The Guilty Wife
A gripping addictive psychological suspense thriller with a twist you won’t see coming
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3.6 • 5 Ratings
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Publisher Description
'Heart-stopping, pacy and tension filled. Highly recommended.' Claire Allan, USA Today Bestseller 'A must read! My mind is blown.' 5* Reader Review
One woman's past could cost her everything...
**Frankie Keegan is struggling.
**While she tries to make strides in her career, life at home is slowly unravelling as she is haunted by the secrets of her past.
Someone else remembers...
As the dark nights draw in, the anniversary of the loss of her brother looms and Frankie is drawn back to the memories of that fateful night 20 years previously. As she descends into a guilt-ridden state, she begins to suspect that someone else is also remembering that night and they are determined to terrify her...
Can she confront her past before it's too late?
From the international bestselling author of The Daughter In Law, a gripping psychological thriller about family, secrecy and grief - with a twist you won't see coming. Perfect for fans of K L Slater, Shalini Boland and Lisa Jewell.
What readers are saying about The Guilty Wife:
'A dark and twisty thriller that does not disappoint'
'What a mind blowing thriller. My first by Nina and she blew my mind. Twists and turns and suspense. Nina is a brilliant writer.'
'I really enjoyed this book and couldn’t put it down till I found out how it ended'
'I absolutely loved this book'
'A perfect book for those who love suspense, mystery, and intrigue as this was certainly a captivating read'
'A dark and creepy thrill ride.'
'Another good book by Nina Manning. Did not see the twist coming at the end! Can’t wait for her 3rd book.'
Highly recommended for dark psychological thriller fans'
'I definitely didn't see the twist at the end'
'This book was great to read. I was hooked almost from the word go.'
'Thrilling. Keeping me on the edge of my seat.'
'That ending!!!'
'I really enjoyed this story! This is a first for me by this author but, definitely worth a read!'
'I was sucked in and my heart was in my throat about 70% into the book then BAM! That twist! I never saw it coming and it veered into a whole different direction than I thought it would! Definitely recommend and I'm definitely going to check out more from this author!'
'Her Darkest Fear tricked me. It has some fantastic red herrings and you’re going to be left thinking you’ve figured it all out but I can promise...you haven’t!'
## Praise for Nina Manning:
'Compelling and claustrophobic, Nina is an exciting new voice and definitely one to watch' Phoebe Morgan, author of The Girl Next Door
'Chilling and creepy. An atmospheric and addictive debut.' Diane Jeffrey, author of The Guilty Mother
'Totally addictive. I couldn't put it down!' Darren O'Sullivan, author of Closer Than You Think
'A claustrophobic, nail-biting thriller that draws you in and doesn't let go.' Naomi Joy, author of The Liars
‘Clever, emotionally draining and totally gripping. I absolutely loved this book!’ D E White, author of The Forgotten Child
Customer Reviews
A solid read
I really enjoyed Nina’s debut, The Daughter in Law and was eagerly awaiting for what she was going to come up with next. I wasn’t disappointed. Her Darkest Fear is is a great addition to her bibliography and is a great read. I also have to mention the fantastic cover for this book, which is so striking and sets off the tone of the book perfectly. Well done to the designer.
Nina has created a haunting tale that focuses on the main character Frankie and the grief she has harboured for 20 years over the tragic death of her brother Keifer. The chapters alternate from the present, back to the past, that Nina provides via flashbacks and journal entries, which I thought was a great touch. In the lead up the 20th anniversary of Keifer’s death, mysterious things start to happen and it soon becomes clear that there is more to this than meets the eye.
The character of Frankie is so complex. It is hard to read sometimes as she falls deeper and deeper into darkness as her grief takes over, which in turn causes struggles in her current relationships. We see her spiral and use alcohol as a means to cope. The other characters are a diverse bunch and are used to make you second guess everything. They have been well written, delveloped and serve their purpose well.
Her Darkest Fear is a slow burn, as Nina concentrates on Frankie’s backstory, but it is not an effort to read it and at no time did I get frustrated by this. It is all integral to the story where it all leads to a conclusion that was completely unexpected and I didn’t see coming!
All up, Her Darkest Fear is a solid read and a great escape to get lost in during this unsettling time that the world is in at the moment. With an intriguing plot, well-developed characters, that is all brought together through fluid and engaging writing, this is a must-read for 2020. It was a pleasure to read and review Her Darkest Fear which I recommend.
Thank you to NetGalley, Boldwood Books and Nina Manning for allowing me to read an advanced copy of Her Darkest Fear which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.