Oh this is SO good! I love everything about this!
Easily one of my favorites I’ve read recently!

Such a page turner and I’m so thankful to have been able to ARC read it! Definitely looking forward to putting this on my shelf!

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC of My Wife, the Serial Killer! This book had the perfect mix of dark humor, chaos, and secrets—I was hooked from page one. The story takes off fast with the FMC committing a murder, and her detective husband unknowingly investigating her crime. From there, it spirals into a wild, witty, and unpredictable ride.

The pacing is fast, with short, binge-worthy chapters, and the characters are unforgettable—especially the unhinged yet oddly charming FMC. Garbett’s writing is sharp, funny, and completely addictive. A total standout!

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ARC review

Fran and Gareth just moved into their new house. Gareth works as a police officer and Fran is a social worker. Model citizens, right? When their neighbor goes missing Gareth starts to suspect foul play, he is convinced that the old man didn’t just disappear. Fran, on the other hand isn’t worried, she knows exactly what happened to him…

This is a mystery with a lot of dark humor. Since it has a dual point of view you get to follow the two main characters in all the different twists and turns. It slows down a bit about half way through and becomes more slow paced. It gets more serious as well so it’s not the same humor towards the end. I feel that the change of pace and the change of expression was disappointing, I liked it better in the beginning. The ending was no surprise but I didn’t mind because the rest of the story was entertaining. It was exciting and fun and I enjoyed reading it.

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Fran Donoghue is a serial killer. Her husband, Gareth, is a detective. What could possibly go wrong?

I absolutely LOVED this brilliant book. Sometimes serious, often very funny, top writing and a brilliant plot. Told from the dual perspectives of Fran and Gareth, with a heavy featuring of Mep, their cat and their slightly mad neighbour, Beryl.

Wild and chaotic with plenty of dry sarcasm and a whole heap of charm, add it to your TBR!

5 ⭐️ Thanks to Netgalley, H.J. Garbett and Storm for an ARC of this book.

This was the year to try and read new genres and I had good feelings with this book but after finishing it? This was even better than expected!
I am going to put it right there: Fran is a gem, I would read three more books with her as a protagonist. She is funny and eloquent. Being in her mind was really entertaining. Also, I must be honest, I did struggle with Gareth at the beginning. I didn’t understand why he didn’t trust his wife (I mean, she is a killer, but he didn’t know it).
I would have loved to see more from Fran’s brother and to know more profoundly about their past. From my point of view, it was too short of an explanation to understand the impact it had in the story.
Wishing a book to be longer is not a bad think, right?
Thank you to Storm Publishing, Netgalley and H. J. Garbett for allowing me to read this book in exchange for an honest opinion. This book was exactly what I needed to disconnect, a quick read with a bit of intrigue!

She's a murderer, he's a police officer - what could go wrong? The premise immediately drew me in, while the chapters that alternate viewpoints between Fran and Gareth along with the well-done dark humor kept me hooked. The book was more about the relationships between the characters and each spouse's personal growth and did not contain a ton of mystery and suspense, but I very much enjoyed the relationship dynamic throughout the book and seeing the events unfold through both Fran and Gareth's different viewpoints. The book had a (mostly) satisfying conclusion, and if you are a fan of dark humor I would definitely recommend it as a quick and fun read. Thank you to Net Galley and Storm Publishing for the ARC!

4.5 Stars, rounded up to 5

Very good in the beginning! But the rest of the book could have had more plot! But the writing was really good and I liked the protagonist however Gareth was a little dull - he could have been explored a bit more.

My Wife, The Serial Killer was a very fun book to read. While the plot could be heavy, it was delivered in a quirky way that kept it in the dark humor realm. A murder, a potential pending divorce, and an old cat...what could possibly go wrong? I did not see the ending wrapping up as it did, so appreciated those final twists! The book was a little slow to start, but I did enjoy every moment I spent reading it.

Really good story. I enjoyed following the main character’s journey and laughed at a good few parts of the book.

I always judge the impact of books by the characters’ memorability and this one knocks it out of the park. One word, Fran. Personally, I have a penchant for unreliable, unhinged narrators and this DELIVERED. So many times I was shouting at the book and oftentimes, laughing uncontrollably. The relationship between herself and Gareth was relatable despite the cataclysmic atrocities described. Even Mep the cat holds a place in my heart and memory. A truly engaging, hilarious debut novel from this author.

I absolutely loved this one. It’s a wildly entertaining, sharp and darkly hilarious debut. The story blends secrets, dark humour and heart-pounding action perfectly, all centred around a marriage that’s far more dangerous than it first appears.

It kicks off with Fran, our brilliantly unhinged main character, who has just killed her neighbour. Her husband Gareth, a detective with great instincts but no idea what Fran has been up to, throws himself into the case. As his investigation unfolds, things spiral in the most unpredictable way, with layers of tension, wit, and chaos that only escalate.

The pacing is spot on, with short, suspenseful chapters that make it ridiculously easy to binge. The writing style is addictive, and I found it really hard to put down! Fran and Gareth’s characters are incredibly well drawn, both individually and as a couple. Their relationship feels raw and authentic and their conversations, quiet moments, and building tension are all deeply believable and emotionally resonant. And I can’t go without mentioning Mit, the grumpy old cat, who completely stole my heart! This book made me laugh, cry (looking at you, Mit 🐾🥺) and feel so much rage.

If you enjoy dark humour, unhinged characters and complicated, twisty relationships, this one is a must-read. It’s clever, fast-paced and so much fun!

Thank you to NetGalley, Storm Publishing, and H. J. Garbett for the early access.

