The Widow: An absolutely unputdownable and gripping psychological thriller

· Bookouture
4.2
18 reviews
Ebook
381
Pages

About this ebook

My husband was not a monster. No matter what they say…

 

The day my husband, Michael, stepped in front of a lorry after being questioned by the police, my world fell apart. He was devoted to me and our six-year-old daughter. But they’d connected him to the disappearance of a young mother from our tiny village.

 

Now I stand at Michael’s funeral, clutching my little girl’s hand, with tears in my eyes as I insist to all our friends that he died an innocent man. Yet the questions have started, and nothing I say will stop them digging for the truth.

 

But none of them can read the secrets in my heart, or know about the phone I found hidden in his toolbox… 

 

I’m determined that my daughter will not remember her father as a monster. I will erase any hint of wrongdoing in this house whatever the cost.

 

Because to keep my daughter safe, the last thing I need is for people to start looking at me…

 

A completely gripping psychological thriller from the author of the number one bestseller The Marriage. If you like Gone Girl, The Girl on The Train and The Wife Between Us then you will love The Widow.

 

What everyone is saying about The Widow:

 

‘The Queen of twists is back. OMG! I can't believe how many twists this book revealed. It's one hell of a roller coaster ride and in parts left me gasping and holding my breath. I LOVED IT, LOVED IT, LOVED IT, LOVED IT, LOVED IT, LOVED IT… I was dying to know how this book would end and what a SHOCKING, BRILLIANT, UNEXPECTED ending it was.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


‘Just wow! Definitely one of my favourite books of the year! I was hooked from page one and the thrills never ceased. Awesome characters and storyline. KL Slater weaves her magic again,… Huge on the creep factor and shocking twists! Wish I could give this more than a huge five stars.’Netgalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 

‘OMG Kim what a bloody fantastic gripping read… absolutely everything you could want from a thriller.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 

‘She's whipped up another winner in my book… it makes for an exciting adventure I really hated to put down come bedtime (and in the end, I stayed up another half-hour or so just to get it finished)… Loved it!’ Books by Monnie, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 

‘Another brilliant story that keeps you up to the wee small hours’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 

‘A twist I didn't see coming. From the prologue, I was hooked! This is the first book by this author I've read, but I can say without a doubt it won't be the last. ‘ Celtic Connexions, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 

‘It kept me awake, I needed to finish it. So many twists and turns, just gobsmacked it takes psychological thrillers to another level. Outstanding page-turner of a book.’ Netgalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


‘This author never disappoints, and I just loved and devoured this book in one session. It was brilliant and the ending pure genius… It was just so engrossing.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 

‘Intense, clever and heartbreaking… truly an awesome experience. I hope everyone can get a chance to read this book. Totally worth it. 5 stars! No doubt!’ Netgalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 

‘I'll read anything from K.L. Slater so I dove right in to this and loved it! Really enjoyed the twists and storyline. Would definitely recommend to any thriller lover. ‘ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Ratings and reviews

4.2
18 reviews
Linda Strong
November 12, 2021
How do you prove someone is innocent when they are dead? Michael was being accused of being involved in the disappearance of a young woman. This wasn't this first time he was questioned about someone who disappeared from close to where he worked. He's been questioned by the police ... and condemned by the residents. His wife is the only one who believed in him. There are many twists and turns in this search for the truth. Some people lie .. secrets remain buried .. and then bodies are found ... Was he the monster everyone thought he was? This is a well-written, compelling thriller. The plot is complex with stand-out characters. The ending was quite surprising ... and totally unexpected. Many thanks to the author / Bookouture / Netgalley for the digital copy of this psychological thriller. Read and reviewed voluntarily, opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own.
gee wood
November 12, 2021
Kate seems to have everything, a great marriage, lovely husband and child, and seems to be sailing through life. Things change when husband Michael becomes a suspect in the disappearance of a young woman, Suzy, who lives on the estate where he is the manager. Kate starts to doubt him when he denies knowing where the missing woman is. This started off quite slowly, and almost blandly, I couldn’t quite like Kate, who initially came across as a bit smug, but as the story went on, she became a more rounded character, her fear for Michael and daughter Tansey more realistic and understandable. The tension starts building about halfway through the book as the investigation seems to be pointing only one way, with her safe world crumbling around her. Donna, Kates best friend, also has her own problems with her husband having a wandering eye. Donna sometimes comes across as being paranoid but as the story goes on, this is woven nicely into the plot. An enjoyable read, with a nice twist at the end and the plot lines neatly sewn up. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this book.
Cynthia Anne P. Hernandez
November 12, 2021
“The Widow” is so good! Intense, clever and heartbreaking! It really makes you realise that you can never really know a person no matter how long you think you know them. I have enjoyed the two days spent reading this, truly an awesome experience. I hope everyone could get a chance to read this book. Totally worth it. 5 stars! No doubt!

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