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K. L. Slater (Author), Lucy Price-Lewis (Narrator), Audible Studios (Publisher)

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My husband was not a monster. No matter what they say....

The day my husband, Michael, stepped in front of a lorry after being questioned by the police, my world fell apart. He was devoted to me and our six-year-old daughter. But they’d connected him to the disappearance of a young mother from our tiny village.

Now I stand at Michael’s funeral, clutching my little girl’s hand, with tears in my eyes as I insist to all our friends that he died an innocent man. Yet the questions have started, and nothing I say will stop them digging for the truth.

But none of them can read the secrets in my heart, or know about the phone I found hidden in his toolbox....

I’m determined that my daughter will not remember her father as a monster. I will erase any hint of wrongdoing in this house whatever the cost.

Because to keep my daughter safe, the last thing I need is for people to start looking at me....

A completely gripping psychological thriller from the author of the number one best seller The Marriage. If you like Gone Girl, The Girl on The Train and The Wife Between Us then you will love The Widow.

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9 hours and 51 minutes
Author

K. L. Slater
Narrator

Lucy Price-Lewis
Audible release date

December 16, 2021
Language

English
Publisher

Audible Studios
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B09MDL7XR9
Version

Unabridged
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Listening Length	9 hours and 51 minutes
Author	K. L. Slater
Narrator	Lucy Price-Lewis
Whispersync for Voice	Ready
Audible.com Release Date	December 16, 2021
Publisher	Audible Studios
Program Type	Audiobook
Version	Unabridged
Language	English
ASIN	B09MDL7XR9
Best Sellers Rank	#1,316 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals) #27 in Psychological Fiction (Audible Books & Originals) #68 in Psychological Thrillers (Audible Books & Originals) #136 in Suspense (Audible Books & Originals)

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Domestic English mystery with a slow beginning.

Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2021

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K.L. Slater’s “The Widow” is a domestic mystery set in a small, modern-day English village. Readers seeking thrillers told from multiple points of view and with lots of twists, turns, and surprises will probably find something here to enjoy.

Kate and Michael Shaw and their six-year-old daughter Tansy live happily in the village of Lynwick. Michael manages a large rural property with several homes for an elderly widow. Kate works part-time as a teacher’s assistant at the local elementary school. The family is popular in the village and has good friends. But when a young woman living in one of the houses managed by Michael goes missing—the third such person to disappear from the village over the years—their happy life begins to unravel. Will Kate be able to solve the mystery of those disappearances and save her family? Or will she be judged a criminal and lose her reputation and the village’s esteem?

Author K.L. Slater writes well. Her descriptions are evocative, and her dialogue is realistic. She does a good job portraying village life and the relationships between various characters. And for the most part, she keeps her readers guessing. The answers to the mystery are surprising.

However, notwithstanding the twists and turns, I did find parts of the novel predictable and other parts repetitive, especially in the beginning. During the first half of the story, I found myself saying, “Okay, I get it already. Let’s move on.” At other times, I found the characters somewhat unrealistic and their actions and reactions not entirely credible—more in service of plot and coming to a specific result than portraying real human emotion and behavior.

So, there’s good and there’s not-so-good here. All in all, a three-star performance.

My thanks to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for making an ARC available to me. The foregoing is my independent opinion.

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Definitely some twists I didn't expect

Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2021

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That was really interesting! The plot sucks you right in, and you really feel for the various characters. I especially empathized with two of the children.

I don't usually mind stories that go back and forth in time, but for some reason this seemed a bit too trendy and unnecessary for this book.

The recent past crime also seemed to have been hidden for no good purpose. The two guys could have saved everyone a lot of grief by just reporting the incident to the police.

Overall, the plot works, and the story is well told. I look forward to more by this author.

13 people found this helpful

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A BUNCH OF TEETOTALERS

Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2021

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LOYALTIES & MORALS clash, in this novel. There are several storylines & plenty of suspense, BUT...I got tired of hearing about Irene's arthritis & sciatica!!! ALSO, the people in this book solve ALL their problems by drinking tea! THAT's a constant in this book.

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Loved it!

Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2021

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Had hints and figured some of the stuff out, but didn't get it all! Loved the characters and the emotions. Very good book. Don't understand the bad reviews! Would recommend to anyone who loves a mystery.

11 people found this helpful

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Katie

eh. ****WARNING: SPOILERS****

Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2022

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The plot and the first half of the book were really intriguing, and I actually was pretty hooked at first!

