The Ex-Husband by Samantha Hayes- Psychological thriller
Leah has moved house, finally away from her conniving, abusive husband to start again with the children. A house that requires work and has a wonderful secret walled garden- perfect. Perfect until the new neighbours move in and Rexxy turns out to be Craig- her ex-husband. What the hell is he doing there and why is he next door? Very soon he is up to his old tricks making life hell for Leah.
I very quickly found myself enveloped between the pages and turning ever faster with this. To me the sign of a good author that can build the tension nicely and give that air of uncertainty so that the reader wonders what is about to happen next. The book starts with an incident after the house moves and then goes back to the beginning so to speak so we know part of an outcome. Twists and turns along the way built the tension even more and keep the reader guessing. A wonderfully entertaining gripping read.
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I haven’t lived here long. The house is small and a little rundown, but each piece of faded floral wallpaper I peel away feels like unwrapping the second chance I never thought I’d get. I’m finally free to wear what I want, and I don’t flinch when I accidently burn dinner. My new home is warm, and the kids are safe inside. Anywhere would feel idyllic after the nightmare marriage I’ve just escaped.
But then I see my ex-husband Craig stroll past my window and let himself into the house next door. Fear chokes me. How did he find me? Does he want me back, or to destroy me for good?
As the removals van pulls away, Craig tells me it’s just a coincidence, that we can all get along and be good neighbours. But at night I lie awake listening to the sound of laughter and lovemaking through the thin wall that separates us, wondering if his new girlfriend is safe. And in the morning, I rifle through his trash, trying to guess his next move. I know how crazy I look, but I’d do anything to protect my children.
Weeks later, when the night air fills with smoke, and this quiet street dances with blue and red flashing police lights, all the secrets behind our two closed doors will be revealed. But after everything that’s happened, will anyone believe I’m innocent?
An absolutely unputdownable psychological thriller from an Amazon No1. bestseller that will keep you turning pages long into the night. Fans of The Wife Between Us, The Family Upstairs and The Girl on the Train will be totally hooked!
Author Bio:
Samantha Hayes grew up in a creative family where her love of writing began as a child. Samantha has written eight thrillers in total, including the bestselling Until You’re Mine. The Independent said “fantastically written and very tense” while Good Housekeeping said “Her believable psychological thrillers are completely gripping.” Samantha’s books are published in 22 languages at the last count.
When not writing, Samantha loves to cook, go to the gym, see friends and drink nice wine. She is also studying for a degree in psychotherapy. She has three grown-up children and lives in Warwickshire.
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