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A Circle Of Wives
by Alice LaPlante

Category:  Psychological Thriller

Average Rating:  4.0

When Dr. John Taylor is found dead in a hotel room in his hometown, the local police find enough incriminating evidence to suspect foul play. Detective Samantha Adams, whose Palo Alto beat usually covers small-town crimes, is innocently thrown into a high-profile murder case that is more intricately intertwined than she could ever imagine. A renowned plastic surgeon, a respected family man, and an active community spokesman, Dr. Taylor was loved and admired. But, hidden from the public eye, he led a secret life - in fact, multiple lives. A closeted polygamist, Dr. Taylor was married to three very different women in three separate cities. And when these three unsuspecting women show up at his funeral, suspicions run high. Adams soon finds herself tracking down a murderer through a web of lies and marital discord.

With a rare combination of gripping storytelling, vivid prose, and remarkable insight into character, Alice LaPlante brings to life a story of passion and obsession that will haunt listeners long after they turn the final page. A charged and provocative psychological thriller, A Circle of Wives dissects the dynamics of love and marriage, trust and jealousy, posing the terrifying question: How well do you really know your spouse?

Shannon

[2015-08-31 16:11:41]

Rating:  5

This is an exquisitely crafted, slow moving, character driven mystery with all kinds of false paths. Beautifully narrated by: George Newbern, Betsy Zajko, Nan McNamara, Deanna Hurst, Kyla Garcia, this book was very hard for me to put down, and the ending was one I never saw coming.

Jeff

[2024-11-18 18:14:38]

Rating:  3

Regretfully, I could not get into this story. I finished the book, but it was a struggle. It moved so slowly, and overall, it wasn't very realistic. Furthermore, I didn't like any of the characters. The narration by George Newbern, Betsy Zajko, Nan McNamara, Deanna Hurst and Kyla Garcia was quite acceptable, albeit somewhat inconsistent. I especially disliked the ending. It seemed unfinished and unbelievable to me. I thought this story was mediocre at best.