The Marriage Rule

“The Marriage Rule is a whale of a read; a stomach-roiling page-turner and a disturbing look at how women end up in such bad places. I was so invested in Elle’s predicament that I had a look at the ending to calm myself down. I don’t recommend cheating in that fashion, but I do recommend this excellent thriller.”—The Observer

“A propulsive domestic thriller focused on what it takes to keep marriages together, as well as what can tear them apart . . . Takhar writes in such a vivid way that gives it a cinematic feel, making it all the more compelling.”—Brooklyn Digest

“A new mother wakes to a dead man in her bed in Helen Monks Takhar’s latest feminist thriller. Unnerving and propulsive, The Marriage Rule is a gripping exploration of family secrets, toxic power dynamics, and the snare of abuse. I tore through it.”—Allison Buccola, author of The Ascent

“A compelling and suspenseful thriller that boldly tackles the ever-topical themes of the struggles of being a new mother, bullying in the workplace, and, above all, the insidiousness of psychological abuse. . . . This is also a story of female solidarity—women supporting women. I loved this book and whizzed through it in two days!”—Diane Jeffrey, author of The Crime Writer

“If you’re looking for smart, suspenseful prose, look no further. Helen Monks Takhar is now on my list of favorite authors.”—Georgina Cross, author of Nanny Needed

“Fiendishly entertaining…Monks Takhar remains a writer to watch.”—Publishers Weekly