It is nominated for an Edgar Award for Best Novel. 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). This might be the most gripping, insightful work from the best-selling author Alafair Burke yet. SUSPENSE | Share. 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. SUSPENSE | It is being adapted as a feature film, with Alafair writing the screenplay. 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. A genuine shocker, sneaky and smart.". This much-anticipated follow-up to Burkes Edgar-nominated The Ex asks how far a wife will go to protect the man she loves. 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. As regards the ending of the story. Shows as new in description, but is obviously not. The killer directly tells the reader how the murder happened and also reveals facts about previous events which had been kept from the reader. Hope knew some of the things he wrote weren't true. A former prosecutor, she now teaches criminal law and lives in Manhattan and East Hampton. The ending wasn't what I was expecting, and you know I love to be stumped! Of all the characters in the book, she is the best. ${cardName} unavailable for quantities greater than ${maxQuantity}. Trouble signing in? 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. . The plot was well-thought out, and had an extremely satisfying ending. 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. Ive read scores and scores of crime novels by acclaimed authors, including a dozen or so by Alafairs dad James Lee Burke. Categories: Book Club . It's a well-written page turner until the last couple of chapters. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 5, 2019. What did you imagine Angelas history would be? Please do not copy or reproduce without explicit permission. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. 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. So I was delighted to find this gem! Eminently satisfying. & I have been deeply disappointed in the last several murder/ psychological novels I have read. Alafair Burke. Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2018. almost serene paceuntil the end, . As an affiliate for Amazon, I may receive a small monetary commission for purchases made through certain links on this website. 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. 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. It is being adapted as a feature film, with Alafair writing the screenplay. To see our price, add these items to your cart. Angela wasnt Spencers biological mother; the other kidnapped girl had given birth to him. A graduate of Stanford Law School and a former prosecutor, Alafair is now a professor at Hofstra Law School, where she teaches criminal law and procedure. Find Me by Alafair Burke. But even worse is the way the solution to the mystery is revealed. Check out Summary of The Wife by Alafair Burke: Conversation Starters, Your email address will not be published. "With plot twists and turns to the very end, this is a tantalizing follow-up to The Ex that will keep pages turning." Booklist "Alafair Burke always delivers. Alafair Burke, by Now, in addition to his university job, he has a mega-successful consulting firm and a top-rated podcast. Burke always comes through with twisty plots and strong female characters, but shes at the top of her game here. , A wonderfully taut psychological thriller . Storytelling at its best. , Burke is earning a reputation as one of the most nuanced, compelling authors working today. , With plot twists and turns to the very end, this is a tantalizing follow-up to The Ex that will keep pages turning. , is a timely, gracefully written exploration of family, crime, and the current media-soaked, celebrity-obsessed, smartphone-crazed moment. Tweet. . 0 Shares. SUSPENSE | The fans who put Burke's ( The Wife, 2018, etc.) A woman who suffered extreme trauma in her teen years learns that her celebrity husband may be a sexual predator. As a former prosecutor, the author provides excellent background details into the workings of the District Attorney's office in this story. Got really excited about this book, however it just didnt do it for me. it just lacked something. It's a well-written page turner until the last couple of chapters. by Alafair Burke RELEASE DATE: Jan. 23, 2018. The Wife as it's meant to be heard, narrated by Xe Sands. 12. 8. Got really excited about this book, however it just didnt do it for me. it just lacked something. This much-anticipated follow-up to Burkes Edgar-nominated. by 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. Author is a good writer and knows how to present a story in a manner that keeps you engaged. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 3, 2019. 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After reading The Wife, would you recommend it and who to? Follow her on Facebook, Twitter, and/or Instagram if you're prepared for a healthy dose of dog photos along with your book news. She poses a seemingly impossible, if undeniably compelling, challenge: a woman must either save her life or defend her husband, but not both.. Burke always comes through with twisty plots and strong female characters, but shes at the top of her game here. Lisa Scottoline, author of Exposed, A wonderfully taut psychological thriller . Storytelling at its best. Michael Connelly, Burke is earning a reputation as one of the most nuanced, compelling authors working today. Crime Reads, With plot twists and turns to the very end, this is a tantalizing follow-up to The Ex that will keep pages turning. Booklist, Alafair Burke always delivers. Wow! Jason insists he is innocent, and Angela believes him. The Wife is a timely, gracefully written exploration of family, crime, and the current media-soaked, celebrity-obsessed, smartphone-crazed moment. Book spoilers to jog your memory. Jason insists he is innocent, and Angela believes him. February 2011. edit data. Follow her on Facebook, Twitter, and/or Instagram if you're prepared for a healthy dose of dog photos along with your book news. 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. Categories: The Pool This might be the most gripping, insightful work from the best-selling author Alafair Burke yet. When a corporate lawyer who divorced his first wife and married her more successful sister is found dead in his home in the Hamptons, his teenage son goes on trial for murder. The Ex by Alafair Burke follows a woman who agrees to help an old boyfriend who has been framed for murderbut she begins to suspect that she is the one being manipulated. THE BETTER SISTER has been praised as twisty (BookBub), mesmerizing (Publishers Weekly), fast-moving (Library Journal), and a non-stop thriller fest (Suspense Magazine). All rights reserved. Bring your order ID or pickup code (if applicable) to your chosen pickup location to pick up your package. I'll just say I felt like I'd been played by the time I got to the end. My theories and sympathies constantly changed. Your email address will not be published. Such a timely story, it almost felt Law and Order-ish, as in "ripped from the headlines! 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. PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER, by Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. How did you find the pace of the book? Used book in poor condition - listed as new, Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2022. Showboat Medical Examiner Margot Heavner makes it clear that, breaking with her departments earlier practice (The Bone Collection, 2016, etc. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. All were either trying to be too clear and pack too many plotlines in, had one dimensional, unbelievable characters or were boringly formulaic. "Following a six-week battle with a previously-undiagnosed brain tumor, Liza transitioned into the next realm peacefully while being cared for by friends and family," Liza Burke's obituary read. As my friend aPril says, if you liked Gone Girl, you will probably like The Wife. Alafair Burke, author of The Ex and . Alafair Burke Each revelation hits its mark, every bread crumb is placed in the precise spot where . To add the following enhancements to your purchase, choose a different seller. "A subtle, sneaky, emotionally complex, and utterly addictive novel of psychological suspense, THE WIFE delivers on all fronts. Highly recommended." . 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. 6. I have been deeply disappointed in the last several murder/ psychological novels I have read. The List Price is the suggested retail price of a new product as provided by a manufacturer, supplier, or seller. Amazon has encountered an error. Kathy Reichs The Characters: Hope Lindsay. I found the resolution to the mystery lacking. Please try again. 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. As my friend aPril says, if you liked Gone Girl, you will probably like The Wife. 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Select a location to see product availability. To her surprise, Jason, a brilliant economics professor at NYU, had other "Now she was going to find out how much Jason knew about his wife.
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