Recommendations based on "The Final Wife"

USA TODAY BESTSELLER! ‘I couldn’t tear myself away from the rollercoaster of events!’ – NetGalley Reviewer, 5 Stars It only takes one lie to destroy a marriage. THE PERFECT HUSBAND... Vince Taylor has everything he could dream of. He’s the CEO of a tech firm in New York City, owns a beautiful home, and most importantly, he is married to Nicole – the woman who stole his heart the first moment he set eyes on her. Together they have built the perfect life. ONE GUILTY SECRET But when Layla, a stunning young intern at Vince’s company is found dead, all eyes are suddenly on him. Vince has a secret that threatens to tear their perfect world apart... He was having an affair with Layla. And he’ll do anything to cover his tracks. DO YOU BELIEVE HIM? When the police discover Vince lied about their relationship, they are convinced they have found Layla’s killer. If Vince kept quiet about the affair... what else is he guilty of? A totally unputdownable thriller, this book will have you gripped from the very first page until the jaw-dropping final twist. Fans of The Perfect Couple, My Perfect Wife and The Undoing will love this novel! Readers LOVE The Guilty Husband! ‘AMAZING! I couldn’t put this book down. I was always on the edge of my seat and was surprised all the way to the end. 10/10’ – Reader Reviewer, 5 Stars ‘This book is a thriller! Every time I thought I knew the ending, I was wrong. The twists and turns of the plot are captivating.’ – Reader Reviewer, 5 Stars ‘This book deserves more than 5 stars, if there was a higher rating, I’d give it!’ – Reader Reviewer, 5 Stars ‘What a great ending! I was on the edge of my seat until the last page and I couldn't turn the page fast enough.’ – Reader Reviewer, 5 Stars ‘What an incredible debut!!! I absolutely loved it from beginning to end.’ – Reader Reviewer, 5 Stars ‘A gripping storyline with strong characters. She is definitely an author I will pick up again and again.’ – Reader Reviewer, 5 Stars

If you love books like THE HOUSEMAID, you will LOVE this . . . 'Hands down one of my favourite reads of the year' FREIDA MCFADDEN 'A true classic in the genre' LISA JEWELL 'A propulsive story that haunts and mesmerizes' KARIN SLAUGHTER Meghan, Brecia and Skye have just one thing in common. They were all murdered by the same man. He hunted them online, masquerading as an eligible bachelor. Then he played the perfect gentleman - a thick layer of charm and a thousand-watt smile hiding the fact that his first dates end in shallow graves. He's got away with murder three times now. The only thing that could keep him from killing again? The women he murdered. Meghan, Brecia and Skye might be dead, but they're not gone. They've found each other. And they won't rest until they find a way to stop him. The haunt is on. Ask for Andrea is a pulse-pounding thriller from BookTok sensation Noelle W. Ihli. Your Favourite Thriller Author's Favourite Thriller Author 'As pulse-pounding as it is poignant. Do yourself a favour - clear your schedule and crack open this novel!' LISA GARDNER 'Noelle has mastered the art of keeping readers on the edge of their seats' JOHN MARRS 'Ihli's voice is magical and absorbing' KIERSTEN MODGLIN 'Immersive, spine-tingling, deeply visceral' HEATHER GUDENKAUF 'Utterly gripping . . . I couldn't put it down' NICOLA SANDERS

The latest novel in the Will Trent series from No. 1 bestselling author, Karin Slaughter. A body is discovered in an empty Atlanta warehouse. It's the body of an ex-cop, and from the moment Special Agent Will Trent walks in he knows this could be the most devastating case of his career. Bloody footprints leading away from the scene reveal that another victim - a woman - has left the scene and vanished into thin air. And, worst of all, the warehouse belongs to the city's biggest, most politically-connected, most high-profile athlete - a local hero protected by the world's most expensive lawyers. A local hero Will has spent the last six months investigating on a brutal rape charge. But for Will - and also for Dr Sara Linton, the GBI's newest medical examiner - the case is about to get even worse. Because an unexpected discovery at the scene reveals a personal link to Will's troubled past. The consequences will wreak havoc on his life and the lives of those he loves, those he works with, and those he pursues. But Sara's scene-of-the-crime diagnosis is that they only have a few hours to find the missing woman before she bleeds out . . .

