As regards the ending of the story. SUSPENSE | Hope Miller lost her memory after a horrific car accident 15 years ago. Perhaps a novel way to reveal the killer but I would have preferred to see someone figure out what happened. An intriguing, twisty psychological thriller, had me tearing through the pages, never sure which characters to trust. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. The issue of sexual harassment and assault gets a new spin in Alafair Burkes gripping new novel, The Wife., For your group if: You like your #MeToo meme as a fast-paced narrative., The latest novel from lawyer-turned-best-selling novelist Burke is as freshly topical as a #MeToo hashtag, but it unfolds with the slow-burn thrill of pure fiction. It is well written and I mean no offence to the author at all, just found it hard to read not hard to put down! When Angela met Jason Powell while catering a dinner party in East Hampton, she assumed their romance would be a short-lived fling, like so many relationships between locals and summer visitors. "Alafair Burke executes a plot twist at the end of The Wife that left this reviewer gasping in awe." Dayton Daily News. Karin Slaughter | Criminal (Will Trent #6), Karin Slaughter | Snatched (Will Trent #5.5). Proof that Alafair Burke is at the Top of Her Game. Her 2016 novel, THE EX, was nominated for an Edgar Award for Best Novel. To solve this, I started jotting down synopses to jog my memory. A subtly sneaky, emotionally complex, and utterly addictive novel of psychological suspense, delivers on all fronts. Or at least she doesn't remember if she did, she says with a wry smile. Smart, suspenseful, and absolutely riveting. Megan Miranda, author of All the Missing Girls, [Burke is] one of the more subtle suspense writers around. The Wife is a timely, gracefully written exploration of family, crime, and the current media-soaked, celebrity-obsessed, smartphone-crazed moment. The killer directly tells the reader how the murder happened and also reveals facts about previous events which had been kept from the reader. It is being adapted as a feature film, with Alafair writing the screenplay. : The killer directly tells the reader how the murder happened and also reveals facts about previous events which had been kept from the reader. Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2018, This police procedural / thriller surprised me over and over again. A former prosecutor, she now teaches criminal law and lives in Manhattan and East Hampton. When she was rescued she was found with a baby boy, Spencer. Alafair Burke. Author is a good writer and knows how to present a story in a manner that keeps you engaged. Six years later, thanks to a bestselling book and a growing media career, Jason has become a cultural lightning rod, placing Angela near the spotlight she worked so carefully to avoid. Her 2016 novel, THE EX, was nominated for an Edgar Award for Best Novel. When a college intern makes an accusation against Jason, and another woman, Kerry Lynch, comes forward with an even more troubling allegation, their perfect life begins to unravel. by Alafair Burke. Welcome! Would return but need to read for book club. Required fields are marked *. This police procedural / thriller surprised me over and over again. THE WIFE by ALAFAIR BURKE was an extremely fun, enjoyable, twisty, and surprising psychological domestic thriller that started out a little bit slow for me, but once I grasped the focus of this story, I was totally intrigued and immersed in this tale. Burke always comes through with twisty plots and strong female characters, but shes at the top of her game here. , A wonderfully taut psychological thriller . Storytelling at its best. , Burke is earning a reputation as one of the most nuanced, compelling authors working today. , With plot twists and turns to the very end, this is a tantalizing follow-up to The Ex that will keep pages turning. , is a timely, gracefully written exploration of family, crime, and the current media-soaked, celebrity-obsessed, smartphone-crazed moment. Afraid that the public will find out about her being kidnapped as a teenager and held against her will for three years resulting in her becoming pregnant and bearing the child of her kidnapper she starts lying to cover for her husband. Which character did you like the most? From the . I really enjoyed this story, full of drama and suspense ,I reall didnt expect the outcome it was really surprising! It kept me gripped from beginning to its highly unexpected ending. She poses a seemingly impossible, if undeniably compelling, challenge: a woman must either save her life or defend her husband, but not both. Entertainment Weekly, A timely, riveting, and deeply resonant psychological suspense novel. Library Journal, Gripping. Karin Slaughter, author of Pieces of You, Twisty and schemey. Burke knows what shes doing. Seattle Times, Written by a former prosecutor with a genius for plot, this thrill ride of a novel takes a hard look at loyalty and the violence a secret can causeespecially when that secret involves a revered public figure accused of rape. O, The Oprah Magazine, A subtly sneaky, emotionally complex, and utterly addictive novel of psychological suspense, The Wife delivers on all fronts. Learn more about Alafair at www.alafairburke.com. She is also the co-author of several novels with Mary Higgins Clark. What sort of relationship did Angela have with her mother? Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2022, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 4, 2018, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 4, 2020, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 5, 2019, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 3, 2019, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 14, 2022. I found the resolution to the mystery lacking. ", Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2018. A stunning domestic thriller in the vein of Behind Closed Doors and The Woman in Cabin 10in which a woman must make the impossible choice between defending her husband and saving herself. Please try again. She poses a seemingly impossible, if undeniably compelling, challenge: a woman must either save her life or defend her husband, but not both., bestselling author Alafair Burke, a stunning domestic thriller in the vein of. You can return the item for any reason in new and unused condition: no shipping charges. Thank you! February 2011. edit data. The other kidnapped girl turned out to be her childhood friend Trish. Trouble signing in? A Memorable Thriller About Amnesia. Readers who enjoyed Alafair Burke's 2016 crime-thriller The Ex for its sharply-drawn main character, hard-fighting high-profile trial attorney Olivia Randall will be pleased to know that she makes a return appearance in Burke's new book, The Wife.Readers who were kept eagerly turning pages by Burke's thriller-writing expertise will likewise be pleased to know that their author hasn't lost a . Mary Higgins Clark : I found the resolution to the mystery lacking. The issue of sexual harassment and assault gets a new spin in Alafair Burkes gripping new novel, The Wife. Associated Press, Startlingly timely. Sensational and sly. Laura Lippman, O, the Oprah Magazine, For your group if: You like your #MeToo meme as a fast-paced narrative. Washington Post, Best New Thrillers, An intriguing, twisty psychological thriller, The Wife had me tearing through the pages, never sure which characters to trust. : Learn more. Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app. The Wife is a timely, gracefully written exploration of family, crime, and the current media-soaked, celebrity-obsessed, smartphone-crazed moment. In addition to the standalone novels that have earned her a . Wow! But when they marry the following summer and move to Manhattan, Angela feels she's been given the chance to escape her troubled past. And when she is asked to defend Jason in court, she realizes that her loyalty to her husband could unearth old secrets. Categories: ), she has no intention of calling in Tempe as a consultant and promptly identifies the faceless body herself as that of a young Asian man. , Dimensions Heavner isnt exactly mollified when Tempe, aided by retired police detective Skinny Slidell and a host of experts, puts a name to the dead man. Smart, suspenseful, and absolutely riveting. Megan Miranda, author of All the Missing Girls, [Burke is] one of the more subtle suspense writers around. Jason Powell is hot in every way. This has all the makings of a standout novel. , This might be the most gripping, insightful work from the best-selling author Alafair Burke yet. THE WIFE was selected as a best-of-the-month pick by Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Entertainment Weekly, O (Oprah Magazine), and others. Alafair Burke. The latest novel from lawyer-turned-best-selling novelist Burke is as freshly topical as a #MeToo hashtag, but it unfolds with the slow-burn thrill of pure fiction. "Queen of Suspense" Mary Higgins Clark partners with best-selling author Alafair Burke to deliver a brand new suspense series about a television program featuring cold case murders. Alafair Burke Maybe it was all the legal part I found boring, nothing kept Got really excited about this book, however it just didnt do it for me. it just lacked something. When Angela met Jason Powell while catering a dinner party in East Hampton, she assumed their romance would be a short-lived fling, like so many relationships between locals and summer visitors. Pin. Alafair Burke is the New York Times and internationally bestselling author of twenty novels. Six years later, thanks to a bestselling book and a growing media career, Jason has become a cultural lightning rod, placing Angela near the spotlight she worked so carefully to avoid.