Jenny has been married to Lachlan for years and they have two teenage children together. One day Jenny and her daughter watch a true crime documentary about a girl that was murdered in Scotland and remains unsolved. When Jenny suggests they go on holiday back to Lachlan’s childhood home he becomes very defensive. Especially because this is where the documentary was set.

This was a fun, easy read, which has the reader questioning how well you know those closest to you. Although I guessed the premise early on, it was entertaining seeing how it all played out and I was intrigued enough to keep turning the pages. The story really starts to pick up by the end, where there are some action packed scenes. Even though this wasn’t the twistiest novel, it was still a fairly solid thriller. I am interested to see what Daniel Hurst comes up with next! 3.5 stars rounded up. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this copy in return for an honest review.

Thanks for the ARC from Netgalley!

I always enjoyed Daniel Hursts books and liked the Husband.
Solid 4 stars

I loved the main characters of this book and how the story continued to evolve. This book captured my interest almost immediately and kept it the entire book. I will definitely be recommending this book. Daniel Hurst does not disappoint.

I was drawn in by the tag line utterly addictive, etc'. and also by the opening that the wife knows that her husband is a killer. The plot kept my attention and I was keen to finish it but I tired of being reminded at the end of virtually every chapter that the husband is a killer. That was well established at the beginning. I also found some of the dialogue a bit banal at times. Despite that, it's a decent story and an easy read.

Jenny and Lachlan have been married for 20 years and have two children (Bonnie who is 17 and William who is 15). They are a picture perfect family until Lachlan comes home to find Bonnie and Jenny watching a documentary about a girl who was murdered in his home town over 25 years ago. The documentary sparks interest with the kids and Jenny, they want to see where Lachlan grew up but he is adamant that he will not go back. What could have been so bad to drive him out of his hometown without ever looking back? Reluctantly Lachlan agrees to take a long holiday with the family where they can visit his childhood town but will they find out why he left all those years ago?

Thank you Netgalley, the author and publisher for the ARC!

Big fan of Hurst and this is another great one. Different writing here in that we know at the beginning what is going on and we follow along as the story unravels for all the other characters. Always a quick read for me and satisfying story. Will recommend as I always do for Daniel Hurst. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for this ARC on exchange for my honest review.

I loved the way this book was written, where the reader knows all and is willing the characters to learn as soon as possible. I loved the suspense, it was fast-paced and the plot was just amazing. I love the cliffhanger at the end, I think this is a good ending if there was ever to be a sequel. I had to score 5 stars as this was a great book, with easy readable writing style and Daniel Hurst has once again done a great job with a thriller book.

Daniel Hurst’s The Husband is a taut, suspenseful journey into the unraveling of a seemingly perfect marriage. Told from the perspective of a wife questioning everything she knows about her husband, the story keeps you hooked as secrets from the past and present collide in chilling ways.

The atmospheric setting of the Scottish Highlands adds a haunting layer to the twists and turns, and Hurst masterfully builds tension as doubts grow and danger looms. While some plot points feel predictable, the emotional stakes and psychological intrigue make it hard to put down.

For fans of domestic thrillers with complex relationships and shocking revelations, The Husband delivers a compelling and satisfying read. A page-turner from start to finish!

This book kept me very engaged. I would stay up way too late to read this book. The ending had me on the edge of my seat.
The characters were so very developed. The story line flowed really well and kept my attention.

The Husband by Daniel Hurst (which I rated 4.25 ⭐) is like a breath of fresh air when it comes to mystery/thrillers for me. Most books from the said genre goes like "the mystery unfolds as you read the book" and that is where "plot twists" enters. But in The Husband, "the mystery is revealed for the readers at the very beginning and you're going to read or witness how it's gonna unfold for the characters."

I think it's really charming 'cause first, you're not going to theorize what's what and who's who. Sometimes you just want to read and not think. and lastly, You're not going to feel like, "that's it? after all those suspense, that's the plot twist?" or like "that's so predictable" as I've said, the mystery is already revealed for the readers at the very beginning.

