I enjoy all of Daniel Hurst's books and discovered them thanks to recommendation from Freida McFadden's facebook group. I found this particular book to be unique from some of the other plots. It was intriguing to know that Lachlan was the killer and to get his perspective, which we do not always get in books. I also liked how this unsolved murder finally gets solved and enjoyed how the mom and daughter became obsessed with the true crime podcast. I can see how his writing has grown over time and really think this is one of the best (aside from The Doctor series, which I is so brilliant!)

I was able to figure out what was going on too easily with this book. So, its not rated very high. I like books better where I don't know or can't figure out what the ending will be .

4.3 stars - Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC of 'The Husband'. This was such an engaging read, especially with the alternating POVs between Lochlan (the husband and killer) and Jenny (the unsuspecting wife). Most thrillers I’ve read tend to keep you guessing about the identity of the killer, so I found it refreshing—and chilling—to get inside Lochlan’s head while also following Jenny’s growing suspicions.

That being said, Lochlan is absolutely vile—disgusting, evil, and completely psychopathic. I definitely had some weird dreams after reading this before bed lol! Despite that, the story kept me hooked, and I was eager to see how it would all unfold. The writing itself wasn’t anything groundbreaking, but it was a quick, easy read, and the

Okay, imagine this: a couple, Lachlan and Jenny, right? They've been together forever, got kids, the whole deal. But something's seriously off. It's like watching a pot slowly boil – you know it's gonna spill, but you don't know when.

This story flips back and forth between what Lachlan's thinking and what Jenny's thinking. They seem normal, but you quickly realize they're hiding a ton. And get this, two people died years ago, and Lachlan was basically living next door. Creepy, right?

As things start to get exposed, Lachlan starts losing it. Jenny, meanwhile, is like a mama bear protecting her cubs. She's ready to do anything to keep her family safe.

It's not a jump-out-of-your-seat scary story, but it's got this weird, unsettling vibe that sticks with you. Like, something's about to go down, and you can't look away. I thought it was pretty good.

I have read quite a few of Hurst's books and am never disappointed. Always such a good read. And so this one caught me from the beginning......husband - killer ?? And had me turning the pages to find out if, when and how he would get caught. I must admit I did not see that ending (epilogue) coming and like the little doubt it gives you as to why she (the wife) made the decision she did.

Definitely put this one on your TBR list.

The Husband, Daniel Hurst

This is an exciting story, from beginning to end.
Daniel Hurst weaves an intriguing tale!

Jenny and her family are living a happy life. When Jenny and her daughter start watching a documentary about a murder in their father’s hometown from years ago,
they plan a vacation to Scotland to see the village of Lachlan’s childhood.
What Jenny and the kids don’t know is that Lachlan was the killer! Of course, he’s very reluctant to return to Scotland, but the family insists.
Thus the story unravels Lachlan’s secrets, while his family remains unknowing.
The book is well written as the story reveals itself, right up to the end!
Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for the opportunity to read and review this book.
4 stars

The Husband is an entertaining, galloping novel that will have you tearing through the pages. Super easy to read and fun in a twisted kind of way, it starts off with Jenny and her daughter watching a crime documentary and realising the death of a young girl 25 years earlier took place in the small Scottish town where her husband Lachlan was raised. Narrated from both Jenny and Lachlan’s perspectives, we quickly realise that Lachlan is far from the husband that Jenny assumes he is. When the family returns to Scotland for a few days, suspicions and fear soon give way to terror. Short and punchy, I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Thank you to Daniel Hurst, Bookouture and Netgalley for my advance copy.

A solid 3 star thriller. The Husband takes you on a wild ride where the reality of “who am I married to?” takes on an entirely new meaning. The decision making by every character was erratic and at times annoying but overall a quick and entertaining read!

This book had me gripped from the get go and i definitely did not see the ending coming. Written from dual pov it was such a fast passed thriller. 5 ⭐️ read.

A new crime documentary comes out and Jenny and lachlans daughter has a high interest in the series. But why does Lachlans personality change when he finds out his daughter is watching the documentary series that is set in his hometown about a girl in his class that was murdered and her killer wasn’t found?

Daniel Hurst does it again. He never disappoints with his fast-paced books that are completely addictive.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for an ARC in exchange for my honest opinion

This book was really good overall! I enjoyed the story behind it all and was glad to read it before it was released.

Trigger warning: violence against women.

I enjoyed this book, it was an easy read. I thought the story was realistic and I wasn’t left with unanswered questions.

Another thriller that gets you hooked in minutes all the way to the satisfying end. So much tension throughout with the dual POVs of the husband, Lachlan and wife, Jenny. They seem like a happy family with their 2 teenaged children, but 20 years of marriage and 2 unsolved murders cases with the husband living close by. Lachlan begins to unravel as the truth begins to come out and Jenny does whatever she can to keep her and her children safe. Not a very suspenseful thriller, but like I said it is an unnerving tension builder. I would definitely recommend.
Thank you to Bookouture and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

How well do you know those closest to you? Jenny and Lachlan are happily married, and they have two children. Jenny wants to spend as much time as possible with her daughter before she goes off to college, and they indulge in a true crime documentary. An unsolved murder in her husband's hometown leads Jenny to start asking him if he knew the victim. She soon discovers that he has lived close to two unsolved murders. Is this a coincidence or is something more sinister going on?

Daniel Hurst always delivers a good popcorn thriller that keeps me engrossed and guessing right up until the end, and The Husband was no different. The plot was intriguing, and the characters were well developed. I found myself rooting for Jenny. The story develops through dual narration between Jenny and her husband, Lachlan. We find out early on that Lachlan is hiding secrets, and Jenny takes us along on her journey of uncovering those secrets. I loved Jenny as the female lead. She was out to protect her kids at all costs. This was a really good read!

Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I discovered Daniel Hurst at the end of last year. He quickly became my favourite author. His books start slowly with normal life circumstances, but soon the story escalates and it feels like almost everything is out of control. I love that his books are not too long. I was immersed in this story, and definitely recommend.

Not a bad read. However I spent the first half of the book wondering why his wife ignored and went against what he wanted. Even if she didn’t understand, why would she not show him some respect? Weird dynamics. Makes sense, I guess.

This one has me wondering, how well do you know your husband and family. Jenny and Lachlan have been married for 20 years and Jenny knows little about his life before they met. I love that Jenny and her daughter get caught up in an unsolved mystery that happened in Lachlan’s hometown.

So many things tip the scales that Lachlan is not a good guy, but you’ll never guess how this one ends. I liked that we saw how it all unraveled from both of their points of view.

My first and not last, Daniel Hurst book. What a discovery!

I'm in the minority on this one. This book was not for me. The writing was good, but it was very dark, and I disliked all of the characters. Many of the things Jenny (the wife) did were not believable to me. I'm sure others will enjoy it.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review

The Husband by Daniel Hurst
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Jenny and her daughter Bonnie are fixated on a new documentary featuring Lachlans hometown where a young girls murderer was never found.
Jenny begins to suspect her husband Lachlan is hiding something when he refuses to visit his hometown. She eventually convinces him to take a trip but once they arrive, his mood quickly shifts. What is her husband hiding?

Mr. Hurst does it again. The Husband is a fast paced thriller you won’t be able to put down.

This book wasn't at a)l what I expected. I thought we'd be wondering throughout the story whether Lachlan is a killer or not. Instead we know almost from the beginning because the chapters alternate between his and Jenny's narrative. This is a really fast paced read with lots of nail-biting moments and I positively raced through it. Again Daniel Hurst has produced a future best seller.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book.