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John Marrs

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John Marrs is an internationally bestselling author of psychological thrillers and speculative fiction. Before becoming a full‑time writer, he spent more than two decades as a freelance journalist interviewing celebrities for national publications.

He self‑published his early novels while commuting to work, building a passionate readership through social media that helped attract Amazon Publishing and Penguin Random House.

His breakout book, The One, became a No. 1 Netflix series, has sold over a million copies, and is published in 35 languages. His other bestselling titles include The Good Samaritan, What Lies Between Us, The Passengers, The Marriage Act, and The Stranger in Her House.

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John Marrs A light application of lipstick should be suffice. I think that I have just as many male readers, but they aren’t as prolific on social media.
John Marrs Yes, as of 15 months ago, I started writing full time. I've just finished my seventh book and am starting work next week on my eighth. Thanks for your…moreYes, as of 15 months ago, I started writing full time. I've just finished my seventh book and am starting work next week on my eighth. Thanks for your kind words!(less)
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The One (Dark Future #1)

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Keep It in the Family

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What Lies Between Us

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You Killed Me First

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When You Disappeared

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April Kindle Book Deals

Hi everyone

I hope you are all well.

Here are my books currently on sale in the April Kindle deals:

You Killed Me First - 99p UK, $1.49 Australia & $1.99 Canada & US.

The Stranger in Her House 99p UK, $1.49 Australia

When You Disappeared $1.99 Canada and US

Keep It in the Family £1 UK, $2 Australia

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Hi Jack - I hope so! A few have been optioned by production companies, but that happens to a lot of authors and nothing ever happens. What Lies was optioned by Renee Zellweger's production company a few years back and they still have the rights to it See Full Answer
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Hi Maya, I'm afraid there are no plans for any more for the time being. Sorry!
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John Marrs added a status update: Here are my books are in Kindle Deals right now:

* Dead in the Water - 99p UK, $1.49 AUS (ends 30 June)
* The Good Samaritan - £1 UK, £2 AUS (until 14 June) & $1.99 US/CA (until 26 June)
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“If you’ve got the opportunity to love someone as much as they love you, then grab it with both hands and hold on to it for dear life.”
John Marrs, The One

“Maybe when you took it back to the basics, that's what love really was: just being there for someone when the sun rises and sets.- Jade”
John Marrs, The One

“Maybe when you took it back to basics, that’s what love really was: just being there for someone when the sun rises and sets.”
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