Title: The Golden Couple
Author: Greer Hendricks
First published March 3, 2022
329 pages, Hardcover
ISBN: 9781250273208 (ISBN10: 125027320X)
Rating: 4.01
Overview
From the bestselling author duo behind The Wife Between Us comes a gripping new novel, The Golden Couple. Meet Marissa and Matthew Bishop, a wealthy couple living the suburban dream.
But behind closed doors, their marriage is on the brink of collapse. Marissa’s infidelity has shattered their once-perfect relationship, leaving them both desperate for a solution.
Enter Avery Chambers, an unorthodox therapist with a troubled past. Despite losing her license, Avery is still determined to help those in need.
When the Bishops seek her counsel, they are thrown into a collision course that will change their lives forever. As secrets are revealed and hidden truths come to light, it becomes clear that it’s not just their marriage that’s in danger.
Get ready for a heart-racing journey of love, betrayal, and redemption in The Golden Couple.
About the Author
Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen have made quite the name for themselves as authors. Their books, including The Wife Between Us, An Anonymous Girl, You Are Not Alone, and The Golden Couple, have all landed the number one spot on the New York Times bestseller list.
Before diving into the world of fiction, Greer pursued a master’s degree in journalism at Columbia University. For the next twenty years, she worked as an editor at Simon & Schuster.
Her writing has been published in several notable publications, such as The New York Times, Allure, and Publishers Weekly.
Sarah is no stranger to the world of writing either. She has eight internationally and USA Today bestselling solo novels under her belt.
Prior to her career as a novelist, Sarah worked as an investigative journalist and award-winning feature writer. Her work has been featured in The Washington Post, USA Today, and many other well-known publications.
Editoral Review
In Greer Hendricks’ latest thriller, The Golden Couple, the reader is taken on a gripping journey of love, power, and deception. Hendricks, co-author of the bestselling novels The Wife Between Us and An Anonymous Girl, has once again displayed her mastery of the psychological thriller genre with this heart-racing page-turner.
Set in the glamorous Hamptons, the novel follows the seemingly perfect couple, Adam and Amelia Calloway. Adam is a renowned architect, while Amelia is a highly sought-after event planner.
Together, they are the envy of their friends and neighbors. But when a rising political star hires Amelia to plan his campaign launch, she becomes embroiled in a scandal that threatens to destroy her idyllic life with Adam.
Hendricks’ writing style is sharp, with terse prose that ratchets up the tension, making it difficult to put the book down. The author has crafted each character with depth, making them feel real and relatable.
The pacing is impeccably timed, with suspense-building moments that leave readers hanging on the edge of their seats. The authors use of multiple perspectives keeps the reader guessing, as each chapter unfolds with a new twist.
The Golden Couple is not just a thrilling tale but also a commentary on the excessive wealth and social disparities that exist in the modern world. Hendricks explores the destructive nature of greed and ambition and how it can pervert even the purest of intentions.
The Golden Couple will appeal to fans of Gillian Flynn and Paula Hawkins but has a voice all its own. This novel is intelligently written and will keep readers engaged from start to finish.
It’s an excellent choice for those looking for a fast-paced, suspenseful read with a thought-provoking underlying theme. While the writing is undeniably strong, a criticism of The Golden Couple is that the characters can be somewhat predictable.
While this may be intentional, as Hendricks seeks to develop a specific type of character, it can also be a little frustrating for readers who prefer more complex characters. Overall, however, The Golden Couple is a must-read.
Hendricks has once again delivered a thrilling masterpiece that will keep readers captivated until the very last page. For those looking for a worthwhile thriller, The Golden Couple is an excellent choice, and one I’d give an 8 out of 10.
