The Book:
The New Wife by Sue Watson
Published November 19, 2021 by Bookouture
Date read: November 7, 2023
The Characters:
Georgie and her son Sam
Tim and Helen and their daughters, Lauren and Kate
Sam and Lauren are married, Lauren is dead
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The Plot (from Goodreads):
You can never truly know what goes on behind closed doors…
My darling son, Sam, is marrying his childhood sweetheart and I couldn’t be prouder of the man he’s grown into. Walking out on his abusive father all those years ago was the best thing I ever did. And today he stands, tall and handsome, saying ‘I do’ to my dream daughter-in-law. If I hadn’t pushed them together all those years ago, he might never have found a girl as perfect as Lauren. It’s true what they say, mother always knows best.
But weeks later, Lauren is dead and police cars fill the driveway of their idyllic countryside home. As they question Sam, I sense he’s hiding something. Why won’t he look me in the eye? And who does he rush off to meet as soon as the police are gone?
Desperate, I do what every good mother would do: I let myself into Sam and Lauren’s bedroom. What I see, I will never be able to forget. My son’s beautiful new wife was hiding a dangerous secret. Can I clear my son’s name? And could my life be in danger now too?
A completely gripping, utterly twisted thriller that will leave your jaw on the floor. Perfect for fans of Gone Girl, The Wife Between Us and The Woman in the Window.
How did The New Wife end?
The Review:
The New Wife turned out to be a really good thriller! I had my hunches, but I could never quite nail down who I thought the killer was. The whole story was very well written and came together well. The audio production was especially well-done, and it was a pleasure to listen to this while completing some chores this week. I strongly recommend this one if you’re a fan of domestic thrillers and family drama!
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