Recommendations based on The Widowby Fiona Barton

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  1. The Child

    by Fiona Barton
    A journalist investigates the discovery of a child's skeleton at a construction site, unraveling a web of secrets and lies.

    When a paragraph in an evening newspaper reveals a decades-old tragedy, most readers barely give it a glance. But for three strangers it’s impossible to ignore. For one woman, it’s a reminder of the ... (Goodreads)

  2. The Breakdown

    by B.A. Paris
    A woman's mental state deteriorates after witnessing a murder, leading her to question her own sanity and the motives of those around her.

    The Breakdown, is the next chilling, propulsive novel from B. A. Paris, the, New York Times, and, USA Today, bestselling author of, Behind Closed Doors, and, Bring Me Back., “Even harder to put down ... (Barnes & Noble)

  3. The Couple Next Door

    by Shari Lapena
    A suspenseful tale of a missing child, revealing the secrets and lies of the seemingly perfect neighbours.

    AN INSTANT, NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLER,Shari Lapena’s new thriller,, AN UNWANTED GUEST, is available now!,“,The twists come as fast [as] you can turn the pages.,”, ,—,People,“,Provocative and ... (Barnes & Noble)

  4. The Wife Between Us

    by Greer Hendricks
    A psychological thriller about a woman's obsession with her ex-husband's new fiancée. But nothing is as it seems.

    When you read this book, you will make many assumptions. You will assume you are reading about a jealous ex-wife. You will assume she is obsessed with her replacement – a beautiful, younger woman who ... (Goodreads)

  5. Behind Closed Doors

    by B.A. Paris
    Psychological thriller about a seemingly perfect marriage hiding a sinister secret.

    THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLING DEBUT PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER YOU CAN'T MISS! The perfect marriage? Or the perfect lie? “A hair-raising debut, both unsettling and addictive...A ... (Barnes & Noble)

  6. In a Dark, Dark Wood

    by Ruth Ware
    A woman discovers the secrets of her past while attending a weekend getaway with old friends.

    In a dark, dark wood Nora hasn't seen Clare for ten years. Not since Nora walked out of school one day and never went back. There was a dark, dark house Until, out of the blue, an invitation to ... (Goodreads)

  7. Truly Madly Guilty

    by Liane Moriarty
    A group of friends face the consequences of a single summer night that changes their lives forever.

    Six responsible adults. Three cute kids. One small dog. It’s just a normal weekend. What could possibly go wrong? Sam and Clementine have a wonderful, albeit, busy life: they have two little girls, ... (Goodreads)

  8. The Passenger

    by Lisa Lutz
    A woman on the run, reinventing her identity in a desperate bid to escape her past.

    “A dead-serious thriller (with a funny bone)” (,The New York Times Book Review,), from the author of the, New York Times, bestselling Spellman Files series, comes the story of a woman who creates and ... (Barnes & Noble)

  9. I See You

    by Clare Mackintosh
    A woman's daily routine is disrupted when she discovers her picture in a classified ad. A thrilling ride through the dangers of modern technology.

    The twisty, gripping number one bestseller from Richard and Judy Book Club winner Clare Mackintosh, author of I Let You Go. Winner of the Richard and Judy Summer Book Club 2017 When Zoe Walker sees ... (Goodreads)

  10. Behind Her Eyes

    by Sarah Pinborough
    Psychological suspense novel following a woman's tangled web of secrets, lies and relationships.

    Why is everyone talking about the ending of Sarah Pinborough's, Behind Her Eyes?, Louise is a single mom, a secretary, stuck in a modern-day rut. On a rare night out, she meets a man in a bar and ... (Goodreads)

  11. The Good Girl

    by Mary Kubica
    A woman's desperate attempt to save her kidnapped daughter reveals dark secrets of her past.

    Look out for Mary Kubica’s new twisty psychological thriller,, The Other Mrs., perfect for fans of “You”.,Over a million copies sold.,“A twisty, roller coaster ride of a debut. Fans of, Gone Girl, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  12. The Lying Game

    by Ruth Ware
    A group of childhood friends reunite to uncover secrets from their mysterious past.

    INSTANT, NEW YORK TIMES,, USA TODAY, AND, LOS ANGELES TIMES, BESTSELLER! “So many questions...Until the very last page! Needless to say, I could not put this book down!” —Reese Witherspoon “Once ... (Barnes & Noble)

  13. The Turn of the Key

    by Ruth Ware
    A young nanny takes a job in a remote Scottish mansion, but strange occurrences and a murder trial leave her questioning her sanity.

    INSTANT, NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLER “A superb suspense writer...Brava, Ruth Ware. I daresay even Henry James would be impressed.” —Maureen Corrigan, author of, So We Read On, “This appropriately ... (Barnes & Noble)

  14. Go Set a Watchman

    by Harper Lee
    Confronting the past and present, a woman struggles to reconcile her beliefs with those of her hometown.

    Jean Louise "Scout" Finch, a single 26-year-old, returns from New York to her hometown, Maycomb, Alabama, for her annual fortnight-long visit to her father Atticus, a lawyer and former state ... (Wikipedia)

  15. The Kind Worth Killing

    by Peter Swanson
    A dark psychological thriller involving a murderous plan and a deadly game of cat and mouse.

