4.5– thank you Bookouture for the early copy. I have always loved Daniel Hurst’s twisted brain and he has continued to amaze me in The Husband.

The story follows husband and wife Jenny and Lachlan, along with their children, Bonnie and William.

Jenny’s life is turned upside down when a friend suggests it’s strange that Lachlan has lived near two unsolved murder cases—one in his childhood village and another close to their home. As Lachlan’s temperament shifts, Jenny wrestles with a growing suspicion that he may be hiding something, possibly even guilty.

I read this book in 2 days and couldn’t put it down!

I am a huge fan of Daniel Hurst books. They always leave me wanting more and this one was no different. They are usually fast paced just the way I like my thrillers. Another great read that I would highly recommend.

Such a good read. Keeps you on your toes the whole time!! I could not put this book down!!! Can’t wait to read more by this author !!

I really enjoyed this and I really like the authors style of writing. It's simple, yet effective.
The story itself is a good one, believable, easy to read, but gripping.
I liked the characters, they were described well enough to know them, and I kind of guessed the ending, but that's ok, it didn't ruin it.
I will definitely read more by this author.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to Bookouture, Daniel Hurst and Netgalley for this ARC for my honest review.

Let me preface this by saying I love Daniel Hurst. This book however, fell flat for me. I found it slow paced without enough of the twists and turns I've come to love with psychological thrillers. The premise, of a seemingly perfect marriage unraveling has potential, and the author does a decent job of building tension. However the characters, specifically the FMC, feel somewhat one dimensional, and some plot points are overly predictable throughout the entire book. While some of the twists were interesting, they might not be as surprising for readers familiar with the genre. Overall, it was an enjoyable read, but it doesn't quite stand out in a crowded field of psychological thrillers. This would never deter me from reading more by Daniel Hurst however.

My first time reading Daniel Hurst and I’ll absolutely add him to my list of Thriller Writers.
The Husband was a very entertaining read with just the right about of suspense that kept me reading.
The story is told from the husband, Lachlan’s point of view and his wife Jenny's.
We find out what Lachlan is hiding before Jenny does and that added to the suspense. Both of these characters are unlikable but that added some realism to the plot. The ending did bother me as it seemed a tad. abrupt
Thanks to Netgalley and Bookature for providing this ARC to read and review.

Arc review

I’ve been absolutely dying to read a Daniel Hurst book for a while so when I got accepted to read the arc of his new book, I was so excited.

However, I am a little disappointed. While the plot remained mysterious, I found myself bored and disconnected to both the story and the characters.

It was interesting to read from the husband’s (killer) perspective. Seeing how his thought process worked, his reasonings and his own story of events. It added nicely to the tension and the mystery.

I also enjoyed reading the wife’s perspective too. Her coming to terms with her husband’s decisions, her mistrust and just finally discovering the truth about him.

The pacing was another element I found great. It started off slow, rightfully so and then slowly started to pick up until around 70% where it seemed to explode into action. It was tense finally seeing everything we’ve read from the husband’s perspective come to light.

In relations, I loved how it started, it felt very modern and realistic with the inclusion of a documentary sparking the whole interest in the previous murder. I could picture this perfectly.

With that, I will say the ending was a little bit underwhelming and very predictable. In fact, there wasn’t a single part of this novel that I hadn’t predicted. Which to me, can take away from the mystery and enjoyment side of reading.

But regardless, for my first Daniel Hursts book. I was captivated and hooked. The writing style, while simple, served its purpose. I do wish, there was more of a twist or reveal at the end. Just something to add to the tension a little more. But I still had a good enough time and curiosity to continue reading.

Daniel Hurst’s The Husband is a chilling and suspenseful domestic thriller that keeps readers questioning how well you can truly know the person you’ve married. The story masterfully unravels the layers of a seemingly perfect relationship, revealing the psychotic depths one partner is capable of hiding. The twists are gripping, the tension palpable, and the characters are well-drawn, making it impossible to put the book down. While a few moments felt slightly predictable, the overall pacing and psychological intrigue more than make up for it. A compelling read that earns a solid 4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you #NetGalley and #Bookouture for the #ARC

I am a fan of Daniel hurst and this novel reminds me of why I love his books so much. Lots of twists and turns that kept me guessing until the end

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I flew through this one. It’s a fast paced, easy read that keeps you engaged and turning those pages. For me it felt a little like reading back to front but it’s well done and it works. It’s a well developed storyline with well developed characters. I found the characters likeable enough. The outcome wasn’t what I expected and for me I needed more but maybe that was the intention. Having said that it’s a really enjoyable read and would definitely recommend.

Thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture for the opportunity to read and review #TheHusband

I really liked this book for the most part. Stars came off for the way it ended and the pace at times for me was dull.
However, the book was mostly fast paced and each chapter read made you want one more chapter. Told from two view points Jenny and Lachlan it has the reader wondering if we can trust those we love most and if the past can catch up to us even if we leave it far behind. I definitely recommend this book to the thriller lovers out there.

I’ve read a few books of this author, and enjoyed all of them! When I saw this one, I had to jump right on it, and it was just as good as the others. The vague synopsis is what pulled me in, and there isn’t much I can say outside of it.

This story deals with a family: Jenny and Lachlan, and their teenagers, Bonnie and William. A new true-crime documentary is taking the world by storm, and one night Jenny and Bonnie start watching the mystery of a 15-year-old girl who was killed in a tiny Scottish town, 25 years prior. When they realize it’s the same small town Lachlan grew up in, they ask him about the girl. He gets oddly angry, and says that murder is one the reasons he left that town and never went back.

