The Family Man

Homecomings Shadowed by Secrets

When Detective Inspector Mark Sayer returns to his childhood village of Raven’s End to care for his ailing father, he expects quiet lanes, familiar faces, and the comfort of old memories. Instead, he steps into a community fractured by fear and suspicion. The local church has gone up in flames, a prominent family lies broken, and whispers of a dark ritual echo through the narrow alleys. As Mark confronts the ghosts of his own past—lost friendships, a long-buried tragedy, and a brother he hasn’t spoken to in years—he realizes that some wounds never heal, and some sins are never forgiven.

A Fractured Family, a Fraying Faith

At the heart of the mystery stands the Holloway clan: a once-respected dynasty of farmers whose façade of respectability hides bitter rivalries and whispered curses. Matriarch Agnes Holloway, whose brittle smile cracks under the weight of grief, clings to her ancestral land with desperate pride. Her son, Daniel, returns from years abroad to find a brother he barely knows and a village that treats him as an outsider. When evidence emerges of foul play tied to an age-old superstition, Mark and Daniel must set aside sibling resentments and forge an uneasy alliance—before the next victim is chosen.

Truth Woven in Blood and Ritual

As bodies surface near the mist-cloaked riverbank and cryptic symbols appear scrawled on barn doors, Mark uncovers a tapestry of lies stretching back generations. Each revelation draws him closer to a malevolent force that thrives on fear and feeds on family discord. With time running out and the line between justice and vengeance dissolving, he must navigate hidden chapels, secret societies, and the darkest corners of the human heart to unmask a killer determined to protect an unholy legacy.

Courage Born of Loyalty

In this gripping blend of gothic suspense and small-town drama, T.J. Lebbon explores how blood ties can bind us to our worst impulses—and how love and loyalty can set us free. The Family Man is a tense, atmospheric novel that will keep you guessing until the final, shattering twist.

.T.J. Lebbon is an internationally bestselling author known for his masterful fusion of psychological horror and emotional depth, creating unforgettable stories that linger long after the last page is turned.