The Silent Wife reached number 2 on the New York Times bestseller list and has been translated into more than twenty languages. Todd Gilbert and Jodie Brett are in a bad place in their relationship. We flash back to the past again, where Sara and Jeffery confirm that Brocks mother was in the hospital at the time that Tommi was raped. Will and Sara are still stuck in miscommunication about whether they want to move in together, get married, or both. Trents lover and hopeful wife, medical examiner Dr. Sara Linton, is also Tollivers widow; the two are already at odds after a marriage proposal gone wrong, and Trent believes investigating her former husbands possible misdeeds may be the thing that drives them apart for good. Was a bit boring at the begging, but heading till the end is getting spicier. Nicole Kidman is set to star in Adrian Lynes suspense thriller The Silent Wife, based on the bestselling book by A.S.A. This is a story of families, friendships, lies and secrets. This was an interesting read for me. This dynamic is enhanced by Slaughters use of dual timelines, which allows readers to revisit the past (including Tolliver through his initial investigation) to more clearly understand its impact on present day. There is one really interesting thing, that Jodi and Todd aren't actually married, and I would have liked to see more done with that. WithThe Silent Wife, we are off to the real thing. He claims that Chief Tolliver (Saras late husband) had botched the case against him eight years ago and that he was wrongfully convicted. The Silent Wife ("Jodi's great gift is her silence, and he has always loved this about her but silence is also her weapon. I thought it was a thriller or that something would actually happen. One of the prisoners says WebA chilling psychological thriller portraying the disintegration of a relationship down to the deadliest point when murdering your husband suddenly makes perfect sense. Each is trying to overcome their earlier traumas to salvage a companionable future, but their individual triggers coupled with current circumstances (which include both parties reckoning with Tollivers ghost) only exacerbate the divide. When Maggie Parker marries Nico Farinelli, her life in Brighton, England, is forever changed. I thought KS did a good job lining up the dual storylines. Nico doesnt need fixing. He has a good job, doesnt drink excessively and loves her son. It appears that Lara is one of the luckiest women. This study guide contains the following sections: This detailed literature summary also contains Quotes and a Free Quiz on KS drops this bombshell on us and then goes on to let Sara and Jeffrey DISCUSS THEIR RELATIONSHIP FOR THREE PAGES. I dont recommend it. From page 1 we know she ends up killing his cheating ass, but we don't know how or when. Their 20-year relationship is crumbling, however, and it will take only a few months for Jodi to turn into a killer. This is problematic for more reasons than the obvious. Prior to reading, I didn't know whether it would be more of a thriller versus mystery or suspense. I love books set in Chicago, one of my favorite cities. A predator is stalking the women of Grant County. As an avid reader, I often find myself reading a book description and not being able to remember whether Ive read it before. So we get that one shred of comfort that at least he put another disgusting man behind bars? The characters are cliched and there really wasn't a 'twist that will take your breath away'. TW: rape and extreme violence towards women, You guys, I am well and truly rattled by who the murderer was. Im pretty sure I will now pick up the novel myself and get caught up in the amazing world of Karin, just like I did with the capstone services that are writing the papers for me, its great! Her breasts were small but her nipples were pointing out, which attracted him. Excruciatingly mind-numbing and boring. It is about an Italian family in which the two brothers, Massimo and Nico, and their mother all live on the same street. A woman runs alone in the woods. The characters, especially the men, were stereotypes and the plot had more holes than a Swiss cheese ! Sandy Van Dusen isLibrary Superintendent at Sterling Public Library. The whole time I read this I kept thinking, "the grass is only greener on the other side because it's fertilized by bullshit". Let me know in the comments! I think what made me feel so connected to Lara and Maggie from the start was the mixture of emotions coming from their different narrations. Then he asked her out on a date. Even if you knew he'd done something terrible?Laras life looks perfect on I really think I was generous with