A genuine shocker, sneaky and smart. . Fraud. a lawyer in her day job, and the expertise she brings to the table in The Wife truly elevates this story above other legal thrillers. What an ending!!! When Angela met Jason Powell while catering a dinner party in East Hampton, she assumed their romance would be a short-lived fling, like so many relationships between locals and summer visitors. Books received from a third party sponsor have no impact on the honesty of my reviews. A genuine shocker, sneaky and smart. . Keeps you guessing until the end. The Wife contains no shortage of plot twists; even seasoned suspense fans will find themselves caught off guard by Burkes zigs and zags. , Burkes female characters are always very involving, with big, strong voices. , [A] page-turner. Classic domestic-thriller elementsthe too-perfect couple, the unreliable narrator, the troubled pastare given a good workout in this satisfying round of Whos the Psycho? , [A] roller-coaster of a domestic thriller. , [Burke] brings authenticity to the legal intricacies of the plot. Vigilante Justice at its best. It's a well-written page turner until the last couple of chapters. Highly recommended." . She does not hesitate to keep ongoing no matter what obstacles are placed to keep her off the main track. : 7. Would not even be acceptable for donation at half price books. She poses a seemingly impossible, if undeniably compelling, challenge: a woman must either save her life or defend her husband, but not both. , A timely, riveting, and deeply resonant psychological suspense novel. , Twisty and schemey. Burke knows what shes doing. , Written by a former prosecutor with a genius for plot, this thrill ride of a novel takes a hard look at loyalty and the violence a secret can causeespecially when that secret involves a revered public figure accused of rape. . Shows as new in description, but is obviously not. All Rights Reserved. 4.5 Stars! THE WIFE by ALAFAIR BURKE was an extremely fun, enjoyable, twisty, and surprising psychological domestic thriller that started out a little bit slow for me, but once I grasped the focus of this story, I was totally intrigued and immersed in this tale. Six years later, thanks to a bestselling book and a growing media career, Jason has become a cultural lightning rod, placing Angela near the spotlight she worked so carefully to avoid. The handsome NYU professor has written a book on socially conscious investing called Equalonomics that spent nearly two years on the . Six years later, thanks to a bestselling book and a growing media career, Jason has become a cultural lightning rod, placing Angela near the spotlight she worked so carefully to avoid. The Wife exceeded all my expectations part psychological thriller, part domestic drama with a splash of legal thriller, this made for highly addictive listening (I purchased the paperback and then ended up listening to the audiobook). : Gardner tacks on so many twists that even the most astute reader will be confused, and even the intriguing resolution, when by As Angela deals with the fall out of Jason's accusations she worries about her past problems that involved her and her son. Something went wrong. Fiction / Crime : Export Citation: I even read one by Alafair several years ago, which I enjoyed. Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2018, This police procedural / thriller surprised me over and over again. Share. Angelas mother helped her hide the body, and then she, Angela, and Spencer changed their names and disappeared. "Queen of Suspense" Mary Higgins Clark partners with best-selling author Alafair Burke to deliver a brand new suspense series about a television program featuring cold case murders. This police procedural / thriller surprised me over and over again. Did you like the ending? But when Kerry disappears, Angela is forced to take a closer look at the man she married. The Wife by Alafair Burke My rating: 4 of 5 stars An excellent domestic suspense about a woman who's husband has been accused of rape. As the story explodes in the media and on the internet, Angelas reaction is a bit different than one might expect: How long could Jasons 'scandal' make the rounds before someone started to wonder why his wife kept such a low profile? Why, indeed. She also co-authors the bestselling Under Suspicion series with Mary Higgins Clark. Foster and his team launch a massive search until Nicoles husband, Thomas, arrives at the hospital and tells the police that there is no child: Nicole suffered a traumatic brain injury (actually several), causing her to conjure an imaginary daughter. Liza Burke, a senior at the University of Georgia who experienced a brain hemorrhage while on a spring break trip to Mexico, died April 28 after she was diagnosed with a brain tumor. But the hints of other crimes Tempes identification uncovers, particularly crimes against children, spur her on to redouble her efforts despite the new M.E.s splenetic outbursts. 