2⭐️ Thank you to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for an advanced copy of My Wife The Serial Killer.

Fran and Gareth have moved to a new neighborhood and they are ready to start the next phase of their life. Fran has killed their neighbor and her husband is the police officer investigating the case.

This had so much potential but fell so flat. The author was trying way too hard to be funny in my opinion and it took away from the story. I also just got bored. I was not a fan.

Thank you Storm Publishing and Netgalley for the eARC.

This was funny, thought provoking and well paced. I liked the “is it domestic bliss or a marriage strained by secrets and issues?” vibe.
Fran’s internal monologues were hilarious but also provoked sympathy and understanding her motives.
Gareth really tried to be both a good policeman and a good husband.

I enjoyed the British pop culture references and mannerisms.

This a was really good debut. I finished the last third of the book with the audiobook in tandem and the narrators, Imogen Church and Matthew Biddulph, did an exceptional job bringing Fran and Gareth to life.

Thank you Storm Publishing and Netgalley for this ARC! When Fran decides to murder her new neighbor (not her first) who would think this unassuming social worker would have it in her? Along with her cop husband this story weaves dark humor and the unhinging of all involved into a great story. Really enjoyed the dialogue they have with themselves as this really made the characters more fun and lively. Even the cat seems to have attitude problems! Fun read!

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𝕄𝕪 𝕎𝕚𝕗𝕖, 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕊𝕖𝕣𝕚𝕒𝕝 𝕂𝕚𝕝𝕝𝕖𝕣
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𝙁𝙧𝙖𝙣 𝘿𝙤𝙣𝙤𝙜𝙝𝙪𝙚 𝙝𝙖𝙨 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙠𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙙 𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙣𝙚𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙧. 𝘿𝙤𝙣’𝙩 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙧𝙮, 𝙮𝙤𝙪’𝙡𝙡 𝙖𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙚, 𝙝𝙚 𝙙𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙚𝙙 𝙞𝙩. 𝘿𝙚𝙩𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙂𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙩𝙝 𝘿𝙤𝙣𝙤𝙜𝙝𝙪𝙚 𝙝𝙖𝙨 𝙖 𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙣𝙚𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙧. 𝘽𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙞𝙨 𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧, 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙗𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨… 𝘼 𝙙𝙖𝙧𝙠, 𝙨𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙥 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙡 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚, 𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙧𝙞𝙖𝙜𝙚, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙢𝙪𝙧𝙙𝙚𝙧, 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙖𝙣 𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙬𝙤𝙣’𝙩 𝙨𝙚𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜… 𝙂𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙩𝙝 𝙘𝙚𝙧𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙡𝙮 𝙙𝙞𝙙𝙣’𝙩.

🐈‍⬛ Thank you so much to @netgalley for this fun ARC! This book started off quickly and captured my attention right off the bat. If you love mystery/thriller mixed with dark humor then you will love this book!

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This book was a quick, easy read which is very enjoyable during the summer, after a reading slump, or just when you want to read a book that does take too much effort to understand. I enjoyed the characters personalities; especially Frans, the comedic banter between the wife and the detective as well as the constant references and inclusion of Mep.
Overall I had a very nice time reading this book and would recommend. I rate it a 3.50 but can not to half stars on here so I have rounded up to a 4.

“You think we can rely on the justice system for people to get what they deserve?”

Gareth is a recently promoted detective sergeant, living with his wife Fran and cat Mep (who I fell in love with more than anyone I have to be honest). They’ve just relocated to a new neighbourhood, and suddenly their neighbour disappears.

Oh yeah, Fran is a serial killer. If the title didn’t give that away.

The dual POV worked great in this book, and the more narration I had from Fran the more I was on her side with her killing spree I have to say. This book had a great humour to it, a great story and of course the best character - Mep. I really enjoyed it, it made me laugh a lot and was a light hearted thriller with a serious underlying story.

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My Wife, the Serial Killer by H.J. Garbett

Fran and her husband Gareth have recently moved into a new home with their aging cat Mep. Fran is a social worker, and Gareth is a detective. They seem to be the perfect couple, but how well do they really know each other? Uh, not very well at all, it seems! 🤣

The book starts with Fran killing their neighbor. We learn that this was not her first murder. Gareth is assigned a wellness check on their neighbor. He senses that something is not right, even though everything appears to be in order at the neighbor's house. Well, other than the fact that the neighbor is missing. He keeps investigating after being told to stop and eventually gets the case opened and looked into by the department. A husband investigating a murder that his wife committed? Pure gold!

