The Other Mrs. Miller

By: Allison Dickson

Narrated by: Holly Palance

Length: 9 hrs and 58 mins

Publisher's Summary

Two women are watching each other.

Phoebe Miller isn't sure when the rusty car started showing up in the cul-de-sac she calls home, or why its driver would be spying on her. What could be interesting about an unhappy housewife who drowns her sorrows in ice cream and wine and barely leaves her house?

Only one knows why. 

When a new family moves in across the street - the exuberant Vicki, who just might become the gossipy best friend Phoebe's always wanted, and her handsome college-bound son, Jake, who offers companionship of a different variety - Phoebe finds her dull routine infused with the excitement she's been missing. But with her head turned she's no longer focused on the woman in the car. And she really should be....

An addictive domestic thriller for fans of The Last Mrs. Parrish and The Couple Next Door, The Other Mrs. Miller serves up a delicious brew of dark secrets and stunning plot twists that will keep you captivated until the very last page.

©2019 Allison Dickson (P)2019 Penguin Audio

Critic Reviews

One of Bustle’s “40 New Thrillers Out This Summer That Make the Perfect Vacation Reads”

“The story has enough twists to satisfy mystery readers, and Dickson’s exploration of the truth behind the façade will draw in those who appreciate women’s fiction with a dash of suspense.” (Booklist)

“[C]leverly plotted… Dickson sets the stage for a stunning mid-novel plot twist…[T]his is a diverting poolside entertainment.” (Publishers Weekly)

A masterful debut from a new shining star

It's hard to believe this twisty, fast paced novel is the debut work of new kid on the block, Allison Dickson. While it's true that Dickson has been self publishing for several years, and has more than one decent book or short story under her belt, her excellent story telling in The Other Mrs. Miller proves that she belongs among the other heavy hitters in commercial publications. Nearly impossible to put down, and delicious wordsmithing make this book a treat for any fan of domestic thrillers, whodunits, or suspense. But don't let those generes pigeon hole this novel for you! Even if those don't pique your interest, I truly believe all readers can enjoy The Other Mrs. Miller. I am an avid audio listener, and I found the narration of Holly Palance excellent. With clean, articulate speech and subtle tone, Palance helps lock you into this unexpected world of neighbors and secrets. Looking very much forward to more work from both the author and narrators. Bravo, Ladies!

Wildly Entertaining!

Most thrillers wrap up predictably, but this one went the extra mile. That extra mile meant all the difference. Great narration, too!

Outstanding tale

Allison Dickson ratchets up the tension in this suspenseful tale of murder, impersonation, and intrigue that would put Machiavelli to shame. The twists keep coming and just when you think you've figured it out, it swerves hard to the side. Highly recommend it!

The Other Mrs Miller

I liked it but I didnt love it. The story was original and the characters were developed. The narrator did a good job but I felt she was too cheerful for the tone of the novel. There were twists that I saw coming and one that I didnt. The author was able to tie up some loose ends and wrap the story up nicely. Overall, I'd say it was worth the credit.

Excellent

Loved it so much. Excellent narration by Holly Palance. Hope to read more from this author.

It’s in the details!

So I’ve read and listened to many suspense/thriller/murder mystery novels. And I’d like to think I’m an expert at guessing how it will end at this point. I will say, this one kept me guessing. You think you’re so sure then the author fills you with doubt. Clever ending! But I would’ve settled with a happily ever after. Guess you can take an animal out of the wild. But you can never take the wild out of an animal? Sounds about right.... Enjoy! Worth the credit!

true Thriller

I was surprised! Great story line and creative plot twist! It makes you want a sequel!

Very entertaining

It was a good story with unexpected twists. There were times where I thought ‘how is this going to end?!’ I highly recommend.

Pretty entertaining!

Fun easy read with a different twist than most books. Not a lot of characters and very easy to follow!

Eh.

Rarely do I actually write full reviews, but this story was absurd. The characters were completely unlikeable and I found myself routing for them all to fail. That paired with a story line that’s completely insane (even for a domestic thriller) really did it for me. But honestly the worst part about this one was the narrator— the main characters are supposed to be in their 30’s and she sounds well into her 60’s. It just seemed to be a strange choice, plus the painfully forced dialogue didn’t do her any favors. I’d pass on this one!