The Silent Wife: The gripping bestselling novel of betrayal, revenge and murder...

A.S.A. Harrison

Jun 2013 · Hachette UK

About this ebook

The Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller.

'The slow, murderous disintegration of a marriage is all too believable... As the novel advances into treacherous territory, Harrison's elegant, incisive prose gets dirtier, more dangerous' Observer

Fans of Into the Water and The Couple Next Door will love The Silent Wife.

Having nothing left to lose changes everything.

Todd and Jodie have been together for more than twenty years. They are both aware their world is in crisis, though neither is willing to admit it.

Todd is living a dual existence, while Jodie is living in denial. But she also likes to settle scores. When it becomes clear their affluent Chicago lifestyle could disintegrate at any moment, Jodie knows everything is at stake. It's only now she will discover just how much she's truly capable of...

Shocking and compelling in equal measure, THE SILENT WIFE is a chilling portrayal of two people in turmoil and the lengths they will go to in order to protect themselves.

'One of those books you hate to put down... Devastating... Profoundly disquieting' Guardian

'Dark as hell and totally engrossing' Daily Mail

'Fans of Gone Girl will love it' Sunday Mirror

Ratings and reviews

A really great start. Totally got me hooked but them arranging to have him shot?? Seriously?? The book lost its credibility at that point for me. Also the random liaison he was about to have - that seemed a bit way off too and a pointless storyline

An unexpected turn or two and some storylines that disappeared entirely nevertheless a satisfying read. Really strong premise that gently petered out.

Pathetic. Mind numbingly S L O W. CREEPS ALONG TO NOTHING.

About the author

A.S.A. Harrison published four non-fiction books before writing her first novel, THE SILENT WIFE. Rave early reviews for the novel quickly suggested that it would become a success, but very sadly Harrison died shortly before publication. THE SILENT WIFE became a long-running bestseller in the author's native Canada, in the UK, the USA and around the world.