The Ex-Husband - by Samantha Hayes (Paperback)

About the Book

I haven't lived here long. The house is small and a little rundown, but each piece of faded floral wallpaper I peel away feels like unwrapping the second chance I never thought I'd get. I'm finally free to wear what I want, and I don't flinch when I accidently burn dinner. My new home is warm, and the kids are safe inside. Anywhere would feel idyllic after the nightmare marriage I've just escaped. But then I see my ex-husband Craig stroll past my window and let himself into the house next door. Fear chokes me. How did he find me? Does he want me back, or to destroy me for good? As the removals van pulls away, Craig tells me it's just a coincidence, that we can all get along and be good neighbours. But at night I lie awake listening to the sound of laughter and lovemaking through the thin wall that separates us, wondering if his new girlfriend is safe. And in the morning, I rifle through his trash, trying to guess his next move. I know how crazy I look, but I'd do anything to protect my children. Weeks later, when the night air fills with smoke, and this quiet street dances with blue and red flashing police lights, all the secrets behind our two closed doors will be revealed. But after everything that's happened, will anyone believe I'm innocent?

Book Synopsis

You thought you were safe. Until he moved in next door...

I haven't lived here long. The house is small and a little rundown, but each piece of faded floral wallpaper I peel away feels like unwrapping the second chance I never thought I'd get. I'm finally free to wear what I want, and I don't flinch when I accidently burn dinner. My new home is warm, and the kids are safe inside. Anywhere would feel idyllic after the nightmare marriage I've just escaped.

But then I see my ex-husband Craig stroll past my window and let himself into the house next door. Fear chokes me. How did he find me? Does he want me back, or to destroy me for good?

As the removals van pulls away, Craig tells me it's just a coincidence, that we can all get along and be good neighbours. But at night I lie awake listening to the sound of laughter and lovemaking through the thin wall that separates us, wondering if his new girlfriend is safe. And in the morning, I rifle through his trash, trying to guess his next move. I know how crazy I look, but I'd do anything to protect my children.

Weeks later, when the night air fills with smoke, and this quiet street dances with blue and red flashing police lights, all the secrets behind our two closed doors will be revealed. But after everything that's happened, will anyone believe I'm innocent?

An absolutely unputdownable psychological thriller from an Amazon No1. bestseller that will keep you turning pages long into the night. Fans of The Wife Between Us, The Family Upstairs and The Girl on the Train will be totally hooked!

Readers love The Ex-Husband:

'Holy moly... twist after twist after twist. Wooooooow sooooooo good!!!... I can't even describe it until I pick my mouth up off the floor. If this isn't on you reading list I ask you why not?!!!!!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

'Wow, just wow!!!!! I'm speechless!!!!!... I absolutely loved this dark and twisted book. I kept thinking what would I do if I was in this woman's shoes... had me guessing the whole way though. I had no idea what was going to happen from one minute to the next... so many twists and turns' Blue Moon Blogger, 5 stars

'Unputdownable! Clever, twisty, and altogether spine-chilling!' NetGalley reviewer

'I read this book in literally two hours. The twist and turns were enough to make me gasp for breath. You are absolutely going to love this book, but you may need to read it with a defibrillator!' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars