This gave me serious freida McFadden vibes! I was pleasantly surprised at how much I got into it! I spent the whole book wondering if I was right or wrong about things that were implied. The ending was good, I can totally see maybe a sequel!

This might be his best one yet! Likeable characters, fast paced suspense with a great ending. I can see a sequel for this.

The Husband by Daniel Hurst is a fast-paced psychological thriller that asks the age old question... How well do you know your spouse? Jenny and Lachlan have been married for 20 years and they have two children, William age 15 and Bonnie who is almost 18. Bonnie is almost off to University so Jenny is trying to have all the mother/daughter bonding time that she can. One night Bonnie's new interest in true crime leads Jenny and her to watch a documentary about the murder of a teen in Scotland. Imagine their shock when they learn that the tiny town where Paisley was killed in was where Lachlan grew up. Did he know the victim? How much does he know about what happened that night? Jenny thinks that a holiday to Lachlan's hometown is the best of both worlds. A trip with the family all together before Bonnie leaves the nest, and a chance to see where her husband grew up. Little does she know, Lachlan has secrets to hide, secrets he will do anything to keep concealed.
Daniel Hurst is an auto buy author for me! His thrillers are all fast-paced and full of twists and this one is no different. Addicting and filled with secrets The Husband was unputdownable. Told in dual POVs of Jenny and Lachlan, you get a great sense of foreboding and you can see Lachlan become more sinister as his secrets get closer to the light of day. Another great read from Daniel Hurst!
Thank you to NetGalley, Daniel Hurst, and Bookouture for this ARC. Expected release date is January 20th 2025.

What an addicting and fast paced thriller! I loved how the suspense and momentum of the story just continually builds. It was a very entertaining story to get lost in. The dual pov’s made it very thrilling and had me feeling quite uneasy. There are so many intense moments, so get ready! I will definitely be checking out more books by this author. Thank you so much NetGalley and Bookouture for the arc!

What would you do if you had second thoughts about the man you married? One moment you're married to a loving, kind husband, and the next you're best friend questions that it's weird your husband has lived near two unsolved murders. That gets you thinking, and you start noticing things you wouldn't have thought about before. You begin to have second thoughts and question everything. Reading this book has made me feel like I'm reading an episode of Criminal Minds. I love the books that, not only do you have to figure out the killer, but that delve into why they decided to kill. This book had me in the first chapter and became a wild ride. The story was captivating, the characters are well developed, and it's a quick read if you're a fast reader. This was my first book by Daniel Hurst, and if his others are anything like this one, it will not be my last. I highly recommend it!

After leaving his hometown decades ago, Lachlan was convinced he got away with murder. But now, a true crime TV show is released digging into the case and trying to figure out what happened, and it's the only thing everyone is talking about... including his wife.
Nothing about this popcorn thriller made sense and the first half was veeeeery repetitive and redundant, mostly character-driven. There was more action in the second half, which made things a bit more fast paced. I thought it was interesting to know right off the bat who was the killer, but at the same time it took away the guessing and the wondering and the sleuthing, which is a big part of the fun.
I received an advance review copy of this book for free and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

The husband was a good first introduction to Daniel Hurst. The writing style is easy to read so immediately I got sucked into the story. It was a welcoming surprise that it was told in two POV's. That of Jenny and that of Lachlan. It was interesting to read how Jenny will find out what her husband is hiding. The chapters of Lachlan kept me curious how a man like him goes through life being a husband... while having a really dark secret. The last pages of the book pushed me to the edge of my seat.
Thank you NetGalley and bookouture for my copy!

Hurst knows how to create stories that keep you hooked from start to beginning. The prologue already tells you that it will be a cat and mouse scenario, a promise that he manages to follow up. You can literally feel the noose around the husband’s neck getting tighter, the tension building steadily. So if you want a pretty standard psychological thriller, this will do as promised. There is even an interesting twist at the end. What I found a bit annoying was the over explaining, with ‘that’s because’ as a precursor to saying something quite obvious. I like to think a bit for myself, thank you very much.

Overall a pretty standard thriller that is neither bad or bad extraordinarily memorable.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the arc.