I don't want to spoil the book for you, but I will say this... None of the characters are likable at all, and I loved it! Well, I guess Mep 🐈‍⬛️ and Tony 🐶 are likable. 🤣 The dark humor in this book is on point! The verbal sparring between Fran and Gareth is hilarious. I'm more of a fluffy rom-com reader, but every once in a while, I throw a thriller into the mix, and I'm glad to have picked this one.

I received an ARC of this book, but these opinions are my own. I would like to thank the author, H.J. Garbett, Storm Publishing, and Net Galley for allowing me the privilege of reading his work. ❤️

Thank you Netgalley & Storm Publishing for the arc of My Wife, The Serial Killer by HJ Garbett. I loved this book so much, as soon as I was done I had to order it.
This book was such a fun surprise! I absolutely loved it. My Wife, The Serial Killer is a darkly, funny, cleverly written story that had me laughing out loud - yes, even while reading about murder I was giggling and jiggling.
Fran, a social worker, kills her next door neighbor (oops) and then starts on her mission of covering it up - starting with making nice with the neighbor across the street by offering to walk their dog that hates her. Meanwhile, her detective husband, Gareth - sweet, sweet Gareth, is the only one that seems to care that the elderly neighbor is missing. He ends up being the one to investigate the missing person case, unknowingly investigating his own wife’s crime.
I loved the author’s writing style. The story is sharp. The alternating POVs between Fran & Gareth kept the story moving and made the characters even more entertaining. Their inner thoughts? Hilarious. Honestly, the characters made this book, each one had a distinct voice and such delightfully dark quirks.
If you enjoy domestic thrillers with a big splash of dark humor and characters who toe the line between awful & endearing, give this one a try. I loved this so much.

This was a very compelling read that had a perfect mixture of humour and darkness. It kept me gripped throughout.

Thank you for the advance copy of my wife, the serial killer by H.J Garbett, pub date is the 17th of June Fran Donoghue has just killed her neighbour. Detective Gareth Donoghue ( and husband to Fran) has a terrible feeling about his missing neighbour the characters are brilliant and you can visualise them in your, Fran is my favourite but I wouldn’t want to cross her . I loved this book so much I flew through the pages, dark in places and the humour in is second to non and the ending was top notch. I highly recommend this gem of a book.

First and foremost, thank you so much to Storm Publishing, Net Galley and H.J. Garbett for the opportunity to read an ARC copy of My Wife, The Serial Killer in exchange for an honest review!

My initial thoughts prior to reading the book was that the synopsis and the cover were signs for an interesting story filled with dark humour. Which was indeed the case! The first paragraph by Fran also caught my attention and kept me hooked for a bit.

However, there were some things that did make it harder for me to stay engaged in the story. The biggest thing was the acronyms used for the police force in the UK. (To be fair though, I did not consider the setting of the book being there when I started reading and though this was distracting at first once I did some google searches I was good to go and was engrossed in the story again.) It also had a slow start but once you hit the 40% mark, everything started picking up.

Aside from this, the plot itself definitely piqued my interest, there were so many close calls for Fran that made me giggle. She was definitely a witty character. And there were so many moments where I thought, “yep, this is what’s going to get her caught.” Also, her husband being the detective and not seeing the signs had me both baffled and amused because he was so insistent on taking the case. The true stars of this book were Beryl and her Shih Tzu, Tony. Heavy emphasis on Tony, his moments made me giggle.

I would definitely recommend this story to thriller readers, who love a little dark humour! My overall rating for the book was a 4 star read. I could definitely see this being a film or tv show in the future.

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Listen, with a title like My Wife, The Serial Killer, I had to dive in—and I was not disappointed.

The character development was really solid, and the premise? Deliciously twisted. I was hooked, suspicious of everyone, and thoroughly entertained.

That said, the ending felt a bit rushed. Like we were sprinting to the finish line after a slow, eerie walk through the dark. Still, the journey was worth it.

• The blurb for this book had me so excited. You know I love me an unhinged woman. However, I found myself very underwhelmed by the execution of it. Let’s put it this way, My Wife the Serial Killer didn’t even need to happen if Gareth had not been so adamant about investigating his neighbor’s death. He could’ve minded his own damn business & none of this had to go down. The End. Fin.

