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On His Grave
It started with a lie... Life for single mother Kristen Scott has never been easy.
Brought up by a crazy mother and left to take care of her younger sister, all she ever wanted was a normal family home.
But a messy divorce leads to her struggling to make ends meet. When her co-worker suggests taking in a foreign student, the money seems too good to turn down. What she isn’t expecting is a twenty-something Swede to turn up, and slot right into her and her son’s life.
Things quickly start to go wrong. Her ex-husband isn’t happy with the new setup. Her sister has issues. Her son is being bullied...
And strange things are happening at home.
With unanswered questions, Kristen starts to wonder about the people she’s let into her life...
Someone is lying, but who?
Order this gripping, new, psychological thriller today!
Brought up by a crazy mother and left to take care of her younger sister, all she ever wanted was a normal family home.
But a messy divorce leads to her struggling to make ends meet. When her co-worker suggests taking in a foreign student, the money seems too good to turn down. What she isn’t expecting is a twenty-something Swede to turn up, and slot right into her and her son’s life.
Things quickly start to go wrong. Her ex-husband isn’t happy with the new setup. Her sister has issues. Her son is being bullied...
And strange things are happening at home.
With unanswered questions, Kristen starts to wonder about the people she’s let into her life...
Someone is lying, but who?
Order this gripping, new, psychological thriller today!
254 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 17, 2019
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About the author
M.K. Farrar
40 books145 followersM K Farrar had penned more than ten novels of psychological noir and crime fiction. A British author, she lives in the countryside with her three children and a menagerie of rescue pets. When she’s not writing—which isn’t often—she balances out all the murder with baking and binge-watching shows on Netflix.
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September 20, 2020
Someone Comes Into Your Life, And Feels Right..But Is He...
A single mother has so much on her plate every day...Especially when you have a lovely little boy whose Dad messes up when he is waiting for him and sends very little money...She entertains an idea from a friend, to house a University student pays very well...So she decides this can work...
Quickly she is allocated a student due to a cancellation....And Then the fun begins...Strange things are happening...Her pots broken, tires slashed...Too many twists and turns in her life...And then the masters student she houses, surprises her with a kiss...
The lies she doesn't know about could destroy all she does have...What Is Going On..?!
A psychological thriller that will keep your head spinning, have you feeling a little creepy about things...But you Will NOT put it down until you finish it!!!
A single mother has so much on her plate every day...Especially when you have a lovely little boy whose Dad messes up when he is waiting for him and sends very little money...She entertains an idea from a friend, to house a University student pays very well...So she decides this can work...
Quickly she is allocated a student due to a cancellation....And Then the fun begins...Strange things are happening...Her pots broken, tires slashed...Too many twists and turns in her life...And then the masters student she houses, surprises her with a kiss...
The lies she doesn't know about could destroy all she does have...What Is Going On..?!
A psychological thriller that will keep your head spinning, have you feeling a little creepy about things...But you Will NOT put it down until you finish it!!!
July 29, 2019
After reading Some They Lie by this author I was intrigued to see where her writing would go next.
A cracking psychological thriller with lots of twists and turns. I didn't see the reveal coming at all. I thought the person responsible for turning Kristen 's life upside down was one of the other characters.
I really don't want to give much away and spoil it for others. Will happily be recommending this book to those w
ho enjoy psychological thrillers.
A cracking psychological thriller with lots of twists and turns. I didn't see the reveal coming at all. I thought the person responsible for turning Kristen 's life upside down was one of the other characters.
I really don't want to give much away and spoil it for others. Will happily be recommending this book to those w
ho enjoy psychological thrillers.
July 27, 2020
Kristen Scott, single mom to Ollie, was raised by a crazy mother. Kristin was always responsible for taking care of her younger sister, the one thing she really wanted was a normal family home. But that was not to be ....
The divorce was contentious and she's suffering financially. Her ex has remarried and they have a new baby. He misses a lot of his weekends with Ollie, and tells Kristen that she's just going to have to deal with it. Maybe it would be better if he had Ollie all week at his house and Kristen could take him weekends. What a guy!
