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The Other Wife

By: Michael Robotham
Narrated by: Sean Barrett
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 Childhood sweethearts William and Mary have been married for sixty years. William is a celebrated surgeon, Mary a devoted wife. Both have a strong sense of right and wrong.

This is what their son, Joe O'Loughlin, has always believed. But when Joe is summoned to the hospital with news that his father has been brutally attacked, his world is turned upside down. Who is the strange woman crying at William's bedside, covered in his blood - a friend, a mistress, a fantasist or a killer?

Against the advice of the police, Joe launches his own investigation. As he learns more, he discovers sides to his father he never knew - and is forcibly reminded that the truth comes at a price.

A mesmerising psychological thriller from one of the greatest crime writers of today, Michael Robotham, the internationally bestselling author of THE SECRETS SHE KEEPS.

Praise for Michael Robotham's writing:

'Will have you turning the pages compulsively' The Times

'Robotham doesn't just make me scared for his characters, he makes my heart ache for them' Linwood Barclay

'Superbly exciting ... a terrific read' Guardian

'A nerve-shredding thriller with the heart and soul so often missing from lesser crime and suspense novels. I couldn't stop reading, yet I didn't want Audie's story to end. Robotham is an absolute master' Stephen King on Life or Death©2018 Michael Robotham (P)2018 Hachette Audio UK Crime Thrillers Fiction Genre Fiction Mystery Psychological Suspense Thriller Thriller & Suspense Crime

Critic Reviews

"Will have you turning the pages compulsively." (The Times)

"Robotham doesn't just make me scared for his characters, he makes my heart ache for them." (Linwood Barclay)

"Superbly exciting...a terrific read." (Guardian)
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The reader sounds far too old for the character he’s playing. I kept thinking I was listening to the old man talking, not the son, and it kept messing up my perception of the story.

Not the best one I’ve read

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Really well read and a great weaving storyline. Enjoyed from start to finish kept me engaged while driving long distance fuel truck in Northern Australia! Thanks 👍

Very enjoyable!

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All of this series has been quite a journey...and I have to admit I've fallen for that gruff former Detective Ruiz 🥰...he and Joe, Charlie and Emma seem like part of the family, and I would love for this series to continue... what a journey they've all been on, Michael Rowbotham is a genius and Sean Barrett is superb...please come back! 😯🤩

Excellent...again!

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Fabulously intelligent, emotionally deep and engaging to listen to. Have listened to all in this series and love the characters. Michael is a master storyteller. S Barrett us one of my favorite narrators.

One of his best, can’t wait for the next

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It was a terrific story, real characters with lots of twists and turns very enjoyable

Great listening

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