Fiona Barton writes compelling psychological thrillers. Her book, La madre, is a great example of her skill in keeping readers on edge. If you enjoy a suspenseful read, her work is a good pick.
The Widow
The Widow
Synopsis
For two years, Jean Taylor stood by her husband Glen as he was investigated, tried, and ultimately not convicted for the abduction of a two-year-old girl. Now Glen is dead, and Jean is free of the marriage — and the loyalty — that kept her silent.
The Widow unfolds through four perspectives: Jean, who must finally decide what to admit about what she knew and when; Bob Sparkes, the detective who has spent years convinced Glen was guilty and unable to let the case go; Kate Waters, a tabloid reporter determined to get Jean's story before anyone else; and Dawn, the missing child's mother, still waiting for answers.
As each character's account unfolds, the novel examines complicity, denial, and how far a person will go to protect the life they've built, building toward the truth of what Jean has been hiding since the day the little girl vanished.
Vibe
Genres
Characters
Jean TaylorProtagonist
The widow of the chief suspect in a child's disappearance, deciding what to finally reveal.
Bob SparkesSupporting
The detective who has never given up on the case.
Kate WatersSupporting
A journalist pursuing Jean's story.
Edition
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The WidowHardcover, 2016
324 pages
BerkleyISBN: 9781101990261
