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The Inheritance: a psychological thriller with a killer twist Kindle Edition

by Kevin Lynch (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 611 ratings
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Jane must return to the one place she fears most. Her family home.

Jane’s father was murdered in cold blood at the family home. The killer was never found.

In the years since, Jane has done everything in her power to stay away from that house. To forget the nightmare and get on with her life.

But now she has to go back.

Her mother is ill and Jane must care for her. Her husband Joe goes with her but soon after they arrive at her family home, he begins to act strangely. Adding to her unease, Jane’s brother Dan is openly hostile.

Increasingly unnerved, Jane feels compelled to uncover the secrets of the old house. And discovers that her father may have been killed by someone close to her. Someone who’s been hiding in plain sight all these years.

Now it’s a race against time. Can Jane discover the shocking truth about her father’s death before it’s too late? Can she right the wrongs of the past?

Or will the killer get to her first?

The Inheritance – a gripping psychological thriller that’s guaranteed to keep you turning the pages.


What readers are saying about The Inheritance:

“This had everything a psychological thriller should have - a dysfunctional family, secrets, lies, plot twists. I loved it and it kept me guessing until the end. I’ll be happy to recommend…” -Netgalley Reviewer

“…keeps you guessing, that's for sure. There are twists and turns aplenty… the writing is so skillfully done… and made me keep reading till the outcome which I definitely didn't see coming. It’s a great read.” -Goodreads Reviewer

“This is a great novel… Kevin is a newish author to me and I really enjoyed his writing style. The pacing is good and I raced through it.” -Netgalley Reviewer

“Love everything by this author. He never disappoints. Writes in such a way that you cannot put the book down and leaves you hanging in suspense in the best way possible.” -Netgalley Reviewer

“…a real nail bitter, impossible to put down, I enjoyed it immensely and the ending was surprising and satisfactory. Definitely recommended!” -Netgalley Reviewer

“Lynch masterfully ratchets up the tension with each passing chapter, keeping readers on the edge of their seats... The plot twists and turns are expertly executed, leading to a satisfying conclusion…” -Netgalley Reviewer
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CYCT32ZX
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Inkubator Books (March 27, 2024)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 27, 2024
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1616 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 611 ratings

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Kevin Lynch

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writing creates a door to a parallel universe. It is an escape from the humdrum of daily life. I'm not complaining. I live a safe and secure life in a democratic country and earn enough to live on. I'm a Guidance Counsellor at a second level school and pretty happy with that. I have three great kids and a wife who makes me laugh, so on the face of it I couldn't ask for more, but at the same time a lot of life is filled with the usual mundane tasks that keep it all ticking over; cleaning, cooking, shopping, working, commuting, giving lifts, having little squabbles, staring in horror at utility bills etc, so it's nice to have this portal to another world where you can go and wander among the characters you have created and find out what their quirks, foibles, likes, dislikes, motivations are as you dry those dishes or gaze blankly at the back of the car in front of you at the lights. I know I'm never going to be a great writer, but if I'm an ok writer who works at his craft that is good enough for me. I would like to think I can put an original slant on some common experience and create engaging stories with a personal twist. I hope that you, the reader will enjoy the books and that you can find the time to let me know where I've done well and where I haven't done so well.

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3.9 out of 5 stars
3.9 out of 5
611 global ratings

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Doodle
5.0 out of 5 stars Family Affairs and then some!
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2024
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Although I had figured out some of the plot early on, it was a fascinating read into the lives of rich and landed families, and the secrets many keep.
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Jody @ I'm Into Books
4.0 out of 5 stars Good
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2024
It was my first book from this author, and I found it quite pleasurable overall. The start was slow, but it did not diminish my interest in the story. The story then gained momentum and became increasingly interesting to me until the end. The author created some amazing scenes that I found unforgettable. This is one writer I will surely be reading again!

Thank you to Inkubator Books, Zoé from ZooLoo’s Book Tours, and the author for allowing me to read and review this book.
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GBFresh
3.0 out of 5 stars An ok read
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2024
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The characters never came to life for me and the story flow felt stiff. The twist ending was a tad predictable and left me a bit unsatisfied.
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4 Flowers
5.0 out of 5 stars The Inheritance
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2024
“The Inheritance” by Kevin Lynch is a really good page-turner that I couldn’t put down. Jane has to go back to her family home to care for her sick mother. The only problem is that Jane’s father was murdered there & his killer was never found. Being in her old home resurrects a lot of old memories for Jane. The reader sees these memories in the flashbacks leading up to the murder in Jane’s tone of voice. Can Jane uncover the truth about her dad’s murder before it’s too late? Will the killer get to her first while she unravels the mystery of the past or will it remain buried with her dad? Read this highly recommended novel to find out.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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B Landrum
4.0 out of 5 stars If you like a good family drama, whodunnit mystery then you’ll like this one.
Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2024
The Inheritance ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Jane and her husband, Joe, move in with Jane’s mom to help take care of her since her health is declining. While it is a big and beautiful house, it holds a lot of dark memories. Jane’s father was killed there and the murderer was never found. Now living back at home, Jane has lots of flashbacks to that night she found her dad. It also doesn’t help that Joe has started acting odd too. You can bury the dead, but you can’t bury the past and secrets don’t always keep.

Overall, I enjoyed this book. I didn’t really care for the characters, but I think that was the point. I did like how it was a dual point of view and the flashbacks from Jane to explain things in more detail. I also liked the writing style.
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Donutbaby
3.0 out of 5 stars An Okay Thriller
Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2024
The plot was good enough that I was curious to know the end but the pace of the story wasn't quite my style. I wasn't as invested in this book as I prefer to be but i did finish it and it was okay.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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Jackie
5.0 out of 5 stars Great psychological thriller!
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2024
This book kept me guessing, I could never guess what was going to happen. It flowed really well between past and present and I never felt lost. There was a lot going on and it kept me intrigued till the very end. Such a great psychologic thriller! A definite must read that will keep you on the edge of your seat!.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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Hannelore
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2024
The two main characters, Jane and Joe, move into Jane's childhood home to take care of her ailing mother. Soon things take a turn for the worse between the two spouses. Jane still has PTSD years after her father was murdered and Joe takes a moral sidestep. Jane's brother Dan shows up.occasionally, radiating menace. This is not a happy household!
In my opinion, Jane is a bit naive, but Joe and Dan are despicable human beings.
The story is a real nail bitter, impossible to put down. I enjoyed it immensely and the ending was surprising and satisfying. Definitely recommended!
Thank you NetGalley and Incubator Books for the eARC.
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