A short satirical thriller from bestselling author Freida McFadden.
My husband is dead.
I attended his funeral. I watched his casket be lowered six feet into the ground. (Actually, it may have been only five feet, but that still seems like more than enough.) And then we ate an array of finger sandwiches and deviled eggs and miniature beef wellingtons that cost more than my first car.
My point is, Grant is gone. And so are all his many, many deep, dark secrets which I never really ever bothered to ask him about. He is never coming back.
So why do I still see his face everywhere I go?
The Widow’s Husband’s Secret Lie is an utterly addictive, binge-worthy, nail-biting, absolutely gripping psychological thriller novella with a shocking, breathtaking, heartstopping, spine-chilling twist that you won’t see coming, will leave you stunned, and will literally have you picking your jaw up off the floor and bringing it to the nearest hospital for major facial reconstructive surgery
The Widow’s Husband’s Secret Lie is a satirical, suspenseful novella and a notable departure from Frieda McFadden’s typical psychological thrillers. The story follows Margaret, a recently widowed woman who finds a hidden journal belonging to her late husband, Richard. What begins as an emotional journey to better understand her husband soon spirals into an uncovering of lies, secrets, and truths that make Margaret question everything about their seemingly perfect marriage and leads Margaret into danger.
Readers will need to set their expectations right with this novella—don’t expect a shorter version of McFadden’s thrillers novel but instead a simpler, gripping romp! The novella is fast-paced, the prose is fresh and contemporary, and the characters are deeply flawed—almost ridiculously so! With the shorter length of the story, there is less character development compared to McFadden’s typical novels, but the characters are all entertaining. The dialogue is filled with absurdly witty banter that will have readers laughing out loud several times. McFadden’s hallmark twists are on full display throughout the story, with each chapter leaving readers in suspense of what comes next. By the end, the story will have readers questioning how well they truly know people closest to them!
Acclaimed actress and narrator Marin Ireland brings the perfect amount of humor and drama to her performance, accurately portraying Margaret through all her shocking revelations and absurd decision-making. Ireland’s masterful talent brings all the unhinged and animated characters so vividly to life, making the audiobook the perfect choice for reading this story!
Overall, The Widow’s Husband’s Secret Lie is a hilarious and suspenseful read. The novella further showcases McFadden’s versatility as an author and her ability to engage readers across genres. If you’re currently between novels or in a reading slump, definitely get yourself a copy of this novella for a few hours of pure satirical entertainment!
