I was so excited to read this book because the plot sounded right up my street and happily I can confirm it is just as fantastic as I hoped! The story follows Hannah, whose husband was brutally murdered ten years ago. A man was tried and convicted of the murder, however there are some serious questions around Hannah’s recollection of the event. A decade on and a podcast decides to do a full investigation of the case, in the belief that an innocent man is in prison, and they set their sights on Hannah as the most likely suspect.

I absolutely flew through The Murder of Graham Catton, desperate to find out the truth. I love true crime podcasts so this angle of the story really appealed to me and provided a brilliant way to unravel both Hannah’s past and present. She’s a fascinating and intriguingly inscrutable character to follow – as a reader you are never quite sure what is real and what is not in her troubled mind. She also consistently doubts her own psychological stability which makes for an unpredictable and endlessly compelling read. This is such a well written, clever and thought provoking book which had me totally invested in the lives of these characters. There are quite a few shocking twists which turned everything I thought I had figured out on its head more than once. Lowe takes some really complex and dark themes and deals with them so effectively. The intense and unhealthy relationship between Hannah and her deceased husband, Graham, looms over the entire narrative and is portrayed with sharp subtlety and sensitivity – his presence truly haunts this tense story of control, revenge, consequences and the lengths people are prepared to go to when protecting those they love. I highly recommend The Murder of Graham Catton to any thriller fans – it’s the sort of book you just have to stay up all night to finish, completely glued to the pages. I loved it and I will definitely be reading whatever Katie Lowe writes next.

My Husband’s Murder by Katie Lowe Narrated by Amy Scanlon was an excellent book and I was gripped from the beginning till the end especially as it was Dark., Thrilling, psychological thriller This book was very cleverly written by Katie the author and the narrator Amy just bought it alive.

I highly recommend this book if you are looking for a book that will have you sitting on the edge of your seat.

Love the premise, loved the start. But it just started to drag on a bit. Think it lost its way about halfway through. Which is a shame.

I really liked the narrator though. She was really easy to listen to

A gripping thriller.
This book grabs you and takes you on a rollercoaster of a story.
Hannah husband was murdered years ago and now she has moved on and lives with her partner and daughter.
A podcast series called Conviction begins to look at the place and the killer is proven innocent and released.
This brings the case to the forefront of everyone's minds again and they begin to question if Hannah actually committed the crime.
This book flits from time frames but is easy to follow.
A well written thriller that will keep you guessing until the end.
The audiobook was well narrated and a pleasure to listen to.
Thank you to the author, narrator, publisher and NetGalley in allowing me to listen to in return for a review.

A book where you think you know what is going on but then are completely taken aback as everything turns in the last few pages. It was dark, creepy and exciting. I loved the different timelines all going at once.

The Murder of Graham Catton is a chilling gothic psychological thriller by Katie Lowe and my second book by this talented author.

This is a captivating and original story. Graham Catton was murdered in his London home back in in 2008 and his murder is brought back into the spotlight when its selected to be part of podcast called "Conviction" for its new season. Catton's wife, psychiatrist Hannah McLelland has no memory of her husband's brutal murder, and the police charged suspect, Mike Philips, a 19-year-old at the time who has repeatedly protested his innocence ever since. Hannah and her daughter Evie, then 6, left London behind and moved to the countryside. Hannah now has Dan, a new partner but is haunted by events from her past. Conviction is known for getting cases reopened and the podcast raises the possibility that Mike Phillips was framed and suggests that Hannah could have been responsible, being a woman with secrets.

I read this over a few warm summer nights but still felt the chills from the author's fabulous writing. With a strong plot, the mystery was absorbing and compelling. There were twists and turns as the plot unfolded, and the story begged for an enigmatic, interesting bunch of characters which they mostly were. During the reading journey, their additional stories confounded the mind or provided clarity, the narrative going back and forth in time in what sometimes felt like a haphazard way. The author dropped in plenty of tension in this tale of guilt, self-obsession, high drama, mistrust and suppressed memories.

The audiobook was narrated by Amy Scanlon and listening to the story was a terrific decision. I thought it was narrated really well and the narrator brought the necessary oomph to the proceedings, giving the individuals their own voice and inflections. Darkly intense and with nods to the paranormal, I thoroughly enjoyed The Murder of Graham Catton by Katie Lowe including its great conclusion and I am looking forward to seeing what she pens next. 😊

I received a complimentary copy of this novel at my request from HarperCollins UK Audio via NetGalley. This review is my own unbiased opinion.

