The Widow's Husband

By: Natasha Boydell

Narrated by: Melanie Crawley

A BRAND NEW page-turning psychological thriller full of twists from bestseller Natasha Boydell, perfect fans of Lisa Jewell, Freida McFadden and Daniel Hurst

He’s meant to be dead. But I think he’s back…

Maggie has started venturing out of her house at last. Years of being held as a virtual prisoner by her controlling husband, Frank, she’s now free. She’s just taking little walks in the village, braving smiling at strangers, feeling delighted when they smile back.

Then, on one of her walks, she finds herself drawn to a poster in the window of the local pub, advertising an evening with a psychic. Maggie doesn’t believe in the supernatural, but decides it is the perfect place to finally meet some friends.

But the psychic has news for Maggie. She tells her that Frank is back. And that he’s got a message for her… And when strange things begin happening, Maggie can’t help but wonder – does someone have it in for her? Or could Frank have found a way to come back for her?

©2025 Natasha Boydell (P)2025 Boldwood Books

Twist of fate: A gripping mystery unfolds

I was instantly hooked on the works of the brilliant Natasha Boydell, and this thriller did not disappoint. With her signature twisty mysteries, she kept me guessing, expertly weaving together a complex web of suspense and intrigue. The perfectly precise narration by Melanie Crawley is the icing on the cake – her exquisite vocals bring the story to vivid life with precision and flair. In this gripping tale, Maggie, a survivor of a controlling and abusive marriage, is finally starting to rebuild her life. But then a psychic claims that her husband is back from the dead. As strange occurrences start, Maggie must navigate a treacherous landscape of fear, suspicion and uncertainty. Although I managed to piece together a small part of the devious plot, it was still utterly captivating and worth every minute of my time. Boydell's writing is engaging, and Crawley’s narration is superb, making this offering a must-have. Give me another two to three years and I'll be listening to this one again. I've done so with hundreds of books over the past nine years with Audible.