What Remains of Teague House is a multiple POV thriller, which I always enjoy. We get the POVs of each of the Rawlins siblings and the occasional chapter from Aunt Phil and PI Maddie. When their mother dies, the Rawlins siblings are brought together. Shortly after arriving, dead bodies are discovered in the woods behind Teague House.

I love stories with multiple POVs. There are a few different characters in this book, however it’s still easy to follow along. The writing flowed well. One thing I noticed that I found interesting was the way all the POVs were in third person except Maddie’s. Her POV was the only one that I noticed that was first person. It doesn’t detract from anything, just an interesting note. Sadly, I’m a reader who is big on the ending. This book fell short in that department. I felt that with the pacing being a bit on the slower side, it left room for a lot of build up but the ending didn’t hold up to it. The ending felt a bit rushed, especially one the reveal happened. It also felt a bit random. I see where the author was trying to go with it; I’m just not sure it worked.

Thank you Netgalley for the ARC of What Remains of Teague House.

Murder mystery and family secrets.
This was a very entertaining murder mystery!

After their mother died, the three Rawlin siblings return home to take care of the funeral.
But then several bodies are found on their property. Police investigations, a private detective, and three siblings try to reveal the secrets of Teague House.

This story follows the three siblings as third-person POV, but also switches to a first-person POV for the private detective.

I found the switch of POV confusing at first. But it turned out to be a good way of separating the family drama of the Rawlinses, and the search of the private investigator.

The book started a little slow, but once the bodies were found, it really kicked off. More questions came up; who killed who, what secrets are hidden in the family, where did the victims come from?

Slowly, everything unravels until the truth finally jumps out.

This was a lot of fun! There are many hints hidden between the lines. Attentive readers are rewarded. I was constantly creating theories until the final reveal.

The characters were very realistic. I could really relate to the siblings' dynamics, being a child of 3 myself. Everyone had their flaws, charm, and secrets.

The most flawed characters stuck with me the most. Some of them really drove me up the wall, I wanted to shake them or knock them up the head. It's not hard to imagine, that people like this exist in real life.

If you love mysteries, and the unravelling of generations worth of secrets, I highly recommend this book! It's very entertaining, and the reveal is very much worth it.

I really enjoyed following the siblings relationship, great character development. I didn’t figure out who did it until the end. Would love to read a prequel to this story? I was curious about the past timeline and wanted more! Will definitely more from the author.

In *What Remains of Teague House*, a gripping family mystery unravels when three adult siblings return home after their mother’s unexpected death, only to uncover a chilling secret buried in their backyard. As multiple graves are discovered, one of them freshly dug, the Rawlins family is forced to confront the dark history of their family and the unsettling question of whether one of them might be involved in a recent murder.

With taut, evocative writing and intricate character development, this mystery explores the complexities of memory, guilt, and family ties. Detective Maddie Reed enters the scene, determined to uncover the truth—one that could unravel the Rawlins family forever. Fans of psychological thrillers and deep family dramas will be captivated by this suspense-filled page-turner, full of twists, secrets, and long-buried truths.

"What Remains of Teague House" by Stacy Johns is a gripping mystery novel set to be released in April 20252. This debut work showcases Johns' talent for crafting a complex, multi-layered narrative that keeps readers guessing until the very end.
The story revolves around the Rawlins family, a dysfunctional group brought together for their mother's funeral at their childhood home, Teague House. The somber gathering takes a dark turn when multiple corpses are discovered in the woods on the property, adding to the already troubled history of the house, which includes the father's suicide.
Johns employs multiple points of view to tell the story, allowing readers to delve into the minds of various characters, each harboring their own secrets. This narrative technique adds depth to the plot and helps maintain suspense throughout the novel. At the center of the investigation is private detective Maddie Reed, tasked with unraveling a mystery that spans decades3.
One of the novel's strengths lies in its character development. Johns has created a cast of "delightfully gray" characters, each with their own hidden agendas and motivations3. This nuanced approach to characterization adds realism and complexity to the story, making it more engaging for readers.
The atmospheric setting of Teague House itself plays a crucial role in the narrative, serving as a gloomy backdrop that enhances the overall sense of unease and mystery3. Johns skillfully uses the house and its surroundings to create a palpable tension that permeates the entire novel.
While "What Remains of Teague House" is Johns' first novel, it demonstrates a level of storytelling prowess that suggests a promising career ahead. The author's ability to weave together multiple storylines, maintain suspense, and create compelling characters is impressive for a debut work.
In conclusion, "What Remains of Teague House" is a sinister and engrossing mystery that will appeal to fans of the genre. With its intricate plot, well-developed characters, and atmospheric setting, this novel marks an impressive debut for Stacy Johns and is certainly worth adding to your reading list.

A family with a large estate with a main house(Teague House) and cottage, the mother has just died and now the siblings come home to deal with her passing. The book opens with the death of the mother from her point of view, then each chapter is told from a different character. As the book unfolds the stories of this family spill out, with murders and past problems coming to light.

