“Mad Men meets Zodiac: The Secret Lives of Murderers’ Wives is a sultry period thriller with a big, hopeful heart. Elizabeth Arnott combines the sweltering glamour of 1960s California with a page-tearing serial killer mystery. But this is also a beautiful, warm book, which captures the nuances of female friendship, the exhaustion of day-to-day misogyny, and the shame of betrayal.”–New York Times bestselling author Abigail Dean
“The Secret Lives of Murderers’ Wives transported me to 1960s California and introduced me to three incredible female characters. Bev, Margo and Elsie felt as complex and flawed as living, breathing women. Beautifully written, with twists that had me compulsively turning the pages. As if Taylor Jenkins Reid wrote a crime novel.”–New York Times bestselling author Emilia Hart
“An unputdownable story about a trio of amateur sleuths unlike any other. The Secret Lives of Murderers’ Wives is more than a crime novel; it is a story of womanhood and friendship under unthinkable circumstances.”—Charmaine Wilkerson, New York Times bestselling author of Black Cake and Good Dirt
“A fresh spin on the mystery genre! I read this wickedly feminist whodunit in just a few sittings. Brimming with sly humor and a twist you’ll never see coming, this is a perfect weekend read for fans of Richard Osman and Nita Prose.”—Sarah Penner. New York Times bestselling author of The Lost Apothecary
“Sun-soaked and sinister, gripping and glamorous, this 1960s-set mystery is Lessons in Chemistry with Californian serial killers. Wickedly clever—loved it!”—Ellery Lloyd, New York Times bestselling author of The Club and The Final Act of Juliette Willoughby
“Such a unique set-up that absolutely delivers on what it promises—I was hooked from the start, growing even more invested as I got to know the three unique women at the story’s core. If you like strong female characters, perfectly timed twists and turns, and great 1960s vibes, this one’s for you!”—Kristen Perrin, New York Times bestselling author of How to Solve Your Own Murder
“Atmospheric, stylish and wholly believable. The Secret Lives of Murderers’ Wives is a highly intelligent, feminist whodunnit with a side order of 1960s fashion.” —Jennie Godfrey, author of The List of Suspicious Things
“A stylish, suspenseful and sharp novel which celebrates female resilience and brilliantly captures the glamour–and darkness–of 1960’s California. I loved every minute of my time with Elsie, Beverley and Margot.”—C.L. Miller, author of The Antique Hunter Guide’s to Murder
“Smart, compelling and expertly crafted, The Secret Lives of Murderers’ Wives takes the spotlight off tawdry killers and shines it instead on those they hurt. In focusing on the women who know better than anyone else how a murderer’s mind works, Elizabeth Arnott gives us a rich and thought-provoking novel electric with suspense and vivid in atmosphere. She perfectly evokes the seedy glamour of 1960s California and an infuriating misogynistic establishment that dismisses and shuns the three protagonists, judging them for their former husbands’ actions – only making them more determined to protect other women and bring justice to those who deserve it. I loved every twist and turn!”—Jennifer Saint, author of Ariadne
“A propulsive, period-set whodunit perfect for anyone who loves early criminal profiling and Mad Men-era aesthetics with bite.”—Parade
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