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The Room in the Attic
IT WAS EVERYTHING THEY WANTED. AND MORE THAN THEY BARGAINED FOR . . .
Adam and Jess move into a new house—a rambling Victorian villa at the very top of their price range—with their three young children. Before long Adam discovers a door hidden behind a fitted wardrobe, concealing a secret room . . .
Inside Adam discovers a collection of forgotten a wallet, an expensive watch and an old mobile phone. Jess thinks they should simply throw them away. But Adam resists. He is fascinated by these items and how they came to be inside the hidden room.
But like the house, Adam has his secrets too. And soon he will find himself setting in motion a series of events that will place his family in terrible danger . . .
Adam and Jess move into a new house—a rambling Victorian villa at the very top of their price range—with their three young children. Before long Adam discovers a door hidden behind a fitted wardrobe, concealing a secret room . . .
Inside Adam discovers a collection of forgotten a wallet, an expensive watch and an old mobile phone. Jess thinks they should simply throw them away. But Adam resists. He is fascinated by these items and how they came to be inside the hidden room.
But like the house, Adam has his secrets too. And soon he will find himself setting in motion a series of events that will place his family in terrible danger . . .
416 pages, Paperback
First published January 20, 2026
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About the author
T.M. Logan
25 books3,845 followersTim’s thrillers have sold more than three million copies in the UK and are published in translation in 22 other countries including Italy, Spain, Sweden, Portugal, France, Germany, Poland, Hungary, Serbia, Greece, South Korea, Romania and the Netherlands.
His 2025 novel, THE DAUGHTER, opens as Lauren arrives to pick up her daughter from university at the end of her first term – only to find a stranger answering the door. Evie’s not there, has not been there for weeks, in fact she's vanished without trace. With her young son in tow, Lauren sets off on a desperate search into the dark heart of London to find Evie before she’s lost forever…
His previous novel, THE DREAM HOME, is about a family who move into a rambling Victorian house hoping it will be their 'forever home'. But it's not long before they start to uncover secrets contained within those walls, including a hidden room on the top floor. And by the time they realise the past is better left buried, it's already too late...
THE HOLIDAY was a Richard & Judy Book Club pick and spent ten weeks in the Sunday Times paperback top ten. It has since won a Nielsen Bestseller Award and been made into a four-part TV drama starring Jill Halfpenny (currently available on Netflix UK).
THE CATCH, about a father convinced his daughter is about to marry a man with terrible secrets, has also been made into a TV drama starring Jason Watkins, Poppy Gilbert, Aneurin Barnard and Cathy Belton (also on Netflix UK).
His other books are THE MOTHER, THE CURFEW, TRUST ME, LIES and 29 SECONDS.
Tim was born in Berkshire and studied in London and Cardiff before becoming a national newspaper journalist. He lives in Nottinghamshire with his wife and two children, and writes in a cabin in the corner of his garden.
For exclusive writing and new releases from TM Logan, sign up to the Readers’ Club: www.bit.ly/TMLogan.
His 2025 novel, THE DAUGHTER, opens as Lauren arrives to pick up her daughter from university at the end of her first term – only to find a stranger answering the door. Evie’s not there, has not been there for weeks, in fact she's vanished without trace. With her young son in tow, Lauren sets off on a desperate search into the dark heart of London to find Evie before she’s lost forever…
His previous novel, THE DREAM HOME, is about a family who move into a rambling Victorian house hoping it will be their 'forever home'. But it's not long before they start to uncover secrets contained within those walls, including a hidden room on the top floor. And by the time they realise the past is better left buried, it's already too late...
THE HOLIDAY was a Richard & Judy Book Club pick and spent ten weeks in the Sunday Times paperback top ten. It has since won a Nielsen Bestseller Award and been made into a four-part TV drama starring Jill Halfpenny (currently available on Netflix UK).
THE CATCH, about a father convinced his daughter is about to marry a man with terrible secrets, has also been made into a TV drama starring Jason Watkins, Poppy Gilbert, Aneurin Barnard and Cathy Belton (also on Netflix UK).
His other books are THE MOTHER, THE CURFEW, TRUST ME, LIES and 29 SECONDS.
Tim was born in Berkshire and studied in London and Cardiff before becoming a national newspaper journalist. He lives in Nottinghamshire with his wife and two children, and writes in a cabin in the corner of his garden.
For exclusive writing and new releases from TM Logan, sign up to the Readers’ Club: www.bit.ly/TMLogan.
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November 30, 2025
A new home…a new beginning.
Adam and Jess recently moved their family into what they hoped would be their dream home. A place to make their own and create new memories.
But things don’t go as planned right from the start. (They rarely do)
Adam discovers a hidden room with a dresser containing several strange and seemingly meaningless objects. And someone desperately wants them back and will stop at nothing to get them!
