Thank you netgalley and storm publisher for this advance copy. I really enjoyed this book, it was a quick and fun to read. Definitely got me out of a reading slump that I was in. There was some dark humour that I appreciated in the book, which made it that more entertaining. A very cat and mouse story.

3.5☆'s

Thank you to Netgalley and Storm Publishing for the advanced reader copy.

This was such an interesting concept for a novel, I just struggled with the execution. I went into the story relatively blind, which made some aspects a bit unexpected. The first 150 pages or so were incredibly slow to me. After that, though, the story seemed to really get interesting and engaging.

Since I went in blind, I was expecting Fran to be an actual serial killer and possibly good at killing. She is not. Honestly, it felt very real life to how your average person might go about it. Her motivation for killing for a large portion of the book didn't make sense until we were waist deep in the book, and more details were revealed. We needed those details sooner to help connect us to Fran.

Gareth's character arc was everything, honestly. It was my favorite part of the book watching as he changed and grew. I could have used another epilogue after the end of the book to see what the fallout was after the ending.

It was an interesting read and fascinating concept that I absolutely adore. The execution just fell flat for me, but other readers might not mind so much. Gareth's character development made the read so much more worthwhile.

H. J. Garbett’s My Wife, The Serial Killer is a deliciously dark and wickedly funny novel that blends domestic drama with murder mystery, all wrapped in a razor-sharp sense of humor. From the very first line the tone is set: we’re in for a twisted ride where morality is murky, love is complicated, and the line between right and wrong is delightfully blurred.

At the heart of the novel is the Donoghue couple — Fran, oddly serene after committing murder, and Gareth, a detective whose instincts are screaming that something is very, very wrong. His neighbour’s disappearance is just the beginning. As the layers of their relationship peel back, we’re drawn into a clever, unpredictable story where nothing — and no one — is quite what they seem.

What makes this book stand out is its voice: biting, bold, and brilliantly paced. Garbett skewers the mundanity of suburban life with a sharp wit, all while weaving in real tension and emotional stakes. It's a story about marriage just as much as it is about murder — and perhaps, suggests Garbett, the two aren’t so far apart after all.

Perfect for fans of dark comedies like How to Kill Your Family and Killing Eve, My Wife, The Serial Killer offers a gripping, laugh-out-loud mystery with a final twist that will leave readers reeling — much like poor Gareth.

As the book's blurp starts: "Fran Donoghue has just killed her neighbour. Don’t worry, you’ll agree, he deserved it." I really enjoyed how this statement slowly unraveled. Because despite the dual POV, we end up being just as clueless as Gareth until slowly each piece falls into place.

This story made me question multiple things: Would I kill for revenge? Could I turn in the love of my life if they ended up being a psychotic killer (even though Fran will tell you repeatedly that she is of course not psychotic)? And how DO you best get a blood and milk mixture out of the carpet?

Fran has it all under control. Until she doesn't. The way we simultaneously see how well equipped she is and then small mistakes start creeping up, gave me a real sense of urgency. It was hard to put this book down. First and foremost, because it was simply very well written. But then just as much because I could feel the anxiety coursing through our MCs. Towards the end, I was honestly not sure anymore they would get out of this mess. But look at Gareth coming through in the end: I won't go into detail, but what a way to end this ordeal! I am still not sure if I am impressed by how this was wrapped up while leaving Gareth's morals somewhat intact (Or not? Schrödinger and his cat are calling^^) or if H.J. Garbett and I need to have a word about this whole Clark situation.

Overall: I might have been looking for a simple quick read, but I ended up with a comedic thriller that gave me equal unease and joy, and both of those in spades. Definitely a binge-worthy read for everyone who at some point has asked themselves how to get away with murder even though they are secretly a good two shoes ;)

4 very solid stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

What a fun read! While I wish there was more murder from Fran, the story moved along well enough that it was a quick and easy read.

Thank you to the publishers for a chance to read this book.

The idea behind this book was SO interesting; a detective husband with a serial killer wife. Obviously they are set up for the inevitable of game of cat and mouse.

I really felt for the characters, and loved how emotional they made everything feel. The motives, the end game… it was all extremely believable and that made it such a fun read

OMG, book besties, as a total crime junkie who *lives* for dark humor, *My Wife, the Serial Killer* by H.J. Garbett absolutely blew me away! This book reminds me of *House MD*’s snarky brilliance, *Dept Q*’s gritty crime vibes, and, weirdly, *The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy*—maybe because of the wickedly funny humor that had me laughing out loud. Picture this: Fran Donoghue, a social worker with a dark past, secretly kills her shady neighbor, Gordon O’Neill, to settle an old score. Meanwhile, her poor husband, Gareth, a hardworking blue-collar cop, is trying to crack the case while their marriage crumbles over baby struggles and hidden truths. How do you live with a killer at home when you’re a detective? The dark humor I adored kept me grinning, and the wild crime twists fed my crime obsession, keeping my heart racing. This book’s blend of gritty suspense, hilarious moments, and emotional rollercoaster of Fran and Gareth’s love is unforgettable—perfect for anyone who, like me, loves crime and really enjoyed the dark humor!

I DNF'd this book.. I loved the premise of this book the wife of a cop is a serial killer. I believe the story has potential, but the way it was written was just not for me.