• The book started out strong. The plot was intriguing. The pacing was fast. I was into it! Then, it all went downhill for me. I found the pacing slowed, nothing interesting was happening, & it started to drag. I wasn’t looking forward to picking up the book anymore like I was at the beginning.

• If Gareth has no haters, then I am dead. Within the first few chapters, I had a feeling I wasn’t going to like him. He seemed like an insecure, whiny, immature man child. I couldn’t care less about what happened to him. And what he did to Fran?! There was no coming back from that for me. I don’t know how she even forgave him. & even though I had a soft spot for Fran, even she got on my nerves! You know how hard it is to root for characters you really don’t care about? My favorite character was the 17 year old, dying cat, Mep. Not sure what that says about me.

• While this book did have humor, heart, & good writing, it just wasn’t for me. But I could see it working for a lot of people!

This book had me hooked from the first page! I was immediately supporting women’s wrongs during the first chapter, seeing what Fran had done. I know I still hadn’t gotten to her explanation of “why??” yet, but I felt like she probably had a good reason for it.

Fran is a social worker who seems to have some Dexter-like tendencies, and Gareth is her very smart, very straight-laced, people pleasing husband who is also the detective working on her latest murder. What could go wrong? Lets just say… everything!

This book was a fun time! It’s hilarious, has some interesting twists and reveals, and you just keep on rooting for both Gareth and Fran the whole way through.

The only reason this wasn’t a five star was because I had some questions regarding Fran that weren’t answered!

Definitely worth the read!

Thank you to Storm Publishing and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review!

Fran is not a psychopath, she swears. She may have murdered two people (& kind of enjoyed it…) but she swears she has good reason for these murders. She could have been a bit more careful in making sure she won’t get caught, but she isn’t too worried. However when her police husband, Gareth, starts working on the case to solve the most current murder, things aren’t looking great for Fran.

I loved the humor & banter throughout this story 👏🏻 Told from both Fran & Gareth’s POV, this “Dexter meets Schitt’s Creek” novel is unlike anything I’ve read!

I really enjoyed this! I wasn't sure what to expect from this book, the title was enough to grab my attention and it definitely did not disappoint.

An very fun read with likeable characters and the ending was not what I was expecting at all.

Thank you to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for providing me with an ARC of this book. I really enjoyed following Fran and Gareth on their adventure. While we did get some backstory on Fran and Angus, I couldn't help but want more. I had so many questions about that but over all a super fun and quick read.

I have recently fell in love with the female serial killer trope and this book definitely satisfied that itch! In My Wife, The Serial Killer, our main character is married to a detective. Talk about complicated! The story was unhinged, humorous, and kept me on my toes. I highly recommend for anyone looking for something not so stereotypical along the lines of thrillers. 5 stars for this fresh novel from newcomer H. J. Garbett!

Thank you to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for the ARC!

This was such a wild and fun ride, twisted in all the right ways! I went into it expecting dark humor, but what really surprised me was how sharp and addictive the writing felt. Fran’s voice is so unhinged, but somehow also relatable? I found myself laughing one moment and side-eyeing the page the next, unsure whether I should be concerned or cheering her on (okay, maybe both 😅).

I didn’t expect to tear through it as quickly as I did, but once it got going, I was all in. Definitely gives off Killing Eve vibes, with that extra layer of domestic chaos and emotional messiness that makes it feel fresh. It didn’t fully blow me away, but I had a genuinely great time reading it.

Thank you so much to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the ARC!

3.5☆ rounded up.

Fran is married to Gareth and has recently moved to a new house. When her new elderly neighbour turns out to be a horrible person from her past, Fran decides to kill him. There is only one major issue, Gareth is a Police Detective! Realising his neighbour is missing, Gareth pushes for an investigation!
But what happens when your wife's the murder suspect!

I did struggle a little at the start, with Fran referring to her first murder and being vague about her childhood. It all starts to come together in the second half of the book. However, rather than keep me in suspense, it had me checking if this was a follow-up book, and I'd missed something.
I found Gareth to be annoying, his desperation to be liked, his perfect character that refused to even say the most innocent of swear words, and yet come the end has completely changed in character.
Having said that, I still enjoyed the book.
I loved nosy Beryl and her dog Tony and Mep the Cat was brilliant!
It was an easy and quick read, with dark humour throughout. It's a book to pick up when you need something a little lighter.