Does he hand them over? Or is it a case of finders keepers…isn’t the old saying ‘possession is 9/10 of the law’💁🏻♀️
This was a fun thriller that kept me guessing throughout. And kudos to the author!. I had it wrong the whole time. Love that! T.M. Logan always writes fun domestic thrillers that will get your heart pumping! This is no exception!
News to me:
This was a rerelease of The Dream Home, (which I didn’t realize when I received my digital copy). And though I had recently purchased a paperback copy of The Dream Home I hadn’t had a chance to read it. So now I am lucky enough to own two copies of this book…each with a unique title!
✍️ T. M. Logan
📄 416 pages
🗓️ January 20 2026
📈 4/5🌟🌟🌟🌟
👉 Thriller
Thank you to NetGalley and Grand Central Publishing
Adam and Jess recently moved their family into what they hoped would be their dream home. A place to make their own and create new memories.
But things don’t go as planned right from the start. (They rarely do)
Adam discovers a hidden room with a dresser containing several strange and seemingly meaningless objects. And someone desperately wants them back and will stop at nothing to get them!
Does he hand them over? Or is it a case of finders keepers…isn’t the old saying ‘possession is 9/10 of the law’💁🏻♀️
This was a fun thriller that kept me guessing throughout. And kudos to the author!. I had it wrong the whole time. Love that! T.M. Logan always writes fun domestic thrillers that will get your heart pumping! This is no exception!
News to me:
This was a rerelease of The Dream Home, (which I didn’t realize when I received my digital copy). And though I had recently purchased a paperback copy of The Dream Home I hadn’t had a chance to read it. So now I am lucky enough to own two copies of this book…each with a unique title!
✍️ T. M. Logan
📄 416 pages
🗓️ January 20 2026
📈 4/5🌟🌟🌟🌟
👉 Thriller
Thank you to NetGalley and Grand Central Publishing
January 25, 2026
A twisty tale that I couldn’t put down, The Room in the Attic was yet another example of Logan’s insanely talented mind. You see, it not only captivated me from the very first scene, but had me putting myself in this sweet family’s shoes as the events got more and more chilling. From the ominous vibe to the page-turning plotting, I felt like a fly on the wall the entire time I was reading. Add in a narrator who I couldn’t help but root for, and I knew this was going to be a dynamite read. Don’t get me wrong, Adam’s behavior often made me want to shake him but good, but I was still happy to buckle up and enjoy the ride during the high stakes cat-and-mouse games. Bravo, Mr. Logan, even the mere idea of buying an old Victorian home now makes me shiver with dread from head to toe.
All said and done, despite a slow-burning start and an ending that needed a bit more room to breathe, I loved watching the Wylies’ lives descend into chaos. With an unguessable villain, oodles of red herrings, and a sense of claustrophobia that chilled me to the bone, this domestic suspense/psychological thriller mashup was an edge-of-your-seat read. Perfect for fans of Andrea Mara’s Someone in the Attic due to the ratcheting level of unease, the creep factor was dialed up to a ten until the jaw-dropping climax. I mean, even the small cast of characters was an utter win. Suspicious yet realistic, I had my eye on them all the entire time I was reading. So if you love stories with dark histories, hidden rooms, or layered mysteries, grab this one now. It was a blast. Rating of 4.5 stars.
*Formerly released as The Dream Home.
SYNOPSIS:
Adam and Jess move into a new house—a rambling Victorian villa at the very top of their price range—with their three young children. Before long Adam discovers a door hidden behind a fitted wardrobe, concealing a secret room…
Inside Adam, discovers a collection of forgotten items: a wallet, an expensive watch and an old mobile phone. Jess thinks they should throw them away. But Adam resists. He is fascinated by these items and how they came to be inside the hidden room.
But like the house, Adam has his secrets too. And soon he will find himself setting in motion a series of events that will place his family in terrible danger…
Thank you T.M. Logan, Grand Central Publishing, and Novel Suspects for my complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.
PUB DATE: January 20, 2026
Content warning: stalking, home invasion, carbon monoxide poisoning, violence, mention of: murder, house fire
All said and done, despite a slow-burning start and an ending that needed a bit more room to breathe, I loved watching the Wylies’ lives descend into chaos. With an unguessable villain, oodles of red herrings, and a sense of claustrophobia that chilled me to the bone, this domestic suspense/psychological thriller mashup was an edge-of-your-seat read. Perfect for fans of Andrea Mara’s Someone in the Attic due to the ratcheting level of unease, the creep factor was dialed up to a ten until the jaw-dropping climax. I mean, even the small cast of characters was an utter win. Suspicious yet realistic, I had my eye on them all the entire time I was reading. So if you love stories with dark histories, hidden rooms, or layered mysteries, grab this one now. It was a blast. Rating of 4.5 stars.
*Formerly released as The Dream Home.
