The Wife Stalker - Large Print by LIV Constantine (Paperback)

About the Book

Breezing into the upscale seaside paradise of Westport, Connecticut, gorgeous thirtysomething Piper Reynard sets down roots, opening a rehab and wellness space and joining a local yacht club. When she meets Leo Drakos, a handsome, successful lawyer, the wedding ring on his finger is the only thing she doesn't like about him. Yet as Piper well knows, no marriage is permanent. Meanwhile, Joanna has been waiting patiently for Leo, the charismatic man she fell in love with all those years ago, to re-emerge from the severe depression that has engulfed him. Though she's thankful when Leo returns to his charming, energetic self, paying attention again to Evie and Stelli, the children they both love beyond measure, Joanna is shocked to discover that it's not her loving support that's sparked his renewed happiness--it's something else. Piper. Leo has fallen head over heels for the flaky, New Age-y newcomer, and unrepentant and resolute, he's more than willing to leave Joanna behind, along with everything they've built. Of course, he assures her, she can still see the children. Joanna is devastated--and determined to find something, anything, to use against this woman who has stolen her life and her true love. As she digs deeper into Piper's past, Joanna begins to unearth disturbing secrets...but when she confides to her therapist that she fears for the lives of her ex-husband and children, her concerns are dismissed as paranoia. Can she find the proof she needs in time to save them?

Book Synopsis

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The bestselling author of The Last Mrs. Parrish--a Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick--returns with a psychological thriller, filled with chilling serpentine twists, about a woman fighting to hold onto the only family she's ever loved--and how far she'll go to preserve it.

Named one of the most anticipated thrillers of the year by Goodreads, Bustle, SheReads, and Library Journal; A LibraryReads pick of the month

Breezing into the upscale seaside paradise of Westport, Connecticut, gorgeous thirtysomething Piper Reynard sets down roots, opening a rehab and wellness space and joining a local yacht club. When she meets Leo Drakos, a handsome, successful lawyer, the wedding ring on his finger is the only thing she doesn't like about him. Yet as Piper well knows, no marriage is permanent.

Meanwhile, Joanna has been waiting patiently for Leo, the charismatic man she fell in love with all those years ago, to re-emerge from the severe depression that has engulfed him. Though she's thankful when Leo returns to his charming, energetic self, paying attention again to Evie and Stelli, the children they both love beyond measure, Joanna is shocked to discover that it's not her loving support that's sparked his renewed happiness--it's something else. Piper. Leo has fallen head over heels for the flaky, New Age-y newcomer, and unrepentant and resolute, he's more than willing to leave Joanna behind, along with everything they've built. Of course, he assures her, she can still see the children.

Joanna is devastated--and determined to find something, anything, to use against this woman who has stolen her life and her true love. As she digs deeper into Piper's past, Joanna begins to unearth disturbing secrets . . . but when she confides to her therapist that she fears for the lives of her ex-husband and children, her concerns are dismissed as paranoia. Can she find the proof she needs in time to save them?

Review Quotes

"An Addictive & Thrilling Follow-Up To 'The Last Mrs. Parrish'"
- Bustle, on The Last Time I Saw You
"Increasingly ingenious twists...Constantine expertly ratchets up the tension."
- Publishers Weekly, on The Last Time I Saw You
"An absorbing tale . .. fans of Gone Girl and its successors will appreciate an ending that puts a pricey shoe on one foot and then changes it again . . . and again." - Booklist, on The Last Time I Saw You
"Murder, threats and forgotten friendships come together in this thriller, from the author of the 2018 hit book The Last Mrs. Parrish." - Newsweek, "Best Books of 2019 So Far," on The Last Time I Saw You
"From murder and madness to secrets and fraught family relationships, the non-stop glitz gives this tale soapy sheen that makes for perfect escapist summer reading." - New York Journal of Books on The Last Time I Saw You
"Elegantly constructed. . . . [A] terrific tale of brooding noir that echoes Patricia Highsmith and her classic Ripley series, as complex as it is ambitious." - Providence Journal on The Last Time I Saw You
"Thrillers with a big twist near the end make for good reading, and that's what Liv Constantine's recently published The Wife Stalker provides. It saves lots of its ammunition for the denouement, making it a page-turner--not surprising considering its authors, the sister duo Lynne and Valerie Constantine as Liv Constantine, have written nothing but best-sellers. . . . Both narrators are scarred. Neither is particularly sympathetic, but they keep the reader riveted with their machinations." - Washington City Paper
"The story's swift pace and twist in the final act should keep domestic thriller fans engaged." - Shelf Awareness
"Exciting. . . . Strong storytelling draws in the reader -- hook, line and sinker. . . . Constantine keeps the suspense high. A clever twist pulls The Wife Stalker in a unique direction that readers will savor." - South Florida Sun-Sentinel
"In true Liv Constantine fashion, this story wraps with a twist that you just won't see coming, no matter how hard you try. This one is definitely a must-read!" - Suspense Magazine
"By their very nature, thrillers and novels of suspense typically have any number of twists. However, THE WIFE STALKER is teeming with them, and a big one that will leave you totally reeling. You may read this entire book thinking you know what's going on. At least 99 percent won't get it right. Once you've reached the aha moment, you'll want to go back to the beginning to see the perspective in a whole new light. Liv Constantine really is that clever with this plot." - Book Reporter
"This psychological thriller told from multiple viewpoints had me gasping in surprise." - Good Morning America
"If you're looking for an entertaining binge-read, this book is for you. . . . The sister authors do a masterful job telling the story from Joanna and Piper's points of view. Readers will not see the twist coming, and the nuances of the writing will ultimately come together in not one, but two 'what just happened?!?' moments." - Portland Book Review
"Liv Constantine has done it again. THE WIFE STALKER is a masterclass of domestic suspense that keeps you up all night, turning the page, desperate to find out what happens next. Can't recommend this book enough! Fun, thrilling, and an ending you simply won't see coming!" - Matthew Farrell, bestselling author of WHAT HAVE YOU DONE