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Thomas and Viv Adler are the envy of their neighbors: attractive, successful, with well-mannered children and a beautifully restored home.
Until one morning, when they wake up to find their porch has been pelted with eggs. It’s a prank, Thomas insists; the work of a few out-of-control kids. But when a smoke bomb is tossed on their front lawn, and their car’s tires are punctured, the family begins to worry. Surveillance cameras show nothing but grainy images of shadowy figures in hoodies. And the police dismiss the attacks, insisting they’re just the work of bored teenagers. Unable to identify the perpetrators, the Adlers are helpless as the assaults escalate into violence, and worse. And each new violation brings with it a growing fear. Because everyone in the Adler family is keeping a secret—not just from the outside world, but from each other. And secrets can be very dangerous….
This twisty, addictively page-turning suspense novel about a perfect family’s perfect façade will keep you turning pages until its explosive ending. (Courtesy of Amazon.)
—Hannah Mary McKinnon, bestselling author of Sister Dear and You Will Remember Me.
—Christina McDonald, USA Today bestselling author of The Night Olivia Fell
—Hank Phillippi Ryan USA Today bestselling author of The First to Lie
What did you learn from writing your other novels that you applied to The Perfect Family?
Thriller structure is pretty ingrained in me by now. I always use a loose framework that I learned from screenwriting. It helps me ensure that the pacing is on track.
What was the biggest reward and biggest challenge with writing The Perfect Family?
The biggest reward would be the two starred reviews this book has received – one from Publishers Weekly and one from Booklist. I know that these stars are very rare and coveted, so it’s a nice feeling. The biggest challenge was juggling the various storylines of each family member. They all have a lot going on, and I needed them to cross over and interconnect in a way that felt believable but exciting.
If The Perfect Family were made into a movie, what are some songs that would be on the soundtrack?
"Childs Play" by Drake
"Thiskidsnotalright" by Awolnation
"Call the Police" by LCD Sound System
What is the last movie you saw that you would recommend?
The first (and only) movie I have seen in a theater since the pandemic began was RoadRunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain. It offers great insight into his extraordinary life and sad death.
What is something you learned about yourself during the pandemic?
That I need a dog – dogs – in my life. My old papillon passed away at the beginning of the pandemic (he was 15). I hadn’t planned to get another dog, but a year later, we got two rescue chihuahuas.
What is the funniest thing you've seen or heard recently?
Hacks on HBO is so smart and so funny. And The White Lotus is darkly hilarious.
A fun fact about my family is that we are all big on coupons and always looking to save the most money we can while shopping! Some of my earliest memories are of spending the morning clipping coupons and organizing them with my mom!
ReplyDeleteWe have always loved playing games. When my kids were small, they loved Clue and Life. My husband and I love Yahtzee :)
ReplyDeleteA fun fact about my family is that we are all avid travelers. It seems like we have a competition to see which one of us can visit the most exotic country.
ReplyDeleteWe are all avid readers and want to know what everyone is enjoying.
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ReplyDeleteMy mom learned English by watching Sesame Street & studying my school books.
ReplyDeleteMy parents had the 7 of us in 10 yrs no multiples.
ReplyDeleteWe used to call our children little cooties - after the old game - and became Grandma and Grandpa Cootie, with grandcooties and now great-grandcooties.
ReplyDeleteNo one in my family, except my Mom, lives within 1000 miles of where they were born.
ReplyDeleteI have four adult children who live in four different states yet they help their senior citizen parents that's what I call good kids
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There are six children in my family, I'm the baby. Lol. The first three were born in Massachusetts, the last three, including me, were born in California.
ReplyDeleteWe all prefer print books over ebooks.
ReplyDeleteOur family enjoyed traveling together and checking out local attractions.
ReplyDeleteI am one of 7 children - 6 girls and 1 boy.
ReplyDeleteFour people in my family have birthdays in October, only one day apart.
ReplyDelete"Tell us a fun fact about your family." We like to eat lefse at Christmas dinner.
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ReplyDeleteMy family name is Bird. And many present and past members of the Bird family (including my father, his brother, his sister, his father, etc.) were in the music business.
ReplyDeleteOur family does a book exchange on Christmas Eve and spend the evening cuddled up reading! It is my favorite night of the year!
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