I enjoyed The Murder of Graham Catton, although I felt it was drawn out in places and I lost count the times the word ‘slick’ was used! The audiobook was well produced, but a few of the accents that the narrator attempted drove me to distraction. Hannah Catton has put the murder of her husband behind her, moved away from London with her daughter and started a new life. That’s until a podcast series which investigates miscarriages of justice begins. investigating her husband.’s murder and Hannah’s becomes the main suspect....
A solid plot which misdirected suspicion away from the true culprit of the eponymous Graham Catton’s murder almost to the end.

Oh my goodness, this is quite a story. Hannah's husband was murdered 10 years ago. Now a true crime podcast is investigating. We just don't know who or what to believe.

This is a suspenseful read that challenges you from the start and keeps you guessing until the very end. Not always cheerful or pleasant but a great idea and we'll written and read.

Katie Lowe writes a story that keeps you gripped so much that you feel you could be reading a true crime story. Cleverly told through unreliable narration, voices, flashbacks and a true crime podcast that keep you completely unsure of what you should believe right up until the end. The fact that the main character Hannah is clearly struggling with her mental health as well as her job as a psychiatrist makes for all the more clever ability to keep you unsure as to who should be trusted. A definite read for real psychological thriller fans.

I am already calling this my thriller of the year!

Hannah Catton has been trying to rebuild her life since her husband Graham’s brutal murder ten years ago when a famous podcast starts looking into the case, wanting to exonerate the man charged with his murder. And of course, Hannah is their number one suspect. The only problem is that Hannah can’t remember that night herself, and she’s been seeing things, and talking to herself. When even her own daughter and new partner start to doubt her, Hannah has to wonder if they’re right - did she kill Graham?

If, like me, you love yourself an unreliable narrator then look no further - Hannah is about as unreliable as it gets, and this whole novel is the best example of how much an unreliable narrator can play on a reader’s mind. I genuinely didn’t have a clue who to trust, and found myself so unsure of Hannah - given what a horrifying character Graham was, I certainly wouldn’t have blamed her if she had killed him!

Graham is one of the most terrifying examples of gaslighting I’ve ever been exposed to - I felt sick to my stomach any time Hannah had a flashback to their relationship. This is the perfect example that physical abuse isn’t the only kind to cause suffering.

This whole novel was just so gripping and full of tension - nothing was as it seemed, and I was clueless up until the last minute when all was revealed and I had to gasp in surprise! Whilst there were plenty of reasons to be suspicious of certain characters, I still didn’t see THAT coming. The podcast element also just made it so relevant and modern, which really offset just how creepy and horrifying this story is - I loved it!

My thanks to HarperCollins U.K. Audio for a review copy via NetGalley of the unabridged audiobook edition of ‘The Murder of Graham Catton’ by Katie Lowe in exchange for an honest review. The audiobook is narrated by Amy Scanlon.

This is a psychological thriller with Gothic elements. I had enjoyed her debut novel, ‘The Furies’, very much and so was looking forward to this second novel, published in the USA as ‘Possession’.

As for the plot, just brief details to avoid spoilers.
Ten years ago, Hannah Catton’s husband was brutally murdered in their home. It was judged to be a burglary gone wrong. There was an arrest and conviction and the case was closed. Hannah has tried to move on with her life along with their daughter, Evie.

Yet now Anna Byers, the host of the true crime podcast Conviction, is focusing her new season on the Graham Catton case, questioning aspects of the police investigation. She appears to be focusing on Hannah as an alternative suspect. This trial by internet results in angry listeners targeting Hannah. Yet what is the truth about the murder of Graham Catton?

Hannah is the narrator of the novel with episodes of the podcast placed where relevant.

I feel that this novel struggled a bit with its focus resulting in pacing issues. On one hand it is a gritty domestic noir/psychological thriller yet Hannah also appeared to be haunted by Graham’s ghost. Then there was Hawkwood House, a former psychiatric hospital, with links to Hannah’s past. There are suggestions of spooky goings on there.

Although I am a huge fan of the Gothic and supernatural elements in fiction, I wasn’t quite convinced that these aspects worked here in conjunction with the murder mystery, social justice podcasts, internet trolls, and the issue of psychological domestic abuse. It just felt a bit muddled. However, its concluding revelations were very satisfying.

