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The In-Laws

The In-Laws

A Gripping Psychological Thriller with Mind-Bending Twists — perfect for fans of Freida McFadden | A suspense thriller that keeps you guessing!

James Caine
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The In-Laws is a page-turning psychological thriller that will have you guessing till the very end.

He visited them for the weekend. Now they won’t let her leave.

Chelsea Jameson married the perfect husband, but he doesn’t like to talk about his past.

She finds out why when his parents invite them to stay at their off-the-grid cabin in the woods.

His mother dominates his life, even though her only son is in his thirties. Her mother-in-law creates conflict and tries to manipulate her husband against Chelsea.

When Chelsea discovers more about her husband’s parents, dark family secrets are unearthed, revealing the truth. This is not a regular visit to the in-laws.

Isolated and in the middle of nowhere, Chelsea needs to play their game if she wants to survive her visit.

  • Fast-paced & unputdownable – A tense, twist-filled psychological thriller that will keep you guessing until the final page.
  • Dark twists and shocking turns – Perfect for fans of Gone Girl, The Wife Between Us, and The Silent Patient.
  • Short, sharp chapters – Ideal for readers who love thrillers you can binge in one breathless sitting.
  • Perfect gift for thriller lovers – Addictive, unpredictable, and impossible to forget.

Imprint: India Penguin

Published: Oct/2025

ISBN: 9780143476047

Length : 250 Pages

MRP : ₹499.00

The In-Laws

A Gripping Psychological Thriller with Mind-Bending Twists — perfect for fans of Freida McFadden | A suspense thriller that keeps you guessing!

James Caine

The In-Laws is a page-turning psychological thriller that will have you guessing till the very end.

He visited them for the weekend. Now they won’t let her leave.

Chelsea Jameson married the perfect husband, but he doesn’t like to talk about his past.

She finds out why when his parents invite them to stay at their off-the-grid cabin in the woods.

His mother dominates his life, even though her only son is in his thirties. Her mother-in-law creates conflict and tries to manipulate her husband against Chelsea.

When Chelsea discovers more about her husband’s parents, dark family secrets are unearthed, revealing the truth. This is not a regular visit to the in-laws.

Isolated and in the middle of nowhere, Chelsea needs to play their game if she wants to survive her visit.

  • Fast-paced & unputdownable – A tense, twist-filled psychological thriller that will keep you guessing until the final page.
  • Dark twists and shocking turns – Perfect for fans of Gone Girl, The Wife Between Us, and The Silent Patient.
  • Short, sharp chapters – Ideal for readers who love thrillers you can binge in one breathless sitting.
  • Perfect gift for thriller lovers – Addictive, unpredictable, and impossible to forget.
Buying Options
Paperback / Hardback

James Caine

James Caine loves writing fast-paced psychological thrillers with twists that will shock you! He is also mysterious since this is not his real identity, but a pen name. James was his alternate name when volunteering at a mental health hotline. Caine derived from a fictional villain in one of his stories. He asks that you not psychoanalyze that last part.

He lives with his family in Alberta, Canada.

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