SYNOPSIS:
Adam and Jess move into a new house—a rambling Victorian villa at the very top of their price range—with their three young children. Before long Adam discovers a door hidden behind a fitted wardrobe, concealing a secret room…
Inside Adam, discovers a collection of forgotten items: a wallet, an expensive watch and an old mobile phone. Jess thinks they should throw them away. But Adam resists. He is fascinated by these items and how they came to be inside the hidden room.
But like the house, Adam has his secrets too. And soon he will find himself setting in motion a series of events that will place his family in terrible danger…
Thank you T.M. Logan, Grand Central Publishing, and Novel Suspects for my complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.
PUB DATE: January 20, 2026
Content warning: stalking, home invasion, carbon monoxide poisoning, violence, mention of: murder, house fire
February 8, 2026
It was ok, I loved the mystery of a house with a secret room. But after all the tense stalking and mystery surrounding the items found and neighbors with secrets I thought it was an pretty average read.
February 18, 2026
Previously published as The Dream Home
3.5 stars
Pretty exciting and some decent twists.
Adam and Jess move into a huge house with their three children. While exploring the home, Adam discovers a hidden room behind a wardrobe, and in the room is a dresser containing innocuous seeming items, one of which is a mobile phone. When Adam begins to investigate why the room and the items are there, strange things begin to happen and it soon becomes clear that opening the room might be a huge mistake.
Although Adam annoyed me at times (I hate it when people keep secrets from their spouses, the no job secret was dragged out too far in this book) overall I liked the fast paced story and was intrigued with the direction it went. I was definitely surprised by the outcome. The plot took a few turns that I was absolutely not expecting.
This book wasn't without its flaws, but overall it kept my interest and is a decently told tale.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book, all opinions are my own.
3.5 stars
Pretty exciting and some decent twists.
Adam and Jess move into a huge house with their three children. While exploring the home, Adam discovers a hidden room behind a wardrobe, and in the room is a dresser containing innocuous seeming items, one of which is a mobile phone. When Adam begins to investigate why the room and the items are there, strange things begin to happen and it soon becomes clear that opening the room might be a huge mistake.
Although Adam annoyed me at times (I hate it when people keep secrets from their spouses, the no job secret was dragged out too far in this book) overall I liked the fast paced story and was intrigued with the direction it went. I was definitely surprised by the outcome. The plot took a few turns that I was absolutely not expecting.
This book wasn't without its flaws, but overall it kept my interest and is a decently told tale.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book, all opinions are my own.
February 10, 2026
This "ROOM" book left plenty of ROOM for improvement.
WHY?
➡️ A TIRED ATTEMPT ON A TIRED TROPE.
The discovery of a secret room behind a bricked-up wall is a thriller cliché that needed a fresher spin to work.
➡️ AN IMPLAUSIBLE PROTAGONIST.
I struggled to stay invested in the book's male protagonist.
After buying a rambling Victorian villa and promptly losing his job, the protagonist had a family of five to support.
It was difficult to believe that a financially strapped dad would be more obsessed with the contents of random items found in a hidden attic room, rather than focusing on finding a new job, home improvements, and fulfilling his parenting obligations.
Huh????
➡️ A MUDDLED EXECUTION.
The story was bogged down by too many tangents and a bloated cast of characters. I prefer a leaner, more focused storyline.
➡️ TOO MUCH DIALOGUE.
The pacing suffered from overly long stretches of dialogue that dragged the momentum to a halt.
Simply put: I was bored.
I listened to the audiobook narrated by Richard Armitage.
While Armitage’s performance was characteristically strong, the book’s structure—which jumps between multiple POVs and different timelines—would have benefited from a full-cast narration to help differentiate the threads.
Talented author T.M. Logan is usually one of my trusted go-to authors.
Perhaps my expectations were set too high.
Or perhaps this is just another example that nobody bats 1,000%
2 stars, rounded up.
January 12, 2026
Huge thanks to @grandcentralpub #partner and @tmloganauthor for the #gifted copy!
Adam and Jess just got a new giant home twice the size of the old one. When he moves his wife in kids, he discovers a tiny secret room upstairs. What he finds is a collection of seven items that were left in an old dresser. With the house being so old, which previous owner do they belong to? And why these specific items?
The book started as a slow burn, and after about 100 pages, it became an extremely intricate story. Adam is seriously OBSESSED with finding out the truth. He goes to great insane lengths that soon, put his family in great danger. This is all I can tell you without spoilers.
@tmloganauthor is a fantastic writer! I can’t believe I’m just now reading him. His character development is excellent and he’s brilliant at writing a compelling story! I highly recommend you pre-order your copy! Thriller fans, don’t miss out!
4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Pub date - 1/20/26
Adam and Jess just got a new giant home twice the size of the old one. When he moves his wife in kids, he discovers a tiny secret room upstairs. What he finds is a collection of seven items that were left in an old dresser. With the house being so old, which previous owner do they belong to? And why these specific items?
