The Last Wife

Author: J.A. Baker
Genre: Psychological Thriller / Mystery

Synopsis

Fiona and her husband Neil are looking for a fresh start when they move to Winters End, an isolated community where they hope they can finally put the past behind them.

But their new beginning quickly starts to feel like anything but. The locals are secretive and far from welcoming, and it isn't long before strange and unsettling things begin happening. As Fiona becomes increasingly uncomfortable in her new surroundings, she starts to wonder why the residents of Winters End seem so determined to keep outsiders at a distance.

With tensions building and questions about the community — and her own life — beginning to surface, Fiona soon realizes that Winters End may be hiding far more than she ever imagined.

My Review

I really enjoyed The Last Wife by J.A. Baker. From the beginning, there was this uneasy feeling that something wasn’t quite right, and that kept me wanting to find out what was really going on.

I loved the isolated setting because it added so much to the atmosphere of the story. There’s a real sense of being trapped, especially as Fiona begins to realize just how many things about Winters End don’t add up. I also found myself constantly questioning who could be trusted and whether Fiona’s fears were justified.

The story does take a little time to build, but once things started coming together, the pace really picked up. There were plenty of secrets, suspicious characters and twists that kept me guessing.

Overall, The Last Wife was a dark, creepy and suspenseful psychological thriller with a setting that really added to the tension. If you enjoy thrillers where everyone seems to be hiding something, this is definitely worth a read.

My Rating