I’ve read many books by this author and always enjoyed them. They are fast paced and want to keep you reading! They are hard to put down because you really want to find out what’s going to happen!

4.5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️




✨ Scotland. Predictable ending. Suspense.
Family drama.


✨ Jenny has a lovely home, 2 kids and happy married when suddenly a documentary on the telly appears and it was a revelation of what her husband is.
Going to a village in Scotland to find the truth and the lies.
Absolutely amazing writing and I know it will be.
The ending was just abrupt and I felt like I needed more but not to the extend that this need to have a part 2.
Definitely worth the read and no boring bits! Everything is written well:)


Thankyou @bookouture for the opportunity to read this book for a honest review.



❤️ shaye.reads

This was spectacular. I just love this author and always has the best books ever!
Thank you NetGalley for letting me read this

The Husband by Daniel Hurst was another excellent book. I just love this author's way of writing. He is an author that never disappoints. Once you start to read any of his books you are pulled in and hooked from the beginning till the very end, this book was no different............I loved it. The Husband was a very fast-paced, action-packed book and it, and full of great twists and turns throughout that will have you wanting to read more of this book and hard to put it down! The 2 main characters Lachlan and Jenny were excellent.

Another 5 star book from Daniel and I highly recommend it

I am looking forward to Daniels next book..........

Big Thank you by NetGalley and especially Bookouture for my ARC.

The Husband is another unputdownable psychological thriller by Daniel Hurst. Hurst is one of my go to authors and every time he has a new book out I don’t even need to read the book description as I know it’ll be a superb read. Well this was certainly the case with The Husband. Right from the prologue I was utterly gripped and before I knew it I was halfway through this book. This was a fast paced read and my heart was in my mouth at times. Brilliant beginning and an excellent ending which I wasn’t expecting. This was a book I read in one sitting as I was so hooked on the story.

As someone who frequently watches true crime and listens to true crime podcasts, I absolutely loved this one!! It was very fast paced and hard to put down. The plot was brilliant!

The husband is a pull you in story.

It leaves you wondering the outcome.
Although the storyline dragged a little
It was still capturing and left you wanting more.

A murder documentary had a family intrigued and wanting to explore.
The husband has a secret, but does the family take it to far?
Does the husband take it to far?

Overall a fairly good read!

I enjoy Hurst’s thrillers and series. This particular book was a bit slow and didn’t have the action and twists compared to his other books that I super liked. I like Hurst’s sense of humor in his stories and this could have had some of his British humor. Overall, I really enjoy this author, but this particular book wasn’t my favorite compared to his others.

Jenny wants to know more about her husband and where he grew up, especially now the little village is featured in a documentary.

But Lachlan wants to keep his past buried, he's worked so hard to keep his secret.

But when an opportunity arises, Jenny jumps at the chance for a final family vacation. But while Jenny and the children are excited, especially their seventeen-year-old daughter, Lachlan is far from pleased, and this may just be the end.

Hurst gives us a fast-paced narrative, split between two main characters, with. a storyline you won't see coming.

This author knows how to draw us in, keep us engaged and leave us with our jaw hanging open and eyes wide in shock. This is definitely another that had me guessing at every twist.
One to highly recommend for any thriller fan; you will not be disappointed.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for providing me with an ARC of this book in return for an honest review.

The Husband by Daniel Hurst is a solid, page-turning psychological thriller, just what I’ve come to expect from this author. His writing style is easy to follow, and the story is engaging, making it a definite page-turner. The dual POV from Jenny and Lachlan adds depth to the narrative, allowing readers to understand both sides of the story, which really ramps up the tension.

That said, there are moments where the plot feels a little implausible, and I found myself questioning the credibility of certain events. While it's easy to get caught up in the twists, some of the actions and decisions made by the characters felt far-fetched, and I couldn’t help but nitpick.

Despite these issues, the book does what it’s meant to do—entertain. It’s perfect for anyone looking for an engaging, suspense-filled escape. Overall, while not without its flaws, it’s an enjoyable thriller that will keep you hooked.

I love me a Daniel Hurst book!
His books are so easy to read, fast paced and gripping. Like an alternative to Freida McFadden!
This book certainly completes all of these criteria. The Husband can be read in one sitting, as like many of his others.
I was hooked from the very start, the prologue piquing my interest and making me excited for the drama to unfold. Don't you love prologues? I honestly don't know how people can not read them...
I love Hurst's books for the above reasons. But for me, it's all about the twist. I was not expecting that!

Daniel Hurst, the King of revenge plots, is back with THE HUSBAND—a twisty dark domestic thriller blended with dark humor, where the author cleverly takes readers into the psycho mind of a serial killer hiding in plain sight as an everyday husband and father. UNTIL...

About...

Jenny and Lachlan, a married couple for over twenty years with two teens, Bonnie and William, reside in London.

For the wife and children, they live a pretty everyday life. But the husband hides dark secrets.

When Bonnie becomes obsessed with a true-time crime documentary regarding the 25th anniversary of a teen girl who was murdered and the case has never been solved, it triggers a series of events that unearth Lachlan's past secrets in a small remote village in Scotland.

The small town is where Lachlan grew up. His departure from the city and the timing of the murder raises questions about his involvement.

Jenny begins wondering why her husband is not very forthcoming about his past. Then Jenny's friend, Terri, is murdered in a home invasion.

With Bonnie's obsession and Jenny's suspicions about what happened in this remote Scottish village and her husbands's childhood, she arranges a holiday trip for the family to the village. Her husband is not happy. Too close for comfort.