The book started as a slow burn, and after about 100 pages, it became an extremely intricate story. Adam is seriously OBSESSED with finding out the truth. He goes to great insane lengths that soon, put his family in great danger. This is all I can tell you without spoilers.
@tmloganauthor is a fantastic writer! I can’t believe I’m just now reading him. His character development is excellent and he’s brilliant at writing a compelling story! I highly recommend you pre-order your copy! Thriller fans, don’t miss out!
4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Pub date - 1/20/26
January 20, 2026
Thanks to Netgalley and Grand Central for the pre-release copy of The Room in the Attic by T.M. Logan. Below you'll find my honest review.
Absolutely a five star read. I wanna start with that. I couldn't put this one down. I started it at bedtime (which is really the only time I have lately for reading) and meant to go to sleep at a decent hour, but read until almost 2 am. Then the next night, I did the same thing, finishing it in the second sitting.
The tension is so well designed, the mystery is so well plotted, and the chapters end with just the right little nudge to read one more. My only complaint is how long it took the main character to consider what was actually going on as a possibility.
Also, I really thought the kids were well written and adorable.
I'll definitely be reading more of Logan's thrillers. Hopefully they're as good as this one.
Highly recommended for mystery-thriller fans. Five stars.
Absolutely a five star read. I wanna start with that. I couldn't put this one down. I started it at bedtime (which is really the only time I have lately for reading) and meant to go to sleep at a decent hour, but read until almost 2 am. Then the next night, I did the same thing, finishing it in the second sitting.
The tension is so well designed, the mystery is so well plotted, and the chapters end with just the right little nudge to read one more. My only complaint is how long it took the main character to consider what was actually going on as a possibility.
Also, I really thought the kids were well written and adorable.
I'll definitely be reading more of Logan's thrillers. Hopefully they're as good as this one.
Highly recommended for mystery-thriller fans. Five stars.
February 6, 2026
3.5⭐️
This was definitely action packed, and I was surprised to learn it was previously titled as ‘The Dream Home’. The story follows Adam and Jess who are ready for a fresh start moving into their new home with their family.
I enjoyed the twists and mystery that builds throughout, and look forward to reading more by this author.
*many thanks to Grand Central Pub and Netgalley for the gifted copy for review
This was definitely action packed, and I was surprised to learn it was previously titled as ‘The Dream Home’. The story follows Adam and Jess who are ready for a fresh start moving into their new home with their family.
I enjoyed the twists and mystery that builds throughout, and look forward to reading more by this author.
*many thanks to Grand Central Pub and Netgalley for the gifted copy for review
not-for-me
February 18, 2026I found myself uninterested in the story. It's a slow-burn yes, but there was no suspense and I wasn't all that compelled by the main character's inner musings.
Richard Armitage narrates the audiobook and he gives a fabulous performance, but the POV kept switching and he uses the same voice. You really have to pay attentin to who is speaking because their personalities are not all that distinct either.
Many have loved this story, so take my experience with a grain of salt. I just couldn't get into it.
DNF at 30% - no rating.
Thank you to Hachette Audio for the gifted copy. All opinions are my own.
Richard Armitage narrates the audiobook and he gives a fabulous performance, but the POV kept switching and he uses the same voice. You really have to pay attentin to who is speaking because their personalities are not all that distinct either.
Many have loved this story, so take my experience with a grain of salt. I just couldn't get into it.
DNF at 30% - no rating.
Thank you to Hachette Audio for the gifted copy. All opinions are my own.
January 25, 2026
A 4 star read until about 3/4's. A solid 3.5
October 15, 2025
When Adam and Jess move into a Victorian fixer upper with their children they never anticipated what comes within the walls of it. When Adam uncovers a hidden room, what he finds inside could change everything they thought about the home and their safety. Wow, this is a paging turning thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat. I couldn’t wait to see what was going to be discovered next. I definitely recommend going in blind and trying to figure out the clues yourself. This would make a brilliant movie! Told in multiple POV until it all peaces together like a puzzle. Get ready for what lies behind the doors.
January 23, 2026
#ad much love for my finished copy @novelsuspects #partner
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Welcome to your worst nightmare because The Room in the Attic by TM Logan is just that. And ummm how have I never read this author before?! This is one of those authors you only have to read one book before you’re off to Amazon to order all his other ones.
It’s supposed to be a time of new beginnings and fresh starts. A new house. But hidden in this new house is a tiny room and in the room sits a dresser. Each drawer contains only one item each. Seven items. Well now, what’s this all about? And why was it hidden?
But every object holds a story, once belonged to somebody. And they’re about to learn that some things are meant to be hidden - meant to stay hidden and not found.
