The Crash by Freida McFadden

With the exception of a couple of books, I’ve been a huge McFadden fan and certainly think she deserves the stratospheric success she’s achieved. Unfortunately, I wasn’t so taken with The Crash. The dual narrative of Polly and Tegan meant that sections of the book...

Three Little Lies by Danielle Stewart

Three Little Lies by Danielle Stewart is a fast-paced domestic thriller about Jo, her husband Everett and their two kids, Megan and Ashton. We know early on that Jo has secrets but in many ways that’s a red herring. When British exchange student Eden comes to stay,...

It’s Always the Husband by C.L. Taylor

You can always rely on C.L. Taylor to create multi-layered psychological thrillers with well-developed characters. It’s Always the Husband is narrated from the points of view of several school mums, but the principle one is Jude, who arrives in small-town Lowbridge...

The Psychopath Next Door by Mark Edwards

Edwards is one of my favourite authors, so I knew I was in for a treat when I downloaded this audiobook. The story follows Ethan and his family, as well as Fiona, who moves in next door. When Fiona starts spending time with 12-year-old Rose, we soon realise that Fiona...

The Husband by Daniel Hurst

You can always rely on Daniel Hurst to write entertaining, galloping novels that will have you tearing through the pages. His books are like palate cleansers for me; super easy to read and fun in a twisted kind of way. The Husband is no different. It starts off with...