It's Always the Husband: A Novel

Michele Campbell

May 2017 · Sold by St. Martin's Press

About this ebook

"If you loved Liane Moriarty’s Big Little Lies, put this thriller on the top of your list...you won’t be sure “whodunit” until the very (shocking) end.”
—Today

*Named one of "50 Best Books for the Beach" by Coastal Living
*Named one of "7 Books You Won't Be Able to Put Down This Month" by InStyle
*Named one of "6 Books to Cure Your Little Big Lies Withdrawal" by Elle.com
*Named one of "20 Must-Read Books for Spring 2017" by Redbook
*Named one of "8 Thrillers You Will Devour This Summer" by BuzzFeed

Kate, Aubrey, and Jenny first met as college roommates and soon became inseparable, despite being as different as three women can be. Kate was beautiful, wild, wealthy, and damaged. Aubrey, on financial aid, came from a broken home, and wanted more than anything to distance herself from her past. And Jenny was a striver—brilliant, ambitious, and determined to succeed. As an unlikely friendship formed, the three of them swore they would always be there for each other.

But twenty years later, one of them is standing at the edge of a bridge, and someone is urging her to jump.

How did it come to this?
Kate married the gorgeous party boy, Aubrey married up, and Jenny married the boy next door. But how can these three women love and hate each other? Can feelings this strong lead to murder? When one of them dies under mysterious circumstances, will everyone assume, as is often the case, that it’s always the husband?

A suspenseful, absorbing novel that examines the complexities of friendship, It’s Always the Husband will keep readers guessing right up to its shocking conclusion.

Praise for It's Always the Husband:

“A page-turning whodunnit that will speak to anyone who’s ever had a frenemy.” –Ruth Ware, bestselling author of The Woman in Cabin Ten

"This book is perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty's Big Little Lies." –Redbook Magazine

"Fans of Ruth Ware and Gillian Flynn meet your next obsession." —BuzzFeed

"In the tradition of Big Little Lies comes the excellently titled It's Always the Husband, a thriller about three friends–frenemies, really–who met as college roommates." –New York Post

Ratings and reviews

I received a copy of this book courtesy of NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I really enjoyed the twists and turns in this book. It is a hard review to write while trying to avoid spoilers. I want to be sure each reader gets to enjoy the thrill ride I had as well as the surprise ending. If you like Liane Moriarty’s (Big Little Lies, Three Wishes and more) writing style you will enjoy this book. The beginning of the book starts at the end. Just like Liane Moriarty’s you don’t know who the characters are in the opening scene until you finish the book. I enjoy the guessing as the book goes on who were the opening characters. My only negative comment: The writing style wasn’t as seamless as Liane Moriarty. There were times I wasn’t sure which characters view point I was reading. Several times I felt the character’s decisions were unrealistic and for me some of those part dragged a little. When you return to the character’s in their 40’s it is very fast paced. Characters from their earlier years reappear. Overall this was a great book. Well written and lots of fun twists and turns to keep you on the edge of your seat. I would recommend this book. If you liked Big Little LIes, Three Wishes, or Gone Girl you will like this book.

Just when you knew or thought who did it, ooops! Wrong person! Man I loved the twists and turns too. It kept you reading and wanting to get to the end. If you've ever read Sidney Sheldon his goal was to captivate you and never let you go. Michelle Campbell has beautifully done the same thing and I want more!!!!! Well worth the time to read. Get ready for a wonderful ride!

love these books usually, the premise rather...but found the story to be very immature, the names, rich family, cheating husbands, back stabbing friends. Beginning to end, a bit painful, like a young teenager wrote it. Rough, i'm sorry, and glad others enjoyed it.

About the author

A graduate of Harvard University and Stanford Law School, MICHELE CAMPBELL worked at a prestigious Manhattan law firm before spending eight years fighting crime as a federal prosecutor in New York City.