Told over the course of several days this is a fast-paced fascinating read. As the reader, we become almost as obsessed with these items as the characters themselves. We have to know who they belonged to and why they’ve been hidden.
This is one of those rare books that you will feel deep in your bones. As the stakes rise so does your anxiety. Just a brilliant read. I recommend going in blind for this one. It’ll be much funner.
Mem
Chapter 61 LMAOOOOOO
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Welcome to your worst nightmare because The Room in the Attic by TM Logan is just that. And ummm how have I never read this author before?! This is one of those authors you only have to read one book before you’re off to Amazon to order all his other ones.
It’s supposed to be a time of new beginnings and fresh starts. A new house. But hidden in this new house is a tiny room and in the room sits a dresser. Each drawer contains only one item each. Seven items. Well now, what’s this all about? And why was it hidden?
But every object holds a story, once belonged to somebody. And they’re about to learn that some things are meant to be hidden - meant to stay hidden and not found.
Told over the course of several days this is a fast-paced fascinating read. As the reader, we become almost as obsessed with these items as the characters themselves. We have to know who they belonged to and why they’ve been hidden.
This is one of those rare books that you will feel deep in your bones. As the stakes rise so does your anxiety. Just a brilliant read. I recommend going in blind for this one. It’ll be much funner.
Mem
Chapter 61 LMAOOOOOO
February 2, 2026
3.5 ⭐️
At this point, picking up a new T.M. Logan novel feels like a no-brainer for me. I’ve read all of his books to date, and every single one has brought something fresh to the table with a completely new premise. This one wasn’t my absolute favorite of his, but it was still an interesting and entertaining read that kept me engaged from start to finish.
The Room in the Attic is one of those stories that hooks you with a simple but unsettling idea and then slowly tightens the tension from there. A hidden room in a new house, mysterious items left behind, and a main character who can’t let things go—it’s such a classic psychological setup, but Logan makes it feel original and deeply compelling.
What I love most about Logan’s writing is how effortlessly it flows. His style is so smooth and natural that I always find myself flying through the pages without even realizing it. He’s a gifted storyteller who knows exactly how to build suspense, layer secrets, and keep you second-guessing everyone’s motives.
Overall, this was a tense and engaging read that had me invested in the unraveling mystery and the family dynamics at the center of it. Even if it didn’t top my personal list of his novels, it was still a solid psychological thriller and another reminder of why Logan remains one of my favorite British authors and an automatic must-read for me.
At this point, picking up a new T.M. Logan novel feels like a no-brainer for me. I’ve read all of his books to date, and every single one has brought something fresh to the table with a completely new premise. This one wasn’t my absolute favorite of his, but it was still an interesting and entertaining read that kept me engaged from start to finish.
The Room in the Attic is one of those stories that hooks you with a simple but unsettling idea and then slowly tightens the tension from there. A hidden room in a new house, mysterious items left behind, and a main character who can’t let things go—it’s such a classic psychological setup, but Logan makes it feel original and deeply compelling.
What I love most about Logan’s writing is how effortlessly it flows. His style is so smooth and natural that I always find myself flying through the pages without even realizing it. He’s a gifted storyteller who knows exactly how to build suspense, layer secrets, and keep you second-guessing everyone’s motives.
Overall, this was a tense and engaging read that had me invested in the unraveling mystery and the family dynamics at the center of it. Even if it didn’t top my personal list of his novels, it was still a solid psychological thriller and another reminder of why Logan remains one of my favorite British authors and an automatic must-read for me.
February 6, 2026
It felt popcorn thriller-y. While it was a good story, one that's done quite a bit, it needed to be shorter.
January 18, 2026
A family moves into a new house with a hidden room full of buried secrets. An interesting enough premise which sadly did not reach its full potential for me. I’ve enjoyed this author’s work in the past and was interested enough in figuring out the whodunnit aspect to keep reading. However, at 400+ pages I think the author could have shortened this by 100 pages and left out some of the chapters that didn’t feel necessary. Everyone seems suspicious, and the final reveal was NOT what I was expecting. If you’ve read this, let’s chat!
Thank you NetGalley and Grand Central Pub for sending me an eARC in exchange for my honest thoughts! Out January 20, 2026
Thank you NetGalley and Grand Central Pub for sending me an eARC in exchange for my honest thoughts! Out January 20, 2026
February 21, 2026
I went into this book fully expecting a tense domestic thriller, and for the most part, it delivered. The premise is immediately intriguing: a seemingly normal family home, a bricked-up wall, and the discovery of a hidden room. From there, the tension slowly builds until the story takes off.
For me, this was very much a slow burn at the start, but after about the first 100 pages or so it really picks up, and from that point on you’re basically hanging on for dear life while Adam becomes increasingly obsessed with uncovering the truth. Logan excels at creating that creeping dread where you know something is wrong, but you can’t quite see the full picture yet.