As the family delves deeper into the secrets of the remote Scottish village, Lachlan's true nature is revealed. His past rejections by women have triggered a murderous streak, and his family is now in grave danger. Then he takes another step. Another murder. He is not as clever as he thinks.

When will Jenny and the children find out about the man they call husband and father?

My thoughts...

THE HUSBAND is intense, creepy, and darkly humorous—classic Hurst!

Told from alternating POVs of Jenny and Lachlan from then to now, Hurst reveals all the innermost thoughts from both—Wow, Lachlan is one narcissistic sociopath! He needs to meet Karia Rouda's Paul Strom.

I admired Jenny's refusal to accept her husband's deceit and his excuses once she suspects things are amiss. He's a master manipulator, and the author skillfully portrays his twisted sinister character. The author's storytelling keeps you engrossed, eager to see how his psychological madness will be exposed.

Recs...

This book is a must-read for those who relish the works of Daniel Hurst, Freida McFadden, Kaira Rouda, Miranda Rijks, and Emily Shiner.

Thanks to Bookouture for a digital ARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

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My Rating: 4 Stars
Pub Date: Jan 20, 2025
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This book has an interesting premise - wife and kids are intrigued by a new true crime documentary about a fifteen year old girl who was murdered twenty five years ago. The murder happened in the husband’s home town. The family wants to go visit his hometown because he never talks about it and they’ve never been. But he doesn’t want to go back, and that’s because he’s the one responsible for murdering that fifteen year old girl. Can he manage to keep this secret hidden from his family?
This book was lacking in suspense. You know what the husband has done. It only becomes suspenseful within the last 50 or so pages. Most of the story is the husband losing his shit and the wife pressing her luck. There isn’t a plot twist or shocking revelation.
I didn’t hate this book, I was just left wanting more.

I don’t often give 5 star reviews, however, this book was worthy of it!
Daniel Hurst never fails to provide top notch entertainment.
Is the man you married who you think he is? It started out with a bang and concluded with a double bang.
Lies, secrets, twists and turns. Hated it to end.
Thank you to NetGalley and publisher for an ARC to read and review.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for gifting me with a digital ARC of the latest thriller by Daniel Hurst. All opinions expressed in this review are my own - 4 stars!

Lachlan and Jenny have been married for over 20 years and are parents to teenagers Bonnie and William. A true crime documentary has become wildly popular, featuring the unsolved murder of a young woman in the small Scottish village where Lachlan grew up. The documentary is causing Lachlan to act uncharacteristically angry, and Jenny feels that he needs to face his past by returning to Scotland.

Told in alternating POV from Lachlan and Jenny, we know Lachlan's secret right away, but that doesn't take away any of the mystery. In fact, it's perfect to see what each person is thinking as the story unfolds. Just how well do we know our partners and can we ever run away from our pasts? This one kept me glued and the ending was perfect.

The Husband by Daniel Hurst is a book you can't put down! I read The Husband in half a day and it was beyond thrilling! If you've read a Daniel Hurst book in the past then you know what you're in for. A fast-paced, action-packed, suspenseful story with twists along the way! Lachlan and Jenny have been married for 20 years. They have 2 children, Bonnie 17 and William 15. They look like the perfect family, but are they? One evening Bonnie tells her mom she wants to watch a new true crime documentary. Lachlan and William are watching football in another room. As the documentary starts it's about the murder of a 15 year old girl in a small town in Scotland. Jenny is shocked to see that the town is the same one that Lachlan is from. He would've been 15 at the time of the murder so he must've known the girl. How has he never told Jenny about it? He's very secretive about his childhood and seems to want to forget it. Why?

When Lachlan comes out from watching football he sees a picture on the tv he hasn't seen in 25 years. Why is her picture on tv and why are his wife and daughter watching it? He gets very angry that they are watching this documentary and tells them to turn it off. Lachlan isn't one to yell at their children and everyone notices that he's very upset. Why would the documentary make him so angry? When one of Jenny's friends makes a comment to her, Jenny takes pause. Is her husband the wonderful man she thinks he is or is he something else? Is she in danger? Are her kids in danger? Why won't Lachlan answer any questions about his past?

Jenny decides they should take a long weekend and go to Lachlan's hometown so that he can come to terms with what's bothering him. Why is Lachlan trying to get out of the trip? Why does he refuse to stay in his hometown and will only go if they stay outside of town? This book is fantastic and you will be racing to get your questions answered! I rate The Husband 4 stars with a high recommendation. The book is now available so kick back and enjoy the ride! I'd like to thank NetGalley and Bookouture for an advanced copy of The Husband in exchange for a fair review. Daniel Hurst has done it again and I can't wait for his next book! #TheHusband

Daniel Hurst never disappoints with his novels, The Husband was a rollercoaster. We bounced perspective between husband and wife, with the husband hiding a terrible secret. How can you really know who you’re married to after all? Everyone has a past…

I devoured this book! It had me on the edge of my seat and cheering for the husband’s secrets to be brought to the surface and for justice to be served.

Excellent, another brilliant thriller from Daniel Hurst. A double murderer that has lived in plain site until a tv documentary shines a light on his 1st kill and his wife and daughter want to visit his birth place and the scene of the murder.

Thanks to #NetGalley and #Bookouture for the book #TheHusband by #DanielHurst. Jenny and Lachlan are married and have two children. After a true crime tv show runs about a murdered girl from Lachlans hometown, the children and Jenny want to visit. While there, stories start going around about how her husband was back then and speculations of who may have murdered the girl. This along with one of Jenny’s friends being murdered recently, she starts to wonder who she is married to. Are they all in danger?

I love a good thriller, so I'll be looking for more books by Daniel Hurst! The Husband was a great read and will keep you up late reading!