Ebook: 300 pages Kindle Edition
Genre: Contemporary Psychological Thriller, Mystery, Suspense,
Publisher: Bookouture, 4th February 2025
First Sentences: Two days until the wedding I have visited Lakeside Cottage only twice since that night almost eight years ago. It looks quite different to how it was then.
Review Quote: ‘Wow!… gripping from the very start!… I found myself reading faster and faster, desperate to know what happened… A brilliant read!’ Goodreads Reviewer
My Opinion:
I have never come across this author before, even though 'The First Husband' is her eighth psychological thriller.
The main protagonists are Leah and Matt who are about to get married. The novel tells the story of the few days leading up to this event, in the present day sections. We are also taken back to the time eight years ago when Leah's first husband disappeared. The suspense builds because just before the wedding takes place strange things start to happen.
A very quick and agreeable read but not particularly stimulating. As a fan of psychological thrillers I personally found it lacked depth, but is probably a good introduction to newcomers to the genre.
With thanks to NetGalley, Bookouture and the author for the opportunity to read and review.
Précis Courtesy of Goodreads:
I thought my first husband was dead. But when I get a letter with his name on it just days before my wedding, it will tear my perfect new life apart…
As we drive up to the gorgeous house by the lake with its red and yellow roses round the door, I breathe in the pure air and count my blessings. In two days’ time I’m getting married to Matt, my soulmate and the father of my beautiful boy. After all the pain of my past, my life now is perfect.
But later that night I hear a knocking outside. I find the back door swinging open and a card lying on the floor, addressed to me in familiar handwriting…
I can’t wait to see you. I’ve missed you so much. All my love, Callum.
Callum was my first husband. Eight years ago, when we were staying at this exact same place for my birthday, he disappeared.
All the people who were with me that terrible night are here for the wedding. My brother. His wife. My new partner Callum’s best friend. We all had reasons to hate Callum then. We all have reasons to lie now.
The police are sure Callum is dead. But as I look around at my loved ones, I wonder…
Does someone know what really happened that night?
Does someone know what I did?
And if Callum is back, is he the dangerous one… or is it one of us?
Author Profile:
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In the author's own words:
I'm the author of seven psychological thrillers, including 99 Red Balloons. The Family on Smith Street and, more recently, The Girl on the News, were published by Bookouture. My new book The First Husband is out 4th February 2025.
I live in Lancashire in the north of England with my family. When I'm not writing, I love watching films, travelling, and painting. Thank you so much for your interest. I really hope you enjoy my books. If you have, please feel free to leave a review. It's always good to hear what you think.
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