The Perfect Family

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A roller-coaster ride ... For fans of Celeste Ng, Gillian Flynn and Liane Moriarty. Booklist (starred review)

The bestselling author of The Partyexplores what happens when a seemingly perfect family is pushed to the edge by cruel, vindictive and increasingly dangerous attacks.

Thomas andVivAdler have a picture-perfect family. Affluent and attractive, with two well-mannered kids almost out of the nest, they live in a beautiful house in a well-to-do neighbourhood. Their jobs are fulfilling; their children are thriving; the world is their oyster.

Until one morning, when they wake up to find that their house and car have been pelted with eggs. Thomas dismisses it as the work of a few out-of-control kids, but when a smoke bomb is tossed on their front lawn, and the tires on theirBMWare punctured, he begins to worry. Unable to identify the perpetrators, they are helpless as the assaults escalate. The police assure them that this is just the work of bored teenagers, but no one in the Adler family believes it. After all, each of them has a secret kept not only from the outside world but from each other.

As the Adlers grapple with their guilt, fear and shame, the assaults grow deadly. Their perfect faade is crumbling, and it may be too late for any of them to do anything about it.

Robyn Harding is at her twisty, devious best ...A propulsive, constantly surprising read that both entertains and chills. Laurie Elizabeth Flynn, author of The Girls Are All So Nice Here

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'Robyn Harding is at her twisty, devious best withThe Perfect Family, a novel that peels back the veneer of suburban perfection to expose the decay beneath. A propulsive, constantly surprising read that both entertains and chillsand makes the reader question whether they really know not only their neighbors, but their own family. From the opening page to the shocking last line, I was hooked.' -- Laurie Elizabeth Flynn, author of The Girls Are All So Nice Here
'Unsettling and darkly sublime, Robyn Harding deftly explores twisted family dynamics and devastating secrets insuburbia in this stunning novel that will shock readers by the final page.The Perfect Familyexplores a perfect familys perfect faade, and how even perfect lies can become perfect nightmares. A mesmerizing, compulsively readable thriller, this one smoulders from the first page to the last.' -- Christina McDonald, author of The Night Olivia Fell
'Edgy, diabolical and completely suspenseful! The talented Robyn Harding peels back the sleek facade of suburbia to show its disturbing realityand all the dangerous (and sometimes heartbreaking) secrets that even loving families keep from each other.Incredibly cinematic and jaw-droppingly devious, this book will have you turning the pages as fast as you can.' -- Hank Phillippi Ryan, author of The First to Lie
'InThe Perfect Family, Robyn Harding wields deep community ties like a garrote and redefines terror in suburbia. Breathless pacing and an inescapable sense of menace make Harding's latest an absolute must-read that will scare the hell out of you as only Harding can. This one's a stunner.' -- P. J. Vernon, author When You Find Me
'Robyn Harding has long been one of my favourite, must-read authors, andThe Perfect Familyis another example why. Brilliantly layered, fabulously developed and interesting characters, and twists and turns galore all made for a compelling read I couldn't put down. Add to that Robyn's wry wit and dark sense of humour that made me laugh out loud, and this is definitely a summer hit. I loved it!' -- Hannah Mary McKinnon, author of Sister Dear
'Harding creates powerful character studies, reflects on societal expectations from a variety of viewpoints, and ramps up unmanageable chaos in a tale that is unforgettable on many levels. The small cast allows the author to present thoughtful interior monologues as each character considers their actions and responses and makes adjustments before the next event comes along and rearranges our understanding of everything. Readers ready for a roller coaster ride of guilty admissions peppered with red herrings and actual clues pertaining to the crimes committed will read straight to the end. A great choice for fans of Celeste Ng, Gillian Flynn, and Liane Moriarty.' * Booklist (Starred Review) *
The brisk plot takes several clever twists before building to a shocking act of violence. Harding is sure to win new fans with this one. * Publishers Weekly (starred review) *
'This twisty, addictive suspense novel about a perfect familys perfect faade will keep you turning pages until youre done. And just when you think all the loose ends have been tied, theres one very explosive ending.' * Better Reading *
'It will make you question how well you really know your neighbours, and the members of your own family. Dark and unsettling.' * Karen Hardy, The Canberra Times *

Author Bio

Robyn Hardingis the author of numerous books, including international bestsellersThe Party, The ArrangementandThe Swap, which was an instant #1Globe and Mail(Toronto) and #1Toronto Starbestseller. She has also written and executive produced an independent film. She lives in Vancouver, BC, with her family and two cute but deadly rescue chihuahuas. Visit her at RobynHarding.com or follow her on Twitter and Instagram@RHardingWriteror Facebook@AuthorRobynHarding.