Her son is being bullied at school .... the same school where she works. The older boy's mother is well known, so not too much is being done about the bullying. And when she challenges the mother herself, she finds herself suspended.
A colleague mentions that if she takes in a foreign student, she gets paid for that really well. Kind of hesitant, she nevertheless applies and is accepted. What she doesn't expect is a 20-something handsome Swede.
But then strange things start happening. Tires of her car get slashed. Her ex doesn't approve of the new man spending time in 'his' life. He's talking about taking custody of Ollie. Her sister has issues that she expects her sister to take care of. And then the danger only escalates.
Kristen has to wonder about all the people in her life .... who would be doing these things?
It's a great beginning with lots of action and suspense. Characters are deftly drawn, warts and all. Suspects are many and varied. A real page turner from start to unexpected finish.
August 6, 2019
Kristen is a single mother having to take desperate measures by opening her home up to a stranger to bring in some extra income so that she can provide a roof and a warm home for her and her son to live in.
Ollie is a cute kid who is having issues at school with an older boy called Felix. I think the author tackles the subject of bullying well and I was fully on side with Kristen when it comes to Felix’s mother. She infuriated me.
Kristen has a lot going on in her life. Her sister is a constant drain on her emotionally, always wanting attention. Her ex husband is someone else who causes her issues with letting their son down and of course hits the roof when he finds out about a stranger living in the same house as his son. On top of all that there is the run ins with bullying boys mum and Kristen is trying to adjust to life with someone new in her home. I felt worn out for her!
As all this is going on, strange things start to happen. Malicious things at that. As Kristen starts to have fall outs with everyone, it opens wider as to who could be behind it all. The only comfort she gets is from Haiden, the tall, blonde mature student from Sweden who is staying with her.
On His Grave is an enthralling page turner of a read. The suspense and tension builds throughout, just as I would expect from this genre of book. I have to admit I did have my suspicions as to who was behind it which proved correct but the author has other little surprises up her sleeve as well as making you doubt yourself with little red herrings being dropped here and there. All in all a story that kept me hooked and had me racing through the pages for a satisfying climax.
Ollie is a cute kid who is having issues at school with an older boy called Felix. I think the author tackles the subject of bullying well and I was fully on side with Kristen when it comes to Felix’s mother. She infuriated me.
Kristen has a lot going on in her life. Her sister is a constant drain on her emotionally, always wanting attention. Her ex husband is someone else who causes her issues with letting their son down and of course hits the roof when he finds out about a stranger living in the same house as his son. On top of all that there is the run ins with bullying boys mum and Kristen is trying to adjust to life with someone new in her home. I felt worn out for her!
As all this is going on, strange things start to happen. Malicious things at that. As Kristen starts to have fall outs with everyone, it opens wider as to who could be behind it all. The only comfort she gets is from Haiden, the tall, blonde mature student from Sweden who is staying with her.
On His Grave is an enthralling page turner of a read. The suspense and tension builds throughout, just as I would expect from this genre of book. I have to admit I did have my suspicions as to who was behind it which proved correct but the author has other little surprises up her sleeve as well as making you doubt yourself with little red herrings being dropped here and there. All in all a story that kept me hooked and had me racing through the pages for a satisfying climax.
June 24, 2019
Loved this story, it certainly kept me guessing who was responsible for all the horrible things that were happening to Kristen,this was a fabulous suspense read with plenty of twists through out.
This story got creepier and creepier the more i read,Kristen hasn't had a easy life with her mother being crazy and her younger sister that relied on her all the time, then to top it all off she has gone through a divorce and is bringing her son Ollie up on her own,with her waste of space ex having him on weekends as and when he can be bothered to show up.She is struggling with money so when a work friend suggests taking in a foreign student this seems like a good idea.
How wrong can you get as when he arrives he isn't in his teens as she thought a mature student would be he is 23 and a fit tall swedish man who is polite and good on the eyes.This is not going well right from the off as her ex husband does not like another man being in the house with his son living there so problems start to get to her,what with her son Ollie being bullied at school as well it all seems to be getting her down.
