Alice Hunter take a bow, this is an outstanding psychological masterpiece. I honestly don’t know how any written review will do this beauty justice.

I have loved Beth as a character, she has seemed likeable and genuine from the very beginning. The author has made it easy for us to want good things for her and little Poppy.

Tom has been a character I have been unsure about but quickly disliked. This is definitely something easy to do but I really have struggled to find any likeable qualities from what we learn about him.

Alongside these characters, the author has included a range of ‘side’ characters. Again, I’ve had differing opinions of these. Each are well written and created with enough depth that you can form this thoughts about them.

I have loved how this book is written, I have been able to completely fall into the pages. The author has literally made me feel as though I’m right there with the characters which takes a true talent. I have literally devoured the pages of this one.

The cover of this is stunning. It’s enough to capture the eye of the reader, arouse curiosity and intrigue but mysterious enough to keep the reader wanting more.

There is nothing negative I can say about this book. It is a delight to read, filled with suspense and oh my goodness that ending. I cannot wait to see what the author has in store for us following this book.

I have definitely been converted as a fan of this wonderful author. This is a superb read, deserving of all the stars and one I highly recommend.

If you're looking for a beach read that doesn't take much thinking, this may satisfy you. That said, the story is slow, and I don't mean slow burn -- just slow.

With thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a digital arc of this book, all opinions expressed here are my own.

The Serial Killer’s Wife by Alice Hunter is the author’s first novel and I will definitely look forward to reading more of their work.

Beth and Tom have the perfect life, until Tom is arrested for suspected murder. Told between past and present, the story mostly centres around Beth and how she is treated after Tom’s arrest. It is an interesting angle, and honestly not something I’d ever thought about - how a criminal family member’s actions effects those left behind. The twist at the end definitely took me by surprise.

Overall this was an interesting, engaging read. It was well written with good character development. A solid four star read.

Well the title gives part of the game away before you start but what unfolds is not necessarily what one expects. I knew there was going to be more to it than a serial killer being captured but didnt expect the ending.
Really enjoyed this, had me gripped from the start.

The Serial Killer's Wife was a good book. To be honest, I wasn't very much attached to this book. Not that it had faults, it's just that I don't feel very devoted to it. As always I did learn few things from reading this, like how to be cautious enough in one's life and how people aren't what they portray us. The story was pretty much predictable to me. It did have some great twists but I didn't morally like it. Who knows, preferences differ. You might like it. Here's the plot to 'The serial killer's Wife'

It's about Tom and Beth Hardcastle's Life. They are the envy of the neighborhood for having a perfect marriage, perfect house and even perfect family. When officers knock Beth's house one night looking for Tom for an Investigation, the story starts. Everyone's been talking about the incident. That Tom could've been the killer. And Everyone does talk that Beth has some part in it. That Beth knows about what Tom did. Does Beth really know what Tom did ? Does Beth really know her husband ? After all, they are Husband and Wife till Death do them part.

Beth’s husband Tom has been arrested. They are saying he is a monster who has killed a women. Beth can’t believe it, they have a perfect life a perfect family but Beth knows more than she lets on.

This was a a good read. It started off with a bang but sort of lost it’s way in the middle.. Beths continued bury your head in the sand attitude drove me insane and some of her choices only become clear at the end. The twist at the end I did not see coming and definitely made up for the lack of suspense throughout the book.

I would definitely read this Author again.

This incredible thriller kept me on the edge of my seat until the last page. The characters draw you in and the plot is fast paced. I really enjoyed it and looking forward to recommending to friends.

This was a fantastic book that I did not want to put down! A great story told from multiple points of view and across a variety of timelines. The tension and suspense kept building right to the end, fabulous!

Thank you to NetGalley, Alice Hunter and Avon Books UK for the free e-book in exchange for an honest review.

