What His Wife Knew

this was such a gripping read I couldnt put it down, it was so well paced and so tense with dark and disturbing undertones that made it a perfect thriller to read as the nights are getting darker. It was twisty and vengeful and I loved it.

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Jo Jakeman has written an awesome psychological thriller.
Beth Lomas thought she knew her late husband. But this one small word, written on the back of a discarded envelope and left on their kitchen table convinces the police that Oscar took his own life. As the police announce they are not seeking anyone else in connection with Oscar's death, Beth is convinced that there is more to the story. As she sets out to discover what really happened, Beth uncovers shocking truths about the man she thought she knew better than anyone. In their small town it seems like every stone she turns hides an ugly secret and it's not long before her own dark past begins to rise to the surface.
I really liked the way the author has created the characters and reveals the suspense.
Thanks to NetGalley and Random House UK Vintage for giving me an advance copy of this book.

Tense, Tightly Woven Suspense…
How well do you really know those you love? One of the many themes explored in this tense and tightly woven suspense. With a wholly credible and well drawn cast of characters, a compelling and unpredictable narrative and sensitive issues dealt with sleight of hand, the reader is taken along Beth’s journey where not everything is as it seems. An often dark and compelling read.

I very much enjoyed reading this novel and trying to solve the mystery of Beth’s husband’s untimely death. There was definitely more than meets the eye to this mystery and I absolutely recommend it to those readers that enjoy a red herring or two!

Definitely one of the best books I've read recently. It's so well written, the characters are so complex and real and there are just constantly new secrets and lies coming to light which I loved. It wasn't too predictable, it was all just "what if?!" enough to really make you feel uneasy about it and to make it all seem quite believable!!I just loved it, it really did keep me completely hooked and kept up the pace without having any filler chapters or bit dragging on just to add to the word count or having things thrown in that are then never mentioned again. I would definitely recommend giving this one a go if thrillers and domestic noir are your thing

Jo Jakeman has done it again! Another phenomenal title from one of my favourite authors. Well-paced, tense and had me questioning until the end. Fantastic.

Gripping, well written and completely unpredictable.
This book has pulled me in and been completely impossible to put down.

A fantastic story with so much emotion invoved, yet so many twists and turns still to come. One that is impossible to put down while you wait for what is to come...

I really enjoyed this book and was gripped from page 1. I’ve not been able to put it down all day and had to finish it.
The plot is unique and intriguing. The story is emotional and the characters interesting.
There are so many twists and turns throughout which makes for the perfect thriller.
I’d definitely recommend it and it’s certainly worthy of 5 stars.

I loved this book!! I couldn't read it quick enough, there was twists and turns that I didn't see coming and loved how the story unfolded. Had me gripped from the off and I couldn't put it down, brilliantly written.

Jo Jakeman's new novel, "What His Wife Knew" does not disappoint.
Essentially a murder mystery; was Oscar Lomas killed and if he was, who killed Oscar Lomas?

Themes from the author's previous books continue; women finding strength through adversity, the strong female bond and the unreliability of men. Always with a cutting edge, but also a wry sense of humour in there. Female characters dominate and are finely written. Events unfold at a rapid pace. The novel's structure, following the stages of grief, is a neat device for the story to organically unfurl.

The sensitive storyline of a man's suicide is handled with care. Even the unravelling of what the wife thought she knew only to find things are somehow else, is managed realistically without overwrought melodrama. The writing sometimes has some startling moments, "I woke to a scream. My own." This is clear, crisp, forwardly driving writing that is focussed upon telling a strong story that comes to an unpredictable but, ultimately satisfying ending. All in all, a page-turner. Well, isn't that the least you should expect from a book, the pages turn. But a great little read.

I look forward to reading it again when published in 2022 and then waiting for the next publication from this very reliable author who is one of the few I always have to order the new book from..

I have thoroughly enjoyed all the Jo Jakeman books I have read. This is probably her best. I was literally gasping at parts of this book. Really suspensful and unpredictable. Brilliant xx

I thoroughly enjoy this book , one of the best I’ve read for a while . Very well written and full of suspense , I loved the tension that was building throughout the story and the female lead character was truly empowered at the end . I would highly recommend this book , 5 star from me

This is a brilliant read ,a tense psychological thriller .A body is found ,was it suicide or murder ?Full of secrets and lies this is a compelling page turner of a book .Great characters and very well written with a great ending .Many thanks to the Publisher ,the Author and Net Galley for my free copy in return for an honest review .

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I had not read anything by Jo Jakeman before so hadn't known what to expect.
It was very cleverly written and totally gripped me., the plot, the characters all kept you guessing.
I would thoroughly recommend this book to everyone.
Thank you to Netgalley, Random House UK and Jo Jakeman for the opportunity for an ARC in return for an honest review.

