Suspend disbelief and settle down for a good read. Delaney is a great storyteller and in "The Perfect Wife" presents us with a situation where Tim, [ a programming genius] with his own robotics company and vast wealth, is faced with the death of his wife, Abbie, whom he adores. His solution involves technology, algorithms and robotics. But therein lies the problem. Who ends up controlling whom? Fast-paced and fun to read with a real twist in the tail is a fair summary. But that's not all. It begs the question as to what makes us human and can even the most sophisticated artificial intelligence ever get near replicating that? Or does it simply reflect and magnify human weakness.

You’d be very wrong in thinking that JP Delaney’s recent publication “The Perfect Wife” was a techno thriller involving Artificial Intelligence. Although it has a futuristic premise, this is actually a very well written, psychological suspense novel, focusing more on parenting a child with autism than the future world technology of AI. Once you’ve picked your way through the technology, there’s a huge family drama going on which carried the weight of emotions and moral dilemmas throughout.
With regards to the AI part of the story, it’s a very thought provoking read, the future of robots having empathy and emotions and rebuilding life like models of loved ones who have died is both scary and mind blowing. I really don’t believe the futuristic elements were too far fetched and it’s certainly a possible scenario to imagine in the not too distant future.
I must admit to not totally understanding everything, there were instances when things went a little over my head and there were some words that I didn’t comprehend but at no point did it put me off and I felt quite a strong compulsion to keep reading.
The main male character Tim was very unlikeable, which the author did a good job of getting the reader to feel this way and for me, Danny was the central character who unassumingly took the lead role.
My advice would be to go into this book with an open mind, with no preconceptions of what to expect, its original, unique, thought provoking, shocking and at times quite emotional and very entertaining.
4 stars for an enjoyable and interesting psychological thriller and I look forward to reading more by JP Delaney again in the future.

I didn't expect this to be sic fi and I'm not usually a fan but this novel kept me reading with tis twists and turns. an enjoyable escape into the future.

I'm such a big JP Delaney fan and I was thrilled to receive an ARC of The Good Wife. I can safely say that this did not disappoint and although it wasn't my favourite book of his, I still had a great time reading it and would recommend it to any thriller fans as well as people interested in AI and technology. As a woman that works in the tech sector, this book really struck a chord with me and Delaney does a great job at highlighting some of the issues that plague this sector. Many authors have attempted to write about AI before and tend to miss the mark but I sense that JP Delaney really did his homework here and I can safely say that it paid off.

Overall, a really great read and perhaps one of the best representations of the tech industry that I've seen to date.

A solid 4 Stars ****

Well this book wasn't what I expected it to be. After reading the first chapter of The Perfect Wife, I was intrigued but unsure if I would actually enjoy it as sci-fi isn't usually a genre I would read. However, I've read and enjoyed other JP Delaney books so decided to give it a chance and I'm glad I did as I enjoyed it. Being a engineering student and having studied a bit of programming earlier this year I found it quite interesting. I was a bit confused and disappointed with the ending but overall it was a good read.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for a copy of this ebook in exchange for my honest review.

This JP Delaney novel again has a little twist of something futuristic.

I felt at times that the story became overdrawn and that it all could have been resolved a lot faster. The ending felt unsatisfying to me and I have to admit that I was expecting more of the story.

This was excellent!

From the first page when Abbie wakes up, I was hooked. It was such an original story for me to read and I had the experience where I didn't want to put the book down - not that common unfortunately!

The book was thrilling and exciting and not a little creepy in many places! It was such a fascinating concept that I wondered whether the events would actually be possible in the future. I got slightly confused towards the end but the book was well written and I soon twigged!

Highly recommended for fans of 'unputdownable books!'

Thank you to Net Galley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This story is so twisted and futuristic. There is plot twists in there where you end up questioning everything you have read before...

Abbie wakes up in what looks like a hospital with no idea of what happened to her. The man by her side tells her that five years previously she suffered a terrible accident, but that he, her husband, loves her dearly and wants to take her back home immediately to recover. Whisking her through the ‘hospital’, Abbie finds everything a bit strange, but memories are returning and she accepts Tim’s accounts.
Tim is a driven tech entrepreneur, whose relationship with his employees is described by a second narrative filling in the back story. He and Abbie had a perfect life, she as a gifted artist, a doting mother to their young son, and the perfect wife, he providing money and protection for his family.
However, we soon learn all is not what it seems as Abbie’s memories are triggered by odd inconsistencies in Tim’s story. She is determined to understand and uncover what happened to her, made more urgent after finally leaving the house against her husband’s advice, and triggering a media storm.
This story takes a lot of concentration to follow, or a devious mind to unpick. It raises many questions about AI and ethics, then in the end a whole new scenario plays out. Not the usual thriller, but none the less, intriguing.

I started this book, but it wasn’t really what I expected. Unfortunately it wasn’t my type of book, so I didn’t finish it. Sorry.