I flew through this novel as it is easy to read and quite intriguing to try to figure out what the big reveal or twist was going to be. I didn't like either of the main characters because I knew they both were equally guilty of some crime, but trying to figure which of them was the serial killer was quite amusing. I enjoyed reading the wife's perspective and trying to find out what she was up too. It was a quick read but there isn't a whole lot of action. It's more of a slow burn novel, but no less interesting.

This was an interesting take on murder and the results of it, so many secrets, surely if you were married to a killer, you'd know it right? Maybe not, how much do we really know about our partners, everything, or just what they want us to know.
This book takes some brilliant turns within it and I would definitely recommend it if you like thrillers.

What a rush this book was!! From the first page to last, secrets were hidden, keeping me enthralled and invested in the storyline.

A wicked ride from beginning to end, author Alice Hunter, in her debut, rocked this thriller, making me sit at the edge of my seat many a time.

A loving couple, a routine life with a 2 year old daughter, and a knock at the door. It was the cops at the door wanting to take in the husband for enquiry into the disappearance of his ex-girlfriend. Then the story started rolling through stormy waves.

I loved how the author brought out the nuances of the wife’s character. I was often left wondering if she knew more than she revealed. All the love she had for her daughter came through in her actions and thoughts. Yet that niggling doubt never left me.

The deft hand of the author was seen as she out the story in 4 different POVs giving me all the angles to their past and present lives.

An intriguing story that kept me completely hooked both in its audio and written versions. Well worth spending time with this beauty.

What a way to mess with my head. The Serial Killers Wife had me doubting and questioning my mind throughout.

The story revolves around Beth and Tom Hardcastle, the dream couple. Everything about them is perfect. Or is it? Do we really know what goes on behind closed doors?

I love a story with short chapters, it's much easier to do the whole "one more chapter" and before you know it you're finished. I needed this format because I had to find out who was saying the truth.

Now it might seem simple with a title like "The Serial Killers Wife" that has to mean that Tom is a serial killer. Right? Well when I was reading I was flip flopping trying to decide if he was the perfect sweet and innocent man, or could he really be this psychopath?

And, what about Beth? Well her character really flummoxed me. This was psychological thriller at it's best. It was more character driven but that is what is needed in the storyline. We need to delve into the psyche of the characters. We need to get into their thoughts to see who's saying the truth or who's lying.

Thanks to NetGalley, Alice Hunter and Avon Books for the ARC of The Serial Killer's Wife.

This book starts with a bang. When Her husband Tom is home late from work, Beth is a little worried - he always loves to read a bedtime story to their daughter Poppy. Then the police knock at her door and ask to wait for his return. When he finally walks through the door two hours later than usual, the police reveal that they want to question him for the disappearance and suspected murder of his ex girlfriend Katie.

How well does Beth really know her husband? Could he be a killer?

This was a book of two halves for me - the first is very slow burn, with lots of character building, tension build up and background development so you understand the history of Beth and Tom's relationship and Tom's relationship with his ex. The latter part of the books turns up a considerable notch or two, with some great twists, reveals and revelations galore. I did not see the ending coming.

The biggest issue with this book for me is the title. We know from the very outset before we've even read a word that Tom is a serial killer and as such, there are big parts of the plot that aren't a shock or twist at all - we know they're coming - in fact we're almost waiting for it. I think because of this, I didn't enjoy the book as much as I could have, as actually some of the 'new information' released as the first half progressive would have had far more impact if it hadn't have been expected.

For me the end half of this book saved it for me.

The writing itself was fine, for the most part. Pretty simplistic. My issues were with the plot itself. I was irritated that I had to read about this woman's husband being in love/obsessed with another woman (Katie, in those flashbacks). That's never enjoyable as a reader. And then throughout the novel, I was waiting for the serial killer part to be disclosed. I think the title of this book gives way too much away. We don't know until the last thirty percent of the story that Tom has actually killed multiple women, but because of the title, nothing about that "revelation" is shocking or even very interesting. Instead it just feels long overdue.

