Lisa Jewell’s The Family Upstairs is a twisty, atmospheric thriller about a house full of secrets. On her twenty-fifth birthday, a young woman inherits a grand but derelict London mansion – and with it, the dark mystery of what happened to the family who once lived there.
Get the The Family Upstairs Audiobook on AmazonListen on Audible · also in Kindle & printWhat The Family Upstairs is about
The Family Upstairs follows Libby Jones, who learns on her twenty-fifth birthday that she has inherited a once-grand house in a wealthy part of London. Decades earlier, that house was the scene of a chilling discovery: three adults found dead in an apparent pact, a healthy baby – Libby – left alive upstairs, and several other children missing.
As Libby digs into her origins, the novel weaves together past and present and multiple perspectives to reveal what really happened in the house. Dark, twisty, and propulsive, it’s a story of secrets, survival, and the long shadow of the past.
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Why The Family Upstairs is great on audio
The shifting timelines and perspectives come through well on audio, building suspense as the pieces connect. The Family Upstairs audiobook is a gripping, twisty listen for thriller fans.
Who should listen
For readers who love dark, secret-laden psychological thrillers with multiple perspectives and slow-burn reveals. It touches on disturbing themes, so it suits listeners comfortable with darker material.
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How to listen to The Family Upstairs
The Family Upstairs is available on Audible and Amazon. If you’re new to Audible you can listen with a free trial, or buy the audiobook (also in Kindle and print) on Amazon.
Get the The Family Upstairs Audiobook on AmazonListen on Audible · also in Kindle & printFrequently asked questions
Is The Family Upstairs part of a series?
Yes – it’s the first book in a two-book series; Lisa Jewell’s sequel, The Family Remains, continues the story, though this novel resolves its central mystery.
How can I listen to the audiobook?
It’s available on Audible and Amazon. New Audible members can start with a free trial, or buy it on Amazon.
Does it use multiple timelines?
Yes – it moves between past and present and several characters’ perspectives as the mystery unfolds.
Is it a dark thriller?
Yes – it involves disturbing events and dark family secrets, so expect a tense, shadowy tone.