What a surprising read, leave everything you are doing and buy this book now, you’ll love it!
This is not the first book I’ve read of this author JP Delaney, but I loved it as all the previous ones. He always mixes some mystery, some curious technology gadgets and some real problems that we all could relate to. So even if there’s a mystery on the plot, it is not the only thing that keeps you glued to the pages of the story, but also the human side of it.
Can you imagine to revive your loved ones again and again? Their conscience and memories on a robot body, the perfect answer! The only problem is that Abbie is not sure why she has come alive, is it that her husband loved her so much that couldn’t live without her? Because every day that passes she is more unsure of anything, the only thing that she knows is that all the answers to her questions seem related to the disappearance of the real Abbie. So, what had really happened to Abby, did she leave or someone killed her?
This is a book that you’ll not guess the ending till you’ll read it, there’s a bomb that will leave you totally astonished in the end, but that’s why I love so much the books written by JP Delaney, no matter what type of conjectures you’ve done, the ending will surprise you, I am sure.
I don’t want to talk much about the plot, there are so many interesting points on the story to talk and discuss that I am sure that after you read it you’ll take a deep reflection to process everything that was written.
I am sure you know that perfection doesn’t exist, so ready to discover The (flawless) Perfect Wife?

Original. Stylish. Compelling.

JP Delaney has done it again with The Perfect Wife, written a psychological thriller that thrilled my mind! He's definitely a 'must read' author for me, as I find his books so fresh, always thought provoking and suspenseful!

The Perfect Wife centres around Abbie, after suffering a terrible accident, she wakes in a hospital bed with no memory of how she got there. Her husband is a titan in the tech word, and her return from the abyss is a miricle of science, a breakthrough in artifical intelligence...

I loved the AI subject matter in this one, and how Delaney linked it to human emotions. This novel reminded me a bit of The Girl Before as the main male character has a drive for perfection. Like the cover, this novel is cool and slick, but this one had its moments of pure emotion with Abbie's son, Danny.

Such a satisfying read, and when you really think about it, a damn right creepy one! When I finished it, I was thinking yep, I've enjoyed all 3 books, I'll definitely reread all the Delaney's in the future, and I look forward to seeing what clever idea he comes up with for his next book!

Abbie was confused when she awoke. Had she been in an accident, why were her thoughts so confused? Her confusion continued when Tim, her husband told her they were leaving what she though was a hospital, but turned out to be a very hi-tech lab building.

Abbie is not who/what she seems. Her husband could not cope with her disappearance/death five years ago. Being a hi-tech genius he has created a robot that has the memories & emotions of his wife. But is he more obsessed with his creation than the person he claims to love? As she settles into her life & tries to connect with their autistic son she begins to question.Tim's view of their marriage & the past. When she finds an hidden iPad she hopes it might give her some answers.

This book was such a brilliant conglomeration of many genres but most of all it raised the question, "What is it to be human?" Is Abbie more 'human' than the driven tech guru that is her husband?

Totally unique this book was a fabulous read & one that will be with me for sometime. Many thanks to Netgalley & the publishers for giving me the chance to read & review this great book.

I really enjoyed this, well written and suspenseful. The concept probably isn’t too far off in the future so it felt believable while not being completely science fiction.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Wow, this book was not at all what I was expecting and I liked it! You follow the story of Abbie who has woken up after being away for a while and is trying to piece together what happened before. Her husband Tim who is very protective and overbearing at times, sometimes helps her to regain her memory at other times he prevents it.

I was very intrigued by the story from the first chapter and could not guess how this would turn out. A very good read and I am pleased to have read this as its quite different from a normal physiological thriller.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the chance to review this book in exchange for a honest review.

This is a book so different to any I have read before that you just have to read it !!

Abbie and Tim have the perfect marriage, perfect life .......... but is everything quite as it seems. When Abbie awakes from what she thinks is an accident we slowly become aware of the truth. Abbie is in fact presumed dead after going missing 5 years ago and the new Abbie is actually a ‘cobot’. Tim has made an exact replica of Abbie into a robot that is so advanced most people think it is the real Abbie, returned from the dead.

It’s really hard to write too much more as I don’t want to give anything away, this really is a book you have to read. There are plenty of twists and lots of lies that are slowly revealed throughout the book. This is such a brilliant storyline and I promise it will have you hooked right from the start. If you haven’t read this authors previous work then you really need to add those to your reading list too. This is one author you really need to read !!

Thank you to Quercus Books and NetGalley for a digital copy of this book.

I began by enjoying this book, and the original premise on which it's based. Unfortunately I very soon felt lost. My fault entirely. Someone with a better grasp of science/AI would undoubtedly enjoy this ( and almost anyone understands such things better than I)
Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the ARC

Wow. What AI could be used for. Would the bots become, in some form, sentient? This story hooked me from the beginning. I found my emotions changing from chapter to chapter.

Loved it, it certainly made me think.

I received a free advance review copy. This review is voluntary, honest and my own opinion.

This was just ok for me. Parts of it good and then others a bit too far fetched for me. I liked the characters but it didn’t excite me and make me want to read to the end as fast as I could.

I've wanted to read a J.P. Delaney book for a while, so was very happy to see this book pop up on NetGalley. Although I can understand why it's being classified as sci-fi, I'd say it focuses more on the thriller side of things. There were lots of twists and turns, most of which I didn't see coming and I enjoyed the suspenseful atmosphere throughout. Unfortunately I did feel as though the story left me a bit lost in a few places (more on the techie side of things), and I wasn't crazy about the ending. However, I would still say this was an enjoyable read overall, and I will probably pick up the other books by this author when I get the chance.