The Trapped Wife
An Absolutely Gripping Psychological Thriller with a Mind-Blowing Twist
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Narrated by:
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Susie Riddell
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Written by:
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Samantha Hayes
About this listen
This is not the happy family you think.
The fire crackles, my son smiles, the man jokes whilst I pour drinks.
But my husband has disappeared. The man is a stranger. My skin crawls every time he brushes my hand.
He says if I don’t play along, he has photos that will destroy my family.
What happened the night before my husband disappeared - the night I don’t remember?
There’s nothing I can do to save my family...is there?
An absolutely gripping psychological thriller with an ending you will never see coming! Perfect for anyone who adored The Girl on the Train, The Wife Between Us, or The Woman in the Window.
©2021 Samantha Hayes (P)2021 Bookouture, an imprint of Storyfire Ltd.You may also enjoy...
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What the critics say
"Wow! This book was so. Damn. Fabulous!… Had me gasping in shock many times! The twists were insane.... OMG! I never saw it coming! I can’t give this twisted book enough spine-tingling stars!" (Two Girls and a Book Obsession, 5 stars)