The Marriage Betrayal: A totally gripping and heart-stopping psychological thriller full of twists

By: Shalini Boland

Narrated by: Katie Villa

"Daddy has been lying."

Faye Townsend has planned the perfect summer trip for her family. But returning to the small seaside town her husband grew up in does not go to plan - the rain pours, and the long days become stifling. And then the unthinkable happens....

Her husband, Jake, and her six-year-old son, Dylan, go for an early morning walk along the beautiful, windswept clifftops. They don’t come back.

As the hours tick by, Dylan’s red baseball cap is found on the beach, and Faye finds herself being questioned by the police. They want to know everything about the man she married - is Faye ready to face her husband’s dark past? Or will she have to confront her own secrets first?

And just how far will a mother go to save her only child?

From the million-copy best-selling author of The Secret Mother and The Perfect Family, this utterly gripping psychological thriller will make you gasp out loud as you race toward the unforgettable twist. If you loved The Girl on the Train and The Wife Before You this book is for you.

What readers are saying about Shalini Boland:

"Completely and utterly mesmerising!... I read it until the early hours... I literally couldn’t put it down!!... had my heart beating so fast I thought it would burst! The suspense and tension was amazing." (Stardust Book Reviews, 5 stars)

"The perfect psychological thriller that will keep you guessing until the very end... I could feel the tension building... I felt myself wanting to scream... a twisted story that will leave your mouth hanging open. Oh that ending, you just wait for that ending!" (It’s All About the Thrill, 5 stars)

"OMG The queen of killer twists has done it again!!... had me tearing through the pages... my heart was pounding. The story delivers lots of thrills right up until the last page... an exhilarating page turner of a read... will take you by surprise and have you hooked until the very last word." (By the Letter Book Reviews, 5 stars)

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superb

all of Shalini Boland's book are excellent but this is perhaps her best. So many twists and turns well placed and believable. A must read for those who enjoy a thriller without excessive violence

A totally enthralling read!

I love this author! I love this narrator! I hope Shalini Boland never stops writing…and I hope that Katie Villa keeps narrating! I’m onto the next book! Thank you for a thrilling story with a victorious ending! Okay

Great read

Gripping and an overall thriller. Couldn't have predicted the ending at all. 10/10 read

Superb

Absolutely love all the books I’ve listened to and the narrator did a fantastic job telling the story

Not too bad - but not very memorable!

I enjoyed this book - narration was fine - story was good - nothing that ever made me gasp or keep me on the edge of my seat or anything close - but still good!
I liked this book because I was able to listen without being forced to pay attention 100% - yet still keep up! I enjoy that type of writing. Young Adult, I suppose some would say. Simpleton story lines - or immature as others may put it.
However, there are times when I just want to listen to a story without committing my full undivided attention to it and still enjoy it.... and this did just that! It was worth the credit or purchase (however I obtained it) and that is why I will continue collecting her books! Yes, I recommend!

Too short but oh....

I wasn't sure where the plot was headed a few times as I was listening and before I knew it the plot peaked and it was over. Boom. Surprise ending. Not enough time to get excited or come up with a few possible theories which I like to do when I'm reading a book like this. I was entertained but for all the wrong reasons.

Such a great read/listen!!

I love thrillers but most stories are so predictable, NOT THIS ONE!!
So well written, definitely a unique story!

wonderful story

I really enjoyed this one, especially at the end. I tried to figure it out, but with no luck.
so happy I made this selection.

Suspense

The unknown of what was going to happen till the very end. Good story. Reader did a great job also.

Holding onto hope

I just purchased this book and was excited to get started. Then I started reading the reviews. Please, please, please... if you are going to write a review with spoilers, MENTION IT IN THE TITLE OF YOUR REVIEW!!!!!! There is a review below titled something like "I hate this kind of book", that totally ruins the book if you have not started it. Now I am listening to the book and all I can think about is how the twist is pretty much ruined for me since reading this persons review. If you have yet to listen to this book, I urge you not to read the negative reviews as it will ruin the plot for you. If this review could be taken down, I think it would be great help to anyone who has not listened yet. I will update my review of this book once I am finished. I really hope I enjoy it still regardless of the ending being spoiled.