That week, Jenny is out to lunch with friends, who are also watching the documentary. They have one friend missing though, Teri, who was killed in her home. When Jenny’s friend Elaine makes an offhand comment about how odd it is that two unsolved murders happened when Lachlan lived in the town, it gets Jenny thinking…that they should go to Scotland and see where Lachlan grew up. He’s furiously against the idea, but agrees when he realizes the trip would be beneficial for him with an issue he’s been having.

The book is written from the points of view of Jenny and Lachlan, and is a very quick story with a decent mystery. I wouldn’t say anything in it blew my mind, but it was written well and I really liked the ending. This is a great afternoon read, perfect for cozying up in front of a fire! Four stars.

(Thank you to Bookouture, Daniel Hurst and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my review. This book is slated to be released on January 20, 2025.)

Two murders decades apart and in different countries. No clues as to who killed them. No way to connect them to the same killer, right? In Daniel Hurst’s latest book we know who the killer is from the beginning because the killer narrates half the book. Every other chapter is narrated by his unsuspecting wife. I liked the difference in this thriller novel of knowing who the killer was from the beginning but not knowing if he’d ever be caught, vs trying to figure out who the killer is. It was an interesting take. Daniel Hurst’s books are always fast paced and full of action so you don’t want to put them down!

Thank you to the author, NetGalley, and Bookoutoure Publishing for the advance reader copy. This is my honest review. Publication date Jan 20, 2025.

This was a quick and decent read, but it didn’t give me the suspense or twists I was expecting. The premise is good, with a wife questioning if her husband of over twenty years could be a killer, but it didn’t really deliver.

We know who the killer is from the start, so the story focuses more on the wife trying figuring things out and the husband trying to keep everything hidden... instead of uncovering shocking truths. After a while, it started to drag, and the ending didn’t do much for me.

It’s not a bad read, but it’s missing the tension and surprises I like in a thriller. If you’re looking for something light and straightforward, this could work, but don’t expect a big twist.

Loved this book! While it did not have a twisty nature as alot of psychological thrillers but it hooked me in the first 3 pages and held my interest right until the end. I enjoyed reading the wife's point of view and her realization about her husband as well as the husband's view as to why he does the things he does. This was my first Daniel Hurst and I've already added more to .you kindle!

"The Husband" by Daniel Hurst was a real page-turner. I was immediately drawn into the central mystery and found myself racing through the chapters to uncover the truth. The plot twists kept me on my toes, and I definitely didn't see some of them coming. The characters were well-developed, and I became invested in their fates. It’s a fast-paced, suspenseful read that kept me guessing until the very end.

Strengths: The pacing and the unexpected twists. The characters were compelling.

Weaknesses: Some plot points felt a little rushed.

Rating: 4/5 stars

Lachlan is a husband and a Dad

But he is also a lot of other things, pretty much an Incel ( even though married ) and now he is reacting very badly when his family suggest going back to visit his childhood home and village in Scotland

The very place that a real life documentary about an unsolved murder is currently airing on TV and causing much speculation around the Country and on Social Mefia

Can Lachlan avoid going or will his past ( and present come to that ) be forced on him by his innocent of his deeds family

You know I love a Daniel Hurst book and the writing, pace, tension and the trademark end of chapter cliff hangers, well this is all here in spades and although maybe a bit repetitive in parts as always is a fine read and has the ability once again to change characters in the book lives when one of them does something ( or has done something in the past ) that alters everyones lives in a second

Thank you Bookouture for this arc provided by NetGalley.

Not sure why but this one didn't quite hit the spot for me the way I thought it would..
I liked the wife's POV much better than the husbands, his just seemed arrogant and annoying most of the time, which is weird for me, I don't usually hate reading the mind of the killer. Maybe if it was more on killing rather than his ego I would have enjoyed it much better. Or maybe I just related more with the mother's mind keeping her kids safe.

I rather loved this part-
"Is it weird if I end up dating the man who murdered my husband? No I don't think so.
After all, It wouldn't be the first time I had shared a bed with a killer, would it?"
haha that one was good! I was quite happy to see Angus get his happy ending also!

But nothing wrong with the Book or author, It was a very fast paced enjoyable Read! Very entertaining nights worth of a read! Fun and funny at times but just not for me so ended up dragging a bit more than i would have liked! Will definitely continue reading this authors work

Once again Daniel Hurst knocked it out of the park with this one! This was such an intriguing read. It was full of secrets, suspense, and thrills! I am a HUGE Daniel Hurst fan and this has just added to my collection!

The Husband is a little different from Daniel Hurst's usual thrillers, in that the killer is revealed very early on in the book, leading to a tense psychological game of cat and mouse.

Jenny and Lachlan are a normal couple with two normal children, but when a documentary airs about an unsolved murder in Lachlan's small home town in Scotland, the rest of the family's interest is piqued and they head up to visit, despite Lachlan's protestations. Their presence ignites curiosity amongst the residents and the killer is prepared to go to any lengths to keep their secret safe.

Although the reader knows the identity of the killer early on, nobody else does, so it was fun to watch the games play out and there is some serious action at the end. A quick, fun read.

3 ⭐️ Thanks to Netgalley, Daniel Hurst and Bookouture, for an ARC in return for an honest review.