the 3 stars here because I don't think it was amazing and I built myself up to believe it was more than what it ended up being. It is about an Italian family in which the two brothers, Massimo and Nico, and their mother all live on the same street. A predator is stalking the women of Grant County. I really wanted to love this book, but I didn't. Submitted by users as part of their reviews. WebThe Silent Wife - WILL TRENT #10 Atlanta, Georgia. The StoryGraph is an affiliate of the featured links.We earn commission on any purchases made. WebThe Silent Wife is a psychological thriller by A. S. A. Harrison. He says the killer is still at large, and points the GBI towards a case that is similar to the one he was charged for. Welcome! Personally, I started with The Kept Woman (#8) and then jumped back to the beginning. All original content on this site belongs to the author. WebPlot Summary Part 1. Really. 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I would like to thank Kerry Fisher and Bookouture's team for allowing me to take part in this blog tour. She lived with her husband, visual artist John Massey, in Toronto, Canada. Maggie is married to Massimos brother Nico and lives with him and her troubled stepdaughter. Jodi, a little turned off by Todd's latest philandering, lies around at home in a tight bikini with her legs widely spread to accentuate the availability of her v_gina. The GBI is hesitant to investigate the inmates claims, but when Sara performs an autopsy on the recent murder victim she notices similarities between this murder and the ones that occurred in Grant County eight years ago. This story is full of love, hope, secrets, lies, the complexities of families, keeping up appearances, and it shows how messy the relationships can become. The many years since her wedding hasnt made her more comfortable around her mother-in-law and her sons upbringing is a constant issue in the family. Get help and learn more about the design. The timeline jumps forwards and back as Jeffery investigates these murders in the past and Will, Sara, and Faith investigate in the present. WebA chilling psychological thriller portraying the disintegration of a relationship down to the deadliest point when murdering your husband suddenly makes perfect sense. Web"The Silent Wife" is the tale of a long-term relationship gone bad without any possible way to fix it. All of this is locked away, for different reasons. I found this book completely fascinating. The Silent Wife ("Jodi's great gift is her silence, and he has always loved this about her but silence is also her weapon. There is simply not as much at stake here as the book implies. I figured someone important was going to die since its about that time in the series where it needs another jump start. Needless to say, the relationship was screwed up, but it somehow worked out for them. A woman runs alone in the woods. Kerry Fisher masters the magic of capturing life through all angles and delivering it to you raw and real. She lived with her husband, visual artist John Massey, in Toronto, Canada. Slaughter doesnt shy away from the details; rather, she exposes the grim realities of such heinous acts, as well as the physical and emotional aftermathboth on the part of the victims (some of whom survived) and their loved ones. Highly recommend, Women's Psychological Fiction / Contemporary. This secret is keeping Lara a prisoner in her marriage. She felt real and warm and really trying, even if painfully aware her ways are the opposite of what is done on the Italian side. This was a good psychological thriller but it might not be for everyone. You will soon begin to see the problems each family faces. Maggie is the new piece, the blended member trying her best to fit the picture and the empty seat left by the deceased first wife of her beloved husband. As the story opens, Georgia Bureau of Investigation Officer (GBI) Will Trent is dispatched to the state penitentiary to investigate the murder of an inmate. She visits Dan Brock, her high school friend who was the coroner in Grant County at the time, to get his notes on the case. It was Harrisons first and only novel. A young woman is brutally attacked and left for dead. She accepted. I got this novel as a present from my sister-in-law, she read it during a Boeing flight. Tommi says she still doesnt remember anything, just that her rapist had cried a lot and said he did it because his mother was in the hospital and he was lonely. I have read The Silent Wife by A.S. A Harrison a paperback copy. Nicos first wife had died of an illness and Francesca isnt ready to accept someone else in their lives. That turned her off because