How far would you go to save your child? A thrilling and tense story that kept me turning the pages until the shocking ending. Brilliant! I love Daniel Hurst's books and always get excited when a new one is released. This was another great one, I loved it!

Just how far will a parent go to protect their child? Sara and Guy know something is going on with their son. Their sunshiny, life loving, delightful son is suddenly sullen and hiding in his room. Every parents' fear is about to be realized when they realize their son is afraid of someone. The more they question him, the further he withdraws.

When their son ends up in the hospital due to being beaten to a pulp, dark thoughts start to enter this father's mind. Thoughts of revenge on someone who deserves it, in his opinion, are merited. Revenge is a dish best served cold for a reason, and that is so that you think things through so you can act before you react.

This book will cause your blood pressure to boil at times. If you are parent, you will be wondering what you would do in their circumstances. Daniel Hurst is a master at playing with the reader's emotions, and your sense of right and wrong, as well lawful and unlawful. I was all over the map with this one as there is nothing worse than a child who picks on others. I felt anger, sadness and fear for all parties involved.

Dizzying plot twists left me shocked and guessing what happened. This very real problem made me wonder about the home life of some who do what they do, as this was quite obviously true in the case of this young man. This was a thought provoking, edge of your seat book which will capture your attention immediately and hold you with its tentacles until you finish it.

Thank you to Bookouture and NetGalley for this ARC. I am leaving this review voluntarily.

I received an arc copy of this book from Net Galley in exchange for my honest opinion of it. Awesome awesome read!!! This author does not disappoint. I started this book last night and finished it today! How far would you go as a parent if someone was bullying your child? It was crazy good including the crazy twist at the end. Highly recommend

Thanks to #NetGalley and #Bookouture for the ARC #TheCouplesRevenge by #DanielHurst. I hate bully’s. I totally relate to this couple in the book in that I would do whatever I have to for my kids. This book gave me all the feels and highly recommend readers to the book!

I’m sad to say I’m ending the year on a bit of a low. I really was not a fan of this one. I read to the end, and whilst I was entertained at times, it’s not one I’ll be shouting about.

Essentially, 15-year-old Jacob is getting bullied. This is about the lengths parents would go to protect their child.

“Why does it feel as if things keep getting worse? At what point will they get better for us?”

Things keep getting worse because you keep making them worse!

I almost binned this book off because of the parents.

I found Sara to be insufferable - she’s written as a hysterical mother who reacts without considering the impacts. She acts like a martyr whilst simultaneously making things worse.

Then you’ve his father, Guy, who makes bad decision after bad decision, all in the name of helping. He screws up and then plays the victim.

All Jacob wanted was for them to leave it alone - yet they seemed hell bent on making things worse for him; acting without considering the impact or his wishes.

After what felt like a long (and at time monotonous) set up, I found the ending a little predictable.

If you enjoy a good rage-read and you’re happy to suspend disbelief, it may be for you. It just didn’t really work for me.

A huge thanks to Bookouture and NetGalley for the advanced copy of this book for review consideration.  All opinions are my own.

A couple seeks revenge on the bully who beat up their son.

This one was fast-paced in terms of writing, but I found the plot to be lacking. There was so much build-up for little payoff. I wish it had focused more on the events of chapter 25 and on. If it had been more Sara and Guy trying to figure out the real killer and their paranoia, it would have been more suspenseful. I also found the true whodunnit a little predictable.

I received my copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

★★★★★ 4.5 stars (rounded up)

How far would you go to protect your child...?

No one does revenge quite like Daniel Hurst and once again he delivers an entertaining thrill ride in which one must suspend belief a little. OK...maybe a lot. But who cares? It's fun, it's fast paced and oh so entertaining.

Sara and Guy have a happy life with their two children Amber (18) and Jacob (15). It's not perfect but it's as close to as they could hope for. After Amber's turbulent teenage years she is now studying criminology at London University leaving home for a student-filled life.

Fifteen year old Jacob has always been a happy child, never causing his parents to worry. So when he returns home one afternoon from school and instead of greeting his mum with a smile and tales of his day, storms up the stairs and slams the door to his bedroom refusing to come out, Sara has cause to worry. She knocks on his door to which there is no answer. When she opens the door and pokes her head in, he growls at her to "Get out!" Sara is immediately worried. This is not like Jacob at all. She calls Guy to ask him to come home and speak to him. But Jacob isn't forthcoming with him either, except to say that he has a stomach bug, which Guy accepts. Sara, however, doesn't. She knows her child. And this is not like him. A fact which is only confirm when they sit down to dinner and Jacob displays no dip in his appetite.

Until Guy mentions who he saw at 5-a-side football that evening. The name Kevin Atkinson causes Jacob to drop his fork and stare blankly at his meal. Then he pushes his chair back, gets up and mumbles that he's had enough and storms back upstairs to this bedroom, slamming the door. Sara is speechless. Why did Kevin's name cause such a reaction in their son? Guy, of course, was oblivious. And he thinks Sara is overreacting when she tries discussing it with him. But Sara doesn't think so.

Three years ago, Kevin Atkinson's 12 year old daughter Zoe (the same age as Jacob was) committed suicide after suffering brutal bullying at the hands of Mason Burton, another 12 year old in her class. A fact which the Atkinsons knew nothing about until they read their daughter's suicide note. Is that what's happening here? Could Jacob be bullied? After all, Mason was expelled from the school Zoe attended (too little too late) and was now at Jacob's. Why else would the mention of Kevin Atkinson cause such a reaction in her once happy son?

That weekend, Guy tries some male bonding by taking Jacob to their football teams's home game and it is there that he notices some bruising to Jacob's side. After the game, they grab some fish and chips and Guy carefully approaches the subject of the bruises. Jacob tosses his chips down and runs from the shop with Guy in hot pursuit. What is wrong with their son? And why is he keeping something so obviously painful a secret?

And then one day, Jacob comes home bloodied and battered. He is such a state that Sara and Guy call the police and the ambulance, and Jacob is taken to hospital. Sara and Guy know then that this has to end. Everyone knows who is behind it but is it enough? Not for these parents...and so they hatch a plan for revenge.

This is pure Daniel Hurst but with a dark edge. OK, so it's not entitrely believable in that not everyone would take the law into their own hands in such a way but that's the beauty of Daniel Hurst's thrillers. They take ordinary people from ordinary lives and he places them in extraordinary situations. It begs the question that every parent must think at one time or another. How far would you go to protect your child? And how far will you go when your child's wellbeing and happiness is threatened?

Hurst pulls us in from the very first page and doesn't let us go until the very last. There's no real mystery surrounding the story as you always know who is doing what but then there is a dramatic twist that leaves everyone (including the reader) questioning who and how and what just happened?! As with every Hurst thriller, there are very few players, leaving the suspect pool rather shallow...and yet he keeps you guessing.

The ending is a little scattered and convoluted but that's the nature of this entire tale. The only flaw I found in it was the overexplanation of the how and why in the epilogue. I feel just the revelation of the who was enough without the convoluted explanations that followed. That's the only thing that let this addictice and wholly absorbing tale down. Because Daniel Hurst is one hell of a writer who is both prolific and entertaining.

I've said before that there is no such thing as a bad Daniel Hurst book. I love everything I have read that he has written, while not all equally, each tale has their strengths and weaknesses. His thrillers are addictive, adrenalin-fuelled thrill rides that are entertaining and fun to read. And once again, he does not disappoint.

I would like to thank #DanielHurst, #Netgalley and #Bookouture for an ARC of #TheCouplesRevenge in exchange for an honest review.

This review appears on my blog at https://stinathebookaholic.blogspot.com/.

This is my first dive into a Daniel Hurst book after having seen so much praise for his work. I was gladly not disappointed.
If you like Frieda Mcfadden's work I'd say this is along similar lines. Fast paced a few open mouth moments followed by a cheeky grin to yourself because you know it just got delicious. The first third of the book was full of suspense and worry, the 2nd third had good twist and set up and the final third concluded the book in a handsome bow where although not shocking in my opinion was also kot an ending I guessed right and let me say I am one of those people who is constantly making theories so weldone on catching me out.
If you're child was being bullied how far would you go to protect your family?
That's all I'm going to say about the plot.
A solid book while not perfect definitely deserves some attention.

When Jacob comes home from school and locks himself in his room without eating, his parents become very worried. This is not like their son and they are concerned since not long ago a girl around his age committed suicide to get away from the bully at her school. Sara knows something is wrong with her son but her husband Guy wants to give him space; that's until he sees the bruises on his son from being beaten at school. Things escalate and Jacob becomes even more withdrawn and scared. But do they have what it takes to rid their son of this problem forever?

This was such a good read and the twist at the end was great. Thank you netgalley, the publisher and author for my ARC!

I love Daniel Hurst’s writing style and this book was another great one! This is the story of two parents who find out their child is being bullied at school. Just a year earlier the same bully caused another student to take her on life. As a parent this is a helpless feeling. After attempting to go through the proper channels of school and police, the parents realize nobody can help their child or give justice to the other family of the dead girl. So they discuss how to take care of it themselves.