That said, a few things kept this from being a full five stars for me. The discovery of a secret room behind a bricked-up wall is a bit of a thriller cliché, and I found myself wishing for a fresher take on that been-there-done-that trope. I also struggled with Adam’s priorities... I mean, it was really hard to believe that a financially strapped dad would focus so intensely on mysterious objects from the attic rather than job hunting, and his responsibilities. His repeated lies to his wife were especially frustrating, particularly since he states early on that "they keep no secrets from each other".
Even with those frustrations, the pacing in the second half, the emotional stakes, and the gradual unraveling of the mystery made this a compelling read. If you like psychological thrillers centered around family secrets, moral dilemmas, and creeping dread, this is definitely worth picking up.
*Also published as The Dream House*
For me, this was very much a slow burn at the start, but after about the first 100 pages or so it really picks up, and from that point on you’re basically hanging on for dear life while Adam becomes increasingly obsessed with uncovering the truth. Logan excels at creating that creeping dread where you know something is wrong, but you can’t quite see the full picture yet.
That said, a few things kept this from being a full five stars for me. The discovery of a secret room behind a bricked-up wall is a bit of a thriller cliché, and I found myself wishing for a fresher take on that been-there-done-that trope. I also struggled with Adam’s priorities... I mean, it was really hard to believe that a financially strapped dad would focus so intensely on mysterious objects from the attic rather than job hunting, and his responsibilities. His repeated lies to his wife were especially frustrating, particularly since he states early on that "they keep no secrets from each other".
Even with those frustrations, the pacing in the second half, the emotional stakes, and the gradual unraveling of the mystery made this a compelling read. If you like psychological thrillers centered around family secrets, moral dilemmas, and creeping dread, this is definitely worth picking up.
*Also published as The Dream House*
November 21, 2025
An interesting premise that never fully delivered, mainly because the villain didn’t feel convincing to me. I thought the dual timelines were helpful though they were occasionally confusing, and the writing felt just okay. At first, I worried this was going to be a paranormal ghost story, but I am happy to say it was not. I kept waiting for a jaw-dropping twist, but it never came. I didn’t really like it and for me it's not a memorable book, but it's ok enough to recommend for a weekend binge read.
**Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the review copy.
**Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the review copy.
December 19, 2025
I had mixed feeling on this novel. The atmosphere is well done and the sense of doom starts at the beginning. I’m honestly not a big fan of the citizens gone rogue plot and this one is very much that. With so many characters and some timeline changes it felt a little too ambitious. The actual ending to the story was well plotted, it just took too long to get there.
November 8, 2025
Adam and Jess move into a fixer upper, a house a little above their means but with a lot of potential. Adam discovers a hidden room shortly after they move in and concealed inside a wardrobe are several random items, including an old cell phone. Jess wants to throw them away, but Adam is intent on figuring out whose they were... and that starts off a chain reaction, including someone wanting all the items back. Unfortunately, Adam sold one of the items and found the owner of another, so giving them all back isn't an option. Then the threats start coming. But Adam can't reveal to Jess what's been happening because he has his own secrets... so he starts trying to figure out how to rectify the situation himself, putting his family in danger.
It's another game of cat and mouse as Adam tries to figure out how to deal with the situation on his own. There are a lot of red herring in this one, so be prepared for the surprise, twisted reveal. This book flowed really well, keeping the pace fast and the reveal suspenseful until the very end.
*Thank you to Net Galley and the publisher for providing a copy of this book to read and review*
It's another game of cat and mouse as Adam tries to figure out how to deal with the situation on his own. There are a lot of red herring in this one, so be prepared for the surprise, twisted reveal. This book flowed really well, keeping the pace fast and the reveal suspenseful until the very end.
*Thank you to Net Galley and the publisher for providing a copy of this book to read and review*
February 5, 2026
Strong premise and engaging lead, but uneven pacing and an unearned ending held it back. Enjoyable enough to finish, but ultimately underwhelming.
February 9, 2026
The Room in the Attic is a slow-burn, character-driven thriller that blends serial killer crimes, missing-persons mysteries, family drama, long-buried secrets, and a protagonist with obsessive curiosity. The result is a compelling, addictive story with many of the hallmarks of a classic slow-burn English thriller. It’s important to know that the first half mostly sets up the mystery and the stakes, relying on atmosphere and dialogue to build tension more than suspense. In the second half, the plot becomes more intricate and unpredictable, making the story truly gripping.
The story follows Adam and Jess, a couple who have just moved their family into their dream Victorian home. Soon, Adam discovers a hidden door behind a wardrobe that leads to a secret room. Inside, he finds unusual items, and what begins as a harmless investigation quickly turns dangerous, as the secrets he uncovers threaten to upend their family life and force them to confront situations they never expected.
