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The Man She Married
A gripping psychological thriller with a heart-pounding twist
Brief Description
How well do you know your husband? When Alice Gill sees the little blue line, it's the happiest moment of her life. But her whole world is turned upside down when the police knock at her door minutes later... Her husband, Dominic, is dead. Distraught, Alice...
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How well do you know your husband?
When Alice Gill sees the little blue line, it's the happiest moment of her life. But her whole world is turned upside down when the police knock at her door minutes later...
Her husband, Dominic, is dead.
Distraught, Alice goes to identify the body. It's him. Yet, when Dominic's estranged brother comes to view the coffin, he insists the man lying there is not Dominic Gill.
So who is the man Alice married?
And will his secrets put her life in danger too?
An absolutely gripping psychological thriller that will keep you guessing until the last page. If you love Behind Closed Doors, My Lovely Wife, and Friend Request, you'll be hooked on The Man She Married.
What readers are saying about The Man She Married:
'Make sure you have a ton of time on your hands when you finally sit down to read because this book will BLOW YOUR MIND!' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars
'Alison uses such vivid and powerful descriptions that I felt as though I was part of the story myself... I was gripped from start to finish and on the edge of my seat throughout the story.' Ginger Book Geek, 5 stars
'Wow... grabs you from the first page and makes you ignore everything else... fantastic.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars
'Totally gripping and addictive, this is definitely one of the best psychological thrillers I've ever read. Such a clever plot and excellent characters, it will completely pull you in and not let you go until the end.' Sibzzreads
'I could not put this down, it had me gripped all the way through and when I thought I had it figured; bam; the author threw another curve ball in!' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars
'Wow what a read!... The Man She Married takes you hostage right from the start and keeps a hold of you till the end.' Once Upon a Time Book Blog, 5 stars
'A MUST READ, this book is crying out to be made into a film. A very happy reader and definitely left me wanting more.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars
'Could hardly put this book down, read it in a few hours. So many twists and turns, kept me guessing all the way through!' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars
'This was a great, gripping, fast-paced story which will definitely keep you hooked until the last page. Highly recommended!!' Stardust Book Reviews, 5 stars
'Had me firmly in its grasp from the very first page. The twists just kept coming, and I tore through...'
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781836181699
Publisher: Bookouture
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 13 February 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Bookouture
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 28.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 270g
Pages: 384
About the Author
Alison James was born in the Cotswolds but spent most of her formative years abroad. She studied languages at Oxford, then became a journalist and author, returning to university after her two children to take a law degree. After a three-year stint as a criminal paralegal, she worked as a commercial copywriter and then a TV storyliner, before coming full circle to write fiction again.
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