she didn't want to see evidence of his philandering. It was Harrisons first and only novel. First of all, the comparisons to Gone Girl are weird. Harrison about a cheating man and his vengeful partner. Until a chance assignment takes GBI investigator Will Trent to the state penitentiary, and to a prisoner who says he recognizes the MO. For the full review, please visit paytonsbookthoughts.wordpress.com. Jodi becomes reclusive and hallucinatory and ends up in the hospital for dehydration. Jodi, the wife was so affected by her surroundings and her daily routine that she didn't see what was happening before her with her marriage. The Silent Wife is her debut novel and she was at work on a new psychological thriller when she died in 2013. Sandro is a disappointment to Massimo as he is anything but athletic. The story is set in the United Kingdom in 2016. Jesu li vas ikad uili da dobro pripazite kome zavidite, a da jo oprezniji budete sa eljama za sebe? Lara and Maggie will begin to form a friendship despite their many differences. I think the tag lines need rewriting! OK, when I can't put a book down, I simply must give it 5 stars. Jodi accepts his cheating philosophically, that Todd is simply seeking out things he needs in life, and her v_gina isn't always one of them. The Silent Wife reached number 2 on the New York Times bestseller list and has been translated into more than twenty languages. He is a committed cheater and she decides to kill as the only option. Your email address will not be published. I was completely engrossed in this book and couldn't stop turning pages. Will and Sara got engaged, finally! Your email address will not be published. As Will digs into both crimes it becomes clear that he must solve the original case in order to reach the truth. At the same time Maggie is trying to deal with a step-daughter who resents her. The killer is still out there. Even less the dialogues. She lies topless to show off her little breasts. Present day. Another slam dunk.BOOKLIST Starred Review, The emotionally sophisticated characters work through the brutality of their jobs in this dynamic psychological thriller and police procedural that will please readers of Slaughters Grant County series.Library Journal, More slow-burning than most of Slaughters shockers, this one will still rattle you down to your bones.Kirkus, Chock-full of complex relationships between characters, The Silent Wife will absolutely leave you on the edge of your seat.PopSugar, Slaughter has twenty books to her credit now, and while I love her stand-alones, I find the Will and Sara relationship in this series irresistible.Globe and Mail, So read The Silent Wife for the circuitous plot, the inherent violence, the detailed investigation and the tender love story. I loved this book. This Study Guide consists of approximately 42pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - Until a chance assignment takes GBI investigator Will Trent to the state penitentiary, and to a prisoner who says he recognizes the MO. If Maggies light tone or complaint would irritate me a little, Laras fresh eyes on it would give it another meaning. When they all come together in the adept hands of Karin Slaughter, it is exquisiteJackie K. Cooper, Slaughters novel is both page-turning and a protest at how often sexual violence is over looked.The Sunday Times, The Silent Wife is the 10th book in Karin Slaughters Will Trent series, but such is her skill that its perfectly possible to join the story here. Todd remembers the first time he met Jodi when their cars crashed. A young woman is brutally attacked and left for dead. Required fields are marked *. Come back once youve read it and expand the spoilers for my full thoughts! Even if you knew he'd done something terrible?Laras life looks perfect on Web"The Silent Wife" is the tale of a long-term relationship gone bad without any possible way to fix it. The beginning of the book had my emotions roaring. Sandysbookaday is (reluctantly) on hiatus. The police investigate but the trail goes cold. Maggie grew up without a father in the picture and has always wanted to be part of a close-knit family. In The Silent Wife, Georgia Bureau of Investigation agents Will Trent and Faith Mitchell and forensic examiner Sara Linton are called into investigate the murder of an inmate during a prison riot. Web"The Silent Wife" is the tale of a long-term relationship gone bad without any possible way to fix it. There is more here than meets the eye. It couldnt be. Jodi and Todd meet when she is driving a van filled with her household items during a move 20 years ago and they have been together ever since. Todd is a wealthy business