The Other Mrs.

4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars | 15,780 ratings

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Last update: 04-12-2025


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A woman is drawn into a mysterious web of secrets in this twisty whodunnit from New York Times best-selling author Mary Kubica

Sadie and Will Foust have only just moved their family from bustling Chicago to a coastal island in Maine when their neighbor Morgan Baines is found dead in her home. The murder rocks their tiny coastal island, but no one is more shaken than Sadie.

But it’s not just Morgan’s death that has Sadie on edge. And as the eyes of suspicion turn toward the new family in town, Sadie is drawn deeper into the mystery of what really happened that dark and deadly night. But Sadie must be careful, for the more she discovers about Mrs. Baines, the more she begins to realize just how much she has to lose if the truth ever comes to light.

“Altogether unpredictable.” (Karin Slaughter, New York Times best-selling author)

Don't miss Mary Kubica's upcoming novel, Local Woman Missing, and look for her other pulse-pounding thrillers:

  • The Good Girl
  • Pretty Baby
  • Don’t You Cry
  • Every Last Lie
  • When the Lights Go Out

Top reviews from the United States

Sheila Hatcher
5.0 out of 5 stars I didn't see that coming
Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2024
Wow! What a twist, I thought I had it all figured out until I didn't. I never, in my wildest imagination, saw the book ending the way it did. Mary Kubica is an amazing author. I love her books so much! I am looking forward to finding the next book to read. Great read!
Susan M. Baumann
4.0 out of 5 stars Dark, Evocative and Resilient
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2024
Sadie and Will moved to the coast of Maine, when Will’s sister dies tragically. They’re now the guardians to Will’s niece, Imogen, a sullen teen, who resents the abrupt changes to her life. Sadie and Will also have two sons, Otto and Tate. The new family arrangement is awkward and tense, and Sadie resents the move. She’s now a small town physician instead of an ER doctor. She misses the adrenaline and the busyness of city living in Chicago. Will pushed for the move, citing a chance for a fresh start. Their marriage has been strained by Will’s roving eye, and Otto has been troubled and struggling at school. Reluctantly, Sadie had agreed, but the Maine island has proven to be remote, cold and depressing. The house they live in is old and weathered by time and the elements. Everything seems dark, bleak and unrelenting. Sadie becomes forgetful in this morose environment and relationships begin to fray further.
When a shocking murder occurs in this quiet, insular town, and on the very street where they live, Sadie redoubles her efforts to try and make Will see that Maine was a mistake. When the locals begin to look at the newcomers with suspicion and as potential suspects, Sadie feels even more trapped. She fears her once well-ordered life is beginning to unravel. Because the neighbor’s assault was so close in proximity, Sadie is often plagued with insomnia. She realizes that she must figure out what happened if she’s ever to have any semblance of peace. Yet, the more she investigates, the more alarming it all becomes. She uncovers harrowing secrets that threaten her life and the family she knows and loves.
Kubica’s book is written well, and the story takes the reader to unexpected places. I initially disliked Sadie as a character because she seemed disinterested and distracted, with no time or regard for her children. Yet, because of Kubica’s skill as a writer, my opinion changed as Sadie evolved. By the end, I was rooting for her.
This is a complicated, intricate and involved story with several dark elements. It explores the fragility and resilience of the human mind, and how manipulation and abuse can negatively influence perceptions. Kubica handles the mental health aspects with delicacy and care.
A good read that took some unexpected turns.
Not a light, quick excursion, but rather, a somewhat disturbing journey as Sadie struggles to unearth some painful truths about her own life when she tries to solve the murder of a stranger. The last few lines of the book were particularly evocative, poignant and powerful. Kubica’s beach glass analogy was a beautiful and elegant conclusion to this dramatic tale.
chrissy
3.0 out of 5 stars Dark and dreary
Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2024
The story had a good twist at the end, but it was dark and dreary and spotty. But the spots made sense near the end when a revelation was revealed. I couldn't find any characters I really liked. I loved local woman missing but this book wasn't close to that.
BrendaF
5.0 out of 5 stars Prompt service
Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2024
Like this author. Great stories. I’ll be getting more written by them
Adrienne C.
4.0 out of 5 stars Page turner
Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2024
This one was a page turner for me. I don’t want to spoil anything, but I could see there were things off with several of the characters early on, but it wasn’t easy to pick out exactly what or their exact involvement in the various plot points. It kept me guessing even if I had general ideas of what happened or how it might have happened. The ending wasn’t a complete surprise, but the way it unfolded kept me reading. Definitely recommend if you enjoy a domestic thriller.
Mark Whitman
5.0 out of 5 stars excellent read!
Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2024
Eerie. You knew something about each of the characters were not quite right. The Other Mrs. title foretells the underlying story.
Verde.Lady
4.0 out of 5 stars very different
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2024
So confusing. And then the reader realizes Sadie WAS involved somehow. The children tell her things she doesn’t believe about her actions. Clear characters and written well.
Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars KEEPS THE READER ON HIS/HER TOES.
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2024
I am currently in the process of reading this book. I am now on page 284of 395. Like all of Mary Kubica's books that I have read it has kept me guessing. I absolutely love it and look forward to more Mary Kubica;s reads.

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