First Wife's Shadow: A Must-Read Gripping Domestic Psychological Suspense Crime Thriller from the Bestselling Author of I Invited Her In

By Adele Parks

"Adele just gets better and better and First Wife's Shadow had me in a chokehold from beginning to end. The twists and the tension-building were spellbinding and masterfully done. A true five-star read." --Lisa Jewell, New York Times bestselling author of None of This is True

An exhilarating psychological crime thriller that will have you racing to the finish!


HIS FIRST WIFE DIED. NOW THERE'S A VACANCY...

When Emma meets Matthew, a kind, handsome widower, he seems to be just what she needs.

Yet as their relationship moves fast, Emma's friends worry she might be exploited. She's a rich woman after all.

Emma doesn't care Matthew has no money. But as the memory of his perfect first wife hangs over them, Emma does have one tiny doubt.

If Matthew's wife hadn't died, he wouldn't be with her. And Emma wonders if she's second best. Can she ever fill the dead woman's shoes?

As jealousy and suspicion blossom between Emma and Matthew, events take a darker, dangerous turn.

Suddenly Emma doesn't know who she can trust. Her friends? Her husband? Or even herself...?

Don't miss these other pulse-pounding thrillers from Adele Parks:
  • Two Dead Wives
  • Woman Last Seen
  • One Last Secret
  • The Image of You
  • Lies Lies Lies
  • I Invited Her In
  • Just My Luck
  • Our Beautiful Mess

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Published Mar 18, 2025

361 pages

Average rating: 7.2

10 RATINGS

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Community Reviews

Mrshrl
Jun 05, 2025
9/10 stars
It's a non-stop fun story. A little predictable but still very enjoyable from start to finish.
CharleyB
Sep 29, 2024
9/10 stars
Great new psych thriller from Parks. Twists and turns until the end. 9/10

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