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The Other Wife

By: Michael Robotham
Narrated by: Sean Barrett
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 Childhood sweethearts William and Mary have been married for sixty years. William is a celebrated surgeon, Mary a devoted wife. Both have a strong sense of right and wrong.

This is what their son, Joe O'Loughlin, has always believed. But when Joe is summoned to the hospital with news that his father has been brutally attacked, his world is turned upside down. Who is the strange woman crying at William's bedside, covered in his blood - a friend, a mistress, a fantasist or a killer?

Against the advice of the police, Joe launches his own investigation. As he learns more, he discovers sides to his father he never knew - and is forcibly reminded that the truth comes at a price.

A mesmerising psychological thriller from one of the greatest crime writers of today, Michael Robotham, the internationally bestselling author of THE SECRETS SHE KEEPS.

Praise for Michael Robotham's writing:

'Will have you turning the pages compulsively' The Times

'Robotham doesn't just make me scared for his characters, he makes my heart ache for them' Linwood Barclay

'Superbly exciting ... a terrific read' Guardian

'A nerve-shredding thriller with the heart and soul so often missing from lesser crime and suspense novels. I couldn't stop reading, yet I didn't want Audie's story to end. Robotham is an absolute master' Stephen King on Life or Death©2018 Michael Robotham (P)2018 Hachette Audio UK Crime Thrillers Fiction Genre Fiction Mystery Psychological Suspense Thriller Thriller & Suspense Crime

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Critic reviews

"Will have you turning the pages compulsively." (The Times)

"Robotham doesn't just make me scared for his characters, he makes my heart ache for them." (Linwood Barclay)

"Superbly exciting...a terrific read." (Guardian)
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Fab book with great narration. I love this series and think Michael Robotham is a hugely talented author. I listened to it in one sitting and couldn’t put it down. I do wish I have read these in order however. Sean Barrett is a perfect narrator. A great listen and recommended.

Great book

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These O'Loughlin books can be harrowing and previous entries had me listening through my fingers while the skill of Robotham as a writer kept me going. This one is lighter than some of the others and does not suffer from it. THe plot is "out there" and initially seems to forget some events from earlier books, but stick with it - all is explained.

The exploration of motives, human frailty and strength, response and reaction to changing perspectives, and all encompassing compassion for even the monsters, makes these books shine in the genre. Please keep writing them Michael Robotham. Sean Barrett, keep reading them, your characterisation of Ruiz is one of my favourite things in all of Audible.

Got to love Ruiz speaking truth to Joe!

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I love the writing and Sean Barrett's narration is fantastic! Yet another triumph. Series to be read in order, for best enjoyment.

brilliant

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I was devastated to think that this wonderful series may have finished. I wonder, now, if this is the last. As usual
Sean Barrett was marvellous even though the tone is somewhat morose and quite depressing (deliberately). The story was a little stretched and I think his poor children must have had enough by now. However, I enjoyed it.

At last - another Joe and Ruiz book

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Excellent build up of the story Narrator is excellent and not the usual mystery psychological thriller which makes the twists and turns exciting!

Great book

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