This book is wickedly fun in the darkest way possible. My Wife, the Serial Killer strikes a great balance between sharp humor and chilling suspense, with a plot that twists and turns just when you think you have it figured out. Fran is a fascinating character—morally complex, oddly relatable, and completely unhinged in the best sense. Watching her navigate her "problem-solving" methods while her detective husband Gareth starts putting the pieces together is both tense and hilarious.
The pacing is tight, the writing is clever, and the ending genuinely surprised me. If you enjoy crime fiction with a dark comedic edge and characters who are as entertaining as they are questionable, this one’s a solid pick.

I may have mentioned a time or two (have I? 🤔) that I like my thrillers dark. I also like my thrillers to have an injection of humour because, let's face it folks, we could all do with a laugh. (Yes, I know there's nothing remotely funny about serial killers, but this IS a work of fiction I'm reviewing, okay!) This gem of a book ticks both of those boxes in a delightful way. 🗡
I loved Fran. She didn't have the best start in life, but she didn't let it hold her back. She may be a killer, but she's intelligent, a great cook, and she has a wicked sense of humour. But, she's married to a detective in CID. 😮
I'm not going to tell you any more, plot wise. I will tell you that Gareth, (Fran's husband) well, that guy was full of surprises. 🗡
I loved My Wife, The Serial Killer. Fast paced, twisty, thrilling and witty, this was an absorbing read. 🗡
Thanks to Storm Publishing and Netgalley for the digital ARC.

Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher and author for an early e-copy of this book. 'My Wife, The Serial Killer' is a lighthearted, quick and easy read. It's a fun book, one not to be taken too seriously- just go with the flow and enjoy it.

I loved this book so much! Fran's inner dialogue was like the blood in my veins and I want to be besties even if she is a murderer.

Garbett knows how to write troubled, compelling characters that readers connect with, they write sharp, pithy dialogue and know how to get readers emotionally invested.

One of my favorites this year!

Thank you to Storm Publishing for gifting me a copy. All opinions are my own.

Even before the reasons for her crimes are exposed, I loved the character of Fran. Her story is told so matter of factly and there are surges of unexpected hilarity, like when she threatens Garth’s colleagues over teasing him and when she is dealing with the dog at the same time as disposing of body parts. Garth is also a very appealing character and I really enjoyed the story coming from the different perspectives of the two. The author manages to tell an entertaining story while also not avoiding the necessity of placing it within the bounds of the justice system and the interference of other people. It’s really well written and I loved how they also included the “life goes on” aspects of the protagonist’s world, such as the interactions with the fertility doctor. An excellent read.

Thank you NetGalley and Storm Publishing for the digital ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

I love a good female serial killer so when I saw the title I immediately requested the ARC. This was such a fun read too. I loved Fran’s character right off the bat. She had me laughing. It took me a minute to warm up to Gareth. At first I was thinking what does she see in this man??? But by the end I was cheering him on. I will definitely be on the look out for more books by the author.

4.5 stars rounded up!

What a great book and what a couple! A serial killer married to a police detective! It seems this is the authors debut too and I love finding a new author. This had some really laugh out loud moments as well as the mystery element and a bit more of a deeper undercurrent. I would definitely recommend this.

Similar books: The female main character and the humour reminded me of Kitty Collins, from the Katy Brent books.

A Devilish Delight! Sharp writing and humor highlight this dark thriller with Killing Eve vibes. I really enjoyed this book. A bloody good time!

This was such a good book. I loved the story and the writing so much. The characters were great and the story flowed smoothly. Will definitely read more books by this author in the future.

"My Wife, The Serial Killer" by H.J. Garbett is an absolute gem — I was hooked from the very first page. I actually laughed out loud early on and knew instantly this was going to be a wild, brilliant ride.

Fran, the main character, is deliciously diabolical and darkly hilarious. Her sarcasm and twisted humour make her unforgettable, and Garbett does an exceptional job of building her character with sharp wit and flair.

If you loved Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera, this should be next on your list. I genuinely don’t think I’ll ever stop recommending it!

This was delightfully unhinged.

Do you know the saying if you have to tell yourself you’re not a psychopath you’re almost definitely a psychopath? No? Well I think Fran needed to be told this at some point in her life, or maybe it’s her wayward parent’s fault for calling a modern baby Fran, we’ll never know.

I loved Fran’s internal monologue. Her dry sarcastic wit was phenomenal. I was definitely rooting for her to get her justice the entire time because there’s something so likeable about a boss ass bitch doing social work AND taking out pensioners in her spare time.

Gareth. What a loveable goofball. His slow descent into reality had me laughing out loud at multiple points. He was just so blissfully unaware of how the real world operated unless he had evidence and paperwork to pull apart. The way that Mep was his lifeline at the end was almost too much to handle.

Beryl’s POV at the end has me absolutely convinced I would read an entire mystery written by the nosy neighbour next door.

Thank you to Storm publishing and NetGalley for the ARC of this book. This is my honest opinion.

I just finished a fun read. My Wife, The Serial Killer by HJ Garbett was just what I needed to reset my brain. It was a great palate cleanser.

Going by other reviews, the humour in this book mostly bypassed me.
Yes there were moments, but not that many.
It was an easy read though, and gave me a few hours entertainment.
If I came across the characters again, I'd read to see how they're doing.

Ok I absolutely loved this book! The name of it and cover first pulled me in, and I’m so glad it did!
This kept me entertained, engaged, and I binged it in under a day. I didn’t want to put this down. Thank you for the opportunity!

I really enjoyed this the humour the darkness the characters
I loved Fran she was such a fun character she was completely , unpredictable maybe slightly crazy
The ending blew me away!!
Loved the uniqueness of this was such a good thriller
I read it in 2 settings I loved how nicely it flowed.
Was a great fast paced interesting story I really enjoyed.

Stayed up late to Read this in a night, I really enjoyed this book. I would read more books by this author

Somehow, this was the perfect light-hearted, funny, charming book I needed! With a hint of murder, of course.

After reading the book description on Netgalley, I knew I needed to request this book - and I wasn't at all disappointed!!

This book held heavy themes (murder and all), but H.J. Garbett brought the humour, mystery and charm to this book from the very first page that had me laughing out loud. It really had a bit of everything in a way that meshed so well together.

I will definitely be recommending this book in future and look forward to reading more from this author.

Thanks again to Storm Publishing for this advanced reader copy.

This was a fun, fast-paced read with a darkly funny twist on a thriller. The idea of a husband suspecting his wife might be a serial killer is wild, and it kept me hooked from the start.

The humor was sharp, the writing was witty, and the story had just enough suspense to keep things moving. Some parts dragged a bit but overall it was really entertaining.

If you like thrillers with humor and a unique voice, this one’s worth picking up.

My first HJ Garbett book but definitely not my last. This was a bit dark and dirty but also had me chuckling out loud. Well written with fantastic characters. Impossible to put down.
Thank you NetGalley, HJ Garbett and Storm Publishing for the opportunity to read and review this gem of a book.

Fran has turned killer, Fran is also married to a Detective.
A deliciously dark comedy even the cat had me laughing out loud.
Brilliantly well written this is one not to be missed.
My thanks to netgalley and the publisher for my copy.
Easy five stars from me.