The remaining question is, "if the mystery is not a mystery in the beginning, what's the point of reading?"

For me, I was looking forward to the reactions of the characters when the mystery is revealed to them, what will they think, and what are they going to do about it. And also I want to see my reaction to the characters reaction. Isn't that the fun of reading? You really wouldn't know what you'll feel about a book unless you finish reading it.

So, if you're looking for your next read, please don't hesitate to pick up The Husband by Daniel Hurst. Who knows, it may be one of your top reads for this year 😉

Jenny is married to Lachlan, the man of her dreams and their wedding twenty years ago was the best day of her life. Together they have two children, the eldest Bonnie and her brother William. Jenny is about to enter the next chapter of her life heading off to university while William is three years younger in high school.

The story is told from two perspectives, Jenny’s and Lachlan’s. Bonnie is fascinated by true crime, as are her friends and Bonnie makes podcasts on the topic. Bonnie begins watching a documentary regarding an unsolved murder and Bonnie is truly fascinated when she finds out this took place where her father grew up, soon Jenny is watching it with her, although hesitantly.

From early in the book we are privy to aspects of Lachlan’s character and personality which become indicative as to where this story is going. Bonnie then pesters her parents that they should visit where her father grew up. She wants to get closer to this crime scene which she knows will impress her friends and Jenny agrees to convince Lachlan to go as they know nothing about his childhood as he continuously refuses to discuss it stating there is nothing good regarding the way he grew up.

Although predictable this is still quite a decent book from the author with his usual way of providing red herrings and twists and turns along the way keeping the reader captivated.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced copy of the book, all options expressed are my own.

Absolutely brilliant.
Read this in a day.
Loved it.
Loved that the confession happened at the beginning and then we saw the rest unravel. Cleverly written.
Lots of suspense.

Lachlan Ferguson is a father of two teenagers and a husband to a devoted wife, Jenny. He's a typical dad who works his day job and comes home and enjoys dinner with his family. Jenny considers herself lucky to have such a normal life but, little does she know her husband has a secret.

What a marvelous book, it really is a true suspenseful thriller with a good mystery intertwined. I loved the storyline, it hooks you and keeps you along for a fast paced ride. Daniel Hurst has such a powerful way of writing that you can absolutely envision this small town in Scotland and all the characters that live there stuck in time. Highly recommend for my thriller fans.

Thank you #NetGalley and #Bookouture for this ARC of #TheHusband by Daniel Hurst. Set yourself a reminder because this hits shelves on January 20th and you're not going to want to miss it.

Another amazing read by Daniel Hurst and I want to say a massive thank you to both Daniel and NetGalley for giving me this arc!!

I really enjoyed the prologue, a great introduction to the story which starts by a big fear. Marrying someone who holds a horrifying secret, knowing you’re tied to your husband but not knowing everything about him or what he’s capable of…And what he’s capable of getting away with.

Trapped in a marriage with your children and scared of the terrifying outcome.

This is a fast paced psychological thriller and I recommend it to everyone who is starting thrillers or if you simply want an interesting, quick read! Addictive, suspense and thrilling.

A book you will get hooked into and will not be able to put it down, engaged in the book and ecstatic to find out what happens.

Jenny has a happy life, living with her two children William and Bonnie and her husband Lachlan. Her whole world and those she trusts and cares for, but can she really trust them?

It all starts from a true crime documentary. A fifteen year old girl who was murdered and the case was never solved.

Isn’t it such a coincidence how Lachlan grew up in that small town where the murder happened? Intrigued, Jenny and Bonnie ask about it and Lachlan admits to knowing Paisley, the unfortunate girl, but says nothing more.

Bonnie and her mother get hooked into the true crime documentary, as well as the whole world! But as Jenny tells her friends about Lachlans link to the town where it happened and knowing Paisley, she doesn’t know what she’s unraveling. More secrets? More…Murders?

