Thank you to ThrillerBookLovers The Pulse and Putnam, #partner, for an advanced copy of Keep Them Close in exchange for my honest review.
Publisher: G. P. Putnam’s Sons
Published: June 30, 2026
Summary:
From the bestselling author of Look Closer comes a new domestic thriller about betrayal and murder inside one twisted family
Siblings Allison and Luke have been through a lot together. They’ve always stood by each other. They’d do anything for each other.
When Allison’s husband, Finley, is murdered, Luke is right there by her side.
Until the murder investigation exposes secrets that could tear their family apart.
An illicit affair. A decades-old accident. A shocking betrayal. How do they explain Finley’s death? And why are the siblings suddenly avoiding each other?
As past tensions resurface, the truth might lie a little too close to home…
My thoughts:
Wow…this might only be the 2nd book I’ve read by David Ellis (I know — I need to fix that!) but he has quickly become one of my favorite authors & this book is why! Talk about whiplash…I needed a second, or two, to catch my breath after finishing this one — & it was definitely a 2 sitting read because there was no way I was walking away from this without answers!
I am always a fan of books that delve into complex family dynamics & this one, which takes a deep dive into a sibling relationship had me anxiously flipping the pages. It was messy, complex & oh so fun to watch. There was betrayal, manipulation, & so many secrets. And each twist was so perfectly placed…& be forewarned–there are many but each one plays a significant role.
I am still thinking about this one days later & cannot wait for it to hit shelves next month so you can all read it!!
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