Title: The Perfect Wife by JP Delaney
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Genre: Contemporary, Science Fiction, Mystery
Length: 412 pages
Book Rating: B+
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Summary:
The perfect life. The perfect love. The perfect lie. From the bestselling author of The Girl Beforecomes a gripping new psychological thriller. . . .
“Dynamic, razor-sharp, and thought-provoking . . . a cutting-edge suspense novel unlike any you’ve read before.”—Mary Kubica, New York Times bestselling author of The Good Girl
Abbie awakens in a daze with no memory of who she is or how she landed in this unsettling condition. The man by her side claims to be her husband. He’s a titan of the tech world, the founder of one of Silicon Valley’s most innovative start-ups. He tells Abbie that she is a gifted artist, an avid surfer, a loving mother to their young son, and the perfect wife. He says she had a terrible accident five years ago and that, through a huge technological breakthrough, she has been brought back from the abyss.
She is a miracle of science.
But as Abbie pieces together memories of her marriage, she begins questioning her husband’s motives—and his version of events. Can she trust him when he says he wants them to be together forever? And what really happened to Abbie half a decade ago?
Beware the man who calls you . . .
THE PERFECT WIFE
Review:
The Perfect Wife by JP Delaney is a mesmerizing novel that is part science fiction, part mystery and completely enthralling. Confession time: I am not a sci fi fan but I ABSOLUTELY LOVED this domestic mystery.
Tim Scott is a Silicon Valley billionaire whose tech company works primarily with designing robots to interact with the public in various ways. He is socially awkward, works long hours and sets impossibly high standards for his employees. His workers are taken aback and rather surprised when he announces Abbie Cullen is going to be an artist in residence for the next several months. Abbie is a breath of fresh air who does not hesitate to challenge Tim’s ideas and beliefs. Despite their differences, Tim and Abbie eventually marry and have a son, Danny. Their happiness is marred when four year old Danny is diagnosed with Heller’s syndrome and Abbie and Tim have very differing opinions on how to best help their son.
Fast forward five years and Abbie wakes up from an accident to discover she is a technological marvel. Although parts of her life are now confusing, she is still devoted to Danny and she wants to be an active part of his life. Abbie is still in love with Tim but she is beginning to sense that there is much more to her husband than meets the eye. Can she completely trust his version of events about what happened to her five years ago? Abbie is becoming desperate for answers but what will she do once she uncovers the truth?
Unfolding from two distinct points of view, The Perfect Wife is a very clever mystery with a completely ingenious storyline. Abbie’s perspective is written in second person which is unique yet very effective. Other chapters flashback to the past and are narrated by anonymous employees who provide very interesting information about Tim and Abbie. With the suspense building as Abbie gets closer to the truth, JP Delaney brings this brilliant novel to a breathtaking, twist-filled conclusion that is quite stunning. An utterly fascinating read that I greatly enjoyed and highly recommend!!!
