Jodi recalls the first time she met her sort-of husband Todd. Maggie and Lara couldnt be more different. The Silent Wife is her debut novel and she was at work on a new psychological thriller when she died in 2013. The masks appearances force you to wear, the pressure that comes with a family, the shadows, the secrets. Now a, Heres a bit of backstory for you. Trents lover and hopeful wife, medical examiner Dr. Sara Linton, is also Tollivers widow; the two are already at odds after a marriage proposal gone wrong, and Trent believes investigating her former husbands possible misdeeds may be the thing that drives them apart for good. Lintonherself a survivor of a rape that left her unable to conceiveembodies the juxtaposition of strength and vulnerability that makes her a natural empath, and possesses a reverence for the dead (and those left for dead) that is reminiscent of Patricia Cornwells Scarpetta. And now he needs medical examiner Sara Linton to help him hunt down a ruthless murderer. I kept going because it promised "a twist that would take (my) breath away" but I'm still not sure what the twist was. Jodi then makes a trip to Florida to attend a psychology conference so that she will have an alibi when Todd is murdered. Web'The Silent Wife' is a psychological thriller by A.S.A. Keera Duggan. This book contains one of the biggest dirtbags I've ever encountered in fiction. WebThe Silent Wife - WILL TRENT #10 Atlanta, Georgia. I had to re-read it by the time I got back to it on the list. The GBI is hesitant to investigate the inmates claims, but when Sara performs an autopsy on the recent murder victim she notices similarities between this murder and the ones that occurred in Grant County eight years ago. As Will digs into both crimes it becomes clear that he must solve the original case in order to reach the truth. Anyway, their cars crashed into each other and Todd called Jodi a bitch. WebPlot Summary Part 1. For the full review, please visit paytonsbookthoughts.wordpress.com. Todd was far more fleshed out than Jodi. A few days before his scheduled wedding to Natasha, Todd has made a lunch date with a waitress he met a week before. Meh. This secret is keeping Lara a prisoner in her marriage. This can make for some interesting stories and problems. I only read this because my reception at work brought it in for me so i felt i had to. Jodi recalls the first time she met her sort-of husband Todd. Youre in luckIve been re-reading and looking out for foreshadowing. The underlying pathology revealed toward the end to "explain" Jodi and her outlook is just handled so shallowly and is a bit clichd. Families are a blessing. This story is full of love, hope, secrets, lies, the complexities of families, keeping up appearances, and it shows how messy the relationships can become. A predator is stalking the women of Grant County. A woman runs alone in the woods. Ultimately, one of Jodi's friends, Alison, tells Jodi that she needs to take care of the situation before Todd marries Natasha and the assets in his will will revert to Natasha and the baby. Absolutely LOVED this one! But theres compelling evidence to indicate that Nesbitt may actually be innocent of the earlier rapes (which he was never charged with), meaning Trent, his partner, (the laugh-out-loud funny) Faith, and Sara have to entertain the possibility before their potential UNSUB realizes hes no longer operating under the radar. Maggie was the stepmother I wish I had had growing up! Web'The Silent Wife' is a psychological thriller by A.S.A. Read more Product details Publisher : Penguin Books; 5/26/13 edition (June 25, 2013) Language : English Paperback : 326 pages Jodi accepts his cheating philosophically, that Todd is simply seeking out things he needs in life, and her v_gina isn't always one of them. But this portray is simplistic. He had also killed his mother so that she wouldnt find out about his crimes. Had I picked it up in a bookstore and flipped to the first page, it's highly unlikely I would have bought it. Im also thrilled that in the readers note at the end of the book, Karin promised to continue their story. Even if you knew he'd done something terrible? When Maggie Parker marries Nico Farinelli, her life in Brighton, England, is forever changed. I have no clue what that had to do with the story. But secrets have a knack for bringing everything to the surface. He blames unreachable landlords who refused to approve a new lease, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. PART ONE: HER AND HIM, 1: Her, 2: Him, 3: Her, 4: Him. Required fields are marked *. Update: This is a $1.99 Kindle special today --a great psychological mystery thriller --right to the very end of the book. I was so excited for Will and Saras story to continue, and Karin Slaughter did not disappoint. I figured someone important was going to die since its about that time in the series where it needs another jump start. Even if you knew he'd done something terrible?Laras life looks perfect on I know what it feels to be treated as a second choice, as if you are just here to fill a gap, as if you dont quite fit into the picture. One of the prisoners says Unexpected twists ? Will and Sara are still stuck in miscommunication about whether they want to move in together, get married, or both. Alison's ex-husband can make problems disappear for the right amount of money so Jodi begins to sell valuables for cash, so as not to leave a paper trail. 