Criminal profiler in training (and newlywed) Jessie Hunt, 29, discovers that dark secrets lurk in her new suburban town; when a body turns up dead, she finds herself caught in the crosshairs of her newfound friends, her husband’s secrets, her serial killer caseload—and the secrets of her own dark past.
In THE PERFECT WIFE (A Jessie Hunt Psychological Suspense Thriller—Book One), Criminal … Criminal profiler-in-training Jessie Hunt is sure she’s finally put the darkness of her childhood behind her. She and her husband, Kyle, just moved from a cramped downtown Los Angeles apartment into a Westport Beach mansion. Kyle’s promotion has them swimming in money. And Jessie is on the verge of getting her Master’s degree in forensic psychology, the last step in her dream of becoming a criminal profiler.
But soon after their arrival, Jessie begins to notice a series of strange developments. The neighbors—and their au pairs—all seem to be hiding secrets. The mysterious yacht club Kyle is desperate to join is rife with cheating spouses, and with troubling rules of its own. And the notorious serial killer being held at the psychiatric hospital where Jessie is completing her degree seems to know more about her life than is normal—or safe.
As her world starts to unravel, Jessie begins to question everything around her—including her own sanity. Has she truly uncovered a disturbing conspiracy buried within a sunny, wealthy Southern California beach town? Does the mass murderer she’s studying really somehow know the origin of her private nightmares?
Or has her tortured past finally come back to claim her?
Book #2—THE PERFECT BLOCK—is also now available!
A fast-paced psychological suspense thriller with unforgettable characters and heart-pounding suspense, THE PERFECT WIFE is book #1 in a riveting new series that will leave you turning pages late into the night.
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I did not anticipate the ending. Twisted!
It didn’t pull me in as fast as most other Blake Pierce books usually do but after about a third of the way in, I eventually read straight through to the end.
Kyle being a cad of a husband roused my anger against men in general. I was glad to see Jessie coming into her own. It’s a twisted plot on Kyle’s part and I couldn’t even imagine something so despicable.
I liked the story line and the twists and turns.
Good writing, the story line progressed smoothly and I am looking forward to reading more of his work.
Enjoyable read. Likeable characters. Unexpected conclusion.
It was ok
I think this story could happen very easily in our current world. It turns this woman’s life upside down and it’s all a big mistake.
Intriguing
Drags on
LOVE Blake Pierce books! Well written!
Interesting book!
A must read!! The next 2 books are just as good!!
While there were some aspects of this book that I felt were a little bit off in terms of reality overall the writing was good. I found I was very involved in the characters and couldn’t wait to see what was going to happen. Am looking forward to reading more of this series.
Definitely not a happy ending. Very good psychological mystery. Loved the characters all in bazaar circumstances. It was a page turner.
Sort of a Stepford Wife feeling with a twist at the end. Left wanting to know more about the lead character’s history…but being the first in a series, that’s the hook to continue. I prefer more closure.
I very much enjoyed The Perfect Wife. An unusual story line with lots of suspense and an unexpected but satisfying ending.
Really liked this book from beginning too end a real surprise ending. Usually know the plot right from the beginning. Like d the characters but the husband really really fooled me. Kept reading couldn’t wait for it to end
You’ll never go wrong reading this authors books. Great read. I recommend.
Great read!