What His Wife Knew: The unputdownable and thrilling revenge mystery

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The enthralling, page-turning new thriller from the internationally acclaimed author of Sticks and Stones. 'A totally engaging, brilliantly characterised read that had me hanging on every twist and turn. An absolute 5* cracker of a book' Gytha Lodge Sorry. 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. What His Wife Knew is an enthralling, page-turning mystery concerned with what it means to love, and the importance of female friendship in the face of the darkest situations life can throw at us. PRAISE FOR JO JAKEMAN- 'Impossible to predict with clever twists and gripping turns...There was no way I could put this book down once I started!' Nicola Moriarty 'This is a cracker of a thriller...you will absolutely be up way past your bedtime' Joanna Cannon 'You'll be gripped!' HEAT 'A twisty tale of gaslighting, revenge, and redemption that will be a hit with everyone who relishes an abuser getting his comeuppance' Booklist 'Reads like a darker Big Little Lies with all the female rage of Sharp Objects' bustle.com 'I raced through this dark, tightly-plotted and satisfying thriller. Loved it!' Roz Watkins, author of The Devil's Dice 'A twisty-turny thriller where it becomes clear that everyone is hiding something - right up to the chilling finale' Nikki Smith 'Dark and hugely gripping' Karen Hamilton

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I raced through this dark, tightly-plotted and satisfying thriller. Loved it! * Roz Watkins, author of The Devil's Dice *
Taut, compelling, authentic, and with a superb crescendo of an ending. With its flawed but strong and relatable female characters, the book is a true page-turner. I loved the last line, which for me summed up the author's talent in cleverly mixing emotion with just the right amount of dark humour throughout. A great read. Loved it. * J.A. Corrigan *
'A totally engaging, brilliantly characterised read that had me hanging on every twist and turn. An absolute 5* cracker of a book' * Gytha Lodge *
Twisty, dark and hugely gripping * Karen Hamilton *
Cleverly written, page-turning psychological thriller with an intriguing plot and excellent characterisation * Jenny Quintana *

Author Bio

Jo Jakeman is the internationally bestselling author of Sticks and Stones (published as The Ex's Revenge in the US/Canada), Safe House and What His Wife Knew. Before becoming a thriller writer, she worked for many years in the City of London before moving to Cornwall with her husband and twin boys. Find out more at www.jojakeman.com.