Title: The Good Wife
Author: Ellery Kane
Pub date: Oct 25th 2022
DESCRIPTION
My husband has been accused of something terrible. But what I’m about to do is much worse…
I’m sick to my stomach when I hear about the young woman found dead outside my husband’s music studio the night of our wedding anniversary. She and Theo were close, so when the police knock on the door as our daughter sleeps peacefully upstairs, I think they’re just trying to rule him out. But then I see the panicked look in his eyes…
“That’s not possible. I just saw her—”. I watch my perfect husband freeze. Just moments earlier, he had told the cops he hadn’t seen her. Why is he changing his story?
Most women would leave him—take their child and run for the hills. But I won’t. Theo and I have been together a long time. I know his secrets. And he knows mine… well, most of them. I’m the best lawyer in this town and I’m his only chance. I will defend him, whatever the cost.
As the police begin to pick apart our relationship, they don’t paint a pretty picture, and even some of our so-called friends begin to tell stories. My whole life has been a lie.
Can I really trust the man I love?
And when push comes to shove, can he trust me?
Fans of Gone Girl, The Girl on the Train and The Housemaid will love this spine-tinglingly tense psychological thriller with a mind-blowing twist!
BLOG TOUR REVIEW
Review for 'The Good Wife' by Ellery A Kane.
Read and reviewed via NetGalley for Ellery A Kane, Bookouture publishers and Bookouture anonymous
Publication date 25th October 2022.
This is the fifth book I have read by this author I have previously read 'Watch Her Vanish' (book one in the Rockwell and Decker series) and 'Her Perfect Bones' (book two in the Rockwell and Decker series), 'One Child Alive' (book three in the Rocker and Decker series) and The House Sitter which I highly recommend.
I was originally drawn to this book by its beautiful eye catching cover and its intriguing synopsis and title. The synopsis stated that 'Fans of Gone Girl, The Girl on the Train and The Housemaid will love this spine-tinglingly tense psychological thriller with a mind-blowing twist!.' I am a huge fan of Gone Girl so am looking forward to seeing if this lives up to this statement. I am also a huge fan of Ellery and if this is half as good as 'Watch Her Vanish', 'Her Perfect Bones', 'The House Sitter' and 'One Child Alive' it is sure to be an epic read. I must admit I was also biased due to the publisher being Bookouture. I have yet to read a book published by Bookouture that I haven't enjoyed. Hopefully this won't be the first... Watch this space! (Written before I started reading the book).
This novel consists of a prologue, 39 chapters and an epilogue. The chapters are short to medium in length so possible to read 'just one more chapter' before bed...OK, I know yeah right, but still just in case!
This book is based in San Francisco, USA 🇺🇸.
This book is written in first person perspective and the main protagonists are Cassie and Theo. The benefits of books written in first person perspective are as long as they are well written it makes you feel that you are being spoken to by the protagonist and it can create more of a bond between yourselves and them. If there are several protagonists you also get to see more of what is going on.
Absolutely LOVED IT!!! Yet another extremely well written and gripping novel by Ellery Kane!!
The vivid descriptions fitted the settings perfectly. The cover and synopsis worked perfectly with the storyline.
The storyline itself was quite a unique one and filled with action, mystery, suspense crime and drama which kept me reading until late at night and on the edge of my seat. Ellery completely emerges the reader into the storyline. There were loads of red herrings throughout to keep the reader guessing. I never did guess who did what which is a huge achievement for any author for me as I have read so many crime novels it's getting harder and harder to surprise me. I absolutely LOVED the twists which I was not expecting!! What a bombshell!! I have read very few courtroom drama books so was intrigued to see how I would feel when reading this one and it most certainly did not disappoint!!! The way it is written with the before and after time lines along with the multiple POV's ensured I was completely immersed in the reading experience throughout. I just could not put this one down. Every time I tried I jist had to pick it up again for just one more chapter, OK maybe a few more until before I knew it I was closing the book and devastated to come to the end. This is one book that I will not forget anytime soon!!
Ellery never fails to deliver and this is a must read for any crime, drama and courtroom fans. If you want a fantastic and unputdownable read this one's for you!!!
Clear your schedules before taking a peek as Ellery will suck you in and keep you turning until the final page!!
It is set over multiple time lines. When books show what has happened in the past and what is happening in the present I find it really helps the reader (if it is well done) understand why things are happening and what has lead to the present activities and decisions. It also shows the bigger picture.
The characters were all strong and realistic and I had mixed feelings on each of them. I was completely invested in each of them. It is so hard to say how I feel about them without giving too much away. I shall try my best though. I really liked Cassandra and my heart really went out to her. She put on a brave front and kept on fighting. I was not a fan of a certain character and the more I read the more I disliked them. I won't name names as I don't want to spoil anything or blue your perspective of them from the start but am sure you will feel the same. I love the plot of wife defending the husband and is one I have never read before. I hope I have portrayed my feelings of the characters sufficiently enough without spoiling anything for future readers.
A huge congratulations to Ellery on yet another fantastic novel!!! This is exactly why you are on my top crime author list!! Here's to your next success 🥂
Overall an action packed and suspense filled psychological drama thriller that will keep you on edge and guessing throughout and then ends on an absolute bombshell which you'd never suspect!!
Genres covered in this novel include Thriller, Mystery, Suspense, Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Psychological Fiction amongst others.
I would recommend this book to the fans of the above as well as fans of Mark Edwards, Minka Kent Lucinda Berry Melinda Leigh, Lisa Regan, Kendra Elliot, Gone Girl, The Girl on the Train and The Housemaid.
378 pages.
This book is just £1.99 to purchase on kindle, free on kindle unlimited and £9.99 in paperback via Amazon at time of review which I think is an absolute bargain for this book!!!
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Author Bio:
Forensic psychologist by day, novelist by night, Ellery Kane has been writing--professionally and creatively--for as long as she can remember. Just like many of her main characters, Ellery loves to ask why, which is the reason she became a psychologist in the first place. Real life really is stranger than fiction, and Ellery's writing is often inspired by her day job. Evaluating violent criminals and treating trauma victims, she has gained a unique perspective on the past and its indelible influence on the individual. And she's heard her fair share of real life thrillers.
Ellery lives in the San Francisco Bay Area of California, a picturesque setting that provides the backdrop for many of her novels. If you don't find Ellery interviewing murderers behind prison walls or pecking away at her latest novel, she is probably at the gym landing a solid jab-cross to a punching bag; riding bicycles with her special someone; or enjoying a movie the old-fashioned way--at the theater with popcorn and Milk Duds.
Ellery was previously selected as one of ten semifinalists in the MasterClass James Patterson Co-Author Competition, and she recently signed a three book deal with Bookouture for her new Rockwell and Decker mystery thriller series. The first book is scheduled for release in 2020.
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