owner, who likes to stray like the tomcat he is, while Jodi quietly accepts, denies, and ignores his behavior. The Silent Wife picks up a few weeks after The Last Widow left off. Until a chance assignment takes GBI investigator Will Trent to the state penitentiary, and to a prisoner who says he recognizes the MO. 45-year-old Jodi Brett makes dinner in her high-rise Chicago condominium, contemplating the comfortable life that she has created with her long-term partner, Todd Gilbert. What a great, very different, novel this is! Ms. Fisher has done a wonderful job in developing the characters. The attack looks identical to the one he was accused of eight years earlier. WebThe Silent Wife,A number one Sunday Times best-selling author comes a gripping new crime thriller featuring Will Trent and Sara Linton. Seldom are fictional beings so clearly, complexly defined and, consequently, the mysteries of the human heart prove as compelling as the ultimate question of whodunit (and its shattering answer). All families are crazy. See the difference for yourself. A few days before his scheduled wedding to Natasha, Todd has made a lunch date with a waitress he met a week before. Sometimes this friendship seems even more difficult with an interfering mother-in-law. Jodi is notified of Todd's death while in Florida and she returns to face the questions from detectives as well as the funeral. Its an MO Daryl Nesbitt has intimate familiarity with, given that hes long been suspected of having committed a string of eerily similar attacks in Grant County. WebThe Plot: The Silent Wife picks up a few weeks after The Last Widow left off. Slaughters newest, The Silent Wife, marks a milestone: her twentieth year in publishing and her twentieth book. Trents lover and hopeful wife, medical examiner Dr. Sara Linton, is also Tollivers widow; the two are already at odds after a marriage proposal gone wrong, and Trent believes investigating her former husbands possible misdeeds may be the thing that drives them apart for good. Yet nearly a decade has passedtime for memories to fade, witnesses to vanish, evidence to disappear. Sara went to Brock to get a confession, and he admits it all on camera. This story is full of love, hope, secrets, lies, the complexities of families, keeping up appearances, and it shows how messy the relationships can become. Their dog, Freud, waits for scraps as she continues with the dinner preparation ritual. when she decided to rebrand herself as Ren for her transition to the adult, Whether its crime fiction in the style of Michael Connelly or a legal thriller like John Grisham writes, Robert Dugoni is the grandmaster of them both. I'm so sad with the outcome of this book. Fishers resonant novel (following The Lost Child) about one womans blended family is full of emotional drama and dark secrets. WebThe Silent Wife - WILL TRENT #10 Atlanta, Georgia. It crept on me as I dived deeper and deeper into the familys troubled waters, and the secret had my heart break, shake with fear, the undercurrent of dread coming in waves as every day troubles offered a respite from the darkest times. Required fields are marked *. Sara is tasked with tracking down as much information as she can from her past investigation. The Silent Wife,He watches. Jodi recalls the first time she met her sort-of husband Todd. This secret is keeping Lara a prisoner in her marriage. Expertly plotted and reminiscent of Gone Girl and These Things Hidden, The Silent Wife ensnares the reader from page one and does not let go. As Maggie, Francesca, and Nico try to work things out Maggie discovers a secret about Francescas mother. A predator is stalking the women of Grant County. Todd cannot maintain two residences so Jodi is notified by Todd's attorney that she is to vacate the condo. Read more Product details Publisher : Penguin Books; 5/26/13 edition (June 25, 2013) Language : English Paperback : 326 pages A young woman is brutally attacked and left for dead. WebA chilling psychological thriller portraying the disintegration of a relationship down to the deadliest point when murdering your husband suddenly makes perfect sense. Mid-autopsy, she gets a call back from Tommi. Peripheral figures are rendered multi-dimensional, but its the focal points, Trent and Linton, that most strongly resonate. This novel explores the psychological issues of second marriages, and the hardships and darker sides of a marriage. Jodi Brett and Todd Gilbert have been together for 20 years but Todd's infidelity lead to the demise of his relationship with Jodi, and, ultimately the end of his life. Kerry Fisher shows it all. 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