    A devious tale of psychological suspense so irresistible that it prompts Entertainment Weekly to ask, “Is The Kind Worth Killing the next Gone Girl ?” From one of the hottest new thriller writers, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  16. Pretty Girls

    by Karin Slaughter
    A gripping thriller of two estranged sisters, reunited after a mysterious tragedy.

    Twenty years ago Claire Scott's eldest sister, Julia, went missing. No one knew where she went - no note, no body. It was a mystery that was never solved and it tore her family apart. Now another ... (Goodreads)

  17. The Girlfriend

    by Michelle Frances
    A psychological thriller about a mother's obsession with her son's girlfriend, leading to a dangerous game of manipulation and deceit.

    A mother. A son. His girlfriend. And the lie they’ll wish had never been told.,, Laura has it all. A successful career, a long marriage to a rich husband, and a twenty-three-year-old son, Daniel, who ... (Barnes & Noble)

  18. Pretty Baby

    by Mary Kubica
    Psychological thriller of a mysterious woman and her hidden past, and the family that takes her in.

    “Thrilling and illuminating…[,Pretty Baby,] raises the ante on the genre and announces the welcome second coming of a talent well worth watching.” —,LA Times,Heidi Wood has always been a charitable ... (Barnes & Noble)

  19. Good Me, Bad Me

    by Ali Land
    A young girl's struggle to protect her family from her mother's dark past.

    Good Me Bad Me is dark, compelling, voice-driven psychological suspense by debut author Ali Land. How far does the apple really fall from the tree? Milly's mother is a serial killer. Though Milly ... (Goodreads)

  20. Then She Was Gone

    by Lisa Jewell
    A mother's desperate search for her missing daughter reveals secrets of a dark family history.

    #1, NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLER From the, New York Times, bestselling author of, Invisible Girl, and, The Truth About Melody Browne, comes a “riveting” (,PopSugar,) and “acutely observed family drama” ... (Barnes & Noble)

  21. Lying in Wait

    by Liz Nugent
    A twisted tale of a family's dark secrets and the consequences of their actions.

    My husband did not mean to kill Annie Doyle, but the lying tramp deserved it. On the surface, Lydia Fitzsimons has the perfect life—wife of a respected, successful judge, mother to a beloved son, ... (Goodreads)

  22. Stranger Child

    by Rachel Abbott
    A woman's life is turned upside down when a young girl appears claiming to be her daughter who went missing years ago. Twists and turns abound.

    From the author of number one bestseller,, Sleep Tight., One Dark Secret. One act of revenge. When Emma Joseph met her husband David, he was a man shattered by grief. His first wife had been killed ... (Goodreads)

  23. Last Scene Alive

    by Charlaine Harris
    A Hollywood film crew arrives in a small town to adapt a book into a movie, but when the author is murdered, the crew becomes suspects.

    Aurora Teagarden has never forgotten her first case: a serial killer who terrorized suburban Lawrencetown. Now that story is about to hit the small screen. Even if she wanted to, Aurora can't help ... (Goodreads)

  24. Leaving Time

    by Jodi Picoult
    A young girl's quest to uncover the truth behind her mother's disappearance.

    For more than a decade, Jenna Metcalf has never stopped thinking about her mother, Alice, who mysteriously disappeared in the wake of a tragic accident. Refusing to believe she was abandoned, Jenna ... (Goodreads)

  25. Radiant Angel

    by Nelson DeMille
    John Corey, a former NYPD detective, is called back to action to stop a terrorist attack on New York City.

    After a showdown with the notorious Yemeni terrorist known as The Panther, John Corey has left the Anti-Terrorist Task Force and returned home to New York City, taking a job with the Diplomatic ... (Goodreads)

  26. Black-Eyed Susans

    by Julia Heaberlin
    A woman's quest for justice when she is the sole survivor of a serial killer.

    For fans of Laura Lippman and Gillian Flynn comes an electrifying novel of stunning psychological suspense. I am the star of screaming headlines and campfire ghost stories. I am one of the four ... (Goodreads)

  27. The Ice Twins

    by S.K. Tremayne
    A couple grieving the loss of a twin daughter find themselves caught in a web of dark secrets.

    The novel describes the troubled lives of Sarah and Angus Moorcroft who lose one of their young twin daughters in an accident. A year after the tragedy, Angus and Sarah decide to take their surviving ... (Wikipedia)

  28. The Farm

    by Tom Rob Smith
    A thrilling psychological drama about a family's secrets and lies, and a son's search for the truth.

    Until the moment he received a frantic call from his father, Daniel believed his parents were headed into a peaceful, well-deserved retirement. They had sold their home and business in London, and ... (Goodreads)

  29. Every Note Played

    by Lisa Genova
    A renowned pianist is diagnosed with ALS, and his estranged ex-wife becomes his caregiver. A poignant story of love, loss, and forgiveness.

    An accomplished concert pianist, Richard received standing ovations from audiences all over the world in awe of his rare combination of emotional resonance and flawless technique. That was eight ... (Goodreads)

  30. The Simple Truth

    by David Baldacci
    A legal thriller involving a murder mystery, a wrongful conviction and the search for justice.

    Twenty five years ago, Rufus Harms was convicted of a murder he believes he committed. But when his memory is jogged by a letter from the army, he has a shocking realization: he's not guilty. From ... (Goodreads)