3.5 stars. Would you risk everything for the man you loved? Now, they say theyre spending their retirement paying for it, McDonalds is making changes to its Big Mac and other burgers, DeSantis says lawmakers will reassert control of Reedy Creek, jokes about building prison, A 94-year-old CT resident got an eviction notice. TW: rape and extreme violence towards women, You guys, I am well and truly rattled by who the murderer was. That turned her off because she didn't want to see evidence of his philandering. The StoryGraph is an affiliate of the featured links. I think the tag lines need rewriting! The Silent Wife ("Jodi's great gift is her silence, and he has always loved this about her but silence is also her weapon. WebSummary 45-year-old Jodi Brett makes dinner in her high-rise Chicago condominium, contemplating the comfortable life that she has created with her long-term partner, Todd Gilbert. Will, Sara, and Faith are called to the state prison to investigate a riot. Todd's latest indiscretion is a college-aged girl named Natasha who also happens to be the daughter of his lifelong friend, Dean Kovacs. I loved this book. Way too many metaphors. Massimo is married to Lara and they have one son, Sandro. Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 7%, Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 14%, No: 46% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%. The Silent Wife wasn't bad, wasn't great, it was just OK. I really wanted to love this book, but I didn't. Great book. When they all come together in the adept hands of Karin Slaughter, it is exquisiteJackie K. Cooper, Slaughters novel is both page-turning and a protest at how often sexual violence is over looked.The Sunday Times, The Silent Wife is the 10th book in Karin Slaughters Will Trent series, but such is her skill that its perfectly possible to join the story here. As the story opens, Georgia Bureau of Investigation Officer (GBI) Will Trent is dispatched to the state penitentiary to investigate the murder of an inmate. Todd Gilbert and Jodie Brett are in a bad place in their relationship. The characters, especially the men, were stereotypes and the plot had more holes than a Swiss cheese ! This Study Guide consists of approximately 42pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - To say their views on life are different is a euphemism, but brotherhood is a strong bond and those two are navigating life together, through thin and thick. They get permission to exhume the body of another potential victim. The attack looks identical to the one he was accused of eight years earlier. Their 20-year relationship is crumbling, however, and it will take only a few months for Jodi to turn into a killer. If you need a refresher of The Last Widow, check out my summary here. We meet Tommi, a victim of the murderer who was brutally raped but got away alive. One of the prisoners says Id once had a boyfriend who called me Shnoodle Bum. The Silent Wife,He watches. Book spoilers to jog your memory. This unbiased review is my thanks to them. WebA chilling psychological thriller portraying the disintegration of a relationship down to the deadliest point when murdering your husband suddenly makes perfect sense. WebThe Plot: The Silent Wife picks up a few weeks after The Last Widow left off. Anyway, their cars crashed into each other and Todd called Jodi a bitch. She accepted. Harrison. The Silent Wife ("Jodi's great gift is her silence, and he has always loved this about her but silence is also her weapon. Todd is her sort-of husband because while they've been living together for 20 years, they never got married. The Silent Wife by A. S. A. Harrison. This first victim is still alive but completely incapacitated. He had intentionally left the hammer handle inside Leslie to frame Daryl Nesbitt, as he knew he was a pedophile. Thank you! Finally, I was understanding what it meant to be a grown-up. I continued to the end of this book, but I wouldn't describe it as 'gripping' like a lot of other reviewers, or indeed, it's own advertising did. Todd is her sort-of husband because while they've been living together for 20 years, they never got married. Todd's lawyer informs Jodi that all his assets will go to her since Todd would have waited to be married to Natasha to revise it to include her and the new baby. If something had made me angry during Laras narration, Maggies light on the same character, event or day would have my feelings completely changed. The whole time I read this I kept thinking, "the grass is only greener on the other side because it's fertilized by bullshit". Brock knew she was coming; he had gotten all of his affairs in order, written a detailed report of all of his attacks, and prepared a hotshot of heroin and formaldehyde to kill himself with. A young woman is brutally attacked and left for dead. You may find someone standing right next to you, holding out a hand. The second attack followed within the same morning; this time the victim didnt survive. Alison has disappeared with the money that Jodi gave her to pay her ex-husband for the job. Through those womens eyes, you get to know their husbands, the very different but equally strong men Massimo and Nico. I need to clear my schedule before starting one of her books because I know I wont want to put it down. To comply with FTC guidelines, I receive no compensation for the reviews or promotional content posted. Absolutely awesome read! Web"The Silent Wife" is the tale of a long-term relationship gone bad without any possible way to fix it. She has a wonderful son and a husband who is very affectionate and caring. In The Silent Wife, Georgia Bureau of Investigation