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My Lovely Wife

By: Samantha Downing
Narrated by: David Pittu
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Penguin presents the audiobook edition of My Lovely Wife by Samantha Downing, read by David Pittu.

Introducing the next generation of domestic thriller...


Every marriage has secrets. Everyone has flaws. Your wife isn't perfect - you know that - but then again nor are you.

But now a serial killer is on the loose in your small town, preying on young women. Fear is driving your well-behaved young daughter off the rails, and you find yourself in bed late at night, looking at the woman who lies asleep beside you.

Because you thought you knew the worst about her. The truth is you know nothing at all.


PRAISE FOR MY LOVELY WIFE

"The twist at the end of the first chapter made me read through the night. Clever. Manipulative. Dark. Disturbing. What more can you ask for?"-Jane Corry, bestselling author of My Husband's Wife

"An assured and deliciously engrossing debut. You'll surely devour My Lovely Wife, but it will linger long after you've reached the last page." Sarah Pinborough, Sunday Times bestselling author of Behind Her Eyes

"You'll never look at your neighbors the same. I couldn't pull myself away from this story...Make sure you clear your schedule before you pick it up. Absolutely unputdownable." Liv Constantine, bestselling author of The Last Mrs. Parrish

"My Lovely Wife is a knockout. It's not just a novel about serial killers. It's family drama, about a marriage, about kids out of control, about infidelity, and about the news media; and it's also about the folks next door. It's an effortless page-turner." Publishers Weekly

"The twist at the end of the first chapter made me read through the night" Jane Corry

©2019 Samantha Downing (P)2019 Penguin Audio
Crime Thrillers Domestic Thrillers Family Life Fiction Genre Fiction Mystery Psychological Suspense Thriller Thriller & Suspense Marriage Crime Murder
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This is a absolutely fantastic book! So interesting! Great narrator - I don’t know what some other reviewers are going on about. Wonderfully written! Highly recommend!

Oh I LOVED IT

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I loved the voice actor, I felt he did a great job. He is the main reason I am giving it a 5 star. However, I must admit, the story feels derivative of Gone Girl. This kind of story has been done before. It is not surprising that everyone keeps on comparing it to Gone Girl.

Great Performance by the Voice Actor

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Liked this book, was engaging enough. Narrator did a good job but I found the twist was a bit anti climatic as was the conclusion.

Pretty much Gone Girl

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The storyline was captivating but at times creepy. The narriation wasnt to best particularly millicent character which for me was a bit too silky. overall a good book and difficult to put down.

good read

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I loved this story. Twists & turns all the way.
Very entertaining, wanted to listen all in the one sitting.

Gripping to the end.

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a slow start for me but do persevere, it's worth it. loved the other books by this author too

a great author

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I finished this because I did want to know the twist, I found it a hard slogg the narration did my head in. I just couldn't stand the sons and the woman's voices they were just awful. The twist meh!!!

Eye Roll

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I loved this book. Beautifully read by David potty. The story is terrific. Wicked and scary at times. I really enjoyed it.

My scary wife

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I liked the over all plot but the ending was predictable over all a good read.

Good Plot but predictable ending

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I read a spoiler review at the beginning so it got a little ruined for me but it was an excellent book!

Great book

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