The New Husband by DJ Palmer is a psychological
thriller which leads the reader on road of twists and turns as the story
unravels to reveal the truth. Seventeen months prior, Nina Garrity’s husband,
Glen, mysteriously disappeared while fishing. Presuming her husband to be dead,
Nina has moved on. A new house and a new “husband.” Although she and Simon
Fitch are married, they aren’t even engaged yet, they seemed to be on that
path. While her 16-year-old son, Connor, welcomes the new relationship and the
new changes, her 13-year-old daughter, Maggie, doesn’t. Still believing her
father is alive, Maggie fights Simon’s intrusion at every turn and tries to get
Nina to see what she sees but Nina just thinks Maggie is being a dramatic teenager.
But soon things begin to happen that leads Nina to question everything she
thought she knew about her husband’s disappearance and Simon’s past. What
really happened to Glen? Was Simon involved? Will Nina find out the truth
before it’s too late?
The New Husband is an exciting book which will keep
you guessing. At first, I didn’t like the fact that the narrator would
occasionally change as a new chapter begins; however, it soon became apparent
why the author doesn’t give a warning. My suggestion is when you read the book,
as a chapter opens, pay close attention to who is speaking. It is a very
suspenseful and fast-moving book. Despite having 63 chapters, I was able to
finish the book in a day. It held my attention that I did not want to put it
down unless I absolutely had to! I didn’t care for Nina, first, because I felt
she was moving on too quickly into a new relationship despite what she thought
she knew about her husband’s disappearance. She should have waited a bit more
before moving in with Simon. As I read, I wanted Nina to open her eyes and
really listen to Maggie. I enjoyed Maggie’s side of the story more. Maggie was
more than just a teenager who didn’t like the man who replaced her father in
her mother’s life, he was a man she didn’t trust. I really enjoyed The New
Husband and I recommend it to everyone who enjoys a thriller that will keep
you guessing and on your toes until the end.
The New Husband
is available in
hardcover, eBook and audiobook
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