The husband is a pull you in story.

It leaves you wondering the outcome.
Although the storyline dragged a little
It was still capturing and left you wanting more.

A murder documentary had a family intrigued and wanting to explore.
The husband has a secret, but does the family take it to far?
Does the husband take it to far?

Overall a fairly good read!

I enjoy Hurst’s thrillers and series. This particular book was a bit slow and didn’t have the action and twists compared to his other books that I super liked. I like Hurst’s sense of humor in his stories and this could have had some of his British humor. Overall, I really enjoy this author, but this particular book wasn’t my favorite compared to his others.

Jenny wants to know more about her husband and where he grew up, especially now the little village is featured in a documentary.

But Lachlan wants to keep his past buried, he's worked so hard to keep his secret.

But when an opportunity arises, Jenny jumps at the chance for a final family vacation. But while Jenny and the children are excited, especially their seventeen-year-old daughter, Lachlan is far from pleased, and this may just be the end.

Hurst gives us a fast-paced narrative, split between two main characters, with. a storyline you won't see coming.

This author knows how to draw us in, keep us engaged and leave us with our jaw hanging open and eyes wide in shock. This is definitely another that had me guessing at every twist.
One to highly recommend for any thriller fan; you will not be disappointed.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for providing me with an ARC of this book in return for an honest review.

The Husband by Daniel Hurst is a solid, page-turning psychological thriller, just what I’ve come to expect from this author. His writing style is easy to follow, and the story is engaging, making it a definite page-turner. The dual POV from Jenny and Lachlan adds depth to the narrative, allowing readers to understand both sides of the story, which really ramps up the tension.

That said, there are moments where the plot feels a little implausible, and I found myself questioning the credibility of certain events. While it's easy to get caught up in the twists, some of the actions and decisions made by the characters felt far-fetched, and I couldn’t help but nitpick.

Despite these issues, the book does what it’s meant to do—entertain. It’s perfect for anyone looking for an engaging, suspense-filled escape. Overall, while not without its flaws, it’s an enjoyable thriller that will keep you hooked.

I love me a Daniel Hurst book!
His books are so easy to read, fast paced and gripping. Like an alternative to Freida McFadden!
This book certainly completes all of these criteria. The Husband can be read in one sitting, as like many of his others.
I was hooked from the very start, the prologue piquing my interest and making me excited for the drama to unfold. Don't you love prologues? I honestly don't know how people can not read them...
I love Hurst's books for the above reasons. But for me, it's all about the twist. I was not expecting that!

Daniel Hurst, the King of revenge plots, is back with THE HUSBAND—a twisty dark domestic thriller blended with dark humor, where the author cleverly takes readers into the psycho mind of a serial killer hiding in plain sight as an everyday husband and father. UNTIL...

About...

Jenny and Lachlan, a married couple for over twenty years with two teens, Bonnie and William, reside in London.

For the wife and children, they live a pretty everyday life. But the husband hides dark secrets.

When Bonnie becomes obsessed with a true-time crime documentary regarding the 25th anniversary of a teen girl who was murdered and the case has never been solved, it triggers a series of events that unearth Lachlan's past secrets in a small remote village in Scotland.

The small town is where Lachlan grew up. His departure from the city and the timing of the murder raises questions about his involvement.

Jenny begins wondering why her husband is not very forthcoming about his past. Then Jenny's friend, Terri, is murdered in a home invasion.

With Bonnie's obsession and Jenny's suspicions about what happened in this remote Scottish village and her husbands's childhood, she arranges a holiday trip for the family to the village. Her husband is not happy. Too close for comfort.

As the family delves deeper into the secrets of the remote Scottish village, Lachlan's true nature is revealed. His past rejections by women have triggered a murderous streak, and his family is now in grave danger. Then he takes another step. Another murder. He is not as clever as he thinks.

When will Jenny and the children find out about the man they call husband and father?

My thoughts...

THE HUSBAND is intense, creepy, and darkly humorous—classic Hurst!

