The instant New York Times Bestseller (January 2018)! “A fiendishly smart cat-and-mouse thriller” —New York Times Book Review“Buckle up, because you won’t be able to put this one down.” —Glamour “Jaw dropping. Unforgettable. Shocking.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)“The best domestic suspense novel since Gone Girl.” —In Touch WeeklyWhen you read this book, you will make many assumptions.You … review)
“The best domestic suspense novel since Gone Girl.” —In Touch Weekly
When you read this book, you will make many assumptions.
You will assume you are reading about a jealous ex-wife.
You will assume she is obsessed with her replacement – a beautiful, younger woman who is about to marry the man they both love.
You will assume you know the anatomy of this tangled love triangle.
Assume nothing.
Twisted and deliciously chilling, Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen’s The Wife Between Us exposes the secret complexities of an enviable marriage – and the dangerous truths we ignore in the name of love.
Read between the lies.
A 2018 Indie Next Pick | One of Glamour Magazine’s Best Books of 2018 | One of Hello Giggles’ 19 Books We Can’t Wait to Read in 2018
Praise for The Wife Between Us:
“Fiendishly clever…in the vein of Gone Girl and The Girl on the Train. This one will keep you guessing.” —Anita Shreve, New York Times bestselling author of The Stars are Fire
“A clever thriller with masterful twists.” – Karin Slaughter, New York Times bestselling author of The Kept Woman
“The Wife Between Us delivers a whip smart, twisty plot in a taut, pacy narrative. It’s terrific and troubling. This is one scary love triangle where you won’t know who to trust. I loved it.” –Gilly Macmillan, New York Times bestselling author of What She Knew
“A twisty, mind-bending novel about marriage and betrayal. A gripping plot and fascinating characters; this book will keep you turning the pages and guessing until the very end. A must-read!” –Lauren Weisberger, New York Times bestselling author of The Devil Wears Prada
“This amazing story gallops along at breakneck speed, with an ending that smacks you between the eyes and takes your breath away. These authors are destined to become trail blazers in the field of psychological suspense books that explode in your hands!” —Nancy Simpson-Brice, Book Vault
“Like a house of mirrors, The Wife Between Us kept me guessing around every corner, delving into the complexities of marriage, friendship, and obsession.” —Javier Ramirez, The Book Table
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This book kept me interested. Quite twisted but good read.
Very good story. One of the best books I’ve read this year. Kept me interested until the very end.
There was a slow start to this book. A short way in, I was ready to discard it, except that it had been endorsed by friends. Early on, I decided I knew the plot development and wondered ‘What else is there to discover in this book?’ There was more, with the various threads becoming apparent as I turned the pages.
Although swapping POV, the novel is written in the first person, allowing the reader to delve deep into the thoughts of the protagonist. We witness her growth over the evolution of the story, spanning several years from the backstory (revealed slowly) to the present day. She is not initially likeable, as she appears weak and easily manipulated. In the hands of a skilful strategist, that’s how it happens, sneaking up on you from behind. By the last page, she is a stronger character and commands respect.
Conflict was explained rather than felt in this book and that is something that could be improved. There were interesting twists though, and they built up the tension as the story progressed. It kept me engaged once I was past the first chapters.
She could not let him get married again. She was determined to not let this happen. It became her obsession; her ex-husband Richard, consumed her and she couldn’t let him go. Then, suddenly the string broke, her fervor switched and now she is focused on Nellie, the woman that Richard is planning on marrying. I didn’t know what to think of this divorcee as her passion and her feelings ate up the hours of her day. It wasn’t until she started to talk about her past that I finally began to understand where the trouble existed. She’s trying to warn Nellie about Richard, she is doing everything she possibly can, her determination is relentless. Their reactions typical but troubling to her. The more she reveals about her past, the more I am wondering where this is all headed and why she cares so much. If she scares off Nellie, where will that leave her? Is there something about Richard that neither of the woman know?
I got so tired of Richard’s psycho talk. He used it to belittle the individual he was aiming his remark at and it was just one of his ways that he used to take control of the situation. Richard was an individual who always had to be in control. They say that love is blind and Richard had their eyes covered and they loved it. I loved how this novel kept building and building until the end when the author just lets go with the unexpected. It’s one of those endings where I want to go back and reread the novel, Richard didn’t have my eyes covered, the author did. Just like the book jacket states, “You will assume………You will assume…….…You will assume……..Assume nothing. Read between the lines.” I made assumptions. I highly recommend this novel.
Suspense and a psychological thriller- in a well described book where you could actually see inside the character’s minds and feel their emotions as each chapter was read.
Just when I thought I knew for sure how this would end and who was truly the person that was disturbed, I was dead wrong .
I was sleepless over trying to figure out the end of this novel.
If you want drama and twists and turns in a plot, this is the book for you !
The Wife between Us was a page turner with unpredictable characters. While reading the book nothing seemed like it was. It was an interesting plot.
I am not even sure what to say about this book. I enjoyed it immensely. I assumed I understood, I assumed I new what was going on. I was wrong. I just found this to be a really good read.
it was amazing. In the vein of GONE GIRL Gone Girl and THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN The Girl on the Train, this contemporary psychological thriller about past domestic secrets and present dysfunctional marriages is a twisted page-turner. Curious how the unreliable narrator trick will work when Steven Spielberg’s production company adapts it for the screen — it won’t be an easy translation but it will have strong parts for women from multiple generations.
Wonderful mystery! I absolutely loved it and couldn’t stop reading. There are many layers to this story. The authors do a fantastic job wrapping it all up to a satisfying ending. Again, I really enjoyed it.
Couldn’t put it down
This book definitely took turns that I wasn’t expecting
This book was difficult to put down. I definitely recommend!
Good read.
It definitely kept me going. I like thrillers when I feel down, it gets my adrenaline going. Well written thriller like “the last Mrs. Parish.” Both unpredictable and fascinating study of controlling and sociopathic personalities.
Similar plot line to the last mrs. Parrish but the story unfolded in a non-predictable way.
This book is unpredictable and unfolds with promising psychological twists.
Terrific psychological thriller, cleverly plotted and touchingly human.
This is a good, fast-paced summer read in a twisty relationship-is she crazy-what really happened sort of way. Expect implausibilities, convenient coincidences, and one too many Big Reveals in the end, but still a fun ride getting there. This has been optioned by Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Partners.
This is an absolutely fantastic psychological mystery with so many twists and turns you’ll never see the ending coming. I highly recommend this one!
Where do I start with this book? This book is about a marriage gone wrong. It’s about secrets, betrayal, and most of all revenge. When reading this book you will assume you know what’s going on and what’s coming, assume nothing. There are so many twists and turns you would never expect. The Wife Between Us will keep you reeling into the night until the very last page.