It's One of Us

By: J.T. Ellison

Narrated by: Julia Whelan

“A smart, taut, mind-blowing thriller full of heartbreak and betrayal that moves along at breakneck speed. Readers will be obsessed!”
—Mary Kubica, New York Times bestselling author of Just The Nicest Couple

Everybody lies. Even the ones you think you know best of all . . .

Olivia Bender designs exquisite home interiors that satisfy the most demanding clients. But her own deepest desire can’t be fulfilled by marble counters or the perfect rug. She desperately wants to be a mother. Fertility treatments and IVF keep failing. And just when she feels she’s at her lowest point, the police deliver shocking news to Olivia and her husband, Park.

DNA results show that the prime suspect in a murder investigation is Park’s son. Olivia is relieved, knowing this is a mistake. Despite their desire, the Benders don’t have any children. Then comes the confession. Many years ago, Park donated sperm to a clinic. He has no idea how many times it was sold—or how many children he has sired.

As the murder investigation goes deeper, more terrible truths come to light. With every revelation, Olivia must face the unthinkable. The man she married has fathered a killer. But can she hold that against him when she keeps such dark secrets of her own?

This twisting, emotionally layered thriller explores the lies we tell to keep a marriage together--or break each other apart . . .

Solid listen

Kept me listening. Did not guess what was happening. Twists and turns didn't see coming.
Although everyone's infertility story is not the same, no one wants to feel alone. This is not a topic you usually hear about or if you do it usually ends with having a baby in the end, that is not always the case. Although it may be hard for some it made me feel heard and less alone.

Omg SO GOOD!!

Goodness gracious, I don’t think I’ve ever read a book that I hung onto every word as much as I did with this book! So so great! I’m now hooked onto this genre and author!

A new type of twisty mystery

No spoilers here. However, the situation in this story is probable. Fascinating to think about. Great narration which helped the story grow on me. I neither liked or disliked any of the characters.I am not a fan of precocious teenagers who seem to think that they can do anything they want behind their parents’ backs. I am hesitant about reading books by J.T. because of the repetitive suffering of female victims who are hidden while tortured raped and eventually executed. Not much of that here. The motive of the antagonist is not revealed. The ending definitely has multiple surprises….interesting

honestly amazing

I tried the entire time to find the twist myself. I never would have guessed. kept me on the edge of my seat and cycled me through every emotion. highly recommend if you like suspense and murder/mysteries.

Interesting read w a few twists

Usually books like this are predictable. This one was not like that. Worth a listen