This was fast paced and it escalated very quickly with all the strange things happening at home and Kristen does not know who to trust and who not to trust,this story will keep you on your toes through out with how this all unfolds.Fabulous psychological thriller.Four and half stars.
This story got creepier and creepier the more i read,Kristen hasn't had a easy life with her mother being crazy and her younger sister that relied on her all the time, then to top it all off she has gone through a divorce and is bringing her son Ollie up on her own,with her waste of space ex having him on weekends as and when he can be bothered to show up.She is struggling with money so when a work friend suggests taking in a foreign student this seems like a good idea.
How wrong can you get as when he arrives he isn't in his teens as she thought a mature student would be he is 23 and a fit tall swedish man who is polite and good on the eyes.This is not going well right from the off as her ex husband does not like another man being in the house with his son living there so problems start to get to her,what with her son Ollie being bullied at school as well it all seems to be getting her down.
This was fast paced and it escalated very quickly with all the strange things happening at home and Kristen does not know who to trust and who not to trust,this story will keep you on your toes through out with how this all unfolds.Fabulous psychological thriller.Four and half stars.
June 25, 2019
I started reading this book & was lulled into a false sense of security, but lurking in the background was an ever increasing sense of unease, something wasn't right, but what? Fab read with plenty of intrigue & twists.
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June 20, 2019
Started off entertaining and normal. It got creepy fast! I loved it! My heart was pounding while reading! Kristen was a likable character and Ollie seemed just adorable! I felt for Kristen having to deal with the money issues and all, but I understood. All in all an enjoyable read! I would like to read more like this!
August 6, 2019
it was a thrilling read , but i was disappointed by the solution , as i was constantly guessing und expecting some surprise or connection with the heroine`s troubled past .
the reason for the broken pots , smashed window , slashed tires seemed too easy and i could not picture the responsible character for all these actions .
the reason for the broken pots , smashed window , slashed tires seemed too easy and i could not picture the responsible character for all these actions .
November 25, 2019
On His Grave by
M K Farrar.
It started with a lie... Life for single mother Kristen Scott has never been easy.Brought up by a crazy mother and left to take care of her younger sister, all she ever wanted was a normal family home.But a messy divorce leads to her struggling to make ends meet. When her co-worker suggests taking in a foreign student, the money seems too good to turn down. What she isn’t expecting is a twenty-something Swede to turn up, and slot right into her and her son’s life.Things quickly start to go wrong. Her ex-husband isn’t happy with the new setup. Her sister has issues. Her son is being bullied...And strange things are happening at home.With unanswered questions, Kristen starts to wonder about the people she’s let into her life...Someone is lying, but who?
Omg what a read. I had no idea. Brilliant read. 5*.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
M K Farrar.
It started with a lie... Life for single mother Kristen Scott has never been easy.Brought up by a crazy mother and left to take care of her younger sister, all she ever wanted was a normal family home.But a messy divorce leads to her struggling to make ends meet. When her co-worker suggests taking in a foreign student, the money seems too good to turn down. What she isn’t expecting is a twenty-something Swede to turn up, and slot right into her and her son’s life.Things quickly start to go wrong. Her ex-husband isn’t happy with the new setup. Her sister has issues. Her son is being bullied...And strange things are happening at home.With unanswered questions, Kristen starts to wonder about the people she’s let into her life...Someone is lying, but who?
Omg what a read. I had no idea. Brilliant read. 5*.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 10, 2020
What a gem of a book this is. How I overlooked it I’ll never know.
A young divorced mother Kristen Scott is struggling to make ends meet and decides to take in a foreign student who is studying at the local University.
She applies to the housing department and is duly accepted.
Haiden Lindgren is the Swedish student that will be staying with her as a lodger. He settles in nicely, gets on well with her young son Ollie and on the surface things appear to be fine. But something is not quite right with his set up as Kristen later finds out.