4. Her 2016 novel, THE EX, was nominated for an Edgar Award for Best Novel. MYSTERY & DETECTIVE | Smart, suspenseful, and absolutely riveting. Megan Miranda, author of All the Missing Girls, [Burke is] one of the more subtle suspense writers around. The introduction of Detective Corinne Duncan is excellent. Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app. The Wife contains no shortage of plot twists; even seasoned suspense fans will find themselves caught off guard by Burkes zigs and zags. Bookreporter.com, Burkes female characters are always very involving, with big, strong voices. Gillian Flynn, author of Gone Girl, [A] page-turner. Classic domestic-thriller elementsthe too-perfect couple, the unreliable narrator, the troubled pastare given a good workout in this satisfying round of Whos the Psycho? Kirkus, [A] roller-coaster of a domestic thriller. Publishers Weekly, [Burke] brings authenticity to the legal intricacies of the plot. Check out The Wife book review. A woman who suffered extreme trauma in her teen years learns that her celebrity husband may be a sexual predator. She leads a privileged . THE WIFE. Find Me. | Try Prime for unlimited fast, free shipping, Previous page of related Sponsored Products. A subtly sneaky, emotionally complex, and utterly addictive novel of psychological suspense, delivers on all fronts. Her books have been translated into more than a dozen languages. ${cardName} not available for the seller you chose. Learn more about Alafair at www.alafairburke.com. I never would have predicted that my cute little egghead would become a cultural and political icon, says his wife, Angela, the narrator, who met her man during a catering gig she was working out on Long Island. by Now, in addition to his university job, he has a mega-successful consulting firm and a top-rated podcast. This bestselling author of more than 20 novels, including Judgment Calls, The Ex (an Edgar Award . Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 4, 2020. Free returns are available for the shipping address you chose. Maybe it was all the legal part I found boring, nothing kept Got really excited about this book, however it just didnt do it for me. it just lacked something. Were glad you found a book that interests you! We are sorry. Alafair Burke is the New York Times, Edgar-nominated author of fourteen crime novels, including The Ex, The Wife, The Better Sister, and the forthcoming Find Me. Jason insists he is innocent, and Angela believes him. Published January 11th 2022 by Harper Date read: December 6, 2021. There was a problem loading your book clubs. I figure I might as well share it with you! Alafair Burke is the New York Times best-selling crime writer that other best-selling crime writers croon over. asks how far a wife will go to protect the man she loves. Smart, suspenseful, and absolutely riveting. , [Burke is] one of the more subtle suspense writers around. I have been deeply disappointed in the last several murder/ psychological novels I have read. Alafair Burke, author of The Ex and . A stunning domestic thriller in the vein of Behind Closed Doors and The Woman in Cabin 10in which a woman must make the impossible choice between defending her husband and saving herself. Alafair Burke knows how to keep her readers on the edge of their seats or their backs pressed against their bed's headboards. She passed the baby off as her own, but in reality, it was the baby of the second woman her kidnapper had kidnapped. MYSTERY & DETECTIVE | All were either trying to be too clear and pack too many plotlines in, had one dimensional, unbelievable characters or were boringly formulaic. , Harper Paperbacks; Reprint edition (November 6, 2018), Language The issue of sexual harassment and assault gets a new spin in Alafair Burkes gripping new novel, The Wife., For your group if: You like your #MeToo meme as a fast-paced narrative., The latest novel from lawyer-turned-best-selling novelist Burke is as freshly topical as a #MeToo hashtag, but it unfolds with the slow-burn thrill of pure fiction. Shy schoolgirl Camilla Lee transforms into a deadly honeytrap assassin. DETECTIVES & PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS | GENERAL THRILLER & SUSPENSE | As my friend aPril says, if you liked Gone Girl, you will probably like The Wife. The Wife is a timely, gracefully written exploration of family, crime, and the current media-soaked, celebrity-obsessed, smartphone-crazed moment. Would return but need to read for book club. The Ending: Alex wrote a letter to Hope absolving her and Jess of any crime (written before he died, but was delivered to Hope at the end of the book). Forget about solving all these crimes; the signal triumph here is (spoiler) the heroines survival. THE WIFE was selected as a best-of-the-month pick by Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Entertainment Weekly, O (Oprah Magazine), and others. What is Angelas relationship like with her son Spencer? Except for books, Amazon will display a List Price if the product was purchased by customers on Amazon or offered by other retailers at or above the List Price in at least the past 90 days. in which a woman must make the impossible choice between defending her husband and saving herself. