One Big Happy Family: A Novel

by Jamie Day

Overview

"An unputdownable and gripping thriller with nonstop twists and turns!" —Freida McFadden, New York Times bestselling author of The Housemaid

The next riveting summer suspense by the bestselling author of THE BLOCK PARTY, Jamie Day.

THE PRECIPICE IS a legendary family-owned hotel on the rocky coast of Maine. With the recent passing of their father, the Bishop sisters—Iris, Vicki, and Faith—have come for the weekend to claim it. But with a hurricane looming and each of the sisters harboring dangerous secrets, there’s murder in the air—and not everyone who checks in to the Precipice will be checking out.

In the mix is the Precipice’s nineteen-year-old chambermaid, Charley Kelley: smart, resilient, wiser than her years, and in desperate straits. The arrival of the Bishop sisters could spell disaster for Charley. Will they close the hotel? Fire her? Discover her habit of pilfering from guests? Or even worse, learn that she’s using a guest room to hide a woman on the run? Could this reunion be the death of them all?

With razor-sharp wit, heart, thrills, and twists, Jamie Day delivers a unique brand of summertime suspense.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781250382801
Publisher:	St. Martin's Publishing Group
Publication date:	06/10/2025
Pages:	384
Product dimensions:	5.30(w) x 8.10(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

Jamie Day lives in one of those picture-perfect, coastal New England towns you see in the movies. And just like the movies, Jamie has two children and an adorable dog to fawn over. When not writing or reading, Jamie enjoys yoga, the ocean, cooking, and long walks on the beach with the dog, or the kids, or sometimes both.

Editorial Reviews

"An unputdownable and gripping thriller with nonstop twists and turns!" —Freida McFadden, New York Times bestselling author of The Housemaid

"Day's well-crafted mystery is highly entertaining, with a sharp "Knives Out" vibe. " —Minneapolis Star- Tribune

Praise for The Block Party

"Suspenseful, fast-paced and funny all at once. With an intricate plot and memorable characters, it's a trip to the leafy suburbs where all is not as it seems, told by a master storyteller with wit and style." —William Landay, bestselling author of All That Is Mine I Carry With Me and Defending Jacob

"Like a firecracker on a hot summer night . . . If you like my novels, you’ll love THE BLOCK PARTY.” ―Elin Hilderbrand, #1 bestselling author of The Hotel Nantucket

“Absolutely amazing. Readers are going to flip!” ―Lisa Gardner, New York Times bestselling author of One Step Too Far

"Beach read type fun for any time of year!"—The Boston Globe

"Day's mystery combines intense domestic drama with an ingeniously plotted whodunnit that will keep readers guessing until the very end." —The Washington Post Book Club

"This is wicked fun." —Publishers Weekly

"Delicious, nail-biting and utterly unputdownable."—Megan Abbott, New York Times bestselling author of The Turnout

“Riveting.”—Lisa Scottoline, New York Times bestselling author of What Happened to the Bennets?

“Utterly engrossing. People will devour this book. Jamie Day is one to watch!” —Sally Hepworth, New York Times bestselling author of The Soulmate

"A rich, delicious stew of secrets, intrigue, revenge, and murder, with well-drawn characters, sparkling dialogue, and an intricate web of a plot that will have you guessing till the very end." —Chris Pavone, New York Times bestselling author of Two Nights in Lisbon

"Jamie Day has a bone-deep knowledge of what makes us tick, what binds us together, and what tears us apart. This is a thriller with a soul, and Day is a writer to watch.” —Lisa Unger, New York Times bestselling author of Last Girl Ghosted

“Compulsively readable and action packed, with a wealth of surprises along the way. Not to be missed!” —Mary Kubica, New York Times bestselling author of Local Woman Missing

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