I found this a great read and I know as always with this author I will have hours of excitement and enjoyment.
A young divorced mother Kristen Scott is struggling to make ends meet and decides to take in a foreign student who is studying at the local University.
She applies to the housing department and is duly accepted.
Haiden Lindgren is the Swedish student that will be staying with her as a lodger. He settles in nicely, gets on well with her young son Ollie and on the surface things appear to be fine. But something is not quite right with his set up as Kristen later finds out.
I found this a great read and I know as always with this author I will have hours of excitement and enjoyment.
June 29, 2019
This is a well written book. Kristen was a well drawn and likeable woman although not without issues and anxieties. I felt that the people around her were not quite so convincing, except perhaps Ollie.
The suspense and unease builds up well and the different strands make for an interesting read with several possibilities of who is doing what.
However for me, this story didn't quite reach it's potential. It was a quick read and I quite liked it but isn't as good as "Some They Lie", this author's previous psychological thriller.
I don't want to give anything away so I will leave it there.
The suspense and unease builds up well and the different strands make for an interesting read with several possibilities of who is doing what.
However for me, this story didn't quite reach it's potential. It was a quick read and I quite liked it but isn't as good as "Some They Lie", this author's previous psychological thriller.
I don't want to give anything away so I will leave it there.
July 2, 2019
someone is lying but who?
What a read .. started off slightly slow but took a troubling turn 😨 poor Kristen couldn't seem to catch a break, struggling andd sacrificing for her young boy she makes the hard decision to allow a stranger to move into her house when odd incidents happen... there's no shortage of suspects Violet the immature selfish sister, Stephen the ****whole ex husband, Lisa the new wife and Haiden the mysterious foreign exchange student. If you like a cheeky little thriller I would highly recommend this! A great summer read that will keep you guessing until the end 😱
What a read .. started off slightly slow but took a troubling turn 😨 poor Kristen couldn't seem to catch a break, struggling andd sacrificing for her young boy she makes the hard decision to allow a stranger to move into her house when odd incidents happen... there's no shortage of suspects Violet the immature selfish sister, Stephen the ****whole ex husband, Lisa the new wife and Haiden the mysterious foreign exchange student. If you like a cheeky little thriller I would highly recommend this! A great summer read that will keep you guessing until the end 😱
May 9, 2022
Brilliant!!
I liked all the characters....even Fillip at first, I disliked Violet but later on realised that she was just scared of losing Kristen. I thought Kristen was such a good person and her priority was Ollie in the whole story, it was such a sad ending for her but she survived, it makes me think though, I hope these foreign students that come to the UK are the real deal?? Who knows? There's a thought. This author has some great ideas and I thoroughly enjoyed the story! I'm off now to find and delve into another one of hers.....thank you M K Farrar! 😊
I liked all the characters....even Fillip at first, I disliked Violet but later on realised that she was just scared of losing Kristen. I thought Kristen was such a good person and her priority was Ollie in the whole story, it was such a sad ending for her but she survived, it makes me think though, I hope these foreign students that come to the UK are the real deal?? Who knows? There's a thought. This author has some great ideas and I thoroughly enjoyed the story! I'm off now to find and delve into another one of hers.....thank you M K Farrar! 😊
July 3, 2019
Who can you trust.
After I have finished reading a book I like to mull it over and then try to either connect with a certain character or come up with a moral to the story. This time it was a moral. The moral: Be very careful who you invite into your life and be extremely cautious just who you cross paths with. Though you might think you are blaming the right person you could be very wrong. Good thriller.
After I have finished reading a book I like to mull it over and then try to either connect with a certain character or come up with a moral to the story. This time it was a moral. The moral: Be very careful who you invite into your life and be extremely cautious just who you cross paths with. Though you might think you are blaming the right person you could be very wrong. Good thriller.