SPOILERS below:

The family finds a "pet cemetary" in the far back of their property. But upon further investigation human remains are discovered and this unlocks the unsolved murders of multiple people in the community. The unexpected cemetary was probably my favorite part of the book, it was interesting to discover why it was created and how this burial ground came to be.

Overall this story had a lot of layers and and some interesting characters to follow. There was a twist at the end that I was hoping for but that didn't happen. (darn!)

I definitely felt invested to finish this story and not put the book down. However I was a tad disappointed when the true "mystery" was revealed. I think I expected something more and the real murderer was not that surprising. I still feel this was a worthwhile read and I am interested to see what this author writes next.

Thank you NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I love a good mystery thriller especially with sketchy families. The Rawlins are a family that needs some serious therapy and I wont get into the nitty gritty but man this book kept my attention till the very last page. I also love the cover I cant wait to own a copy of this book.

Thank you to Poisoned Pen Press for the ARC! This started off so strong, with a good mystery and a gathering of siblings for a death. However, it rambled for far too long about things that really didn't contribute much to the overall plot. It was far longer than it needed to be, and would have benefited from more trimming down. I think 432 pages was far too many for telling this overall very simple story. I did enjoy some of the characters, but this is not likely a book I would recommend to my friends.

Thanks to NetGalley, Poisoned Pen Press, and Sourcebooks for this copy of "What Remains of Teague House."

A modern-day gothic suspenseful thriller that had me suspecting everyone of being the killer of the dead bodies found in the family's pet cemetery.

I love books where people hide precious items and this one starts with Val, who lives with her sister Phyllis, checking on her lifelong treasures that she's hidden in a lockbox.

Val and her husband Russ built Teague House and Russ crafted hiding places into the house. The children Jon, Sandra, and Robby found most of them and hid some of their own items when they lived in the house.

The pacing was a little slower as author Johns built and explored the family relationships that are so crucial to the story. Parent and child, siblings, spouses: secrets, emotional pain, and unconditional love are all components of solving the mystery of the found remains.

OMG. WHAT A SURPRISE!!!! This book had everything, creepy house, creepy siblings an intense atmosphere. I wish this was a series. I read this book in 1 sitting. WOWOWOWOWOW

A twisted discovery of secrets unveils itself after a death in the Rawlins family. As the siblings return to their childhood home to deal with the aftermath of their mother's passing, they all battle with haunting memories of their pasts. Add in the discovery of a graveyard in the backyard and the mystery takes off! Surprising connections hidden all throughout the book keep it engaging.

However, I felt like it was hard to get into the book for the first few chapters, and the ending revealed itself earlier than I had hoped!

Thank you to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for the EARC and the opportunity to read this book in exchange for my honest review.
‘What Remains of Teague House’ is a dysfunctional family thriller that combines mystery with generational trauma. When three siblings discover that their mother has died, they all descend upon their childhood home which happens to be an old house out in the middle of the woods. When they find a fresh grave with a thumb sticking out right next to what they’d grown up thinking was a pet cemetery, their entire family become suspects in multiple murders.
This was a fun read. I enjoyed the perspective switches and the overarching mystery. The dual timeline chapters between Phil and Val as young adults helped to give some context to Val and Phil’s contentious relationship. I thought that was one of the stronger points of the book and that Phil’s perspective was fascinating from a psychological standpoint. At points, you begin to question who among these characters is a reliable narrator because almost everyone has something to hide.
I thought the twist was good if a bit predictable. The ending felt a bit rushed after all the buildup of the story. Much like the hiding places all around Teague House, I would’ve loved for the information to come to light more slowly than it did in the final few scenes. I did appreciate the ‘why’ but I wish we’d gotten just a bit more of it. I wanted to know more about the group and how they came to be connected to the Rawlins family.
This was a fun read that had some pacing issues. Overall, I would recommend it to anyone looking for a thriller about a layered and very dysfunctional family with some bodies in the backyard.

This was a dark, spooky, and twisty read that was perfect to curl up with on such a cold, dreary day. Johns does an excellent job creating such an unnerving and mysterious atmosphere that you couldn't help but want to learn more about! The beginning was a bit slow and I was kind of confused about why such a big character showed up so late in the game, but if you can stick it out there are plenty of other great twists and shocks that make the rest of the story fly by! I figured out the ending pretty early on, but I really enjoyed the characters and plot development of this one and look forward to more from Johns! Thanks so much for the ARC!

What Remains of Teague House is a HAUNTING mystery that will keep you hooked from start to finish!

Perfect for fans of Gillian Flynn’s Sharp Objects or Stacy Willingham’s Only If You’re Lucky, this story is brimming with intrigue, secrets, and shadowy characters. The tale begins with a family tragedy—the passing of the family’s matriarch—which forces the family to gather and make difficult decisions. But the drama doesn’t stop there. The discovery of bones on the family’s land adds a chilling layer of mystery that spirals into an ambitious and captivating narrative. Stacy Johns masterfully ties together every loose end, delivering a conclusion that is both satisfying and thought-provoking.

