Daniel HurstPsychological Thriller · Thriller
The Husband
Synopsis
The narrator has been married to her kind, loving husband Lachlan for more than twenty years, secure in the life they have built together.
Then her best friend says something that makes her doubt everything, pointing out how strange it is that Lachlan has lived close to two unsolved murders, first the killing of a woman in the small Scottish village where he grew up, and more recently the shocking death of a woman who lived just around the corner from them.
Unable to silence the suspicion, the narrator travels to Scotland determined to make her husband confront his past. But as secrets begin to unravel in the remote Scottish Highlands, she discovers the truth is far more complicated than she imagined, and that more than one person could be a killer.
With her children beside her, she realises they may all be in terrible danger, and that coming here could be the last mistake she ever makes. A totally thrilling and addictive psychological thriller about marriage, buried history and how little we can truly know the person we love.
How it reads
Prose complexity 4/10
Content warnings (2)
ViolenceDeath Of A Parent
- I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.In "The Husband," Hurst delivers a thrilling and compelling domestic suspense novel. This tale delves into the complexities of marriage, family, and human relationships. "The Husband" would make a great addition to the reading list of readers seeking a page-turning and suspenseful experience. The story introduces readers to Lachlan and Jenny, a married couple, along with their teenage children, William and Bonnie. They seemed like the perfect family, however that facade crumbled when Bonnie developed an interest in a true crime documentary. The documentary focused on an unsolved murder that occurred twenty-five years ago in a small Scottish town. The same town where her father grew up. Lachlan was displeased with his daughter's interest in the documentary and did not appreciate the questions that arose from her fascination with the twenty-five-year-old case. The situation worsened when his wife, Jenny suggested they visit the town for their next family vacation as she desires to learn about her husband's past. The events which followed gave rise to several thrilling and suspenseful moments. The Husband showcases aptly that one never truly escapes their past, a truth Lachlan will learn. The themes of secrets, lies and deception permeated the story. You think you know someone, only to learn after twenty years of marriage and two children later, that you never really know them. . Hurst did a good job with building tension, pushing the reader to dive deeper into the story to discover how it would all unfold. The dual POVs narration aided in amplifying the tension. Hurst kept the reader wondering with each page turn if the truth would come to light. The twist at the end came as complete surprise, but it made the whole reading experience worthwhile. Overall, The Husband was a fun and entertaining read. Fans of psychological thrillers may wish to add this one to their reading list.This review was originally posted on Totally Addicted to Reading
- I was so excited to read this book and I really want to say I loved it, but I didn't it was an OK read, it lacked depth and character development, but I enjoyed it and would still recommend it