Told from alternating POVs of Jenny and Lachlan from then to now, Hurst reveals all the innermost thoughts from both—Wow, Lachlan is one narcissistic sociopath! He needs to meet Karia Rouda's Paul Strom.

I admired Jenny's refusal to accept her husband's deceit and his excuses once she suspects things are amiss. He's a master manipulator, and the author skillfully portrays his twisted sinister character. The author's storytelling keeps you engrossed, eager to see how his psychological madness will be exposed.

Recs...

This book is a must-read for those who relish the works of Daniel Hurst, Freida McFadden, Kaira Rouda, Miranda Rijks, and Emily Shiner.

Thanks to Bookouture for a digital ARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

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My Rating: 4 Stars
Pub Date: Jan 20, 2025
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This book has an interesting premise - wife and kids are intrigued by a new true crime documentary about a fifteen year old girl who was murdered twenty five years ago. The murder happened in the husband’s home town. The family wants to go visit his hometown because he never talks about it and they’ve never been. But he doesn’t want to go back, and that’s because he’s the one responsible for murdering that fifteen year old girl. Can he manage to keep this secret hidden from his family?
This book was lacking in suspense. You know what the husband has done. It only becomes suspenseful within the last 50 or so pages. Most of the story is the husband losing his shit and the wife pressing her luck. There isn’t a plot twist or shocking revelation.
I didn’t hate this book, I was just left wanting more.

I don’t often give 5 star reviews, however, this book was worthy of it!
Daniel Hurst never fails to provide top notch entertainment.
Is the man you married who you think he is? It started out with a bang and concluded with a double bang.
Lies, secrets, twists and turns. Hated it to end.
Thank you to NetGalley and publisher for an ARC to read and review.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for gifting me with a digital ARC of the latest thriller by Daniel Hurst. All opinions expressed in this review are my own - 4 stars!

Lachlan and Jenny have been married for over 20 years and are parents to teenagers Bonnie and William. A true crime documentary has become wildly popular, featuring the unsolved murder of a young woman in the small Scottish village where Lachlan grew up. The documentary is causing Lachlan to act uncharacteristically angry, and Jenny feels that he needs to face his past by returning to Scotland.

Told in alternating POV from Lachlan and Jenny, we know Lachlan's secret right away, but that doesn't take away any of the mystery. In fact, it's perfect to see what each person is thinking as the story unfolds. Just how well do we know our partners and can we ever run away from our pasts? This one kept me glued and the ending was perfect.

The Husband by Daniel Hurst is a book you can't put down! I read The Husband in half a day and it was beyond thrilling! If you've read a Daniel Hurst book in the past then you know what you're in for. A fast-paced, action-packed, suspenseful story with twists along the way! Lachlan and Jenny have been married for 20 years. They have 2 children, Bonnie 17 and William 15. They look like the perfect family, but are they? One evening Bonnie tells her mom she wants to watch a new true crime documentary. Lachlan and William are watching football in another room. As the documentary starts it's about the murder of a 15 year old girl in a small town in Scotland. Jenny is shocked to see that the town is the same one that Lachlan is from. He would've been 15 at the time of the murder so he must've known the girl. How has he never told Jenny about it? He's very secretive about his childhood and seems to want to forget it. Why?

When Lachlan comes out from watching football he sees a picture on the tv he hasn't seen in 25 years. Why is her picture on tv and why are his wife and daughter watching it? He gets very angry that they are watching this documentary and tells them to turn it off. Lachlan isn't one to yell at their children and everyone notices that he's very upset. Why would the documentary make him so angry? When one of Jenny's friends makes a comment to her, Jenny takes pause. Is her husband the wonderful man she thinks he is or is he something else? Is she in danger? Are her kids in danger? Why won't Lachlan answer any questions about his past?

