First Wifes Shadow

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'Had me in a chokehold from beginning to end A true five star read' Lisa JewellDevious and dizzying, with twist after twist after twist I loved it Louise Candlish'Wonderfully dark and sinister' The SunSkilfully written and gripping Lynda La Plante

HIS FIRST WIFE DIED. NOW THERE'S A VACANCY

When Emma meets Matthew, a kind, handsome widower, he seems to be just what she needs.

Yet as their relationship moves fast, Emmas friends worry Emma might be exploited. Shes a rich woman after all.

Emma doesnt care Matthew has no money. But as the memory of his perfect first wife hangs over them, Emma does have one tiny doubt.

If Matthews wife hadnt died, he wouldnt be with her. And Emma wonders if shes second best. Can she ever fill the dead womans shoes

As jealousy and suspicion blossom between Emma and Matthew, events take a darker, dangerous turn.

Suddenly Emma doesnt know who she can trust. Her friends Her husband Or even herself

This sensational new thriller from the Number One bestseller Adele Parks will have you gripped until the very last page.

Readers love First Wife's Shadow:

'The second half of the book was so gripping it was hard to stop reading. Twists after twist! I loved the ending. A must read!' Reader review

'One of those thrillers where you think you know how its going to end then bam another twist. I cant wait to recommend this to everyone' Reader review

'The tension racks up and the twists keep coming the ending certainly wasn't what I was expecting!' Reader review

'Tense, creepy, twisty this brilliant new psychological thriller from Adele Parks gets right under your skin from the start' Reader review

'This was a rollercoaster of a thriller, thinking you kind of know the direction it was going before a swerve to another direction you havent even considered! A fantastic book' Reader review

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Praise for First Wife's Shadow:

'Adele just gets better and better and First Wife's Shadow had me in a chokehold from beginning to end. The twists and the tension-building were spellbinding and masterfully done. A true five star read' Lisa Jewell

'Deliciously twisty' Crime Monthly

Exactly the kind of book to race through on holiday i News

'Absorbing, unsettling and addictive' Daily Express

'Full of so many twists, you wont know whatever to expect next in this wonderfully dark and sinister tale' The Sun

Praise for Adele Parks:

Ill drop anything for a new Adele Parks: she nails it every time Lucy Foley

Utterly compelling Peter James

As always with Adele this is an absolutely gripping read Richard Osman

Kept me guessing and had me gasping at the twist Ian Rankin

Poolside perfection Daily Mail

A whip-smart protagonist, immensely satisfying twists Karin Slaughter

A slow-burn that grows in tension, this will keep you gripped throughout Crime Monthly

This will blow your mind Jane Fallon

Masterfully executed her best book yet Lisa Jewell

Fast-paced and unpredictable with complex and intriguing characters Candis

This is Adele Parks at the peak of her powers Louise Candlish

Full of mystery, tension, and characters you cant help but root for or against! Abigail Dean

Another twisting tale of deceit, desire and dangerous obsession guaranteed to keep you turning the pages TM Logan

Author Bio

Adele Parks MBE was born in North Yorkshire. She is the author of 21 bestselling novels including most recently the Sunday Times and ebook Number One bestseller Both of You. Adele's recent Number One bestsellers Lies Lies Lies and Just My Luck were shortlisted for the British Book Awards and have been optioned for development for TV. Adele has lived in Botswana, Italy and London and is now settled in Guildford, Surrey. In 2022 she was awarded an MBE for services to literature. Find Adele on Twitter @adeleparks, Instagram @adele_parks and Facebook @OfficialAdeleParks or visit www.adeleparks.com.