This was another book I couldn’t put down. I didn’t know I liked thrillers until earlier this year, but if they’re done right, they absolutely live up to their name and thrill you to the bone. The good ones – like this one – make it hard to pull yourself away and justify every one of those book memes you see about “just one more chaptering” yourself into the wee hours of the morning.

About the Book

He thought he knew everything about his wife… He was wrong!

Tom and Amy Pearce have built a seemingly perfect life – a loving marriage, a beautiful daughter, fulfilling careers, and a comfortable home. They couldn’t ask for more.

So why is Amy hiding something?

When Tom stumbles upon an object he believed was lost in a tragic accident, memories flood back, catapulting him into an emotional whirlwind.

A few days later, Tom observes an encounter between Amy and a mysterious stranger. The subtle shift in her demeanour piques his concern, stirring a deep unease within him. Desperate for answers, he confronts Amy, only to be met with evasiveness and distance.

As Tom delves deeper into the connection between the stranger and the object from the past, he realises he may not truly know his wife at all…

WHAT SHE KNEW – the new suspenseful thriller from the author of I’ll Find You, The Neighbour’s Secret and The Boy in the Well.

My Thoughts

There was a constant refrain in this book where the main male character, Tom, kept asking his wife what was going on, and I was echoing him – what is going on? This was a twisty, confusing read, but in a completely enjoyable read. I’ve read several thrillers recently where I didn’t like the characters, but I really liked all of the characters. Everyone was so nice and pleasant, and it only made the jarring circumstances that more confusing.

The beautiful characterization of this lovely, middle-class, seemingly normal family made the perfect backdrop for this story. And, really, I think the idea that we don’t know our loved ones as well as we think is something that terrifies many of us. The idea that we could be living with a serial killer or our spouse could be living a double life haunts the deep recesses of many of our minds. It most certainly fuels many novelists’ creativity I’m sure.

Even in moments of rest, which did exist in the storyline, the author managed to keep the story going and keep me on the edge of my seat. Something was deliciously wrong, and I needed to know what it was. The general sense of unease and uncertainty, even before anything major had happened, was so well done. The read was atmospheric in a different way than the word normally implies. Instead of making me feel lost within the rolling hills of an English countryside, instead, I felt the emotional discomfort of the characters in the story.

This is the first story I’ve read by the author, but I’ll definitely check out his earlier stories and keep an eye out for more. I am grateful to the author and Love Books Tours for including me on this tour.

Who’s It For?

If you love a good psychological thriller with twists at every turn, this is a great read for you. I was able to guess the major twist, but I am better than average at foreshadowing. It also didn’t take my enjoyment away, because the journey was still amazing.

Content Warning: There are several subjects in this book that more sensitive readers may find disturbing including, but not limited to, murder, death, fire, infidelity, adult situations, adult language, alcohol abuse, suicide,

About the Author

Dan Clark is the author of thriller novels, The Boy in the Well, I’ll Find You, The Neighbour’s Secret, and What She Knew.

He enjoys writing about everyday people who are either hiding a dark secret or who find themselves in an unfortunate position. His debut novel, The Boy in the Well, was published in April 2021 by Darkstroke Books.

His second, I’ll Find You, was released in August 2022.

His third, The Neighbour’s Secret, was published in February 2023.

Dan’s newest novel What She Knew will be released in August 2023

All of his books are available to read on Kindle Unlimited.

Dan is always keen to hear from his readers and would love to hear their opinions. You can find out more about him on his website at danclarkauthor.com.