I blooming loved this book. It restored my faith in a genre that, for me, had been getting a bit samey. This book was a refreshing change from the mundane and had me literally on the edge of my seat all the way through.
Oscar Lomas is found dead at the bottom of a remote cliff in an area well used by hikers. He being an experience hiker himself, the police are baffled as to what has happened. But when combined with a "sorry" note left for Beth, his wife, they rule suicide. Beth is not convinced, not at all, and is determined to figure out what really happened. His family aren't sure, brother and parents alike. But has Beth bitten off more than she can chew as she starts to uncover secret after secret about Oscar and discovers a whole other life she was previously unaware of? But that still doesn't mean he took his own life... she just has to prove it...
Oh my! This book had me running around, chasing my tail all the way through as I tried, in vain, to second guess what in the heck was going on. What was the truth? Oscar has been keeping so many secrets, telling so many lies and displaying so much duplicitous behaviour that I am surprised he had time for all the mundane things in life. Oh and he had a few enemies to boot!
I pretty much gave up trying to work it all out and, about half way through, just buckled up, sat back and enjoyed the roller coaster ride the book took me on. To be honest, when all was said and done, and the eventual truth all came out, apart from one thing that I did manage to guess right, the rest pretty much slapped me in the face, I didn't see the half of it. Not that it came out of left field, I hasten to add. I have to give the author credit for planting all the subtle clues that I pretty much just trod all over on my way to the finish!
This is the third book I have read my this author and it's the third 5star book. I really do have to admire both her plotting and execution, as well as creating characters that really do get under your skin. Only bad thing is that now I have to wait ages for her next book.
My thanks go to the Publisher and Netgalley for the chance to read this book.

I thoroughly enjoyed this gripping, emotional, tense thriller. The plot was cleverly thought out and the writing engaging; kept me turning the pages faster and faster, particularly towards the end. Give it a read, you’ll be glad you did.

This is the first Jo Jakeman book I've read but it certainly won't be the last. An incredibly tense and gripping thriller. It had me captivated from the start.

This was an excellent read that I just had to keep on reading. It was full of deeply emotional situations and characters whichinmany ways meant that it was a dark book.DC Lowry Endecott was such a warm, strong determined woman unlike Beth, the wife, who came across as weak and being controlled by her husband Oscar. The plot was good with many subplots that added to the interest and twists. I loved that it was an unexpectede ending with all getting what they deserved.
Oscar was ceretainly not a nice character and Jo Jakeman described the characters with their flaws very well.
A great author and I highly recommend this book to others. It is certainly not the usual police crime story.

would like to thank netgalley and the publisher for letting me read this compelling story

oscar lomas a self made man, hes found at the bottom of a cliff, leaving a note saying sorry

beth is wife is distraught but as time goes on. she begins to find things out about her husband, stuff she never know and the affairs he was having

its a compelling read and one with a twist that i didnt see coming at first, another author to add to ever growing list of authors to keep an eye out for

Jo Jakeman has written a brilliant page turner of a novel. Oscar Lomas has left a note saying 'Sorry' on the kitchen table. When his body is discovered, police believe he took his own life. Oscar's wife, Beth, is less convinced. As she begins to investigate it's possible she will uncover secrets she really didn't want to know.

The plot is very clever, the pace is just right and the characters are very well created. This is part police procedural and part psychological thriller and the aspects are expertly drawn together. This is the first book I have read by the author and it won't be the last.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Random House for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

What His Wife Knew is a complete page turner of a story. It is fast paced and kept me gripped throughout. There are plenty of twists that kept me guessing and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for my ARC.

A superb story of domestic suspense What His Wife Knew is a dark and disturbing read. Oscar Lomas, an experienced hiker, is found dead at the bottom of a remote cliff in the Peak District of England. DC Lowry Endecott is investigating the incident; did Oscar commit suicide and if so, why when he was happily married to Beth? Widow Beth is compelled to search for the truth. A riveting standalone mystery/ psychological thriller I'm pleased to have picked up.

I received a complimentary copy of this novel from Random House UK, Vintage via NetGalley at my request and this review is my own unbiased opinion.

Some really good and unexpected twists in this new thriller by Jo Jakeman. I found this novel to be a real page turner.

The story is told from alternating perspectives of Beth (the wife), Molly (Beth's best friend) and DC Lowry. I really warmed to Beth and felt her grief of losing her husband to a suspected suicide, her confusion as she tries to uncover the truth and then her anger as she finds out her marriage wasn't all it seemed. We journey with Beth as she traverses each stage of the grieving process from denial, through anger and acceptance. The author deals with the subject of suicide in a very sensitive way.

I know people always write that there are twists you won't see coming and I hate to be cliché but I really didn't expect that ending. Definitely a book that deserves a solid 5 and one that I would happily recommend to fans of domestic thrillers.