The Wives
- Author Valerie Keogh
- Narrator Rose Robinson
- Publisher Boldwood Books
- Publish Date 6 November 2024
- Run Time 8 hours and 53 minutes
- Format x-book®
- Genre Crime and mystery: hard-boiled crime, noir fiction, Crime and mystery: private investigator / amateur detectives, Crime and mystery: women sleuths, Family life fiction, Fiction: general and literary, Fiction: mashup, Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Narrative theme: Interior life, Psychological thriller, Thriller: serial killers.
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What to expect
A brand new story from Number One bestselling author Valerie Keogh. An explosive NEW thriller that will leave you shocked! Meet The Wives...
Lies, secrets, deadly decisions…
When Natasha meets Daniel, she knows her life is made. Rich, handsome and charming, Daniel will make the perfect husband. Even if she won’t make the perfect wife…
She is thrilled when Daniel suggests an all-expenses paid cruise for Natasha, her friends, Barbara, Tracy Ann and Michelle, and their husbands. What better way to show everyone that Natasha has finally made it?
But as the ship sets sail, she learns that far from being the perfect husband, Daniel has terrible secrets that are about to be revealed. And each of the wives has their own reasons for wanting him dead.
This trip might cost more than any of them ever imagined…
A gripping new story from the psych thriller queen that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Perfect for fans of Frieda McFadden, J.A. Baker and Sue Watson.
Readers LOVE Valerie Keogh!
‘Keogh is the queen of compelling narratives and twisty plots’ Jenny O'Brien
'A wonderful book, I can’t rate this one highly enough. If only there were ten stars, it’s that good. Valerie Keogh is a master story-teller, and this is a masterful performance.' Bestselling author Anita Waller
'Keogh is no. 1 for a reason, and this is another perfect slice of domestic noir. A definite 5 stars.' Bestselling author, Keri Beevis
'I was blown away with this book!' ★★★★★ Reader Review
'I didn't see the twist coming at all!' ★★★★★ Reader Review
'A rollercoaster of a story!' ★★★★★ Reader Review
Loved The Wives? Preorder Valerie Keogh's brand new thriller The Bookseller! Out 3rd March 2025.
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