When Tom gets brought in for the long-ago disappearance of his ex-girlfriend, Beth’s world is torn upside down. News travels fast in a tiny town and the question on everyone’s mind is…how could she not know?
I went back and forth on a rating for this book and after sitting for a bit decided that this falls right in the middle of “Ugh” and “Oooh”.

The plot was incredibly intriguing though quite drug out for the duration of the book with fairly predictable plot twists and reveals but all that would have been manageable and still made for quite an enjoyable thriller had there been any depth to a single character. Just one. That’s all I needed.

It seems like the author developed each character just enough for them to serve their role in the story and not one iota more which left a very flat and hollow cast that allowed the story to feel like it was never going to end and nothing was ever going to happen. The most interesting parts of the whole book were the Tom and Katie flashbacks. They might not have been overly exciting but at least we got to see a sliver of personality show through for a brief time. Don’t even get me started on Beth.

The Serial Killer’s Wife had a lot of promise to be something that I would have really enjoyed but the lack of personality and development in the characters puts this right in the “Meh” category for me.

Though this particular book missed the mark with me I do think Alice Hunter is an author that I will be keeping an eye out for in the future.

Thank you to NetGalley and Avon Books UK for this early copy to read. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I enjoyed this book, I found myself completely engaged, invested and unable to put it down. It makes you really asses what you think you know and your preconceived ideas of situations. I would recommend this to anyone

The Serial Killer’s Wife by Alice Hunter Engrossing mystery, multitude of hidden desires, relationships, hidden clues throughout ending with an I didn't see that coming climax. Passages of Beth's POV get irritating at times as she seems so hesitant. Tom is expertly portrayed. Julia and Lucy are two very different kind of friends. DC Cooper is at times hard as nails and then we see a glimpse of a softer side. Then there is Adam.....

Thank you to the publisher, author, and NetGalley for the opportunity to preview the book.

This was only ok. I was hoping for a tight, fast paced thriller but so much of the story is mundane.

I first read this book and thought what everyone is probably thinking, she knew her man was a killer. Then really thinking about it, I changed my mind. A killer would be a narcissistic person. He can act better than anything. A wife or husband would want to believe the best of that person.
I was given this book to read and review by the publisher. I enjoyed the book and I would recommend it to whomever loves psychological thrillers.

This was a good book and I would read Alice Hunter again. The story of Beth and her her husband Tom's crumbling relationship starts with him being suspected of murder. The tale was told to us from differing points of views. It was pretty suspenseful and definitely flowed well. In addition, there was a few twists.... but I just did not feel any kind of "oomph" at the end of it all. The characters are unlikeable and some of the events that happen at the end did not seem believable to me. I would still recommend it as it was original in how it unfolded and I liked that.

Thank you to Net Galley and the publisher for a chance to read and review.

Beth and Tom Hardcastle are the envy of their neighbourhood – they have the perfect marriage, the perfect house, the perfect family. When the police knock on their door one evening, Beth panics. Tom should be back from work by now – what if he’s crashed his car? She fears the worst. But the worst is beyond imagining.

This is such an addictive book, you turn page after page consuming the book, it is easy for time to pass and read the book in very little settings. It is the perfect mystery and thriller. The plot keeps you guessing throughout and the character development keeps you hooked and enticed.

This is a first for me by the author and one I enjoyed and would read more of their work. The book cover is eye-catching and appealing and would spark my interest if in a bookshop. Thank you very much to the author, publisher and Netgalley for this ARC.

Book had good intentions, but was very predictable and a little slow moving. I recommend it for a quick easy read.

Beth has a happy life with her husband and young daughter. But when her husband is late home she worries something has happened to him as he is always back in time to say goodnight to their daughter. But it’s the police at the door wanting to question him. Her whole world is about to be torn apart.
I got really involved with the characters and rushed through the book

I loved all the pov, I find with thrillers this really can make a story feel more full but also be disorienting. The twist was a good one.

The only issue that kept me from loving this book is I had no feelings for any characters. None of the characters were flushed out for me to fully understand them. I wish some of those alternating pov had more back story.

"The Serial Killer"s Wife" by Alice Hunter focuses on Beth & Tom Hardcastle. They have by all accounts an amazing life together-- they both are successful businesspeople, they have a beautiful home, and an amazing daughter, Poppy. They have the type of life many would be envious of.

