It appears as if Angela and Jason Powell have a perfect life. They live in one of the poshest neighborhoods in Manhattan, their son goes to the poshest of private schools and Jason's career is skyrocketing to levels they never dreamt possible. Until one day his intern walks into the police station with claims that Jason behaved inappropriately with her. Angela doesn't believe it for a second and will stand by Jason no matter what anybody says. And then another woman comes forward to say that Jason raped her. Even then, Angela believes what Jason tells her. He has been so good to her, even when she let her traumatic past get in the way of their marriage. She will not leave him when he needs her the most. As the tension-filled days go by Angela starts to wonder if there might be some truth to the accusations. And then his accuser goes missing. Angela doesn't know what happened, but she knows that Jason was not with her, because she kicked him out of their home. Will Angela finally be able to put her past to rest and will her marriage be able to survive these accusations?
Oooooh I love a good thriller! Angela was such an interesting character! The author hints at her past early on, but it takes a while for all of the details to reveal themselves. She appears to be a good wife and mother, if not a little on edge. But that is not surprising for a Manhattan mother. I didn't like Jason from the very beginning, he said and did all of the right things, but there was just something about him that seemed off. I loved their thirteen-year-old, Spencer. He was wise behind his years and seemed to see his father for what he was. You also get into the head of Detective Duncan who was investigating the allegations against Jason. She seemed like a sharp cookie. Overall I really enjoyed the different layers to this story, there was so much more than just accusations of misconduct. CLICK HERE FOR SPOILERS
Bottom Line - Alafair Burke certainly knows how to craft a story with so many twists and turns. The Wife is a book that is meant to be read in one sitting. You will be unable to put it down! I promise!
Details:
- The Wife by Alafair Burke
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- Pages: 496
- Publisher: HarperCollins Publishing
- Publication Date: 1/23/2018
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