The Serial Killer’s Wife by Alice Hunt
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Beth has a great life with her husband, Tom, and three year old daughter, Poppy. One night while Beth is tucking Poppy into bed, police knock on the door. They are looking for Tom as part of a murder inquiry; for whatever reason, they have begun to investigate the disappearance of Katie, Tom’s ex-girlfriend from years ago. Tom is eventually arrested and this kicks off A Serial Killer’s Wife.
I felt the plot was well-written and the book well-structured overall, although the middle of the book was a bit slow and could’ve used a pick-me-up. I was surprised with the ending, despite the spoilers revealed in the title and Beth’s hints throughout. Beth wasn’t a very likable character at all, but I wonder if that was deliberate.
Overall, I recommend this novel to anyone who has an appetite for psychological thrillers.
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Quote:
Perfection is a state which is always at least one step ahead of where you already are. A completeness that’s not really achievable. Flawlessness rarely is.
Spoilers Ahead!!! Read at your own risk!
What did you think of that ending? It turns out that Beth knew about Tom killing Katie the whole time! And she planned her escape by killing Adam’s wife, in hopes that she would be able to pair up with him in the event of a divorce. Which she manages to do!
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