What the Wife Knew: A Novel

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Darby Kane, author of the #1 international bestsellerPretty Little Wife,returns with another twisty domestic thriller about a wife wondering who tried to kill her husband twice before finally succeeding... because that was supposed to be her job.

Dr. Richmond Dougherty is a renowned pediatric surgeon, an infamous tragedy survivor, and a national hero. Hes also very deadthanks to a fall down the stairs. His neighbors angrily point a finger at the newest Ms. Dougherty, Addison. The sudden marriage to the mysterious young woman only lasted ninety-seven days, and hed had two suspicious accidents during that time. Now Addison is a very rich widow.

As law enforcement starts to circle in on Addison and people in town become increasingly hostile, sides are chosen with Kathryn, Richmonds high school sweetheart, wife number one, and the mother of his children, leading the fray. Despite rising tensions, Addison is even more driven to forge ahead on the path she charted years ago...

Determined at all costs to unravel Richmonds legacy, she soon becomes a targetwith a shocking note left on her bedroom wall:You will pay.But it will take a lot more than faceless threats to stop Addison. Her plan to marry Richmond then ruin him may have been derailed by his unexpected death, but shes not done with him yet.

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Kane methodically builds this plot-driven thriller through each characters perspective, then lets us watch as nearly all of them fall on the swords of their coverups. Tropes aboundisolated location, an approaching storm, and a plethora of unreliable narratorsbut Kane still manages to keep the plot spinning in tornadic fashion. Kirkus Reviews on The Engagement Party The Engagement Party is an edge-of-your-seat thriller that will keep you up all night following its twists and turns to a stunning conclusion.I couldn't put it down. Carol Goodman, New York Times bestselling author [A] gripping thrillerSkillfully intertwined chapters told from the viewpoints of Gabby, Jessa, and others keep the suspense level highReaders will be curious to see what Kane does next. Publishers Weekly on The Last Invitation Darby Kane deserves credit for dispensing with anything resembling a slow burn inThe Replacement Wife.There is a rollicking, almost absurdist tone to Kanes writing that kept me engagedFinally, after several doses of sociopathy, more than a little gaslighting and arguments galore, nearly all of Elisas suspicions are confirmed in the worst possible way. Nearly saves room for a final surprise I didnt foresee. New York Times Book Review Debut mystery author Kane blends tense domestic suspense with procedural details and legal thrillerlike verbal sparring. A page-turner built on skillfully layered plotting and an intriguing protagonist. Booklist (starred review) on Pretty Little Wife "Buckle up folks.The Engagement Partyis the definition of'keep your friends close and your enemies closer.' The secluded setting with the relentless storm will have your heart pounding. The incredible twists will transport you into a tornado of lies and deception, and the ending will leave you gasping." Jaime Lynn Hendricks, bestselling author ofI Didn'tDo It The Engagement Partyis a gripping, fast-paced, non-stop thriller! The twists and turns are sharp, they surprised me every time. Sit down with this book and get comfortable, because you wont be able to put it down. Samantha Downing, bestselling author ofMy Lovely WifeandA Twisted Love Story If Agatha Christie re-wrote your favorite slasher story, it would be The Engagement Party. This is Darby Kanes darkest, twistiest thriller yet (which is saying a lot!), with game-changing surprises in nearly every chapter. It would be hard to find a book more fast-paced or adrenaline-fueled, because with this one, you dont turn the pages; you tear through them. Megan Collins, author of The Family Plot and Thicker Than Water

Author Bio

Darby Kane is the pseudonym for a former trial attorney and current award-winning romantic suspense author. A native of Pennsylvania, Darby now lives in California and runs from the cold. When she's not writing domestic suspense, she can be found watching suspense, thrillers and mysteries. Clearly, her interests are limited.