Do you know what they're hiding in the house next door?-------- 'Your next riveting, twisty read!' Shari Lapena 'Twist follows twist at a breath-taking pace' Daily Mail 'The new queen of the cliffhanger' John Marrs A woman and child are found locked in a basement room, barely alive. No one knows who they are - the woman can't speak, and there are no missing persons reports that match their profile. The elderly man who owns the house claims he has never seen them before. The inhabitants of the quiet Oxford street are in shock. How could this happen right under their noses? But DI Adam Fawley knows that nothing is impossible. And that no one is as innocent as they seem . . . The second twisty, up-all-night thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling Cara Hunter. For fans of Shari Lapena, Claire Douglas and Lisa Jewell. -------- Authors can't get enough of In the Dark 'Cancel everything. You're not going anywhere until you finish reading' Emily Koch, Keep Him Close 'Classy, agile, fresh, unpredictable and utterly compelling' Nicci French, The Unheard 'A real gripper of a read' Peter James, Picture You Dead 'One of the best crime thrillers I have ever read' Kathryn Croft, The Lying Wife 'Kept me up into the late hours. Clever and wonderfully complex!' Jane Corry, We All Have Our Secrets 'Cara Hunter is a brilliant plotter, but it's her masterfully drawn characters that really make her novels stand out' Rachel Abbott, Close Your Eyes 'A twisty, utterly compulsive read with an ending you won't see coming. I gobbled it up in one satisfying sitting' Emma Kavanagh, The Devil You Know And readers are loving this series, too 'All hail the new queen of all things crime' Penny, Netgalley 'Mind-bending brilliance' Kath, Netgalley 'Packed full of twists' Gary, Netgalley 'Definitely for fans of Lisa Gardner, Karin Slaughter and the like' Fiona, Netgalley 'Captivating: full of mystery, tension, moral dilemma . . . outstanding' Peter, Netgalley 'This series just gets better and better' Tina, Netgalley

THE MILLION-COPY INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER RETURNS WITH A GRIPPING, EDGE-OF-YOUR-SEAT SERIAL KILLER THRILLER. AVAILABLE NOW! A face in the crowd. A killer in the shadows... ________ On the dark streets of Edinburgh, a killer is waiting. When a body is found, it is only the beginning. Soon there will be seven more. In the city’s hospital, renowned surgeon Beth Waterfall is grieving. Her beloved only daughter fell prey to a vicious stalker a year previously – and now he’s coming for her too. Edinburgh’s police are desperate. After one body comes another, and then another. The brutal deaths are all seemingly unconnected, yet DS Lively and forensic profiler Dr Connie Woolwine know they are dealing with a serial killer – they just need to prove it. But time is running out, and Beth Waterfall already looks set to be the next victim... The million-copy international bestseller returns with a gripping serial killer thriller that will have you hooked from the first page to the very last. ________ PRAISE FOR HELEN FIELDS ‘Truly exceptional...twists and turns that I didn't see coming, a unique concept, and brilliant characters...simply captivating.’ JOHN MARRS ‘Creepy in the best sort of way. The Profiler is that kind of old school serial killer thriller that has you reading, muttering and gasping the entire way. You will shred your nails until the mind-blowing end.’ Lisa Gardner ‘With a fiendishly clever premise and a kick-ass heroine to root for, The Profiler is pure page-turning perfection.' Susi Holliday ‘Her best and most gripping thriller yet. Absorbing, powerful and surprising, The Profiler is an unforgettable experience.’ B P Walter ‘Dark, gripping, disturbing and shocking, and totally impossible to put down.’ Neil Lancaster

'So gripping, so clever, so good. This brilliant book had me hooked from the beginning' – Alice Feeney, author of Beautiful UglyA dead judge. A silent defendant. And a courtroom full of liars.When Leila Reynolds is handed her first murder case, she’s shocked at how high-profile it is: the murder of a well-respected, well-known judge. This shouldn’t be the kind of case she’s leading; it’s way beyond her expertise. But the defendant, Jack Millman, is clear. He wants her, and only her.To make things worse, he’s refusing to talk. How is she supposed to prove herself on what appears to be an unwinnable case?Losing is not an option. She must find the most persuasive argument. Trials aren’t won by convincing judges or fellow barristers – they’re all about convincing a jury.Suddenly, Leila finds herself fighting not only to keep Jack out of prison, but also to keep her own secrets buried.It’s true what they say – there are two sides to every story.Guilty or not guilty?You decide . . .

Every instinct told her to run... Natalie Grey is living a nightmare. She has discovered a disturbing website link on her new partner's computer and fears he has a dark side, and even darker intentions. When her husband died in a hit and run accident, Ed had seemed like a safe harbour. Now where can she turn? Concerned for the safety of her fifteen-year-old daughter Scarlett, she moves them both to a new home beyond his reach, unaware that the apartment holds secrets of its own. Left alone during the long days of the school holiday, Scarlett investigates strange sounds coming from the other side of the wall, never anticipating the danger that awaits her there. DCI Tom Douglas's investigation into the apparent suicide of a teenage girl draws him ever closer to Natalie and Scarlett. But will he be too late to protect them from the danger they face, or from the truths that will tear their lives apart? Will they ever feel safe again?

