Kevin L

This thriller isn't the typical police driven story. Instead, it follows three women whose husbands were all serial killers, quite a wild premise that becomes something far more thoughtful. The novel explores gender-based violence and the way society dismissed women's rights in the 1950s and 60s, weaving in themes of civil rights, race, class, and whose stories were deemed worthy of attention. It shows how economic privilege shaped everything from media coverage to the police's willingness to act, especially when victims were poor or marginalized.

The pacing can feel a bit jumpy, as if too many strong ideas compete for space, but the characters more than make up for it. Each woman's voice and response to trauma feels distinct and fully realised. By the end, I felt protective of all three. It's a messy, painful, powerful story that lingers long after you finish.