The Silent Wife: A Novel of Psychological Suspense

Behind the elegant façade of a Boston brownstone, a gilded cage imprisons Emma Lowell. Her husband, Marcus, a financier whose charm masks a manipulative core, has shattered their fragile peace with a blatant affair. Emma, a criminal psychologist, sees through his charade. She knows his weaknesses, the pressure points that could bring him to his knees. Now, the silent wife will become something far more dangerous.

A whispered rumor here, a strategically placed document there – Emma’s subtle manipulations begin to unravel Marcus’s carefully constructed life. His business deals sour, his reputation crumbles, and paranoia consumes him. Then, Marcus is found dead. The whispers turn to accusations, and Emma becomes the prime suspect.

Detective Brian Pierce, haunted by a past case of domestic manipulation, fixates on Emma. His partner, Mary Wu, grapples with her own ambition and a growing unease about the case, sensing a chilling reflection of her own past.

As the investigation intensifies, Emma uncovers a hidden world of illicit dealings and dangerous liaisons, secrets far darker than she imagined. Coded messages hidden within the brownstone’s walls reveal a clandestine affair with someone far more dangerous than Marcus’s latest conquest. Emma realizes she isn't the only one playing games. Suddenly, her orchestrated revenge becomes a desperate fight for survival.

Trapped in a web of deceit, Emma must unravel the truth before it destroys her. But in a world of whispered words and hidden agendas, who can she trust? And can she escape the consequences of her own carefully crafted revenge?

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Release date

Ebook: 5 December 2024