Don't miss the final instalment in the Dales Detective series!From death to danger and malice to mystery, Samson and Delilah have weathered many storms. Finally, things should be going smoothly. Except life’s never that simple in Bruncliffe, is it?As the couple are beset with worries about their upcoming wedding, a charismatic celebrity comes knocking on the Dales Detective Agency’s door, seeking their services. Samson is initially reluctant to help, for many reasons. But things quickly escalate following a shocking murder at Fellside Court and, as a friend comes under suspicion, Samson and Delilah must set aside their personal problems to catch a killer.In a case that will bring so many of Bruncliffe’s secrets out into the open, this final investigation for the Dales Detectives may be the one that breaks them for ever . . .Date with Destiny is the final instalment in Julia Chapman's much-loved Dales Detective series set in Yorkshire.Praise for The Dales Detective series:'Chapman has an enviable talent for sharing the ups and downs of country life. Fans of The Archers will lap it up' - Daily Mail'Enlivened with numerous subplots, the story moves at a cracking pace' – Daily Mail'Bags of Yorkshire charm and wit' – Northern Echo'A classic whodunnit' – Cath Staincliffe, author of Blue Murder'Full of dry wit and clever plotting' – Countryside

'Just when you think you've figured the plot out - a huge twist hits... reminds me of the kind of chills you get with Freida McFadden books!!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - From the bestselling thriller author of The Perfect Couple and The Vanishing of Class 3B, comes a brand new edge-of-your-seat thriller for 2025. When Ella Leonard arrives at work one Monday morning, she's stunned. The place isn't just shut - it's gone. Boarded up, closed down. Days later, she gets home to find she's been evicted from her flat, her belongings piled on the doorstep. It's as if, bit by bit, someone is taking her entire life away from her. Who, and why? And how much worse can it get? The answer? A lot worse. - Praise for Jackie Kabler: 'Filled with tangible foreboding and pitch-perfect twists...an unputdownable thriller' B P Walter, bestselling author of The Dinner Guest 'Twist after twist and lightning-paced, I couldn't put it down.' Annabel Kantaria, author of Coming Home 'The twists never stop coming in this revenge thriller featuring the most compelling, audacious and scheming cast of characters. It's fast, fun and fierce - a perfect summer read!" Jo Furniss, author of Dead Mile 'The book twists and turns like a snake, well written, great characters and descriptions' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'An excellent storyline and the revenge plot was clever and entertaining' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A sharp and clever read that keeps readers guessing with each page turn' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Disturbingly unforgettable. It's twisted, it's dark and it's intense. If you love psychological thrillers, you really need to try this one' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This author is quickly becoming one of my favourites' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'It was UNREAL, sooooooo good! What a plot, I ABSOLUTELY LOVED this book. It was a page-turner I did not want to stop reading...' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This is a tightly plotted clever novel which is very enjoyable' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Great twists and turns as your head will spin until the bitter end!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Filled with suspense, intrigue and a cast of engaging characters' Lucy Clarke, bestselling author of The Hike 'An intriguing and gripping psychological thriller that keeps you guessing as you frantically turn the pages' C. L. Taylor, bestselling author of Every Move You Make 'This is a psychological thriller that has everything: intrigue, mystery and constant twists and turns. I couldn't put it down!' Alex Lake, bestselling author of Seven Days 'One of the best thrillers of the year' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Suspenseful, full of tension and absolutely gripping' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Totally engrossing and superbly written' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I was totally captivated' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Jackie certainly knows who to grab the reader's attention' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'What a rollercoaster!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

From Iris Johansen, the New York Times bestselling author of The Search and Final Target, comes a taut, fast-paced, and terrifying psychological thriller that pushes the level of suspense to the absolute limit–and beyond. This time forensic sculptor Eve Duncan finds herself matched against a killer who will challenge her skill, test her courage, and threaten her family.As a forensic sculptor, Eve Duncan deals in death every day of her life. It’s her job. And while it might seem macabre to some, Eve knows from personal experience that her work, giving a face and a name to the victims of violent death, helps bring closure to their families. Now that job is about to put not only her own life on the line...but the lives of everyone close to her.It begins with a call from a high-ranking government official. He wants Eve to drop everything and come to Baton Rouge to identify the remains of an unknown murder victim. At first, Eve wants nothing to do with the project. She has finally found peace from her own tragic past, living a quiet life in a small lakeside cottage with Atlanta detective Joe Quinn and her adopted daughter, Jane. But a stunning series of seemingly unrelated events is about to upset all that.Suddenly, Eve’s hard-won new world is turned upside down, and she flees to Baton Rouge to take on the project of identifying the skeleton. Forced to work in secrecy, given only the sketchiest of information, Eve can’t help but wonder if the high-level security that surrounds her is meant to protect her–or imprison her.She hasn’t even begun work on the reconstruction when the first death occurs. Someone totally ruthless, someone who can strike anywhere at any time, and with seeming immunity, is determined to put a halt to her work. Soon the questions–and the threats to her own life–begin to mount as Eve realizes she has stumbled into the heart of a chilling conspiracy.There is only one person who can give her the answers she needs. And that is the dead man himself. To survive, Eve must put her life on the line to uncover the deadly secret of his identity and learn the devastating truth buried beneath a body of lies.