With respect to the audiobook, I found Amy Scanlon’s narration clear and smooth as she moved effortlessly between its various characters. I certainly hope that she does more audiobook work in the future.

Just to note that the finished audiobook contains a bonus track of about 20 minutes of an extra podcast. However, this wasn’t included in the review copy I received. I have reserved the audiobook via my local online library and will amend my review to reflect my thoughts once I have listened to the extra track.

Overall, despite the unevenness, I found this a satisfying read. I was pleased that the author focused on the subject of psychological abuse and that she also provided a list of resources for those who might have been affected by these issues.

3.5 stars rounded up to 4.

Edit: I borrowed the e-audiobook from my local library. The bonus track was illuminating. It was a new episode of ‘Conviction’ by Anna Byers and took place between Chapter 65 and the final Chapter 66, which was an Epilogue. It provides a different perspective on Hannah, Evie, and Anna in the period in between.

Hannah's husband was murdered 10 years ago. Now a true crime podcast is investigating. Was the wrong person jailed? Hannah has moved on. She & her daughter Eve are settled in a new life with her new partner. That new life is about to turned on it's head & brought crashing down around her.

This is a chillingly, suspenseful book that draws you in immediately & keeps you hooked with twists & turns that will make your head spin. I dont think that I breathed during the last 10 chapters! It is an absolute triumph in suspense.

Thank you to netgalley for the opportunity to listen to this in audiobook form.

This book had me second guessing the plot and sending me into a spin! A dark, addictive and very twisted plot. Hannah has a traumatic past. Her late husband was murdered and she cannot remember how. A man was imprisoned for the crime but it seems he was wrong convicted. A podcast is made suggesting alternative theories and Hannah's life begins to spiral out of control. Love, lies, murder and secrets. This book has it all! Be warned. You won't want to put it down.

Thankyou to netgalley and the publisher for a copy of this book. I really enjoyed this book and the ending i did not guess at all. I listened to this on audio and im so glad i did. It was slow at times and there were twists and turns that kept me invested. I loved the characters, i loved the plot. A must read

I had this book as the Audio Version.

The narrator was good and I enjoyed her varied voices throughout. I ended up binge listening as I was desperate to know what was going to happen next.

The story itself was enjoyable and had many twists and turns in the plot. No spoilers but it had you questioning who did the murder all the way though!!! It certainly threw me when you found out. I didn't see that coming!!!

Thank You to Netgalley and Harper Collins for the ARC copy. My Review is my own opinion.

Can you ever recover from an abusive relationship?

It’s ten years since Hannah woke up to discover her husband, Graham lying in their bed – stabbed to death. Mike Phillips was convicted of the murder but has always proclaimed his innocence. Anna Byers runs a podcast called Conviction; a programme that has helped several people quash their convictions thanks to fresh evidence she has been able to uncover. Mike Phillips is hoping that she will uncover sufficient evidence to get him released, but in doing so, will it be Hannah charged with the murder of her husband instead?

Katie Lowe has written possibly one of the most brilliant novels to portray domestic abuse. The story concerns Hannah, a successful psychiatrist. She works with patients suffering from eating disorders. After Graham’s murder, she moved with her daughter, Evie from London to a small village in Derbyshire. Here she met Dan an investigative journalist and life was good. Evie and Dan have a brilliant relationship. She loves her job and the nightmares from her abusive marriage have started to fade – that is until the podcast razes its ugly head. Graham’s voice once again starts questioning her every move and action. Why do these voices seem so real?

The village of Hawkwood had previously been the site of a mental institution. Now abandoned, Hannah is drawn to it, especially when she meets a woman who wants to restore the building to its previous grand state. She wants Hannah to join her and to be part of the team that will treat psychiatric patients. Can Hannah trust her?

Once the podcast starts, people are convinced that Hannah murdered her husband and must now face the consequences for her actions. Could she have killed her husband without remembering doing so?

There is nothing straightforward about this murder. Nor is there anything straightforward about Hannah. There is no doubt that Graham caused severe traumatic damage to her. However, is she as innocent as she claims to be?

Amy Scanlon does a brilliant job of narrating this book. She kept me engaged from the opening lines until the very dramatic and completely unexpected finish.

Katie Lowe must be congratulated for writing such a complex and brilliant storyline. Special congratulations also for including a list of all the charities and organisations that help domestic abuse victims. None of us has any idea what happens behind closed doors and highlighting the plight of domestic victims in this book and sharing where they can obtain help may hopefully save people’s lives.