I’m a big fan of Daniel Hurst, and his books never fail to deliver! The Husband is no exception - quick, engaging, and incredibly entertaining. While it has a slow-burn build, it kept me hooked throughout, and I finished it in just one day. The connection to the true crime documentary world added a fresh and intriguing layer, making the story even more compelling. The epilogue also delivered a delightful twist that left me satisfied. Highly recommend this one to fans of fast-paced thrillers!

I was so happy to get an ARC of The Husband from NetGalley. Daniel Hurst has quickly become my new favorite author.

I like how The Husband is written in two different POVs, and the character development was really good. Lachlan had me stressed out (in a good way) the entire time, though I was irritated at the way Jenny acted instead during some of the book. The twist was not that shocking, but the storyline kept me interested the entire time. I read this in 2 days!

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!

Yes! Yes! Yes! A million times yes! This was my first Daniel Hurst book and I am now definitely a fan. Although you find out from the start who the killer is, the suspense just gets better and better! I expected a who done it, but this was more of a who did I marry mystery.


Definitely worth the read. I finished this in one sitting.


Thanks NetGalley for the opportunity to read this as an ARC!

Thank you, NetGalley, Bookoture and Daniel Hurst for this ARC.

It was kind of difficult for me to get into this book. I found Jenny annoying right off the bat with her talk about the perfect husband. It just didn't come across as natural. It was also obvious that Lachlan was shady and creepy after reading his chapter. I didn't find any likable personality traits in him. Because the 2 main characters were unlikeable, it was difficult for me to even want to read. I did push through and to be honest this book didn't wow me. I really wanted it to have that twist that would get me drawn in but it didn't.

The Husband by Daniel Hurst, this book was intriguing at times, but certain sections seemed redundant, with the main character reiterating points multiple times using different terminology, which detracted from the overall narrative. It was fascinating to gain insight into the killer's perspective, providing a unique viewpoint. The wife's character was somewhat annoying, given her insistence that her husband return to his hometown despite his objections, which appeared unrealistic and inconsiderate. Overall, it was a decent book.

When i saw that this author had another book coming out, i knew i had to try to get the ARC! I have enjoyed all of his books that i have read. This one definitely took you on a twisty ride and the ending was a bit predictable on my part but overall i did enjoy this book. I look forward to this authors next story!

How well do you know your spouse? Jenny and Lachlan have been married for 20 years and from the outside lead an idyllic life. But when a true crime documentary about the town where Lachlan grew up sparks a strong reaction from Lachlan, Jenny begins to doubt how well she knows her husband. This fast paced thriller was a great read! Lots of twists and turns. Thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for the opportunity to read another great book from Daniel Hurst!

I’ve been married to my kind, loving husband Lachlan for over twenty years. He’s my everything. We have two teenage children, a beautiful home and I feel so lucky to live this perfect life. Until my best friend says something that makes me doubt everything…

She whispers it’s strange Lachlan has lived nearby to two unsolved murder cases. First, the murder of the woman in the small, Scottish village where he grew up and more recently the shocking death of a woman who lived round the corner from us. The thought makes my head spin. It’s just a coincidence, surely?

But at home, I can’t help but notice that Lachlan’s becoming angry, not at all like his usual self. It makes me wonder if he’s hiding something from me. It makes me wonder if he could be guilty. I push the thought away, but no matter what, I can’t get rid of this niggle of doubt.

The only way to find out is to go to Scotland and get my husband to face his past. But when secrets start to unravel in the remote Scottish Highlands, I realise the truth is more complicated than I thought, and more than one person could be a killer.

This was a quick read because I couldn't wait to see how it ends.

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ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

How well can you really know someone, and what would you do if everything you ever thought turned out to be a lie?

Quick, easy, fast paced thriller! I haven’t read anything by Daniel Hurst until this one, and I really like his writing style! The POVs go back and forth between husband and wife, making it easy to get a glimpse into what they’re truly thinking, which made the plot even better. The story hooked me from the start, and I was anxious to get to the end to see how it all unraveled. A bit predictable, but a good read overall!

3.5 rounded down
Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture for this ARC in exchange for my honest review!

This was the first book I’ve read by this author and it was so good! I do not regret this book! I honestly couldn’t put it down. The two POVs happening at once chapter after chapter really helped the story move along and gave a great amount of suspense!