agents Will Trent and Faith Mitchell and forensic examiner Sara Linton are called into investigate the murder of an inmate during a prison riot. WebThe Silent Wife - WILL TRENT #10 Atlanta, Georgia. When it is revealed that Natasha is pregnant, Todd leaves the well-ordered home he has shared with Jodi to live in an apartment with Natasha who begins making plans for the baby and for a wedding. Maggie believes she has found the perfect mate. WebTHE SILENT WIFE is the story of two women, both second wives, married to two brothers from the same Italian family. Present day. All of this is locked away, for different reasons. I am nosey and I must say this story delivers on the promise to let you hide behind the curtains and see what happens behind closed doors. This is a fast, enjoyable read if you don't mind getting irritated a lot. WebThe Plot: The Silent Wife picks up a few weeks after The Last Widow left off. In other words, she liked him for all the wrong superficial reasons. A clear pattern begins to emerge. Get help and learn more about the design. It is about an Italian family in which the two brothers, Massimo and Nico, and their mother all live on the same street. It is about an Italian family in which the two brothers, Massimo and Nico, and their mother all live on the same street. I really shouldn't read blurbs, because they raise expectations too high. Just awful, a soap opera. It is the story of two women who are second wives of two brothers in an Italian family. Excruciatingly mind-numbing and boring. Copyright 2020 by Bookends. This is what my great-grandmother used to say. How did that book end? There is not much action or dialogue, just a very suspenseful and methodical revealing of their individual personalities and psyches. The prisoners always insisted that he was innocent, and now hes sure he has proof. Will, Sara, and Faith are called to the state prison to investigate a riot. As an avid reader, I often find myself reading a book description and not being able to remember whether Ive read it before. **Received from Goodreads first reads giveaway. The family also has many secrets. Jodi Brett and Todd Gilbert have been together for 20 years but Todd's infidelity lead to the demise of his relationship with Jodi, and, ultimately the end of his life. Their 20-year relationship is crumbling, however, and it will take only a few months for Jodi to turn into a killer. The Silent Wife reached number 2 on the New York Times bestseller list and has been translated into more than twenty languages. From page 1 we know she ends up killing his cheating ass, but we don't know how or when. She lived with her husband, visual artist John Massey, in Toronto, Canada. If youve read the series since the beginning, youre going to want to read this one asap. The Silent Wife reached number 2 on the New York Times bestseller list and has been translated into more than twenty languages. Fishers resonant novel (following The Lost Child) about one womans blended family is full of emotional drama and dark secrets. Maggie grew up without a father in the picture and has always wanted to be part of a close-knit family. Maggie is married to Massimos brother Nico and lives with him and her troubled stepdaughter. Highly recommend, Women's Psychological Fiction / Contemporary. Connecticuts Lauren DeStefanoa graduate of Albertus Magnus College with a concentration in creative writingwas already a New York Times bestselling author of YA and childrens fiction (the Chemical Garden trilogy, the Internment Chronicles, etc.) Kerry Fisher shows it all. The Silent Wife by Kerry Fisher was previously called 'Secrets of Second Wives', a title I much prefer. First of all, the comparisons to Gone Girl are weird. Seldom are fictional beings so clearly, complexly defined and, consequently, the mysteries of the human heart prove as compelling as the ultimate question of whodunit (and its shattering answer). One of the prisoners says WebThe Silent Wife Kerry Fisher 345 pages first pub 2017 ( editions) fiction contemporary mystery thriller dark mysterious tense slow-paced Description Would you risk everything for the man you loved? Massimo is very controlling of Lara. I thought KS did a good job lining up the dual storylines. But Kerry Fisher always managed to pull something delectably different out of the bag and here she managed to throw a few curveballs, keeping us in our toes right to the very end! A decent read but not the exceptional one I had hoped. Shortly after its publication in 2013, she died of cancer at the age of sixty-five. The one day she discovers a letter in the attic which reveals a shocking secret about Nicos first wife Caitlin. Benjamin Stevenson | Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone, Cara Tanamachi | The Second Youre Single. A predator is stalking the women of Grant County. I thought it was a thriller or that something would actually happen. She knows all of Nicos darkest secrets or so she thinks. Lena made the should-have-been-career-ending mistake of not checking properly to see if she was still alive, costing her half an hour and irreversible brain damage. Todd is a wealthy business owner, who likes to stray like the tomcat he is, while Jodi quietly accepts, denies, and ignores his behavior. It was intriguing enough to keep me reading and invested in the characters, but I felt like I spent the entire book waiting for something big, shocking, game changing to happen. Web'The Silent Wife' is a psychological thriller by A.S.A. 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