First Wife’s Shadow
- Author Adele Parks
- Narrator Kristin Atherton
- Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date 4 July 2024
- Run Time 11 hours and 59 minutes
- Format x-book®
- Genre Crime and mystery fiction, Family life fiction, Modern and contemporary fiction, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Psychological thriller.
Click to open directly in the xigxag app.
Flexible Pricing & Rewards For Listening
At xigxag, the more you read, the less you pay* on select audiobook and x-book® titles, as in the table below. Pricing updates automatically in the app and resets one year after your first purchase. And you can always find a selection of brilliant titles available for only €4.95.
*Only the full price titles you buy count toward your personal pricing tier. Full price titles don’t include Listen for Less or other books bought with a voucher or discount code.
Titles Purchased
- 1-5
- 6-10
- 11-15
- 16-20
- Over 20
Price p/Title
- €9.95
- €8.95
- €7.95
- €6.95
- €5.95
Listen to a sample
What to expect
'Had me in a chokehold from beginning to end… A true five star read' Lisa Jewell
‘Devious and dizzying, with twist after twist after twist – I loved it’ Louise Candlish
'Wonderfully dark and sinister' The Sun
‘Skilfully written and gripping’ Lynda La Plante
*****
HIS FIRST WIFE DIED. NOW THERE'S A VACANCY…
When Emma meets Matthew, a kind, handsome widower, he seems to be just what she needs.
Yet as their relationship moves fast, Emma’s friends worry Emma might be exploited. She’s a rich woman after all.
Emma doesn’t care Matthew has no money. But as the memory of his perfect first wife hangs over them, Emma does have one tiny doubt.
If Matthew’s wife hadn’t died, he wouldn’t be with her. And Emma wonders if she’s second best. Can she ever fill the dead woman’s shoes?
As jealousy and suspicion blossom between Emma and Matthew, events take a darker, dangerous turn.
Suddenly Emma doesn’t know who she can trust. Her friends? Her husband? Or even herself…?
This sensational new thriller from the Number One bestseller Adele Parks will have you gripped until the very last page.
*****
Readers love First Wife's Shadow:
'The second half of the book was so gripping it was hard to stop reading. Twist after twist! I loved the ending. A must read!' (Five stars)
'Tense, creepy, twisty… this brilliant new psychological thriller from Adele Parks gets right under your skin from the start' (Five stars)
'This was a rollercoaster of a thriller, thinking you kind of know the direction it was going before a swerve to another direction you haven’t even considered!… A fantastic book' (Five stars)
Critics Review
n Praise for First Wife's Shadow:n
n'Adele just gets better and better and First Wife's Shadow had me in a chokehold from beginning to end. The twists and the tension-building were spellbinding and masterfully done. A true five star read' Lisa Jewell
n'Deliciously twisty' Crime Monthly
n'Exactly the kind of book to race through on holiday’ i News
n'Absorbing, unsettling and addictive' Daily Express
n'Full of so many twists, you won’t know whatever to expect next in this wonderfully dark and sinister tale' The Sun
nn Praise for Adele Parks:n
n‘I’ll drop anything for a new Adele Parks: she nails it every time’ Lucy Foley
n‘Utterly compelling’ Peter James
n‘As always with Adele… this is an absolutely gripping read’ Richard Osman
n‘Kept me guessing and had me gasping at the twist’ Ian Rankin
n‘Poolside perfection’ Daily Mail
n‘A whip-smart protagonist, immensely satisfying twists’ Karin Slaughter
n‘A slow-burn that grows in tension, this will keep you gripped throughout’ Crime Monthly
n‘This will blow your mind’ Jane Fallon
n‘Masterfully executed – her best book yet’ Lisa Jewell
n‘This is Adele Parks at the peak of her powers’ Louise Candlish
n‘Full of mystery, tension, and characters you can’t help but root for – or against!’ Abigail Dean
n‘Another twisting tale of deceit, desire and dangerous obsession guaranteed to keep you turning the pages’ TM Logan
nUser Reviews
More from the same
About xigxag and the x-book®
Discover the best audiobooks with xigxag, an innovative and user-friendly audiobook platform designed to simplify finding, purchasing, and enjoying your favourite books in audio format. Our flexible pricing model makes bestselling audiobooks affordable, offering the best audiobook deals without the need for a subscription. You can also give the perfect gift with our convenient audiobook gift cards and in-app audiobook gifting options.
A core differentiator of xigxag is our groundbreaking listen-and-read x-book® technology, which delivers a truly immersive digital book experience. This unique innovation seamlessly combines the audiobook, text, and images into a brilliant, integrated format, complete with exclusive audiobook features and a next-generation digital reading experience. Our growing x-book selection is easily discoverable by looking for the distinctive purple x-book® ribbon, or by simply filtering your search by ‘x-book’.
Beyond our technology, xigxag is committed to sustainability and ethical practices, ensuring a guilt-free listening experience from an exceptional digital book platform. As the only B Corp certified UK audiobook service, we stand as a leader in audiobook innovation and a compelling alternative to big tech. Our commitment extends to delivering extraordinary customer service, provided by our friendly UK support team.
Effortlessly search audiobooks, gain insights from honest audiobook reviews evaluating both the content and narration, and easily discover hidden gems. You can download or stream top audiobook titles anytime, anywhere, guaranteeing the best possible listening experience on the UK’s best independent audiobook app. Experience the future of audiobooks today.