The story is told mostly from protagonist Adam’s point of view, but it also shifts to other characters connected to the items he finds and the dangerous person behind the crimes. The different POVs add layers, letting readers see the mystery from different angles and understand how past events tie into the present. Adam’s obsessive curiosity drives the plot but also puts his family in danger. His wife, Jess, is cautious and grounded, and their relationship becomes tense as they conflict over how to protect their family. With every passing chapter, the plot becomes more intricate and unpredictable—and nearly everyone Adam meets seems suspicious—especially through his paranoid perspective—so it’s never easy for readers to know who’s lying or when Adam’s own fears are clouding his judgment. The ending delivers several satisfying twists and reveals that keep readers turning pages. While the resolution feels a bit rushed after all the buildup, it still ties up the main story threads.
Overall, The Room in the Attic is a gripping slow-burn thriller that unfolds into an unpredictable mystery that even seasoned thriller readers will find difficult to solve. Readers who enjoy character-driven psychological suspense, domestic drama, and mysteries that take their time to develop will enjoy this book, especially fans of classic British thrillers!
The story follows Adam and Jess, a couple who have just moved their family into their dream Victorian home. Soon, Adam discovers a hidden door behind a wardrobe that leads to a secret room. Inside, he finds unusual items, and what begins as a harmless investigation quickly turns dangerous, as the secrets he uncovers threaten to upend their family life and force them to confront situations they never expected.
The story is told mostly from protagonist Adam’s point of view, but it also shifts to other characters connected to the items he finds and the dangerous person behind the crimes. The different POVs add layers, letting readers see the mystery from different angles and understand how past events tie into the present. Adam’s obsessive curiosity drives the plot but also puts his family in danger. His wife, Jess, is cautious and grounded, and their relationship becomes tense as they conflict over how to protect their family. With every passing chapter, the plot becomes more intricate and unpredictable—and nearly everyone Adam meets seems suspicious—especially through his paranoid perspective—so it’s never easy for readers to know who’s lying or when Adam’s own fears are clouding his judgment. The ending delivers several satisfying twists and reveals that keep readers turning pages. While the resolution feels a bit rushed after all the buildup, it still ties up the main story threads.
Overall, The Room in the Attic is a gripping slow-burn thriller that unfolds into an unpredictable mystery that even seasoned thriller readers will find difficult to solve. Readers who enjoy character-driven psychological suspense, domestic drama, and mysteries that take their time to develop will enjoy this book, especially fans of classic British thrillers!
January 24, 2026
This was a good book. It was moody and atmospheric with a dark feel to it. This family is haunted by things they find in a secret room. They start receiving threats over these items and they don’t know who from or why. They don’t know why these items are valuable. The MC spends the novel trying to figure out who’s threatening his family and why. There’s an intruder and physical type threats that keep you on your toes and keep the suspense coming. The ending was twisty and I didn’t guess who it was even with the many red herrings. And I think that was kind of a bummer to me. I can’t say why without spoiling it.
I’d give this 3.5 rounded up. I’d read more from this author and I think this one is worth picking up.
I’d give this 3.5 rounded up. I’d read more from this author and I think this one is worth picking up.
February 7, 2026
This is a fairly slow mystery about items the main character found in a hidden room in his family's newly bought house. He soon starts receiving threats to hand the items back, which he can't and won't (mostly won't) do. And that's just about it. There are many potential villains (I guessed it correctly), and the climax at the end is great. Other than that, there are a good couple of things that annoyed me. There are lots of twisted elements brought in specifically to make the plot work, rather than because they make sense. For example, the main character gets completely obsessed with the hidden room in the midst of one of the busiest, most stressful periods of his life, unpacking a new house and trying to find a new job. The British police are also depicted as being comically disinterested in the case, even after the violence against the family had started. So, nothing terrible, but nothing great either. 3 stars.
January 21, 2026
This was
such a fun cat & mouse, obsession-filled whodunnit and if you have ever read T.M. Logan before, you know he
delivers surprises in all his books and this one is no different!! I was shocked at the ending !!
Happy publishing day T.M. Logan!!! 🥳👏🎉
such a fun cat & mouse, obsession-filled whodunnit and if you have ever read T.M. Logan before, you know he
delivers surprises in all his books and this one is no different!! I was shocked at the ending !!
Happy publishing day T.M. Logan!!! 🥳👏🎉
January 25, 2026
3.5 stars. Good thriller but went a bit long.
February 10, 2026
one of the dumbest men ever lives within these pages
February 26, 2026
3.5-4 a little too long
October 18, 2025
As a family moves into a new house, a hidden room with strange items is found.
Wanting to find out where they came from leads to dangerous and deadly answers.
This quickly hooked me and kept my attention as I continued to try to figure out “whodunit” - and as with other books by the author, I was shocked and didn’t see the end coming!
