Name: His & Hers
Rating: 5 (3 reviews)
Author: Alice Feeney

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There are two sides to every story: yours and mine, ours and theirs, His & Hers. Which means someone is always lying.

When a woman is murdered in Blackdown, a quintessentially British village, newsreader Anna Andrews is reluctant to cover the case. Detective Jack Harper is suspicious of her involvement, until he becomes a suspect in his own murder investigation.

Someone isn't telling the truth, and some secrets are worth killing to keep.

His & Hers is a twisty, smart, psychological thriller. A gripping tale of suspense, told by expertly-drawn narrators that will keep readers guessing until the very end.

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Do you have a favorite quote from a book?
From Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney - "I learned most of life's lessons the hard way, but making mistakes is how we learn." This quote was at the end of a paragraph and it really stood out. The entire paragraph resonated with me.
-Mari_A

To what audience would you recommend The Ghostwriter? Is there another book or author you feel has a similar theme or style?
For me Julie Clark is similar to Ruth Ware or maybe even Alice Feeney. Her books resonate with mystery readers. This would be a good book for an in-person mystery book club to discuss.
-Sandi

What are you reading this week? (5/1/2025)
I'm reading Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney, it's a page-turner for sure!
-Holly_K

What are you reading this week? (2024-10-31)
I just finished Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney. This was my first Alice Feeney book I read. Well, it blew my mind. I absolutely was astonished at the end . I totally did not see the ending coming. I highly recommend it It reminded me of Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None, only a lot better....
-Brenda_Wychock

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"Feeney does a masterly job of folding in layers of several characters' troubled shared pasts and explosive secrets. The breathtaking finale is sure to blindside readers. This is a masterpiece of misdirection." - Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"Feeney improves on her debut with a taut suspense plot, many gleeful twists and turns, and suspects galore." - Kirkus Reviews

"A brilliant [cat-and-mouse] game...[a] volatile, tension- and thought-provoking mix." - Booklist

"No one can plot – or write – a story like Alice Feeney. His & Hers is a stunning, addictive novel that makes you wonder who you can trust – if anyone. Captivating from beginning to end, this book should not be missed!" - Samantha Downing, bestselling author of My Lovely Wife

"In His & Hers, Alice Feeney expertly weaves a deliciously dark, unsettling tale that will have readers tearing through the pages with haste, trying and failing to guess the true culprit in this spine-chilling murder mystery. A creepy thrill ride that Feeney fans will adore." - Mary Kubica, New York Times bestselling author of The Other Mrs.

"Feeney does it again! His & Hers is a twisty dual-narrative that gives Gone Girl a run for its money and leaves you wondering if you can trust anyone. I couldn't stop reading." - Christina Dalcher, bestselling author of Vox

"Devoured His & Hers. Filmic and gripping with expertly-drawn narrators and a quintessentially English village where dark secrets are dragged into the light. His & Hers is a great read." - Helen Monks Takhar, author of Precious You

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Cloggie Downunder

Gripping British crime fiction
His & Hers is the third novel by British journalist and author, Alice Feeney. The audio version is narrated by Stephanie Racine and Richard Armitage. When DCI Jack Harper is called out to a murder in the woods near Blackdown, he’s shocked to realise the victim is a woman with whom he was intimate the previous evening. And he soon discovers several other items that make it clear that someone might be setting him up as the suspect in his own investigation.

Already stunned to have been casually demoted from her BBC TV newsreader position, Anna Andrews is even less impressed to be sent to Blackdown to cover possible murder case. Blackdown is the place she grew up, and she’d be happy never to return: too many unhappy memories, one of which involves the victim.

Jack is dismayed to see his ex-wife at the scene, not least because she’s with a BBC press photographer, but also because it stirs too many sad memories. He already has a challenging case to run, with a young, too-eager-to-please colleague, DS Pria Patel, who’s getting on his nerves, and pressure from higher-up to get a result.

With little more than a puzzling message on the victim’s nails, a strange item in the mouth and a boot-print, not much progress is made before, mere hours later, another victim is found. Jack isn’t at all sure that his small team is up to dealing with a serial killer. And it starts to look like Anna is personally involved…

The narrative is carried by three voices: mostly Jack and Anna, with occasional (in the audio, voice distorted) commentary by the murderer. If Jack’s part seems genuine and truthful, Anna’s feels less reliable, while the murderer’s parts are often quite cryptic. Overall, it is sufficiently ambiguous to throw suspicion on several characters.

Feeney is skilled at sowing the seeds of possibility. The slow disclosure of important information, connections and (sometimes) explosive secrets make this a pages turner. Red herrings, twists and distractions mislead and keep reader guessing and cycling through potential murder suspects right up to the thrilling climax. And beyond. Gripping British crime fiction.
This unbiased review is from an audio copy provided by NetGalley and Macmillan audio.

Victoria

Much better than expected!
Thank you Flatiron Books and Netgalley for offering me this ARC to read. This book is off the charts! When I first started, I admit that I was thinking it was another book derivative of Gone Girl, of which there have been so many. While there are similarities with the two possibly unreliable narrators, it very quickly surpassed my expectations. By the last 15, my brain was about to explode and I never saw it coming! Highly recommend this novel.

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Alice Feeney Author Biography

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Alice Feeney is the New York Times bestselling author of Sometimes I Lie, I Know Who You Are, His & Hers, and Rock Paper Scissors. Her novels have been translated into over twenty-five languages and have been optioned for major screen adaptations. Alice was a BBC journalist for fifteen years and now lives in the Devon countryside with her family.

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