Rony

Elite Reviewing Group received a copy of the book to review.

Thank you to Netgalley, Harper Collins Audio & Katie Lowe for my advanced audio copy of The Murder of Graham Catton in exchange for an honest review.

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Hannah has just about got her life back. Her biggest worry is whether her boyfriend Dan is going to propose and if she would actually accept, does she even want to get married again? It’s been ten years since psychologist Hannah’s husband Graham was murdered in their bed. Hannah remembers nothing from that night, and since they arrested the killer and put him away, all she’s needed to do is put hers and her daughter Evie’s lives back together. That is until Conviction, a crime podcast that works to free those wrongly accused decides to do a feature on Graham Catton’s murder. Suddenly, Hannah’s life is back in the spotlight and she’s back in the frame.

This was a fairly long audiobook but one that definitely kept me gripped. I enjoyed the podcast style format and the sense throughout that something wasn’t right. Is it Hannah that is an unreliable narrator who can’t be trusted or is it those around her? The story is pulled out in a smooth, slow and tantalising way, teasing the reader into keeping going, desperate for answers.

I didn’t guess the ending until pretty close to the end in the last few chapters when I started to get an idea. It definitely has a satisfying ending even if left a little open and I definitely enjoyed it and would want to read more from this author in future.

Hannah a psychiatrist has a lovely new life with boyfriend Dan who is about to propose and her daughter Evie from her first marriage
.They are happy and the past is forgotten until a new series of " Conviction" a podcast series that investigates wrongful convictions.
The new series involves Hannah's first husband Graham's murder and a young adult called Mike's conviction from 10 years ago but now the series and obvious conclusion to anyone listening is to believe that Hannah is the main suspect.
But then again 10 years ago Hannah did wake up next to her dead husband Graham , a knife sticking out of his neck, blood dripping on the floor. Hannah conveniently remembers nothing of that night but the police conclude it must have been a burglary gone wrong and charges and subsequently convicts Mike Phillips for Graham's murder.
The story unfolds between flashbacks & now with lots of different twist and turns but I found this very confusing and over complicated so much so I had to keep going back and re -listening to chapters to try and grasp the story.
The narrator had a hard task reading so many different characters and I found some of her voices very annoying particularly Dan who sound dopey
Not the best thriller I have read by a long shot but an OK read with an ending I wasn't expecting
My thanks to NetGalley and publisher HarperCollins UK for the audio copy.

The Murder of Graham Catton by Katie Lowe and narrated by Amy Scanlon is a compulsive, mystery listen. Hannah Cotton is the main character who lives with her boyfriend of 7 years, Dan and her 16 year daughter Evie from her previous marriage to Graham, who died 10 years ago. Graham's murder was a terrible attack on the family and a young man was jailed for it however, 10 years on a reporter, Anna has got her teeth into something and won't let go. A podcast Conviction is released where she drip feeds the audience with evidence that the killer might not be who is in jail, but with Hannah still unable to remember anything from the dreadful night she can't help prove anything, including her innocence.
The story is told from the current time point with flashbacks to the time before and around the murder, which allows us to paint a picture of Graham and who may have killed him. The podcast excepts are very realistic and reminded me of serial, where the reporter tries to discredit the evidence and the police investigation.
The characters are typical psychological thriller type characters, Graham the victim, perfectly unlikable, not surprised someone has killed him, but not sure who. Hannah, the unreliable witness, can't remember what happened but small flashbacks hint of something and the friends, the old friend who is straight talking and reliable and the new friend who understands and helps to do everything for you at a difficult time, but who is going behind Hannah's back? I actually preferred the two side characters I think some of this was the narrators accents for them, she was brilliant, the northern, straight talker and the posh, rich property owner.
The plot is fast moving as the family life goes on, and podcast episodes are released the interactions intensify, everyone is on edge and no-one can be trusted. A well orchestrated finale with a good twist and tight conclusion ended a great thriller.
I would recommend this to readers/listeners of domestic thrillers, it's a little dark, lot's of mystery and the characters are classic. 4*
Thanks to HarperCollins UK Audio and NetGalley for the ARC.

I loved the book but sadly not the narrator. I didn't like her characterization and switched over to rather reading the book that was a fascinating read!
The book is a definite 4 stars but the audio only a 3 star