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. SUMMARY Angela Powell's life looked pretty amazing to outside observers. Nettled by several errors in Heavners analysis, and even more by her willingness to share the gory details at a press conference, Tempe launches her own investigation, which is not so much off the books as against the books. Angela had killed Kerry. Please use a different way to share. Six years later, thanks to a bestselling book and a growing media career, Jason has become a cultural lightning rod, placing Angela near the spotlight she worked so carefully to avoid. This item cannot be shipped to your selected delivery location. Breaking and entering. ", Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 4, 2018. I found the resolution to the mystery lacking. The Wife is a timely, gracefully written exploration of family, crime, and the current media-soaked, celebrity-obsessed, smartphone-crazed moment. Her most recent novel, FIND ME, has been called a "skillfully constructed, delightfully twisty thriller" (Booklist) and "a twisting, surprising, and satisfying new thrill ride" (Ms. Magazine). SPOILERS for Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six by Lisa Unger, SPOILERS for The Housemaid by Frieda McFadden, SPOILERS for All the Dangerous Things by Stacy Willingham, SPOILERS for Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson. She poses a seemingly impossible, if undeniably compelling, challenge: a woman must either save her life or defend her husband, but not both.Entertainment Weekly. When a college intern makes an accusation against Jason, and another woman, Kerry Lynch, comes forward with an even more troubling allegation, their life begins to unravel. This much-anticipated follow-up to Burkes Edgar-nominated. What a shocking ending! They're just normal peoplewith secrets. . When a college intern makes an accusation against Jason, and another woman, Kerry Lynch, comes forward with an even more troubling allegation, their perfect life begins to unravel. I am so glad you stopped by. Proof that Alafair Burke is at the Top of Her Game. What was your least favorite part in the book? & She and her son were finally able to move out of her mothers home to Manhattan, where no one knew about her tragic past. The ending wasnt what I was expecting, and you know I love to be stumped! in which a woman must make the impossible choice between defending her husband and saving herself. February 2011. edit data. The mounting evidence of ever more and ever worse skulduggery will pull Tempe deeper and deeper down what even she sees as a rabbit hole before she confronts a ringleader implicated in Drugs. , which was nominated for the Edgar Award for best novel. I really enjoyed this story, full of drama and suspense ,I reall didnt expect the outcome it was really surprising! 9. Copyright 2023 Kirkus Media LLC. But when Kerry disappears, Angela is forced to take a closer look at the man she married. Wyatt Foster front and center in this overly complicated thriller, while corporate security expertand Fosters new girlfriendTessa Leoni, from the 2011Love You More, plays a distant second fiddle. : PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER, by And as a lawyer I have great respect for Professor Burkes background and accomplishments, in particular her prolific list of scholarly articles as per Wikipedia. And shes skilled at keeping the surprises accelerating, right to the last line. Tampa Bay Times, Alafair Burke has been one of our finest suspense novelists for some time now, but in The Wife she takes new risks, and the result is her best novel yet. CT News, Alafair Burke executes a plot twist at the end of The Wife that left this reviewer gasping in awe. Dayton Daily News. . The story doesnt get bogged down with too much procedure, but for what there was you could certainly tell that Burke wrote what she knew. A former prosecutor, she now teaches criminal law and lives in Manhattan and East Hampton. Jason insists he is innocent, and Angela believes him. "This might be the most gripping, insightful work from the best-selling author Alafair Burke yet. Book reviews, interviews, editors' picks, and more. Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations. A genuine shocker, sneaky and smart.". 