July 12, 2019
This story is very well written, and it has some brilliant twists and turns that kept me guessing till the very end. This author really knows how to develop and present a psychological thriller, a must read if you like this genre and if you don’t like the genre but love a good mystery it’s still a must read for you!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 17, 2019
My second book by this author, I am equally thrilled! My first thought is oh no, NEVER bring a stranger into your house with a child. But I have never been desperate for money so I cannot say I would never. But either way, this story is fascinating, intense, with lots of action and very well-written. This author is an excellent story-teller. I look forward to reading more from her.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 31, 2019
I love a psychological thriller - and this author certainly knows how to write one! M.K. Farrar's books pull you straight in and keep you fully absorbed until the final word.
The characters are well drawn and the plot keeps you guessing until the end. This book is a gripping, fast paced thriller, full of suspense - and had me on edge throughout. I would highly recommend it to all lovers of psychological novels.
The characters are well drawn and the plot keeps you guessing until the end. This book is a gripping, fast paced thriller, full of suspense - and had me on edge throughout. I would highly recommend it to all lovers of psychological novels.
September 15, 2020
a financially stressed single mother takes in a foreign exchange student for extra money. the student is not what she expected. Closer to her age, he is handsome and personable. And soon he becomes indispensable. But is he the man of her dreams or a nightmare?
I was disappointed in this novel. It is predictable. Kristen is whiny and the crazy mother/needy sister/difficult ex contributed nothing. The plot plays out as expected. It is okay but not something I would recommend.
I was disappointed in this novel. It is predictable. Kristen is whiny and the crazy mother/needy sister/difficult ex contributed nothing. The plot plays out as expected. It is okay but not something I would recommend.
July 6, 2019
While I was expecting what was going to happen, there is still a mystery in the story that pushed me to keep reading. There is sex but not prolonged and not very detailed. The characters are developed. The author has a knack for making the reader feel the despair Kristen is experiencing. Good story. [I received an advanced copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it.]
July 7, 2019
Started off a bit slow but boy did it move fast after that. I loved this book. It’s lovely to get the heart pounding while reading! Loved Kristen and Ollie! This was a great read, thoroughly enjoyed it and I highly recommend this book
July 14, 2019
Wow, cannot believe I wasted time and money on this shlock. Totally unoriginal and derivative. The villain is super obvious from the start so I figured that was a red herring and a huge twist was coming. Nope. Tedious and dully written shlock.
September 26, 2019
This was a quick, easy read, but nothing special. A single mother struggling to make ends meet takes in a Swedish exchange student. Someone is vandalizing her home, and he comes to her rescue as they developed a relationship.
November 20, 2019
Once it twisted, it TWISTED
It took me a long while to get into this book. If I had sat down and finished it in one weekend, I’d have enjoyed it more. It took some interesting turns in the end! I liked it and would definitely read more from this author.
It took me a long while to get into this book. If I had sat down and finished it in one weekend, I’d have enjoyed it more. It took some interesting turns in the end! I liked it and would definitely read more from this author.
July 17, 2020
Fantastic! The book starts off with a struggling single Mom trying to make ends meet. Then the spider start weaving a suspenseful web. For a minute I thought Kristin was going crazy and then BAM it turned. The story had me flipping the pages at the end. The writing was fabulous.
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July 17, 2019
Caryn A Reads!
On His Grave was my first read by MK Farrar. It won't be my last no doubt. I do enjoy a compelling thriller from time to time. Thumbs up!
On His Grave was my first read by MK Farrar. It won't be my last no doubt. I do enjoy a compelling thriller from time to time. Thumbs up!
August 30, 2019
Unusual story .
I started reading this book it was interesting and l thought l knew what was happening ,but what a great twist .
I started reading this book it was interesting and l thought l knew what was happening ,but what a great twist .
November 10, 2019
Easy read, bit predictable, the pace picked up in the middle would probably read more by author as quick reads.
November 11, 2019
Excellent read
I must say this is the first book I've read by this author, and I will definitely be reading the next couple . Well worded and easy to get into.
I must say this is the first book I've read by this author, and I will definitely be reading the next couple . Well worded and easy to get into.
December 22, 2019
Liked it. I had it figured out by the middle of the book....... but, still liked it.
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