The Wives of Hawthorne Lane

A Novel

By: Stephanie DeCarolis

Narrated by: January LaVoy

In this twisty tale of domestic suspense, four neighbors become the prime suspects in a murder investigation that reveals the sinister underside of their picture-perfect community—from the bestselling author of The Guilty Husband.

Hawthorne Lane is the perfect place to live. Its tree-lined street and stately homes are the envy of the town. Every Halloween the residents of Hawthorne Lane come together to host their famous Fall Festival. But this year, someone won’t survive the night.

As a murder investigation ensues, it quickly becomes clear there’s more going on behind closed doors on Hawthorne Lane than meets the eye. And four women, each with secrets worth killing for, find themselves at the center of it all.

There’s Georgina, the perfectionist and reigning Queen Bee, who pays a high price for her elevated status. There’s Audrey, the bold and beautiful neighbor with the high-flying corporate career, but whose marriage is on the rocks. There’s Libby, the working mother who is struggling to come to terms with her recent divorce while parenting her teenage son. And finally, Hannah—the newcomer with a mysterious past that’s returning with a vengeance.

As the clock ticks down to Halloween, their lives will cross in the most unexpected ways. And soon only one question remains: Who will pay the ultimate price for the lies they all tried so hard to bury?

Critic reviews

Praise for The Perfect Sister

“A gripping edge-of-your-seat heart-stopper . . . Not to be missed!”—Heather Gudenkauf, New York Times bestselling author of The Overnight Guest and Everyone Is Watching

“DeCarolis has crafted a very twisted web—and a book that’s almost impossible to put down.”—Laurie Elizabeth Flynn, author of The Girls Are All So Nice Here

“Fabulous!”—Kaira Rouda, USA Today bestselling author of Beneath the Surface

Finished in two days!

I loved this book. If you liked big little lies you will love this. I highly recommend.

10/10 loved this one

From start to finish this novel kept me engaged and wanting more. If I had the time, I would have listened to it without stopping. Almost gives a Desperate Housewives vibe (which I absolutely love) , and I have been looking for a story like this. I adore the strong female characters in this story. Overall 10/10

Loved it! Showed be a limited TV series!

Hooked from the start. Got an entertaining dose of neighborhood lies, bad behavior, and other shenanigans. Made me more grateful for my predictable life!:-)

Wonderful

Great book. I couldn’t stop listening. Love the narrator as well. January LaVoy is always fabulous.

Kept me entertained

Kept me interested- I try to walk and listen to an audiobook. This was a decent story and the reader did good job.