….but I’m sorry, I couldn’t deal with the ending.

***SPOILERS***

A hot woman who’s new in town ends up in cahoots with a married man, to fakes her own kidnapping and frame her best friend’s husband?? She abandons her poor son who ends up having to go to foster care and he thinking his mom his dead….She gets nothing but a slap on the wrist from police, and then wife of the framed man and cheated-on wife remain friends with her????What?

Also…when they shoot the polish guy, why would they not just tell the police the truth, that it was in self defense?

I’ve loved other books this author has written, but come on with the unbelievable plot holes.

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lovestoread

Another KL Slater Home Run

Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2021

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A real page turner. A mystery solved and a new mystery to figure out. Several twists and a surprise ending . Very enjoyable story.

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Uma

A good read

Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2021

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I truly enjoy K.L. Slater’s writing. This one was not necessarily one of my favorites but still well done and a good mystery. To me, there were just a few too many situations to wrap up to enjoy to the fullest. Now on to the next K.L. Slater novel.

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Mary A. Manuel

Really good read

Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2022

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Ok, for starters, I listened to the audible version of this one, and the narrator was really very good! That makes a difference to me, as I've heard some that made me just read the book myself. I really enjoyed this book! I found it moved along pretty well, not getting bogged down with mindless details just to fill a page. I was also intrigued because the writer would mention a small detail and then come back around later and address it - after I had forgotten about it - but it was pertinent to the story. I read a lot of stories like this, and I have a hard time being surprised by anything, but I truly ended up gasping - I GASPED! OUT LOUD! - at a pivotal point in the story. And even though I thought I knew everything that would eventually happen, I still was interested in how the book would wrap, but things aren't always as they seem. If you're on the fence about this one, take a chance!

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Angela Marsons

Thrilling!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 12, 2021

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This was my weekend read and OMG I got nothing else done. I absolutely LOVED The Widow and was engrossed from the very first page. There are some brilliantly drawn characters that simply jump off the page. As ever the author led me down a twisty, turny road of intrigue and suspense and spat me out right at the end. The writing was impeccable and every single chapter worked to construct a web of lies and deceit that drew me ever further into the story. Awesome characters, brilliant storyline, tense pacing and an ending that left me breathless. Highly recommended and a huge 5 stars from me.

19 people found this helpful

Mrs V J Chamberlain

Fast paced, tense domestic thriller

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 12, 2021

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I absolutely love K L Slater's books and this one is no exception. I powered through it in just two days, unable to put it down.

The story centres around Kate, a contented wife to Michael and mother to Tansy. After another young mother in their village disappears suddenly, Kate's husband Michael becomes the prime suspect, shattering Kate's world and everything she believes in. Secrets and lies are exposed and Kate no longer knows who she can trust.

I love the author's style of writing and found this to be a fast paced story with multiple layers and twists and turns. I found the characterisations believable and I especially warmed to Kate and the way she clearly wanted to believe the best about Michael, despite the overwhelmingly evidence against him.

Although the clues were there, I did not figure out the ending or guess whodunit, which is always another plus for me.

I'd highly recommend this to anyone who has enjoyed the author's previous books, and, to anyone who hasn't previously read one, this is as good a place as any to start! I'm eagerly awaiting K L Slater's next book.

Thanks to publishers Bookouture and Net Galley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

10 people found this helpful

Portia Mukherjee

Absolutely Intriguing

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 13, 2021

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The book had all the great components of KL Slater's books. The twist that you never see coming, and the subject deals with multiple social issues of our times. Once you start you cannot put the book down. The characters are well developed and the main character's dilemma is real and as readers, we can feel her desperation. The Widow is a must-read book from KL Slater. And if you have never read her book, please you have to start now to get blown away by her stories.

6 people found this helpful

Susan Fraser

Susan Fraser Aberdeen

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 15, 2021

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Having read the reviews I thought this might be a great read….a real page turner.
How wrong was I ….I found this book so lame and unlikely and will not be reading any more of this author’s books.
If you enjoy mills and boons then this book will probably be for you.

6 people found this helpful

J E WILLIAMS

Five stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 12, 2021

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Was delighted when this pre ordered book popped into my kindle. Excellent story and characters, had a feeling I knew what the ending was going to be but it didn't matter.

6 people found this helpful

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