Laura has lost pretty much everything. Her husband is dead, her business bust. With no friends or family to rely on it feels as if there is no hope for her and her seventeen year old daughter Tilly. But then shes offered refuge at a community at a local farm and for the first time since her husbands death it feel like things could be ok. But gradually she realise things at the farm are not quite as they seem, perhaps even dangerous.She decides they have to leave before they get in too deep, but it's already too late for Tilly who has fallen under the thrall of their charismatic leader Alex...

As always a immensely enjoyable and engrossing thriller from Louise Jenson. The story is told from three points of view, more been unsaid than actually revealed throughout. Enough is withheld to prevent all the twists from been revealed. There are far too many coincidences to be believable but it doesn't stop this from being a cracking good read.

I liked the 3 person narrative of this book and thought that was very good, it gives an extra perspective of events. You feel like a voyeur watching and waiting for events to unfold and not being able to say anything as only you the reader have some oversight of what is happening and can see the mistakes being made or maybe not! It is a very cleverly plotted book coming together perfectly at the end after lots of twists and turns.
Although I did enjoy this book it is well written, and has a very good story, something was missing for me to make it a 5 star read. I think maybe I just didn’t like or maybe even dislike any of the characters quite enough.

Another excellent read from this amazing author. I loved the look at family relationships and exploring different ways of living. Highly recommended

I devoured this book. The short snappy chapters along with the explosive writing and twisty storyline makes this one hell of a good read. Loved it.

I really enjoyed this book. It was dark and twisty. The characters were interesting and the suspense was non-stop. The only flaw I felt was that I have read other books about cults and I felt the cult aspect in this book could have been stronger.

This was very disappointing. I found it to be slow and disjointed.
The story was over descriptive and I could not relate to the characters.
Way over hyped as far as I am concerned.
Really lucky to get two stars.

Great book by the Queen of thrillers. I love Louise Jensen and none of her books ever disappoint, the family is no exception. After the death of her Husband and some unsavory rumours about his business start, Laura and her Daughter Tilly seek refuge at Oak Leaf Farm. Great story, I know its cliche to say but I honestly was on the edge of my seat reading! I didn't see the ending coming at all !

This was the first book I've read from this author and it was just okay. It was hard for me to get into and the characters didn't keep my attention.

A truly creepy, edge of your seat read that had me guessing right to the end. I devoured this is just a couple of nights and I found it super tense, a genuine 5 star read.

At Oak Leaf Farm you will find a haven.
Welcome to The Family.
Laura is grieving after the sudden death of her husband. Struggling to cope emotionally and financially, Laura is grateful when a local community, Oak Leaf Organics, offer her and her 17-year-old daughter Tilly a home.
But as Laura and Tilly settle into life with their new ‘family’, sinister things begin to happen. When one of the community dies in suspicious circumstances Laura wants to leave but Tilly, enthralled by the charismatic leader, Alex, refuses to go. Desperately searching for a way to save her daughter, Laura uncovers a horrifying secret but Alex and his family aren’t the only ones with something to hide. Just as Laura has been digging into their past, they’ve been digging into hers and she discovers the terrifying reason they invited her and Tilly in, and why they’ll never let them leave…

Completely LOVED this book, it was dramatic, suspenseful and dark. The story never lets you leave the edge of your seat, you just want to keep reading and reading to find out what happens next. The twist was very clever and I loved the fact that it didn't have a "happily ever after"

A gripping and tense thriller that has a well thought out storyline that kept me turning the pages. Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC.

I am a really bit fan of Louise and was so excited to get this book, I was not disappointed!!!!!
I highly recommend it’

Right from the start it was gripping, the characters were believable Which I feel brings the book to life.
It kept me hooked and guessing until the very end ....and what a end!!!!!!

Another amazing book Louise!

Another creepy thriller by Louise Jensen. The story was really believable which made it even more creepy, it is easy to see how this could happen.

I was totally wrong with what I thought was going on and how I thought it would conclude. Well done for keeping your reader on the edge of their seat.

I really enjoyed this book , it shows how vulnerable people can be when experiencing loss and how others can manipulate them into doing and seeing things they way they do thanks for the opportunity to read it

Scary. A great psychological book, that completely disturbs your mind. Well-written, a great plot, good characters. This book has so many lies, secrets, twist upon twist, red herrings and unpredictability. A definite must-read.

I really wanted to like this book, but I didn't feel pulled in enough to finish this book, got to halfway but lost interest.

An excellent read, kept me guessing right until the end.
Lots of twists and turns and plenty to lead you up the wrong path.
Some great characters - some that you love and others that you hate.

I don't believe I have read anything by this author before, but I will be looking out for her in future.

Thank you to Netgalley for a review copy

The Family by Louise Jensen is a psychological thriller based around the central characters of Laura and Tilly, mother and daughter. They have their troubles and meet a group of people whom they believe are going to support and cherish them. But all is not what it seems and the tension mounts. I enjoyed this thriller but wouldn’t unreservedly recommend to all.

Many thanks to Netgalley and HQ for my copy. This was a very twisty, gripping psychological thriller which had me gasping out loud towards the end as I didn't see any of the twists coming! Very well written with a wonderful sense of place and an unusual (albeit slightly improbable at times) story line.
I'll be seeking out Louise's previous books.

I have read ALL of Louise's books, and there hasn't been a single one that has let me down. In Fact, she just seems to get better and better.
'The Family' is a super creepy story of a mother and daughter and their escape to and from a cult-like community where everything is not as it seems.
I constantly sell Louise's books in Waterstone's Liverpool, in fact her books and books by CL Taylor, are ones I ALWAYS recommend when people want a good stand-alone thriller.
I can't wait to see what Louise does next, she is ridiculously talented.