This is a quirky story about the wife of a cop who murders her neighbor but covers it up and denies doing it. The characters are interesting but I found them unbelievable. I know others saw humor in and there were definitely funny moments. It is well written and I think for the right audience it will be very well recipe.

My Wife, The Serial Killer by H.J. Garbett is a darkly funny thriller about a woman spiraling into murder while her husband—ironically—is a detective. The premise was intriguing and the story is told through both their POVs, adding extra depth and chaos. While the middle dragged a bit and it wasn’t as gripping as I expected, the ending twist brought it back strong. Full of sharp wit, twisted humor, and Dexter-like vibes, it’s an unhinged ride in the best way.
Thanks to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for the ARC!

The book is written in a very, very funny way. I enjoyed reading it in spite of the story which is exactly as the title.

Thank you Storm Publishing for the advanced copy!

I went into this book completely blind. The very first page had me hooked! The first half of the story had me sucked into it and I couldn't put it down. I felt like towards the middle, it did drag a bit and I lost interest. However, at the end I felt that pull again and couldn't put it down!

The dark humor in this book was amazing. I haven't laughed out loud in a hot minute. I don't want to give anything away, but if you like dark humor, some Dexter like vibes and a bit of revenge, maybe you'd like this book!

The first half was engaging and I liked the dark humor but second half was a pain to read. The plot was dragging and the character development became irresolute. I get the intention of adding layers to the characters and plot but the execution was not great and it really brought a book with great potential to just and “okay” read.

I was certain that I wasn’t going to like this book, however I was wrong. While the beginning was slow, the second half of the book was great . I wished for a little better wrap up at the end, explaining all the past issues with Fran. Still a solid book!

𝚃𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝚠𝚊𝚜 𝚞𝚗𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚐𝚎𝚍 𝚒𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚋𝚎𝚜𝚝 𝚠𝚊𝚢 😂 𝙸𝚝'𝚜 𝚏𝚞𝚕𝚕 𝚘𝚏 𝚍𝚊𝚛𝚔 𝚑𝚞𝚖𝚘𝚞𝚛 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚘𝚜, 𝚠𝚒𝚝𝚑 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚜𝚝𝚘𝚛𝚢 𝚋𝚎𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚝𝚘𝚕𝚍 𝚏𝚛𝚘𝚖 𝚋𝚘𝚝𝚑 𝚘𝚞𝚛 𝙵𝙼𝙲'𝚜 𝚙𝚘𝚒𝚗𝚝 𝚘𝚏 𝚟𝚒𝚎𝚠, 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚑𝚎𝚛 𝚑𝚞𝚜𝚋𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝙶𝚊𝚛𝚎𝚝𝚑'𝚜 𝚙𝚘𝚟. 𝚂𝚑𝚘𝚛𝚝, 𝚜𝚑𝚊𝚛𝚙 𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚙𝚝𝚎𝚛𝚜 𝚖𝚊𝚔𝚎 𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝚊𝚗 𝚎𝚊𝚜𝚢 𝚋𝚒𝚗𝚐𝚎 𝚠𝚒𝚝𝚑 𝚙𝚕𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚢 𝚘𝚏 𝚠𝚒𝚝 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚐𝚘𝚘𝚍 𝚠𝚛𝚒𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐.

𝚃𝚑𝚊𝚗𝚔𝚜 𝚝𝚘 𝙽𝚎𝚝 𝙶𝚊𝚕𝚕𝚎𝚢 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚂𝚝𝚘𝚛𝚖 𝙿𝚞𝚋𝚕𝚒𝚜𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚜𝚑𝚊𝚛𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝚍𝚒𝚐𝚒𝚝𝚊𝚕 𝙰𝚁𝙲 𝚠𝚒𝚝𝚑 𝚖𝚎.

#𝚋𝚘𝚘𝚔𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚐𝚛𝚊𝚖 #𝚋𝚘𝚘𝚔𝚜𝚝𝚊 #𝚖𝚞𝚛𝚍𝚎𝚛𝚖𝚢𝚜𝚝𝚎𝚛𝚢

I really, really enjoyed this! Not my usual cup of tea, but I found it hilarious and super easy to read. There were quite a few things left unresolved (like why was Mep sick and then he wasn’t?) and the epilogue was unhinged…but after everything, I’m so glad at the ending!

Read in two days. Great for a summer/holiday read. I’m looking forward to reading the author’s next book.

Thanks to NetGalley for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.

A clever romance. I really enjoyed this somewhat different cop v killer novel, with its very sympathetic serial killer desperately trying to avoid capture, while obsessively going after her prey. A very good read with twists you won't swe coming and an ending you won't anticipate too soon.

My Wife, The Serial Killer by H. J. Garbett is a mystery/thriller book. She's on her way to becoming a serial killer while her husband is a detective. The title and the premise of the book intrigued me and I couldn't wait to get to it. It was an interesting read and full of dark humour, but it wasn't as gripping as I expected; it was a little slow. The twists at the end wasn't bad though. A good read overall
I got the complimentary copy of this book from Storm Publishing via Netgalley. This is my honest review

Who would have thought a police detective married to a serial killer. Well written, funny, dark in places and weird in a way but I found it quite good.

Thank you to Netgalley and Storm Publishing

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC of this book, I loved the way this book was written it was almost like they were talking straight to you, loved the duo pov , and the end had a twist !