The Wives of Hawthorne Lane: A Novel

In this twisty tale of domestic suspense, four neighbors become the prime suspects in a murder investigation that reveals the sinister underside of their picture-perfect community—from the bestselling author of The Guilty Husband.
Hawthorne Lane is the perfect place to live. Its tree-lined street and stately homes are the envy of the town. Every Halloween the residents of Hawthorne Lane come together to host their famous Fall Festival. But this year, someone won’t survive the night.
As a murder investigation ensues, it quickly becomes clear there’s more going on behind closed doors on Hawthorne Lane than meets the eye. And four women, each with secrets worth killing for, find themselves at the center of it all.
There’s Georgina, the perfectionist and reigning Queen Bee, who pays a high price for her elevated status. There’s Audrey, the bold and beautiful neighbor with the high-flying corporate career, but whose marriage is on the rocks. There’s Libby, the working mother who is struggling to come to terms with her recent divorce while parenting her teenage son. And finally, Hannah—the newcomer with a mysterious past that’s returning with a vengeance.
As the clock ticks down to Halloween, their lives will cross in the most unexpected ways. And soon only one question remains: Who will pay the ultimate price for the lies they all tried so hard to bury?
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I love a good domestic/neighborhood suspense and really enjoyed Hawthorne Lane.
It’s a domestic suspense “you never know what’s going on behind closed doors” neighborhood drama filled with secrets, tension, and crappy husbands.
I notice there are a lot of unhappy wives who are opening up on social media about their failing marriages, and this book felt especially timely in how it explores how things aren’t always as perfect as they appear. There’s also snippets of a murder investigation in the backdrop, which added a little suspense.
January Voy is one of my top 3 favorite narrators. I love her voice, pitches, and how she can easily flow from characters, genders, emotions so effortlessly. Her narration here was no different and kept me glued to the story, listening as I cooked, ran errands and worked at my desk. Very entertaining and enjoyable experience.
However, I feel this book may best be understood reading it for yourself. There were sooooo many characters to keep track of, and it was hard for me to differentiate between them at times. Constantly wondering which character I was reading about failed to help me connect with them.
Thanks @prhaudio for my ALC! 🎁
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