You Never Know: A Novel of Domestic Suspense

Bestselling author Karin Slaughter returns with "The Husband's Secret," a thrilling novel of domestic suspense in which a hearing-impaired woman must battle her rising terror as she fights for her life. Flashback to a year earlier when Alexis meets the man of her dreams, Marcus, who grows distant and resembles little of the charming man who swept her off her feet. When she makes a horrifying discovery, Marcus suddenly disappears without a trace, leaving Alexis trapped in her dream home.

Format: Hardback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 27 April 2023
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

The thing I love about Connie Briscoe now is the same thing I've always loved about Connie Briscoe—she writes highly commercial, fast-paced, character-driven stories. She was made for domestic suspense.

The revered New York Times bestselling writer makes her triumphant return with this electrifying novel of domestic suspense that marks an exciting turn in her career, a twisting, tension-filled thriller in which a hearing-impaired woman must battle her rising terror as she fights for her life.

Alexis Roberts is asleep one night when someone breaks into her home and tries to assault her. Though she manages to escape serious harm, the invasion has left her scared and shaken. The police are investigating, but Alexis has few details to share with the detective on the scene. She's hearing impaired and could not find her cochlear implants in the darkness, which left her unable to both see and hear the intruder.

Was her attacker a stranger or someone whom she knows—a person who may have once been close to her?

Flashback to a year earlier when Alexis meets the man of her dreams. Marcus is handsome, successful, polished, and everything she's ever wanted. Attentive, charming, and fluent in American sign language, he's unlike any man she's ever known. Believing he is the Mr. Right who was meant to be her forever partner, Alexis says yes when he asks her to marry him. Why wouldn't she?

But once they're married, Marcus grows distant and resembles little of the charming man who swept her off her feet. Who is this stranger she's married? Determined to uncover the truth, Alexis begins to carefully unearth the secrets in her husband's life. When she makes a horrifying discovery—his first wife is missing and suspected dead—Marcus suddenly becomes the prime suspect in her disappearance.

As Alexis digs deeper into Marcus's past, she uncovers a web of lies and deceit that stretches back years. She discovers that Marcus has a history of violence and has been involved in several criminal activities, including drug trafficking and murder.

With time running out, Alexis must race against the clock to find the truth before Marcus is able to silence her forever. She must confront the man she once loved and trusted and face the terrifying reality that he may be capable of anything.

The novel is a gripping and suspenseful tale that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. Connie Briscoe's writing is masterful, and her characters are complex and compelling. The story is filled with unexpected twists and turns, and the pacing is perfect.

In conclusion, "The Hearing Impaired Woman" is a must-read for fans of domestic suspense and thriller novels. Connie Briscoe's writing is exceptional, and her characters are unforgettable. This is a novel that will keep you guessing until the very end, and it is sure to leave a lasting impression on you.

Weight: 440g
Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780063246584