The New Wife

by Sue Watson

Genres: Family Life; Mystery; Amateur Sleuth; Female Sleuths; Noir; Crime Fiction; Psychological Thrillers; Suspense

Synopsis

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.

What readers are saying about Sue Watson:

‘Oh my goodness… My head is still spinning… Twist after twist, jaw-dropper after jaw-dropper, bombshell after bombshell… I didn’t know who to trust and it was all just so delicious!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Wow wow wow… I could not put it down! A gripping, on-the-edge-of-your-seat page turner… My blood pressure was up the whole way through this!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Utterly impossible to put down. I devoured this book in just one sitting… Gripped me from the beginning… There is absolutely no way I could predict where this was going… Will definitely keep you on the edge of your seat. You’ll be gripped.’ Little Miss Book Lover 87 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I was so tense… I had no idea what was going to happen from one chapter to the next… BOOM!!I WAS NOT EXPECTING THAT ENDING AT ALL! I loved it! If I could rate it more than a 5, I would. This has been one of, if not the best thrillers I have read!… Loved, loved, loved it!’ Kindlewithdanni ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I give this book 5 stars, hands down!… I COULD NOT put this book down… Holy cow. Just when I thought I knew what was going to happen – PLOT TWIST!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A story that will send shivers down your spine… I was literally on the edge of my seat… Electrifying…

Release date: November 19, 2021

Publisher: Bookouture

Print pages: 350