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The Sister-in-Law

By: Joanne Ryan
Narrated by: Sophie Mackall, Gemma Lawrence, Julie Maisey
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Don’t miss this totally gripping psychological crime thriller, guaranteed to have listeners up all night! Perfect for fans of Frieda McFadden, Daniel Hurst and Lisa Jewell.

Would you invite a stranger in?

When Megan loses her beloved husband in a tragic car accident, she feels like it’s her own life that has ended. She feels too young to be a widow. Walking around the house that had been their home – so quiet without him – nothing feels the same.

But at his funeral, she sees a person she doesn’t know. The heavily-pregnant young woman introduces herself as Emily, her husband’s estranged sister. She explains how she’s been searching for her brother for years, but – as she bursts into noisy sobs – she knows she’s too late now.

Megan finds herself taking pity on the sister-in-law she’d never met. And quickly Emily becomes more and more a part of her life, even moving into the spare room of her house.

It feels less empty than before, which at first is comforting to Megan. But – even when it’s a relative of the man you loved more than anyone – can you trust a stranger?

©2025 Joanne Ryan (P)2025 Boldwood Books Crime Thrillers Domestic Thrillers Mystery Psychological Suspense Thriller & Suspense Women Sleuths
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I did enjoy this but quite quickly felt I knew where it was going. Still really worth a listen though! One thing that did prickle my irritation during the (otherwise excellent) narration though was how when Emily was speaking as Megan, she gave Megan a Swindon accent. But when Megan was speaking as herself; no Swindon accent!

Good but a little predictable.

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I love a book where I can't predict the ending and this was one of those books! Plenty of twists and turns, believable characters and excellent storyline. Narration was spot on too. I love Joanne Ryan's books and this latest one didn't disappoint! 😊

Excellent plot!

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the book keeps you know ur toes and you dont expect the beautiful twist at the end....

well I didn't expect that

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Loved the twists, great story. Would listen to another one of her books, we need to look for another one by Joanne Ryan

Enjoyable Story

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Honestly this book was the most obvious silly unlikely book. Just made no sense just a jumble of repeating nonsense but like my review trying to fill up 15 word minimum!

So boring

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