Lost. Missing. Murdered? How do you find a woman who didn’t exist?
It’s a case that has gripped a nation: A woman with a shocking secret is missing, presumed dead. And her two husbands are suspects in her murder.
DCI Clements knows the dark side of human nature and that love can make people do treacherous things. You can’t presume anything when it comes to crimes of the heart. Until a body is found, this scandalous and sad case remains wide open.
Stacie Jones lives a quiet life in a small village, nursed by her father as she recovers from illness, and shielded from any news of the outside world. But their reclusive life is about to be shattered.
How are these families linked, and can any of them ever rebuild their lives in the wake of tragedy?
Release Date: Dec 26, 2023
Publisher: Harlequin
Imprint: MIRA
Price: $12.99
Two Dead Wives is the sequel to Woman Last Seen and deals with the aftermath of the disappearance of Kylie Gillingham. Kylie had been leading a double-life and had two husbands when someone abducted her. Kylie is presumed dead and the prime suspect is her “second” husband. There is a second storyline about a woman named Stacie who is living with her father after having surgery. These chapters seem unrelated to Kylie’s story at first, but then begins to make more sense. There are a few twists and turns and dramatic scenes before everything comes together at the end.
I read the first book but this book works well as a standalone. In fact, I liked the storyline and the tone of this book much more than the first one. DC Clements returns and I like her character and what a capable investigator she was, while remaining empathetic to those involved in the case. She sees what appears to be the facts in Kylie’s murder investigation, but is willing to keep an open mind.
The book alternates between several points-of-view, including DC Clements, both of Kyle’s husbands, Kylie’s stepson, and Stacie. Note that because of when it takes place, there are several references to the lockdown in the UK, mask-wearing, etc. throughout the book. Some of the things occurring in Stacie’s story are a little strange, but most start to make more sense as the story progresses. It’s hard to say too much without giving spoilers, but the book is entertaining and becomes especially suspenseful near the end. I wondered what would happen next to the various characters and whether or not justice would prevail. I like that the story tied up the loose ends and ended on a hopeful note.
~ Christine
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