Jenny decides they should take a long weekend and go to Lachlan's hometown so that he can come to terms with what's bothering him. Why is Lachlan trying to get out of the trip? Why does he refuse to stay in his hometown and will only go if they stay outside of town? This book is fantastic and you will be racing to get your questions answered! I rate The Husband 4 stars with a high recommendation. The book is now available so kick back and enjoy the ride! I'd like to thank NetGalley and Bookouture for an advanced copy of The Husband in exchange for a fair review. Daniel Hurst has done it again and I can't wait for his next book! #TheHusband

Daniel Hurst never disappoints with his novels, The Husband was a rollercoaster. We bounced perspective between husband and wife, with the husband hiding a terrible secret. How can you really know who you’re married to after all? Everyone has a past…

I devoured this book! It had me on the edge of my seat and cheering for the husband’s secrets to be brought to the surface and for justice to be served.

Excellent, another brilliant thriller from Daniel Hurst. A double murderer that has lived in plain site until a tv documentary shines a light on his 1st kill and his wife and daughter want to visit his birth place and the scene of the murder.

Thanks to #NetGalley and #Bookouture for the book #TheHusband by #DanielHurst. Jenny and Lachlan are married and have two children. After a true crime tv show runs about a murdered girl from Lachlans hometown, the children and Jenny want to visit. While there, stories start going around about how her husband was back then and speculations of who may have murdered the girl. This along with one of Jenny’s friends being murdered recently, she starts to wonder who she is married to. Are they all in danger?

I love a good thriller, so I'll be looking for more books by Daniel Hurst! The Husband was a great read and will keep you up late reading!

Jenny and Lachlan have their ducks in a row. Happily married with two teenagers(Holly and William). Life is good. Or is it?

Jenny starts watching a true crime documentary with daughter Bonnie and the unravelling begins. What a surprise to learn that Lachlan grew up in a village in Scotland where a girl named Paige was murdered 25 years ago. The case remains unsolved and Lachlan refuses to discuss it.

Then Jenny decides a family road trip to Scotland should be just the thing. I think you can guess where this is going. . .

This might be one of my personal favorites from Daniel Hurst. I loved the times when we knew things that certain characters did not. The symmetry in the plot was appealing to my linear brain. And then the Epilogue was the cherry on top.

Happy Publication Day! Thank you to Bookouture and NetGalley for a DRC in exchange for an honest review.

In "The Husband," Hurst delivers a thrilling and compelling domestic suspense novel. This tale delves into the complexities of marriage, family, and human relationships.   "The Husband" would make a great addition to the reading list of readers seeking a page-turning and suspenseful experience.

The story introduces readers to Lachlan and Jenny, a married couple, along with their teenage children, William and Bonnie. They seemed like the perfect family, however that facade crumbled when Bonnie developed an interest in a true crime documentary. The documentary focused on an unsolved murder that occurred twenty-five years ago in a small Scottish town.  The same town where her father grew up. Lachlan was displeased with his daughter's interest in the documentary and did not appreciate the questions that arose from her fascination with the twenty-five-year-old case. The situation worsened when his wife, Jenny suggested they visit the town for their next family vacation as she desires to learn about her husband's past. The events which followed gave rise to several thrilling and suspenseful moments.

The Husband showcases aptly that one never truly escapes their past, a truth Lachlan will learn. The themes of secrets, lies and deception permeated the story. You think you know someone, only to learn after twenty years of marriage and two children later, that you never really know them.
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Hurst did a good job with building tension, pushing the reader to dive deeper into the story to discover how it would all unfold. The dual POVs narration aided in amplifying the tension. Hurst kept the reader wondering with each page turn if the truth would come to light. The twist at the end came as complete surprise, but it made the whole reading experience worthwhile.

Overall, The Husband was a fun and entertaining read. Fans of psychological thrillers may wish to add this one to their reading list.

I love it when a new book from Hurst hits my kindle, he's fast become one of my favourite male psychological thriller authors.

The Husband is a fast paced, addictive read that had me gripped from the opening chapters. It's twisty, exciting and replete with secrets and lies adding fuel to the fire.

