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Killer's Wife
James Patterson

Killer's Wife

Quick Answer

Read "Killer's Wife" as the 68th book in the Murder Bookshots (Standalone Novellas) sequence. This follows the recommended publication order to preserve character development.

Sequence Warning

⚠️ Do NOT read before "Disasterland" (Book 67)

❓ Can I skip this book?
❌ No — Required

This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.

Verdict Insight: As the 68th installment, this volume is critical for following the central narrative progression and plot development.

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<p>*Read it before you watch it - now a major TV series for Paramount+*</p> <p>'The final double twist is well worth waiting for' My Weekly</p> <p>'Hooks you in to the drama straight away' The Sun</p> <br> <br> Every marriage has its secrets... <p>Beth and Tom Hardcastle are the envy of their neighbourhood - they have the perfect marriage, the perfect house, the perfect family.</p> <p>When the police knock on their door one evening, Beth panics. Tom should be back from work by now - what if he's crashed his car? She fears the worst.</p> <p>But the worst is beyond imagining.</p> <p>As the interrogation begins, Beth will find herself questioning everything she believed about her husband.</p> They're saying he's a monster. And they're saying she knew. <p>___________</p> READERS ARE GRIPPED BY THE SERIAL KILLER'S WIFE <p>'400 pages gone in the blink of an eye!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐</p> <p>'Fast-paced and chilling' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐</p> <p>'From start to finish this is a page turner - I could barely catch my breath' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐</p> <p>'This book blew me away' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐</p> <p>'Plenty of suspense, twists and turns - and an ending I did not predict!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐</p> <p>'This is one hell of a thriller' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐</p> <p>'What a belting good story' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐</p> <p>'Such an addictive read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐</p> <p>'Twists and turns - even on the last page!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐</p> <p>'Once I picked it up I didn't put it down. Read in one sitting!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐</p> <p>'Addictive! A page turner that you cannot put down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐</p> <p>'I gobbled this up at speed' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐</p>
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Complete Series Reading Order

Publication Order

Preserves character reveals and plot twists exactly as the author intended.

Chronological Order

May spoil surprises but improves timeline clarity for deep lore fans.

Order Confidence

high Confidence

Why this order?

Our team of curators analyzes publication history, author interviews, and internal narrative continuity to establish the definitive reading sequence. This ensures zero spoilers and maximum narrative impact.

Why This Order Is Confusing

Many reading lists for Murder Bookshots (Standalone Novellas) conflict because early publishers often labeled short story collections as standalone novels, or rearranged internal chronologies for marketing. This guide follows original author intent and narrative continuity to settle the debate for good.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I skip reading Killer's Wife?

This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.

Can I read Killer's Wife before Disasterland?

No. We recommend reading Disasterland first. Killer's Wife is the 68th book in the series and follows the core narrative established in earlier volumes.

Is Killer's Wife required reading for the Murder Bookshots (Standalone Novellas)?

Yes, it is a core installment in the series reading order and contains critical character development and plot progression.

What comes after Killer's Wife in the reading order?

The next recommended book after Killer's Wife is 23 Hours To Midnight (Book #69).