The Widow
A British Police Thriller
by Will Patching
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Pub Date Aug 24 2019 | Archive Date Oct 31 2019
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Description
A brutally murdered husband. An abused wife who wanted him gone for good…
Did the wealthy widow arrange his death—and can a disgraced detective discover the truth?
'"Your husband is dead."
Lorraine Rowe receives the news from an anonymous killer threatening her too—unless she pays an inflated fee for her estranged partner’s murder. Overwhelmed by fear and indecision, Lorraine struggles to survive as her carefully constructed life of lies begins to unravel.
Detective Sergeant Fiona ‘Fifi’ Fielding is fighting for her future after allowing her violent temper to jeopardise her career. Is it karma that dumps a man’s badly tortured corpse on her doorstep—or something more sinister? And will the ensuing investigation enable Fiona to redeem herself?
Both women have lived through traumatic events and have much in common, but when the truth-seeker meets the accomplished dissembler, events spiral inexorably towards a deadly climax.
This hard-hitting, twisted thriller weaves deception, misdirection and psychological torment into a page-turning tale of murder and mayhem that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Not for the faint of heart…
If you like complex plots, strong female characters, and high-stakes murder mysteries with plenty of suspense, you’ll love Will Patching’s latest gripping novel.
‘The Widow’ is the first standalone novel in a loosely linked series inspired by The Seven Deadly Sins: Deadly Inspirations – Book one – ‘GREED’
A British Police Thriller featuring Detective Sergeant Fiona ‘Fifi’ Fielding.
Order The Widow today to uncover the truth behind a criminal’s veil of lies!
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 1230003335178 |
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Featured Reviews
Anne M, Reviewer
Thank you to Netgalley for this book in exchange for an honest review.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, it got my attention right from the start. Good back story and really likeable characters - a Detective just returning from sick leave, a wife, and a newspaper reporter. The story flowed and was told very well. A police investigation began into the murder of Lorraine’s husband, and right from the start you knew she wasn’t being totally honest with the police and not really co-operating with them. So could she have arranged his murder? The Detective leading the investigation has PTSD from some years before and the story follows her through the investigation, ongoing counselling and how her PTSD has changed her as a person. I found this to be a thrilling, gripping read and kept wanting to know what happened next. Would recommend this author and will be looking at his other books to read.
Terje O, Reviewer
Very well written and with excellent characters. Nice flow and dialogue, but unfortunately the plot is weak as very little is happening until the last part.
Janice L, Educator
This story is bound to keep the reader intrigued until the very end! A broken detective, a tabloid writer and a questionably sound spouse feature in this suspense thriller about the torture and death of a criminally deranged man.
Lorraine's abusive husband had been tortured and brutally murdered. Someone wants 2 million dollars. Who? She separated from him (Wheeler) a few months ago. Is SHE capable of such a crime? And how about Magnus, Wheeler's ex-partner? Or is Lorraine capable of arranging to have her "ex" tortured and murdered?
Detective Fiona Fielding has been on psychological leave and then light duty for 6 months. Will she be able to handle finding the killer or killers?
Annmarie,.of tabloid fame, is hounding both Lorraine and Fiona for answers.
What really happened?
An exciting story about a widow and her secrets. Will these secrets destroy her?
Great character development, smooth transition from each point of view. Intrigue at every turn. Not one to miss!
Many Thanks to Kobo Writing Life and NetGalley for a great read and twisty ride!
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