John Marrs is an English author and former journalist who writes psychological thrillers and speculative fiction centered on dark human behavior. ((https://www.johnmarrsauthor.com/about)) He is best known for The One, as well as novels including The Passengers and What Lies Between Us. ((https://www.johnmarrsauthor.com/about)) The One sold over a million copies, was translated into 35 languages, and became a Netflix series. ((https://www.johnmarrsauthor.com/about))
John Marrs is a British novelist from Northamptonshire, England, whose route into fiction began in journalism. At school, English language and literature were his strongest subjects, even as exams generally came less easily; he has recalled failing his maths GCSE four times. At 18 he started writing for local newspapers in Northampton, Daventry, and Peterborough, then moved toward London and a long freelance career interviewing figures from television, film, and music for national outlets including The Guardian’s Guide, OK!, Total Film, Empire, Q, The Independent, and the Daily Express. ((https://www.johnmarrsauthor.com/about))

John Marrs
DNA matchmaking promises perfect love-but reveals terrifying human truths.

John Marrs
Mother chained in daughter's attic: a dark secret's devastating revenge.

John Marrs
Deadly family secrets unravel in this addictive psychological rollercoaster.

John Marrs
Revenge from beyond: when your victim's spirit possesses you.

John Marrs
DNA matchmaking promises perfect love-but reveals terrifying human truths.

John Marrs
Mother chained in daughter's attic: a dark secret's devastating revenge.

John Marrs
Deadly family secrets unravel in this addictive psychological rollercoaster.

John Marrs
Revenge from beyond: when your victim's spirit possesses you.
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— Peter James
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— Jack Jordan
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— Daily Mail
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— Publishers Weekly
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— Los Angeles Times
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— Jeneva Rose
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— Freida McFadden
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— Sarah Pearse
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— Lucy Foley
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— Andrea Mara
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