The Doctor's Wife

By: Daniel Hurst

Narrated by: Sarah Durham, David Wayman

Length: 7 hrs and 20 mins

Publisher's summary

He thinks his secret is safe. But she knows the truth....

My husband is a doctor. He’s smart and charming, and everybody trusts him. Except me.

On the surface, it looks like I have it all–the perfect marriage, the perfect husband, the perfect life. But it’s far from the truth.

Doctor Drew Devlin is not the respectable figure he makes out to be. The reason we moved to this beautiful, old property with a gorgeous view of the sea was because we needed to put our past behind us. It should’ve been a fresh start for us both.

Except I’ve discovered my husband has been lying to me again. He’s using the power he has in his job to mess with people’s lives and to get exactly what he wants–no matter who it hurts.

But he’s underestimated me. I’ve had plenty of time, in this big, isolated house, to think about all of his mistakes.

And my husband has no idea what’s about to happen next....

From the number one best-selling author of The Passenger, an absolutely gripping psychological thriller packed with jaw-dropping twists that will keep you listening late into the night. If you love Behind Closed Doors, Gone Girl, and The Housemaid, you’ll be hooked on The Doctor’s Wife.

©2023 Daniel Hurst (P)2023 Bookouture, an imprint of Storyfire Ltd.

Nail biter all the way to the end

After listening to this book the old saying “there is nothing like a woman scorned” takes a whole new meaning literally.

Such a good book

I was grabbed by this plot, and it held my attention. The narrator was excellent. The twists and turns were amazing. Highly recommend!

Excellent-written and performed to perfection

Excellent story from start to finish. Couldn’t stop listening and moving straight on to book two. Don’t worry it does wrap things up and doesn’t leave you hanging. But so glad there’s a sequel. Narrators are actors of great talent .

Couldn’t stop listening

I know when I pick up one of Daniel Hurst’s books, I am in for a fast-paced twisty ride, so imagine my surprise when he lulled me into a slow burn marital drama instead of a twisty thriller. But don’t worry, it all picked up part way through and kept me on my toes. I’ve read quite a few of his books and I liked this change of pace. While I saw the very last twist coming, there were a few that caught me off guard. I have to say I’ve read a few books lately that you don’t have to wait for the twist at the end. You never know where they might happen and I think that’s a plus.

You don’t read his books for the loving characters, so don’t get put off by the unlikeable couple at the center of this. Once things start to happen, you are invested to know the outcome. Not too many details here so as to not spoil anything but trust me you’ll want to know. Their dual narration allows you to know both sides of their marital woes. And at times it seems like Fern is telling you the story as a friend.

I was both listening and reading the book, as time permitted, and I thought both Sarah Durham and David Wayman did an excellent job bringing Fern and Drew to life.

I think of the author’s books as part of the popcorn thriller genre that aren’t too long, move quickly and keep you guessing. If you love that in a book, you should pick this one up.

It was ok

Decent story, kind of riveting. I didn’t care for the ending. Should have continued more That as my biggest complaint

Page Turner

Ok, so listened to the book, so it wasn't really a page turner. But I enjoyed this book from beginning to end. There were so many twists and turns. I had idea where the author was taking us. I will listen to more of Daniel Hurst's books. I didn't want it to end.

Absolutely perfect! 💯

The storyline would be a great read; however, the stellar narration made it REAL! The narration brought the story to life with the inflection and expression. Kudos to all involved. I'll be looking for more by this writer and narrators.

Domestic Drama/Suspense

The Doctor's Wife feels more like a domestic drama/suspense than the gripping psychological thriller it's made out to be in the blurb. There's really way too much given away in the blurb for it to be considered a suspense novel as well - maybe suspense adjacent? That said, I still enjoyed this look behind the curtain, so to speak. It has that kind of vibe for me. It feels a little like being given an inside scoop on what the neighbors are up to, and these neighbors are up to no good.
The story is told from the alternating points of view of Drew and Fern, the doctor and his wife, and you may as well prepare yourself from the beginning because these are not likable people. At the same time, I wouldn't call either of them an unreliable narrator because they're both narcissistic to the point of bragging about things most people would want to keep secret. It's not hard to figure out where things are going, but it all plays out.
The narration is done by Sarah Durham and David Wayman, and while both were new to me, I enjoyed their performances and would listen to them again without any reservations. I feel like they both did a good job with the nuance and tone of the story. I even caught myself rolling my eyes a time or two, much like I would if someone in real life were talking the same way these characters do. That "I'm the smartest person in the room" attitude comes through loud and clear, and it's exactly how I'd think Drew and Fern would sound.
So, The Doctor's Wife isn't exactly what I expected, but I still liked it and enjoyed the listen. If you like a bit of domestic drama, something akin to a Lifetime movie, then I'd suggest giving this one a go.

Good

The performance was good but the story felt like it wasn’t finished. It needed more to the ending. Left me asking what really happened to the character.

Left me wanting more

I have a love/hate relationship with cliffhangers! Fortunately, according to the author, a sequel is coming in 2023