The Marriage: An absolutely jaw-dropping psychological thriller

· Bookouture
4.5
44 reviews
Ebook
350
Pages

About this ebook

Ten years ago he killed my son. Today I married him.


Ten years ago my darling son Jesse was murdered and our perfect family was destroyed. My strong, handsome boy, so full of life, became a memory, a photo I carried with me everywhere.


But today I’m finally close to finding happiness again. My ash-blonde hair has been curled into ringlets. Carefully placed white flowers frame my delicate features. The small, drab chapel has been prettied up with white satin, and there are tiny red hearts scattered on the small table where I will soon sign the register with my new husband.


The man who killed my son.


My friends and family can’t understand it. My neighbours whisper in the street whenever I walk past. How can I love a man like Tom?


They don’t really know me at all…


The most unputdownable psychological thriller you’ll read this year from the bestselling author K.L. Slater. If you love The Wife Between Us or Gone Girl, you’ll be totally hooked on The Marriage.


What everyone’s saying about The Marriage:


Pulled me in from the very start and did not let go until the final page. Admittedly, I would read a shopping list if it was penned by K.L. Slater, and this latest book exceeded even my highest expectations. Brilliant.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


WOWSER!!!... I was on the edge of my seat and couldn't put the book down!... would highly recommend it to anyone who loves thrillers.’ Booky Bethy, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


Wow, wow, wow… Absolutely gripping and I read it in one sitting. Massive 5 stars and highly recommended.’ The Book Club, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


I stayed up almost all night reading this book - an absolute page turner… I will definitely be reading more by this author.’ The Written Blurred, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


‘This was a wonderfully written book and drew me in from the first chapter… I couldn’t put it down and read it in two sittings staying up long into the night as I simply had to know how this would play out… Just when you think you’ve discovered an outstanding twist… BOOM… Another flies at you from a different angle!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


‘I love it when a book keeps me guessing until the end, and this is one of those books!... The ending left me in shock!’BookReviewsandFun, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


This was an absolute whirlwind of a psychological thriller! I loved it from beginning to end.’ Books Candles Cats, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


I read this book in a couple of hours on a rainy morning. It’s absolutely a heart pounding intense thriller. The main character was transfixing. I loved it.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


WOW what a story, read and experience The Marriage is… a full-on readers dream, everything you want is here and the unexpected just keeps on happening… 10/10’ Book Mark, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


‘I kept wanting to know what happened next so I literally read the book in a few hours! I would definitely recommend! Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


‘The Thriller of the Year! K.L. Slater has written a rollercoaster, cold, cunning, calculating, and downright brilliant piece with characters that hop off the page and keep you on your toes… This is one you don't want to pass up. Trust me!’ The Secret Book Sleuth, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


‘Another brilliant book by K. L. Slater… I also loved the shocking ending! Can't wait for K. L. Slater's next book!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


OutstandingIt sucked me in from the first page and I had a hard time putting it down. The ending had a twist that I definitely didn't see coming. This is a must read for thriller fans, I highly recommend it!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Ratings and reviews

4.5
44 reviews
Ann Williams
May 20, 2021
Lies and Secrets and more lies and secrets! Yes, they abound in this quick read. And agendas. Yes, each of the characters has not only lies and secrets to keep hidden, but a personal agenda to beat everyone else down with! Whew! This was an intriguing plot which was nicely summed up at the end. Very enjoyable - a real page turner. I received this ARC from NetGalley and the publisher, Bookouture, in exchange for an honest review.
1 person found this review helpful
ReadAlongWithSue Ward
May 23, 2021
What first pulled me in on this one was not only was it written by K L Slater but look at the first blurb line. She married the killer, the killer of her son. Totally enthusiastic to get to this one. So many questions running around in my head. Was I disappointed? No Not at all did this book release me to go off doing something else or thinking of something else, the words on the pages just kept on delivering and I was totally lost in it. It’s a 5* for me as just lately with so much going on in my life this took my thoughts from it, it delivered just what I needed. A great storyline that hooked me. Fast enough pace so it didn’t lag. Characters that were totally and utterly believable.
E. Markwell
July 21, 2021
I give this 3.5 stars. I read it in one day so it's definitely a page turner and the premise is very unique. I wish the twist at the end was more shocking. Throughout the book you're wondering why Bridget married Tom, and is Tom's mother Jill right in suspecting it's because she wants to get revenge. And then you also wonder if it was Tom who has an ulterior motive to marry a woman 20 years older than him. SPOILER WARNING turns out they are in love. the ending was too happy especially for an unlikeable character like Bridget

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