All that changes one evening when Tom is home late from work. Beth begins to panic- was he in an accident? When the cops knock of her door, her first fear is that something horrible has happened. Only, it turns out to be not what she thought: Tom isn't hurt, but the cops think he might have hurt someone else--his former lover, Katie.

The book follows on Tom being arrested and charged for Katie's murder. Then, along the way, more tidbits are dropped, and more women appear connected to Tom. While Beth is coping with the new madness that is her life, she forms convenient friendships. These friendships were some of the more interesting parts of the book for me.

This book was certainly interesting and I did enjoy going along for the ride; however, I do believe the first half of the book dragged a bit, while the last part was rushed. That is really my only wish for the book was that the pacing was different. It wasn't a page-turner for me, but rather a gradual build up.

Thanks to NetGalley for providing me an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I enjoyed the twists and turns of The Serial Killers Wife although I was saddened that the storyline ended up predictable. That said I was still upset to reach the final page, the plot is fast paced and exciting and this was a great book to read!

3.5 /5

Such a great book! I read this in a day. The intrigue and intensity of the story builds with each page as you read. Beth and Tom are a married couple, living the perfect life. Or so it seems.....

I felt this book moved along quickly. I liked the short chapters and the volleying between character's story lines. And the ending was not a disappointment! I see a sequel coming, and if there isn't, there should be!

I recommend this to anyone who enjoys psychological thrillers. You won't be disappointed.

Thank you to NetGalley and Avon Books UK for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to #NetGalley and to the publisher, #Avon, for an ARC in return for an honest review.

This wasn't what I had expected. I was so excited to read this, but it left me a little underwhelmed. It's not a horrible novel, just, in my opinion, mediocre.

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Super excited to get my hands on an #arc of The Serial Killer’s Wife by Alice Hunter (out 5/27)

Beth and Tom had the perfect marriage, perfect family, perfect life. Or so everybody thought. Beth, a mother and business owner, is surprised when her husband is late coming home from work. A knock at the door turns her life upside down as police are looking for Tom in connection in his ex/girlfriend’s disappearance. Readers follow Beth and her navigation of a new life without Tom, taking care of Poppy, taking care of her business, friendships and dealing with a whole lot of deceit.

This is a captivating story full of twists and turns causing readers to try to figure out what in the heck happened! Some parts were predictable and there are a couple twists that will blow. your. mind. 🤯

TW: abuse, alcoholism, violence, sexual assault/violent sex

Rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Genre: thriller

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I really enjoyed this book, it keeps you turning the page and guessing the extent of the titular wife's knowledge and involvement in her husbands crimes throughout.

Thank you Netgalley and Avon Books for this Advanced Copy of The Serial Killer's wife.

I am a huge fan of thrillers and there is something about a serial killer that chills you to your bone. The title of the book is what initially drew me to want to read this book and I was not disappointed. I enjoyed this book and the twists and turns along the way.

I would recommend this book to people who enjoy thrillers

This is what I refer to as a beach read. Quick easy read with not much too it. Beth is married to Tom and they have a 3 yo Poppy. They both work and are seemingly happy. Then one night, the police show up looking for Tom and he has not yet arrive home from work yet. Tom comes in and he is take by the police to be questioned about his ex-girlfriend who went missing 8 years ago. Beth is appalled and completely in the dark about the possibility of this entire crime. Tom ends up being held and the police station and eventually being charged with the crime of murdering her. In the meantime, Beth is at home with her daughter and continuing to work while going over this entire situation in her head continually. Beth is not the brightest bulb. I don't understand what kind of wife doesn't go see her husband once he is arrested and imprisoned but she doesn't until, finally she does go once to see what he has to say for himself. Many details are slowly revealed and it turns out that not only did Beth know a lot more than she let on but eventually she thinks her husband isn't the saint she initially had painted him to be. She begins a friendship with a recent widow in her neighborhood which soon turns into more. The whole book is pretty shallow and Beth is really unlikeable, as is her killer husband. There is a big twist but it comes far too late to make the story any better. I was pretty disappointed with the book but I kept reading to see what happened in the end. It was a quick read.

A low-tier psychological thriller that wastes a decent premise. The characters are shallow and unlikable across the board and if you've read even a couple of books in this genre, you'll know exactly how everything is going to end. I wanted to like this book but between the stilted writing and the by-the-numbers "twists", there's not much here to recommend it.

Great read! This twisty atmospheric thriller is driven by rich, believable characters and a well written crazy storyline. I was hooked from the first page! I figured out the big twist, but was thoroughly satisfied with the unexpected ending. A great beach or pool read!