A Killer's Wife

Written by Victor Methos

Narrated by Brittany Pressley

An Amazon Charts bestseller.

From the bestselling author of The Neon Lawyer comes a gripping thriller about a prosecutor confronted with the darkest part of her past and the worst fears for her future…

Fourteen years ago, prosecutor Jessica Yardley’s husband went to prison for a series of brutal murders. She’s finally created a life with her daughter and is a well-respected attorney. She’s moving on. But when a new rash of homicides has her ex-husband, Eddie, written all over them—the nightmares of her past come back to life.

The FBI asks Jessica to get involved in the hunt for this copycat killer—which means visiting her ex and collaborating with the man who tore her life apart.

As the copycat’s motives become clearer, the new life Jessica created for herself gets darker. She must ask herself who she can trust and if she’s capable of stopping the killer—a man whose every crime is a bloody valentine from a twisted mastermind she’s afraid she may never escape.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Brilliance Audio
• Release date: Mar 1, 2020
• ISBN: 9781799750062

Victor Methos

At the age of thirteen, when his best friend was interrogated by the police for over eight hours and confessed to a crime he didn’t commit, Victor Methos knew he would one day become a lawyer. After graduating from the University of Utah School of Law, Methos sharpened his teeth as a prosecutor for Salt Lake City before founding what would become the most successful criminal defense firm in Utah. In ten years Methos conducted more than one hundred trials. One particular case stuck with him, and it eventually became the basis for his first major bestseller, The Neon Lawyer. Since that time, Methos has focused his work on legal thrillers and mysteries, earning a Best Novel Edgar nomination for his title A Gambler’s Jury. He currently splits his time between Southern Utah and Las Vegas.

Reviews for A Killer's Wife

[Rashawnda Clemons · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Great book loved all the twist and turns kept me guessing.

[Lara Pretorius · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Great Book. Story was captivating and kept me guessing. Narrator does an amazing job. I highly recommend a listen, if you enjoy thrillers/ police procedures/legal proceedings.

[Ashly Major · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This was a cozy thriller with an interesting plot, lovable characters, and satisfying ending. I will definitely be reading the next books!

[Shelby Caitlyn Russo · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Okay, half way through you’re like oh I saw that coming. And then the hits don’t stop babbyyyy. Really cool book loved the theme of men being
hysterical and still getting their way most of the time while women remain calm and collected while dealing with intense emotions.

[Nicole Diethelm · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I was surprised that I actually really liked this book!

Narrator: I LOVE LOVE LOVE this narrator. Great fluctuation. Great rhythm. Smooth and dramatic at the correct times. Yes 10/10 ??

Story: I liked that it wasn't a "typical" procedural but leaning more towards the court side of things. I will say the "Objection"s got to be a bit much but not too agonizing. I feel the relationship with the daughter could have been executed differently but overall it worked. I was actually genuinely surprised at the reveal. Though I was thinking that would be the end as in most procedurals. But I realized there was still nearly 5 hours left! I found myself thinking and talking about the book often when not listening. Also, answering questions and chatting along while listening in my car - don't worry guys I'm weird and I like it. Yes I would absolutely recommend this book.

[Kim Symondd · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This is the best book I have read/listened to all year. The plot is incredible with the twists and turns suspenseful. Exceptional narration makes this an absolute must have on your reading lists. 11/10

[nick · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Well Damn!!!?I was wondering about the daughter. Appreciate it went all the way through the trial. Another great one Victor

[rosemary · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A marvellous read, with the twists of all twists embedded. Lose yourself in this.

[fragglerock33 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Favorite!

Love this author. No matter what book it is I’m going to read it first chance I get. He’s brilliant and this was a great book

[alanteder · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

The Silence of the Red Dragons w/ The Demon SeedReview of the Brilliance Audio audiobook edition (2020)I picked up A Killer's Wife from the Audible Daily Deal sale on December 8, 2020. Author Methos is extremely prolific and has dozens of legal & crime fiction titles from recent years. His ideas are not original, but he mixes and matches them efficiently in order to keep things entertaining. This current title borrows considerably from the Thomas Harris/Hannibal Lector series with twists added in. The front end is mostly about the chase, where of course the imprisoned serial killer is asked to provide insight into the current killer's spree. Lawyer Yardley is stuck in the middle of this while being the consulting prosecutor who then ends up attached to the courtroom battles and intrigues at the backend. The twists do make for some surprises along the way.The narration by Brittany Pressley in all voices was excellentThe second book in the Jessica Yardley/Desert Plains series will be Crimson Lake Road, expected to be published February 9, 2021.

[furrykidz · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Interesting conclusion.

[cjordan916 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Vegas prosecutor married to serial killer

[darcia_10 · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

Do you hear me groaning?A Killer's Wife starts strong. I was intrigued by the concept of a prosecutor having been married to a serial killer and raising a daughter they had together.But..This is yet another book in which the female main character is smart and independent in her work life, but is a puddle of emotional goo and bad choices in her personal life. I mean, really bad choices.The strained relationship Jessica has with her daughter, which should have been a major point of the story, is odd and never fully examined.I saw the major twist coming. Kept telling myself, no, that can't be where this is going. And then it did go there. The note I left on my Kindle at this point was, "Seriously?"Jessica's fellow prosecutor is a total idiot. He's supposed to be, I guess, because it's an open secret within the office. But he's a high-level prosecutor, who somehow manages to keep his job and maintain a great record. I get making a character annoying or whatever, but this guy is barely competent. My note for his character was, "Why is he so stupid?"The book is being marketed as a thriller. The first half reaches toward that label, while the second half is mostly courtroom drama.Clearly, I hold no love for this one, though I'm currently in the minority. The story certainly holds appeal if you don't mind implausible plots and stereotypical females.