0 Shares. CRIME & LEGAL THRILLER, by The Wife contains no shortage of plot twists; even seasoned suspense fans will find themselves caught off guard by Burkes zigs and zags. Bookreporter.com, Burkes female characters are always very involving, with big, strong voices. Gillian Flynn, author of Gone Girl, [A] page-turner. Classic domestic-thriller elementsthe too-perfect couple, the unreliable narrator, the troubled pastare given a good workout in this satisfying round of Whos the Psycho? Kirkus, [A] roller-coaster of a domestic thriller. Publishers Weekly, [Burke] brings authenticity to the legal intricacies of the plot. She is also the co-author of several novels with Mary Higgins Clark. The Wife contains no shortage of plot twists; even seasoned suspense fans will find themselves caught off guard by Burkes zigs and zags. , Burkes female characters are always very involving, with big, strong voices. , [A] page-turner. Classic domestic-thriller elementsthe too-perfect couple, the unreliable narrator, the troubled pastare given a good workout in this satisfying round of Whos the Psycho? , [A] roller-coaster of a domestic thriller. , [Burke] brings authenticity to the legal intricacies of the plot. Please do not copy or reproduce without explicit permission. How did your opinion of her change over the course of the book? A graduate of Stanford Law School and a former Deputy District Attorney in Portland . Did you like the ending? She and her son were finally able to move out of her mothers home to Manhattan, where no one knew about her tragic past. She poses a seemingly impossible, if undeniably compelling, challenge: a woman must either save her life or defend her husband, but not both. , A timely, riveting, and deeply resonant psychological suspense novel. , Twisty and schemey. Burke knows what shes doing. , Written by a former prosecutor with a genius for plot, this thrill ride of a novel takes a hard look at loyalty and the violence a secret can causeespecially when that secret involves a revered public figure accused of rape. . Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The Wife by Alafair BurkePublished January 23rd 2018 by HarperDate read: October 7, 2021. As others have pointed out there is unfinished business. What a shocking ending! We dont share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we dont sell your information to others. I flew through this audio, I love the realism of the story told, and the characters responses to the situations they found themselves in. GENERAL MYSTERY & DETECTIVE | Which character did you like the most? What would you do to protect your daughter and how far would you go? 11. Why or why not? Once your package is ready for pickup, you'll receive an email and app notification. When a college intern makes an accusation against Jason, and another woman, Kerry Lynch, comes forward with an even more troubling allegation, their perfect life begins to unravel. What would you do if your spouse was accused of the unthinkable? . I have to admit, this one had me guessing up till the end. 8. This has all the makings of a standout novel. , This might be the most gripping, insightful work from the best-selling author Alafair Burke yet. The issue of sexual harassment and assault gets a new spin in Alafair Burkes gripping new novel, The Wife. Associated Press, Startlingly timely. Sensational and sly. Laura Lippman, O, the Oprah Magazine, For your group if: You like your #MeToo meme as a fast-paced narrative. Washington Post, Best New Thrillers, An intriguing, twisty psychological thriller, The Wife had me tearing through the pages, never sure which characters to trust. This might be the most gripping, insightful work from the best-selling author Alafair Burke yet. Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web. influencers in the know since 1933. A graduate of Stanford Law School and a former Deputy District Attorney in Portland, Oregon, Alafair . Please try your request again later. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. The shocking detail revealed was that the other woman . 12. All were either trying to be too clear and pack too many plotlines in, had one dimensional, unbelievable characters or were boringly formulaic. Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them. Jason Powell is hot in every way. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. , Paperback Magazine Subscribers (How to Find Your Reader Number). Please post a comment and let me know what brought you to my corner of the web. A week after the night she chases but fails to catch a mysterious trespasser outside her town house, some unknown party texts Tempe four images of a corpse that looks as if its been chewed by wild hogs, because it has been. She is also the co-author of several novels with Mary Higgins Clark. Highly recommended! Angelas unusual and horrible secret will not completely unfold until the very end of this page-turner. Please try again. Eminently satisfying. As others have pointed out there is unfinished business. And shes skilled at keeping the surprises accelerating, right to the last line. , Alafair Burke has been one of our finest suspense novelists for some time now, but in, she takes new risks, and the result is her best novel yet. , Alafair Burke executes a plot twist at the end of, that left