Told from multiple POV, Hurst delights with a suspense fueled chase of cat and mouse as Jenny tries to unravel husband Lachlan's past. Is the man she married a cold blooded killer?

I loved the plot, it has a cast of intriguing characters and just you wait till you get to the ending!

Addictive, fast paced, riveting, and hard to put down! Daniel Hurst has entertained, enticed, and captivated with The Husband! Secrets and lies are the name of the game. Just when you think you know someone, you learn that perhaps you really didn't know them at all! This is the 17th gripping book that I read by Daniel Hurst, and he never lets me down!

Jenny and Lachlan have been married for twenty years and have two children. Life is good and they are happy until Jenny and her daughter watch a documentary about an unsolved murder that took place where Lachlan grew up…

This book is told through the intriguing POV's of Jenny and Lachlan. I had a blast reading both of their thoughts. Being able to know what each is thinking was one of the highlights of the book for me. I also loved the pacing, the tension, the unease, the twists, revelations, and mounting sense of danger. Hurst shocked me with the ending which I did not see coming. I love it when he does that in his book!

Fans of Hurst will be captivated by this psychological thriller. Those who have not read a book by Hurst before, this is a great one to start with. It's a bit different from his other books but still has his trademark shocking twists and fast pacing.

Thank you to Bookouture and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.

Another five star read from Daniel Hurst! His writing is so addictive and thrilling. This one was so good and unexpected. I love the multiple POVs and how each character tells the story. The twist at the ending was so good and I didn’t guess it! I definitely recommend this one if you’re a thriller reader and I can’t wait to read another book of his!

The Husband follows dual-perspectives, Jenny and Lachlan, a seemingly-perfect couple, married for the past 20-years. They have two teenage children, Bonnie and William. When a new documentary releases that features the unsolved cold case murder of a 15-year old girl in a rural-village in Scotland, Bonnie, and the rest of her peers, become obsessed. Even though the crime was committed 25-years ago, the doc has gone viral and everyone is talking about it.

When Lachlan catches Bonnie and Jenny watching it, he has an absolute meltdown. As it turns out the girl was from the same village he fled decades before and has never returned. In fact, he was in the same class as the girl in school. Jenny is surprised at her husband's reaction. Sure, he hasn't shared much with her about his past, but could this have something to do with it? Was he traumatized by all that happened there, including this vicious murder?

The longer the battle over the documentary goes on, the more Jenny starts to suspect that something is off. Lachlan's behavior is off. Thus, she plans a family holiday to take the kids to see where their father grew-up. Lachlan is flabbergasted. Why would anyone want to go there? He hated it and vowed never to return, but how can he convince his suspicious wife and true crime obsessed daughter that it's a waste of time?

After arriving in the Scottish Highlands, long-buried secrets begin to come to light and Jenny realizes the truth may be more complicated than she ever anticipated. Fearing for her life, as well as the lives of her kids, Jenny needs to get them away from this cursed village. How can she possibly do that though, as it seems that the killer is onto them now as well?

The Husband was quick and easy. I've no major complaints, besides the fact that if I ever hear someone say, 'my husband' again, I may throw myself off the closest pier. This was my first time reading from this author and while I may not scramble to read more, if the opportunity arises, I'm not against it. This is an enjoyable weekend read, though I'm not sure how memorable it'll be in the long run.

It was an interesting idea. These True Crime documentaries that go viral, there have to be unsuspecting people waiting in the wings to be impacted by them all the time. Besides the victims of the family, I never really considered all the other individuals who could be impacted by such docs. I didn't find this particularly suspenseful, however, it did grow in intensity as the book continued. I might have preferred just to have Jenny's perspective until a bit closer to the end, I'm not sure.

Overall though, this is definitely entertaining and I did have fun with it. Thank you to the publisher, Bookouture, for providing me with a copy to read and review. I'm glad to have given this prolific author a shot!