Teague House itself feels like a character, steeped in secrets and haunting memories. From Sandy’s unsettling and terrifying dreams to Maddie’s relentless investigation into a missing person, the story pulls readers into a web of lies, red herrings, and startling revelations. Switching perspectives throughout the book adds an extra layer of depth, allowing readers to piece together clues while pondering the implications of each twist. The shifting viewpoints, combined with well-placed flashbacks from Aunt Phil’s perspective, create a dynamic and engaging narrative structure. Every discovery builds toward a shocking and exhilarating climax that will leave readers breathless.

The characters are a standout feature of this novel, each with unique and compelling personalities that enhance the story’s many mysteries. Stacy Johns’ skillful writing breathes life into these characters, making their struggles and secrets feel vivid and real. The interplay between past and present is seamlessly woven, adding richness to the narrative and keeping readers guessing until the very end.

What Remains of Teague House is a must-read for mystery lovers. With its expertly crafted plot, multidimensional characters, and spine-tingling atmosphere, this book firmly establishes Stacy Johns as a rising star in the genre. Don’t miss out on this thrilling tale!

Thank you, Net Galley and Poisoned Pen, for the advance read copy!!

I am a sucker for dual timeline books, and for books with multiple POVs, and WHAT REMAINS OF TEAGUE HOUSE had both. So of course we started on the right foot, and we proceeded with a deliciously confusing plot that I really really enjoyed. It is a sad story, at times, but that's okay. Just check your trigger warnings! Especially suicide and long term illness.

I really liked the writing style, jumping from one character’s thoughts to the other without really ever being in a neutral area. I loved trying to sort out what was ‘the truth’ and what was ‘the truth that characters were telling themselves’. And the epilogue just blew my mind. Of everything in the story, it absolutely was the last thing I was expecting. And it was GREAT. I literally shouted “WHAAAT?!” in the car with my parents.

A couple of things that I didn’t like / that didn’t make much sense to me were: (1) how much the plot is based on a coincidence that I find to be not too credible (the first victim found); (2) how late in the book one of the key characters shows up. Given how the story opens (the first chapter is from the mother’s point of view), among all the characters you are the person with most information at hand. Which is normally a great position to be in, because you can then try and guess who among the characters will solve it first. In this case, this very very important piece of the puzzle arrives extremely late, and I found it to be a bit unfair.

A very nice reading experience, nonetheless.

Note: I would rate the book 3.5 stars, if there was an option.

⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

Thank you to Poisoned Pen Press, NetGalley, and Stacy Johns for giving me the opportunity to receive an ARC of What Remains of Teague House, for simply an honest review.

In the beginning of the book, I was not able to get through it. I decided to push through and I am glad I did. The story began to get interesting, mysterious, suspenseful, entertaining with family secrets, and dramatic.

I did like the multiple POV, the family secrets was interesting, and I did not see that coming at all. The twist caught me off guard!

I would’ve wanted more as I felt like it was missing something but it’s a book I’ll recommend.

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Tragedy occurs: mother dies, and all three of her children return home. The children, now adults, have their own trials and harsh memories to work their way through. When the daughter, Sandra, attempts to face her memories of her father by returning to where she last saw him, she discovers something else on the family property - a freshly buried body. Police investigating continues to discover other bodies, older, buried beneath it. What exactly has happened at Teague House, and who is responsible?

This is a pretty straightforward who-done-it type of mystery. I pretty much solved it about 1/3 of the way through, and continued to be vindicated as I continued reading. I thought the lives of the siblings that was revealed was interesting and wish we had more of it, but I understand the author’s decision to focus the way she did. I do, however feel like the book was rushed a bit from the last 1/3 going towards the end, as the novel was trying to wrap up.

Recommended if you like: multiple timelines, mysteries

I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers.

3.5 stars.
What Remains of Teague House is a mystery thriller with multiple POV.
The Rawlins siblings (Jon, Sandy, and Rob) have regrouped at their childhood home, Teague House, after the passing of their mother. Each sibling has troubles and wants to bury their mother and move on with their lives. When Sandy and Jon stumble across a recently dug mound of earth with part of a body sticking out whilst out for a walk on their family's vast plot of land, which then uncovers a burial site of multiple bodies, this makes their time back at the house even more conflicted. As each sibling tries to connect the dots and uncover what and who has murdered and buried these bodies on their land and if their parents were a part of something sinister, the house is broken into making them realise someone is looking for something they don't want to be found. Along side this we follow Maddie who's a private investigator searching for her missing friends remains and when similarities are found with one of the bodies that coinside with her friends disappearance, body type etc, she's hot on the heels to discover if this is the breakthrough she's been chasing for years so she can finally put her friend to rest.
This was an interesting and twisty read that took some time to get into, but I felt the ending was very rushed together and was missing something for me.

this was a great book! It was scary, creepy, and the uncovering of past secret were great. I think the writing was done well, and the tense feelings were definitely evoked and palpable!! I liked it!

Thank you to NetGalley, to the author, and to the publisher for this complimentary ARC in exchange for my honest review!!!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.

What Remains of Teague House was a very interesting and multifaceted family mystery. I really enjoyed this novel, it’s a great multi-pov story that kept me guessing the whole way through. To be honest, I didn’t care much for any of the Rawlins siblings and I do feel like the ending was a bit rushed, but it was still a great book.