Thank you NetGalley, TM Logan, and Grand Central Publishing for the chance to read this in return for a review ahead of the proposed January 20th, 2026 release date!
Wanting to find out where they came from leads to dangerous and deadly answers.
This quickly hooked me and kept my attention as I continued to try to figure out “whodunit” - and as with other books by the author, I was shocked and didn’t see the end coming!
Thank you NetGalley, TM Logan, and Grand Central Publishing for the chance to read this in return for a review ahead of the proposed January 20th, 2026 release date!
January 29, 2026
From the moment of reading the first sentence, I already knew that I would be invested in reading this book. And I was so right, this book really hooked me from the start. If it were me, I would be curious to find out more about those items. I felt edged of my seat all the time reading this book, never a second feeling bored or tired. One of the novel’s strongest aspects is its atmosphere. The author succeeds in creating a claustrophobic, tightening sense of dread. There is something deeply unsettling in the way unease seeps into every scene, making the story overall suffocating.
While the premise is intriguing, the protagonist - Adam’s inconsistent decision-making weakens the narrative. The character tends to act impulsively at critical moments, yet overthinks trivial situations, which significantly slows the pacing. As a result, the story feels longer than necessary and would have benefited from tighter editing. Even so, the story maintains a relentless sense of tension. I could overlook some of Adam’s foolish decisions because the author does an excellent job of steadily raising the stakes. Each turn brings a small revelation, making it hard to stop reading until the final answer—who is really behind it all—is finally revealed.
But I still have to say, Adam is easily the most frustrating part of the book. He rushes headfirst into bad decisions, then suddenly slows down when immediate action is clearly needed. This push-and-pull in his behavior drags certain scenes, even though the author does an admirable job of keeping the overall tension high.
While the premise is intriguing, the protagonist - Adam’s inconsistent decision-making weakens the narrative. The character tends to act impulsively at critical moments, yet overthinks trivial situations, which significantly slows the pacing. As a result, the story feels longer than necessary and would have benefited from tighter editing. Even so, the story maintains a relentless sense of tension. I could overlook some of Adam’s foolish decisions because the author does an excellent job of steadily raising the stakes. Each turn brings a small revelation, making it hard to stop reading until the final answer—who is really behind it all—is finally revealed.
But I still have to say, Adam is easily the most frustrating part of the book. He rushes headfirst into bad decisions, then suddenly slows down when immediate action is clearly needed. This push-and-pull in his behavior drags certain scenes, even though the author does an admirable job of keeping the overall tension high.
February 7, 2026
The Room in the Attic, AKA The Dream Home (Audiobook)
Author: T.M. Logan
Narrator: Richard Armitage
Rating for the Story: 7/10
Rating for the Narrator: 10/10
Adam and his family move into their dream home, a Victorian house in an upscale neighborhood. The bliss soon turns into nightmares when Adam accidentally discovers a secret room in the attic and an expensive Rolex watch, along with other items, inside the room. Adam never foresees that his curiosity and ill judgment would bring great danger to him and his family.
In my opinion, this novel doesn’t have the wow factor to be considered a great thriller mystery. The plot is not particularly innovative, with a few clichéd elements, including an impetuous protagonist who makes irrational decisions and incompetent local police officers. That said, I love the author’s construction of the story, with a beautiful writing style and the slow unfolding of the mystery.
Richard Armitage’s brilliant and nuanced narration greatly enhances the enjoyability of the novel. This is all attributed to his ability to fully understand the story and his amazing talent for voicing characters of all genders and ages.
Although The Room in the Attic was not the most compelling story for me, I still had a good time listening to the audiobook. It’s definitely worthwhile for someone who is interested in thriller crime mysteries or is a fan of Richard Armitage’s narration.
Author: T.M. Logan
Narrator: Richard Armitage
Rating for the Story: 7/10
Rating for the Narrator: 10/10
Adam and his family move into their dream home, a Victorian house in an upscale neighborhood. The bliss soon turns into nightmares when Adam accidentally discovers a secret room in the attic and an expensive Rolex watch, along with other items, inside the room. Adam never foresees that his curiosity and ill judgment would bring great danger to him and his family.
In my opinion, this novel doesn’t have the wow factor to be considered a great thriller mystery. The plot is not particularly innovative, with a few clichéd elements, including an impetuous protagonist who makes irrational decisions and incompetent local police officers. That said, I love the author’s construction of the story, with a beautiful writing style and the slow unfolding of the mystery.
Richard Armitage’s brilliant and nuanced narration greatly enhances the enjoyability of the novel. This is all attributed to his ability to fully understand the story and his amazing talent for voicing characters of all genders and ages.
Although The Room in the Attic was not the most compelling story for me, I still had a good time listening to the audiobook. It’s definitely worthwhile for someone who is interested in thriller crime mysteries or is a fan of Richard Armitage’s narration.
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