Can Jenny trust Lachlan or is she just naive and looking to deep into this?

This book is full of tension, twists, secrets and overall addictive! I love how it jumps straight into it as-well as telling the story and the mind of the killer in great detail.

The epilogue is a MUST read and I adore how we got to know how Jenny’s life continued and who she continued it with.

Will the victims get justice? Or will the killer live without getting caught? He’s done it for over twenty-five years, surely he can do it again?

I have never seen/read about a family where everyone is this dumb.
From a psychopath serial killer to even the youngest child of the family, there's no common sense or even sense of decorum.
Lachlan could have just said he got bullied in school and had bad memories in his childhood and he just didn't want to go back to his hometown.
His wife has the least sense of personal boundaries as possible.
Which parent takes their children to the scene of a crime they saw on a crime documentary -- I need parents like this. The trip was not about seeing their father's hometown, it was purely for clout among the children's friends. Also, a quick Google search tells you that there's nothing to see in this small town, they didn't need to go all the way.
The come back into town mid-way through the trip was a terrible idea. And he just left when somebody showed up at his scene? Just... up and left?
I will not disect the plot further, just I was disappointed by the lack of planning. When reading about a serial killer, I want them to be smart, them a little difficult to catch at least, not just... interested in killing.
Even the gorgeous scenery of the countryside was not described to build the ambience.

How do you know if you really know someone? Jenny is going to find out if the man she loves really is who she thinks he is! Well written and very enjoyable read. Nice and twisted just the way I like. Recommend this book!

Thank you Net Galley for the advanced copy of this book. I liked this book but didn’t love it. I would read another book from this author though to give him another chance.

Thank you Bookouture for a copy on Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
The Husband is an addictive, consuming and compelling read.
Daniel always gives his reader a gripping story with a twist that grabs you and makes you have a sly grin when finished.
A true crime documentary on streaming is the talk of the town.
Twenty five years ago a teenage girl was murdered and the crime was never solved.
For Lachlan and Jenny and their two kids, Bonnie and William, it’s about to change their lives in the most unexpected way.
With secrets, lies and deception, who is hiding the truth.
Fast paced with lots of tension to put you on the edge of your seat, wondering what’s going to happen next.
Writing, pacing, plot, characters and his trademark shock ending, it’s all here to be entertained by.

Thank you to Daniel Hurst, Bookouture, and NetGalley for an arc of this novel in exchange for my honest opinion, set to release January 20, 2025.

I have read almost every book by Daniel Hurst. He is a master of the craft- brilliant writing, easy to read, engaging tension-fueled stories, and shocking twists. This story is told from the POVs of Lachlan and Jenny, a happily married couple for 20 years. After a documentary airs about an unsolved murder in Lachlan's hometown, we come to find out that has lived nearby, not one, but two unsolved murder cases. I mean one is a coincidence, but TWO?! If you know Daniel Hurst, you know nothing is ever what it seems. Jenny, fearing she's living with a serial killer, begins to deep-dive into Lachlan's past, but some secrets are better off staying buried...just like bodies! I really loved the pace of the book and it had plenty of delicious twists and turns. I did find this book different from most of his others, because the killer's identity is revealed early in the story and I typically prefer a traditional psychological whodunit. So knowing who the killer was, stole a little of my excitement. It's still an amazing novel which I found entertaining as I usually do with Hurst's books. If you're looking for a book that will make you question how well you know the people around you, this is the one for you. Now to wait for his next one...

The Husband is another 5-star thriller by Daniel Hurst. Once again, he cleverly creates a page-turner I couldn't put down. This thriller poses the question of how well we know the ones near and dear to us. Can anyone actually escape their past, or will it inevitably come back with a vengeance? This thriller is fast-paced, gripping, and intense! It kept me reading late into the night racing to the shocking and satisfying conclusion. I highly recommend this book to all thriller addicts. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture for my copy.