I think we have all had revenge plots take shape in our minds against someone who has hurt us or someone we love. So this is certainly a book that will resonate with a lot of people. The author does a good job at character and story development and writing characters that are inherently likeable. I did guess early on how the book would end, the twist so to speak, and I was spot on. But that is less the writing and more just what I think would happen in this same situation. Still a book I really enjoyed!

Thank you to the author, NetGalley, and Bookoutoure for the advanced reader copy. This is my honest review. Publication date January 4, 2024.

In Daniel Hurst's gripping psychological thriller, "The Couple's Revenge," the stakes escalate as Guy and Sara, desperate to protect their son from relentless bullying, grapple with the limits of their parental instincts. As their concerns about their child's safety intensify, the couple faces resistance and disbelief from others. Hurst skillfully builds suspense, portraying the emotional turmoil of parents pushed to their limits. The narrative takes unexpected turns, keeping readers on the edge of their seats until the shocking conclusion. "The Couple's Revenge" delves into the complexities of family dynamics and the extremes to which parents might go to shield their children. Hurst delivers another compelling and tension-filled story that explores the darker facets of human nature.

Ah man, I typically really enjoy Daniel Hurst’s writing style and I can’t put them down, but this one just wasn’t for me.

The first two-thirds of this book was so repetitive and frustrating. I understand if the parents did everything correctly, there wouldn’t really be a book, but come on! The beginning of this book doesn’t go anywhere and it was just a basic fictional drama with unlikeable characters.

The last third of the book is when things got interesting. They were very unbelievable, but I actually was interested on what was going on.

Thanks NetGalley and publisher for the digital copy in exchange for my honest review!

The Couple's Revenge by Daniel Hurst explores just how far parents will go to protect their children.

While this is a psychological thriller, it had a lot of internal monologues for the parents in the story. This wasn't something I enjoyed. I also saw the ending coming.

This book was not for me.

Another great book by Daniel Hurst! I anlways enjoy this author’s books. Always a great storyline that moves quickly and grabs you right from the beginning. I did not feel as engaged with theses characters like I do with his other books-something was lacking for me. Thank you to NetGalley, Daniel Hurst and Bookouture for the opportunity to read and review this ARC. Definitely enjoyed it but not one of my favorites. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"The Couple's Revenge" by Daniel Hurst was a quick and engaging 5-star read. Having thoroughly enjoyed The Doctor's Wife series, I was excited to find "The Couple's Revenge" available on NetGalley. The story unfolds through two perspectives – Sara and Guy, the mother and father of Jacob.

Both parents sense that something is amiss when Jacob comes home from school and hides in his room. Despite Jacob's denials, Sara and Guy discover that he's being bullied at school. Their attempt to address the issue with the bully's parents only worsens the situation. Now faced with the challenge of ensuring Jacob's safety outside the house, the couple navigates through unexpected twists and turns.

The story is filled with suspense, keeping me guessing throughout. If you're a fan of Daniel Hurst's other books, I highly recommend picking up this one.

I want to express my gratitude to Bookouture, Daniel Hurst, and NetGalley for providing me with the opportunity to delve into this ARC and share my honest review

Another excellent book from Daniel Hurst that I could not put down and read in a day. The final twists I did not predict. I think many of us these days have children who have been bullied at school and through social media so this story rings a bell and the trauma suffered by both parents and child. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to ARC this book.

The storyline felt monotonous, lacking the dynamic pace and unexpected twists. Some elements seemed implausible, detracting from the overall narrative. The characters were forgettable and not particularly endearing. The plot lacked significant buildup, and the revealed aspects fell disappointingly flat. Regrettably, this one didn't resonate with me.

This is described as a "jaw-dropping, psychological thriller," which is always something that will catch my interest but it really didn’t deliver in that respect. I love a good psychological thriller but this really fell short. I found the story boring and extremely drawn out. The plot was dull and really lacked the fast pace and twists and turns along the way. It was a little unbelievable in certain aspects which took from the overall plot. The characters aren't memorable and not overly likeable. There was no real build up and the reveals that did come about just fell flat. Unfortunately this one just wasn’t for me.

2.5/5 🌟🌟/🌟

Thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture for the opportunity to read and review #TheCouplesRevenge

Another masterpiece written by the one and only Daniel Hurst!
This book will keep you on the edge of your seats.

I have read Daniel’s 24 minute books and loved them so was excited to read this thriller and it didn’t disappoint. I was fully invested from the 1st page to the last. The family were relatable as was the story, the twist at the end was unexpected as I’d got the wrong person in mind. I would recommend this book to fans of thriller stories.