Someone Else's Husband

A Most Anticipated Book of the Summer: People, Boston Globe, Forbes, Southern Living, Parade, Book Riot, CrimeReads, Deadly Pleasures, BookBub, Woman’s World, Jordy’s Book Club

“McCreight’s delicious, character-driven thriller will have you guessing to the end.”
—People, “Must-Reads for Summer”

“Multiple sleights of hand propel this pleasurably head-spinning thriller. The time-and-place-shifting tale includes an expedition up Mount Kilimanjaro, a posse of wealthy friends whose relationships date back to college and childhood, and intimate glimpses into the oft-tangled territory of marriage.”
—Boston Globe

“Kimberly McCreight’s new stunner Someone Else’s Husband takes readers from the peaks of Mt. Kilimanjaro to the streets of Soho and finally to the most mysterious place of all—the human heart. I was seduced by each character and knocked sideways by each betrayal. McCreight’s talent is boundless.”
—Amity Gaige, author of Heartwood

“This literary thriller has it all: richly drawn characters in escalating conflicts, wonderfully evocative atmosphere, razor-sharp observation and incisive wit, and one meticulously earned twist after another, with a knockout conclusion.”
—Chris Pavone, author of The Doorman

“With its blend of psychological tension and emotional depth, Someone Else’s Husband is already shaping up to be one of the most talked-about thrillers of 2026.”
—Parade

“Kimberly McCreight has quickly become a favorite, with her twisty plots, wry sense of humor, and fully realized characterizations, and her new novel is simply a joy to read.”
—CrimeReads

“If you enjoy simmering suspense and character-driven plots, you’ll tear through this one.”
—Woman’s World


“Both a master class in slow-burn psychological suspense and an insightful examination of the complex bonds that can unite a couple as well as how quickly those same bonds can be broken. . . . Readers who appreciate the compelling characters and clever plot twists of The Silent Patient by Alex Michaeledes … will be equally enthralled by this quietly stunning suspense novel.”
—Library Journal

“McCreight delivers. . . . Dynamic characters and expert pacing. . . . Entertaining.”
—Publishers Weekly