this reviewer gasping in awe. , bestselling author whose most recent novels include. ${cardName} unavailable for quantities greater than ${maxQuantity}. When Angela met Jason Powell while catering a dinner party in East Hampton, she assumed their romance would be a short-lived fling, like so many relationships between locals and summer visitors. A genuine shocker, sneaky and smart., This might be the most gripping, insightful work from the best-selling author Alafair Burke yet. Lisa Gardner. BOOKS. To see our price, add these items to your cart. Alafair is a New York Times bestselling author of 14 crime novels, including The Ex, The Wife, and The Better Sister, and two seriesone featuring NYPD Detective Ellie Hatcher, and the other, Portland, Oregon, prosecutor Samantha Kincaid. This has all the makings of a standout novel. LitHub, This might be the most gripping, insightful work from the best-selling author Alafair Burke yet. But when Kerry disappears, Angela is forced to take a closer lookat both the man she married and the women she chose not to believe. Always the careful one, always [], The Book: Criminal by Karin SlaughterPublished July 3, 2012 by Delacorte PressDate re-read: February 5, 2023 The Characters: Will Trent, GBI agent [], The Book: Snatched by Karin SlaughterPublished May 14, 2012 by DellDate re-read: April 23, 2023 The Characters: Will Trent, GBI agent Faith [], Your email address will not be published. Thank you! A former prosecutor, she now teaches criminal law and lives in Manhattan and East Hampton. After reading The Wife, would you recommend it and who to? Learn how your comment data is processed. Was it a page- turner? Reviews aren't verified, but Google checks for and removes fake content when it's identified. When a college intern makes an accusation against Jason, and another woman, Kerry Lynch, comes forward with an even more troubling allegation, their perfect life begins to unravel. For Angela, the marriage turned out to be a chance to reboot her life. Though she worked in the criminal justice system for years, Alafair Burke has never come across a real-life case of amnesia. An intriguing, twisty psychological thriller, had me tearing through the pages, never sure which characters to trust. Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. Alafair Burke is aNew York Timesbestselling author whose most recent novels includeThe WifeandThe Ex, which was nominated for the Edgar Award for best novel. It kept me gripped from beginning to its highly unexpected ending. But when Kerry disappears, Angela is forced to take a closer lookat both the man she married and the women she chose not to believe. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Angela is a woman with a terrible secret in her past. Book spoilers to jog your memory. THE BETTER SISTER. All original content on this site belongs to the author. She might have learned this technique from her famous father, James Lee Burke, or it might just be a natural talent. Classic domestic-thriller elementsthe too-perfect couple, the unreliable narrator, the troubled pastare given a good by As an affiliate for Amazon, I may receive a small monetary commission for purchases made through certain links on this website. The detective, Corinne Duncan, figured it out and started looking for her. Before he died, it seems, Felix Vodyanov was linked to a passenger ferry that sank in 1994, an even earlier U.S. government project to research biological agents that could control human behavior, the hinky spiritual retreat Sparkling Waters, the dark web site DeepUnder, and the disappearances of at least four schoolchildren, two of whom have also turned up dead. Author is a good writer and knows how to present a story in a manner that keeps you engaged. With a bad breakup behind her, [], The Plot (from Goodreads): Make him want you.Make him love you.Make him dead. By Karen Hugg. But when Kerry disappears, Angela is forced to take a closer lookat both the man she married and the women she chose not to believe. How does attempted murder sound?, Categories: In addition to the standalone novels that have earned her a . An intriguing, twisty psychological thriller, had me tearing through the pages, never sure which characters to trust. Each revelation hits its mark, every bread crumb is placed in the precise spot where . Mary Higgins Clark The structure is of two parts: the A story is told in first-person by Angela, wife of Jason, a liberal economist and Alafair Burkes latest, The Wife, is another standalone, this one plumbing the depths of the #metoo movement, which rocked us all in 2017-18. SUSPENSE | In her latest book, The Wife, she uses that talent to tell the story of Angela and her husband Jason, who is accused of sexual harassment by two women. I just received an ARC of Find Me, Alafair Burkes latest book, but Ive had this one on my shelf forever so I wanted to read it first.
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