The Missing Wife

Name: The Missing Wife
Brand: Harper UK
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.17 (6 reviews)
Author: Sam Carrington
ISBN: 9780008363963

Author: Sam Carrington

Narrator: Kristin Atherton

Unabridged: 10 hr 32 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Avon

Published: 06/27/2019

Categories: Fiction, Suspense & Thriller, Psychological, Family Life, Mystery & Detective, Women Sleuths, Crime

Synopsis

You think you know those closest to you. You are wrong… A sleep-deprived new mother approaching her fortieth birthday, the very last thing Louisa wants to do is celebrate. But when her friend Tiff organises a surprise party, inviting the entire list of Louisa’s Facebook friends, Louisa is faced with a room full of people she hasn’t spoken to in years – including someone she expected to see again: her ex-boyfriend, Oliver Dunmore. When Oliver’s wife Melissa goes missing after the party, everyone remembers the night differently. Someone knows what happened to Melissa, and Louisa is determined to find them. But the truth could be closer, and the deception more devastating, than she’d ever imagined… A gripping psychological suspense novel, perfect for fans of Samantha Downing’s , Lucy Clarke’s and Linda Green’s . ** PRAISE FOR ** ‘A pacy read, . Will keep you on your toes.’ , bestselling author of ‘ is : one of those books that keeps you guessing and keeps you turning the pages. I was riveted.’ , bestselling author of ‘A gourmet read from start to finish – I couldn't put it down. Captivating. Exquisitely written. Exquisitely televisual.’ , bestselling author of Envy

Reviews

Goodreads review by Michelle on April 06, 2020

The wife is missing, or is she? This book is a total recipe, it has all the ingredients of a decent thriller, its binge-able, its plot driven, the typical 2D characters, the clues, the twists, the almost neatly tied up ending with a few stray ends that leave you wanting to call the author demanding......more

Goodreads review by Mandy on June 19, 2019

I have read and enjoyed previous Sam Carrington books so I jumped at the chance to read The Missing Wife. And for 3/4 of the book it was heading for another 5 star review. And then it swerved well off course and it lost me. It was such a shame as I was really enjoying the story but then the main cha......more

Goodreads review by Robin Loves on July 09, 2019

My Rating: 3.5 Stars Louisa's biggest problem at the moment is trying to get enough sleep while dealing with a new baby. However, her fortieth birthday is approaching and her husband and best friend Tiff plan a huge surprise party. Louisa doesn't have any other close friends other than Tiff and is ap......more

Goodreads review by Aneela on June 14, 2019

For me this story was more about a hungry cry baby and his sleep deprived mother rather than a thriller about the missing wife. 50% of the book is about feeding hungry Noah, how the 40 year old mom Louisa is suffering from sleep derivation and how it is affecting her mental health. The rest of the s......more

Goodreads review by 8stitches 9lives on June 26, 2019

The Missing Wife is Ms Carrington's fifth psychological thriller and having fallen out of love with this author's books over her last few years I am pleased I picked this up as its a welcome return to form. It's an addictive read which is difficult to put down as the premise is a terrifying one. Lou......more

Quotes

PRAISE FOR SAM CARRINGTON’S BOOKS ‘I devoured this story in one sitting’ ‘A gripping exploration of twisted family secrets’ ‘Expertly written … with plentiful twists and unforgettable characters.’ ‘Keeps you guessing right to the end' ‘I read in one greedy gulp. A compelling thriller about the dark side of maternal instinct and love – I couldn't put it down!’ ‘A kick-ass page turner … I was knocked senseless by the awesome twist.’ ‘A gripping read which moved at a head-spinning pace … I simply couldn't put this book down until I reached the dramatic and devastating conclusion.’ ‘Engrossing psychological suspense about the effect of a murder on the mother of a teenage killer. Sam Carrington had me hooked!’ ‘Utterly original and thought provoking … This cries out to be made into a TV series.’ Psychologist Connie Summers is a fascinatingly flesh-and-blood guide through this twisty thriller.' ‘Tense, convincing … kept me guessing’ ‘Unsettling, thought provoking and confronting. A chilling account of the mother-son bond and the lengths a mother will go to to protect her young.’ ‘An unsettling and disturbing tale of what it means to be a mother. When it comes to protecting your child, the lines between right and wrong get totally blurred. This book stays with you long after it's finished.’ 'A cleverly crafted plot with a chilling climax.’