The Final Wife

By: Jenny Blackhurst

Narrated by: Rebecca Gethings, Victoria Blunt, Emily Joyce, Eleanor Bennett, Nigel Pilkington

Till death do us part…

Luke Whitney is stabbed to death. His wife Anna confesses after she is found next to his lifeless body. But if she did it, why can't she confirm any of the details of the crime?

As police dig into the circumstances, they learn that the victim was a liar, a cheat and a narcissist. More than one person had a reason to want him dead; his scorned ex, his neglected mistress and Anna – who knows what happens to Mrs Whitneys when Luke gets bored of them.

Luke Whitney had it coming. But who made sure he got what he deserved?

The latest twisty, propulsive psychological thriller from international bestseller Jenny Blackhurst. Perfect for fans of Adele Parks, Claire Douglas and Shari Lapena.

©2025 Jenny Blackhurst (P)2025 Audible Ltd.

Great Twisted Thriller

The Final Wife by Jenny Blackhurst is the kind of thriller that doesn’t just pull you in—it wraps around you like a storm you didn’t see coming. From the first scene—Anna standing over her husband’s lifeless body, unable to remember what happened—I was hooked.

This isn’t your typical whodunit. It’s more like a who-can-you-trust, with tension layered so thick you feel it in your chest. Just when you start to trust a character, the ground shifts. Every revelation hits like a sharp gasp in the dark.

The way Blackhurst unravels Anna’s fractured memory alongside Detective Rebecca Dance’s sharp, no-nonsense investigation is brilliant. Each chapter peels back a layer of deceit, obsession, and carefully concealed truths. You’ll find yourself asking, “What really happened that night?” right up until the final twist.

And the narration? Absolutely on point. The voice actors breathe life into every character—Anna’s confusion and fear, Rebecca’s determination, and even the quieter characters hiding knives behind their smiles. It’s gripping, emotional, and wonderfully paced.

This book had me walking extra laps just so I could keep listening. If you’re craving a twisty, character-driven thriller that doesn’t play by the rules, The Final Wife delivers—and then some.

twists and turns

wow, very good. didn't see that ending the way it did. I couldn't stop listening. very awesome.

Great twister

I thoroughly enjoyed this read. I appreciated the author used stereotypes wisely and did some research. A great read through the end with a fantastic twist. Woot!

Not bad- unexpected twist end

I liked this overall. It had a unique twist end. Appeals to all age groups think too

Well-crafted mystery that will keep you guessing.

One of the characters loves Agatha Christie and it shows in this novel. It's a really clever "murder mystery" without a sadistic serial killer who is attacking everybody including thr familes of the cops.
There are numerous twists and turns and I could not stop listening to it.
I cannot wait to see what is next

Really good!!!

Totally enjoyable from start to finish. Loved the narration, loved the story, loved the ending!

Wonderful listen

The twist and turns were excellent. I really enjoyed the way the story was laid out.

Didn’t see that coming

Definitely did not anticipate the ending to this book. I hope this is part of a series because I would love to hear more of the storyline of the main characters progress.

Good Twists

*** 3.5 Stars Rounded Up ***

Mixed feelings on this one. The first part of this book was truly unremarkable for me. It did, however, redeem itself in the second half. Definitely a psychological thriller with a few good twists.

Plot twist left and right more plot twists

Book was a good listen easy to follow even with the twists the performance was on point! Only reason I didn’t give 5 stars all around is cuz I like to save them for best book of the year reads but this was a great book especially being a free one totally worth it!