HUSBAND, WIFE, STRANGERS
Twenty years.
You think you know each other.
Think again, and be afraid.
Coming in October 2025
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Louisa has much to be grateful for – a successful career, a beautiful house and a wonderful daughter. But her husband works away from home and their marriage is failing. Her plan for its rescue edges her towards shocking revelations about the man she thought she knew. But he intends to hide the truth until it suits him. And then she will pay dearly, because it’s all her fault.
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‘A relatable but emotionally gripping suspense novel, “Husband, Wife, Strangers” features messy relationships, moral dilemmas and a chilling climax.’
‘A shocking glimpse into the fault lines and deceit that have corroded a marriage. Both emotional and spine-chilling. A marvellous read.’ Lynn Curtis, Fiction Editor, formerly of Woman’s Own.
Recipient of the ‘Readers’ Favorite’ 5-star award
‘Readers’ Favorite’ reviewer comments:
‘This is one of the most exciting suspense thrillers I’ve ever had the pleasure of reading.’
‘A thrilling and satisfying read…’
‘‘Husband, Wife, Strangers’ by Robbie Vale is wonderfully written…’
‘Vale utilises suspense to great effect…’
‘The author’s depiction of the characters’ internal struggles is stellar.’
‘‘Husband, Wife, Strangers’ is filled with tension…’
‘The author infuses the writing with humanity and permeates it with realism.’
‘Robbie Vale’s exploration of themes of grief, betrayal and the fragility of marriage is profound.’
‘The prose is clean, deftly balancing engaging dialogues with terrific descriptions.’
‘Highly recommended…’
Robbie’s Books
‘I write the sort of books that I love to read. I call them emotionally gripping suspense novels. Well-written stories that feature characters you can believe in, and settings that you can identify with. But there has to be a credible, evolving and compelling plot, with a dramatic climax. Not to mention a satisfying ending.’
‘As for the characters, expect to meet people you can relate to – ones you could even know. None of them will be perfect, all have flaws. Some you will love – you will laugh with them, cry with them, and wrestle with their dilemmas. You will unearth their secrets and share their fears. Urge them to take a different course, or plead with them to walk away. Others you will loathe, and some you will come to dread as you uncover the circumstances that defined their lives and caused them to pursue their twisted goals. Goals that seem perfectly reasonable to them, but the pursuit of which will heap appalling suffering on others.’
Having graduated from Bristol University, Louisa is training with a large accountancy firm in London, when she is unexpectedly contacted by a former boyfriend. Whilst she no longer harbours any romantic feelings for him, she agrees to meet up for a drink. A couple of hours in his company and she can be on her way. It’s what polite people do, right? Get your free copy here.
Louisa has much to be grateful for – a successful career, a beautiful house and a wonderful daughter. But her husband works away from home and their marriage is failing. Her plan for its rescue edges her towards shocking revelations about the man she thought she knew. But he intends to hide the truth until it suits him. And then she will pay dearly, because it’s all her fault. Coming in October 2025.
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