime-obsessed parents, she has been unable to move beyond the disappearance of her twin brother, Andy, when they were sixteen.

After several years away and following her father’s death, Dahlia returns to the house where the family soon makes a gruesome discovery: buried in their father’s plot is another body—Andy’s, his skull split open with an ax.

Dahlia is quick to blame Andy’s murder on the serial killer who terrorized the island for decades, while the rest of the Lighthouses react to the revelation in unsettling ways. Her brother, Charlie, pours his energy into creating a family memorial museum, highlighting their research into the lives of famous murder victims; her sister, Tate, forges ahead with her popular dioramas portraying crime scenes; and their mother affects a cheerfully domestic facade, becoming unrecognizable as the woman who performed murder reenactments for her children. As Dahlia grapples with her own grief and horror, she realizes that her eccentric family, and the mansion itself, may hold the answers to what happened to her twin.

The Family Plot by Megan Collins Review

This book was a trip. A trip into a family that has serious issues. Many places in the book I actually thought they were mentally disturbed and perhaps I’m not far off.

This is a family doesn’t think like a typical family unit does. The Townspeople hate them. The police are continually at their home. A true house of horror! Murder surrounds them and the town they live in.

The author tells the story from the daughters point of view; the only one who seems rather balanced, whatever that means. But the further we get into the story the more unbalanced this story and murder mystery seems.

The author pulls no punches and the story is disturbing in many ways. It’s not just the murders but the entire story surrounding this family will put you on edge. They are in no way typical and in no way do you feel comfortable with the truth, especially the ending. Collins layers it up with unbelievable twists that are astounding.

This author is a first time read for me but she has definitely made a mark with her bold and brave storytelling. Gripping and dark, this one may leave you a bit troubled and wondering – what the hell did I just read?

5 STARS!

Disclaimer: Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free ebook so she could evaluate and use it for this post. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.