The ending was very abrupt, and I didn't like the epilogue with Tom and Julia. The author should've ended the story with Beth's surprise. The whole time I was rooting for her to end up in a good place, and in the end she got what she wanted, so there's a sense of satisfaction and vindication. But then the epilogue takes that away and hints that Beth's life won't be very nice for long, which isn't very satisfying for the reader.

Thank you Avon Books UK & Netgalley for an E-Arc in exchange for an honest review.

I was intrigued by the title and cover of the story and that is why i had to get my hands on it. But it didn't do it for me. I wished the book moved a little faster. I felt the book starts off with a bang and then we are just following the main character do her daily errands. I was waiting for this book to suck me in but instead, I would sit down read a chapter or two get bored, and put it back down. The twist at the end I did not see coming and it didn't add up in my opinion it came out of left field and doesn't add up.

Beth and Tom were both unlikeable characters. Adam was the only character I liked! This just kinda fell in the Meh category and is not very memorable.

A psychological thriller with plenty of twists and turns to keep you hooked.

Beth and Tom Hardcastle have the perfect marriage, a gorgeous house and a beautiful daughter Poppy. But one evening everything changes !!

Tom is late home from work when there is a knock on the door. Beth answers the door to find two police officers. Beth fears the worst .... has Tom been involved in an accident ? But the truth is even worse that she thought. The police want to ask Tom some questions about a murder !!

The book is told in the present as well as the past, so we gradually start to learn the truth about the murder. We also see how Tom’s interaction with the police affects both Beth and Poppy in their day to day lives. Could Tom really have murdered someone ? Will their lives ever be the same again ?

A great psychological thriller with plenty of twists and turns.

Thank you to Avon Books and NetGalley for a digital copy of this book.

I found the premise promising...but I had a really hard time getting into this one. I really didn't connect with any of the characters and they all felt a bit flat for me. Even when a surprise was revealed, it didn't garner much emotion on my end :( Perhaps I was seeking something that just wasn't what this book set out to be. It is a quick, plot-driven read...not unenjoyable. just lacking depth (in my opinion). Thank you NetGalley and publishers for providing a digital ARC for review.

Tense, twisting, and deliciously intense, The Serial Killer's Wife is bound to keep you up all night!

This book is a domestic, psychological thriller of the highest regard; a real masterpiece of the genre. It's well-plotted, carefully constructed, and executed to perfection.

The main character is Beth, a woman who - on the surface - seems to have a perfect life. With a dream marriage, a beautiful daughter, her own successful business, and a gorgeous cottage in the countryside, it seems as though Beth and her husband Tom could want for nothing. Of course, though, there is always more than first meets the eye and it soon transpires that there are plenty of skeletons hiding in the Hardcastle's closet.

The Serial Killer's Wife is very much a character-driven narrative, told from multiple perspectives. Both Tom and Beth's viewpoints come together to share insights which gradually lead to more and more pieces of the puzzle being pieced together. It's a slow, creeping kind of tension - the sort that knows exactly how to get under your skin.

By contrast, the chapters are short and punchy. This is the type of book that will suck you in and keep you wanting more. Just one more chapter! The story will be coming towards its spectacular conclusion before you even realise it.

If it's suspense you're after, The Serial Killer's Wife is exactly what you need. It's mysterious, dramatic, and addictive. But the real question remains... did she know?

Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher, and Alice Hunter for the chance to read this in return for an honest review.

In all honesty, I couldn’t put this down. I was back to it every spare moment I had!

From the outside it looks like Beth and Tom have the perfect marriage. Great jobs, a lovely house, and a gorgeous little girl, Poppy. But when Tom is late home from work one evening, the last thing Beth is expecting is for the police to come knocking.

How well does Beth really know Tom? And, how well does Tom know his wife?

This was incredibly gripping and so addictive - I read it in just a couple of days! I loved trying to piece it all together.

Overall, I felt kinda meh about this book. Not necessarily bad, but not particularly memorable either. Giving it 2.5/5 Stars.