TWO WORDS........CREATIVE GENIUS!!

This book has it all! Humor, shock factor, and a great plot! I never thought I would find myself laughing during a psychological thriller, but this read was just epic and I found lots of humor points throughout. The book had a great beginning that engaged me from the very first page, and the fending was more than I expected. If dark humor and morally incorrect are your thing, this book is a MUST read for you!

Thank you NetGalley and Storm Publishing for the eArc. I can't wait for more creations from this author!

♡ this was such an unhinged story & i LOVED it ♡

thank you to H.J Garbett & Storm Publishing for an advanced reader copy of this book!

5 ⭐️

this book had the perfect mix of dark humor, chaos & secrets. i was hooked from page one and literally could not stop reading. this book was impossible to put down & has easily become one of my favorites. Garbett is an excellent writer! i have no complaints!

📖 plot & pace: the book starts off so fast with the FMC committing a murder. her husband (a detective) dives into a case.. the same his wife played a part in. it spirals from there in the most wild, witty & unpredictable way. the pacing is fast with short (but suspenseful) chapters that make it so easy to binge in one sitting.

👥 characters: the FMC is absolutely unhinged, definitely dangerous, but somehow still charming. the characters are ALL unforgettable, with sharp dialogue and a ton of personality.

🤩 tropes: morally gray characters, ride or die vibes, secret past

if you love thrillers with morally questionable characters & dark humor, this needs to be on your TBR!

Fran killed her neighbor and he most probably deserved it. Now if only her husband wasn't the detective on the case. The interplay between this husband and wife was charming and the mystery was solid. This wasn't an earth-shattering novel but a solid read.

3.5/5

My Wife, the Serial Killer is a dark humor murder novel about an unhinged woman named Fran who murders the old, weird man across the street (who apparently got what was coming to him). Her husband, Gareth, is a detective trying to solve the case, but he doesn't know his lovely wife is the culprit.
This is told in first person via multi POV. It's really interesting to have the story told from the murderer's perspective and the detective's perspective. I wasn't sure which one of them to root for, but I was satisfied with the ending. The plot twist was a little predictable, but overall, I had a good time reading this. I can't fail to mention their old feeble cat, Mep, who somehow adds to the subplot of Gareth being a miserable guy who takes care of this miserable cat. I really enjoyed this debut novel and am excited for this author's future. Hopefully there will be more stories like this to come!

Thank you to Net Galley and Storm Publishing for the ARC. I received this book for free in exchange for a review, but all opinions are my own.

This was an enjoyable read, though it ultimately left me feeling a bit underwhelmed. I particularly appreciated the writing style and found Fran, the main character, quite intriguing. However, Gareth didn't always resonate with me, despite genuinely liking the relationship between him and Fran.

I was annoyed by Fran's haste with the murders and her tendency to make rookie mistakes. It often felt like she needed to strategise far more in advance, and her lack of planning led to some significant missteps that impacted the overall narrative.

Thank you to netgalley for providing this arc!

As soon as I saw that I could request this title from netgalley I jumped at the chance. The title caught my attention straight away and once I read the blurb I was invested as it gave me vibes of the Mindf*ck series (which is one of my favourites) but more lighthearted.

I love how the book throws us straight in with a murder right away. I would describe this book as an easy, quick read which is an unhinged, good time. As a debut novel this was great as it kept me engaged as I wanted to know how it concluded and the writing was easy to understand and follow majority of the time.

I liked Fran, her inner monologue was quite disturbing and she was so unhinged it was entertaining to be in her mind while we uncovered why she was murdering these men. Let me just say...I support women's rights and wrongs. However, I feel like the story behind her reasoning wasn't conveyed in the best way, it all felt quite brief and you don't see how this event really affected Fran other than her having this bloodlust. I wish we could have seen her show more emotions and how this trauma affected her in other ways. Gareth I have mixed feelings about, I just didn't click with him. Throughout the book I thought he was a bit boring and I didn't like his friendship with Cis, like trust your wife when she says she doesn't like her. I also can't forgive him for something he did, even though he sort of makes up for it right at the end but that in itself confused me as well because his whole attitude changed in what felt like seconds.

Their relationship... I don't know. At a few points I was invested in it and thought they worked well together but I never had the butterflies I hope to feel when I'm reading about a couple and love their dynamic. At certain points they both annoyed me as well when it came to decisions they made which affected their relationship.

Overall, I would recommend this book for a quick read which won't change your life but is fun in a very deranged way.

Fran killed her neighbor. Don’t worry, he probably deserved it :) She tries to make it seem as if he got up & left and wouldn’t come back, like he’s missing but voluntarily.

Fran’s husband, Gareth, is a police detective and he believes that their elderly neighbor was in fact murdered, not missing, so he decides to start an investigation despite very one telling him he’s wasting his time. Only, he doesn’t know that his wife is the killer.

I thought the premise was very interesting (!!) but unfortunately I did not believe that as we continued on with the book. It was super slow and a little boring (🫣) and it didn’t grasp me like how I thought it was going to, I was thinking it would resemble the book “Findlay Donovan is Killing It” but it didn’t execute itself in that way, it just landed flat.

I thought the writing was a bit weird in terms of format. I didn’t like how there weren’t any quotation marks that indicated when a character was talking, and it felt chunky, I don’t know if that makes sense.

But it was still humorous and if you like comedic murder mystery then I would suggest you still pick up and try this book!

When Fran takes out her neighbor, you'll surprisingly find yourself rooting for her - the victim had it coming, after all. But as Detective Gareth Donoghue, her husband, digs deeper, the truth gets complicated, and the lines between right and wrong start to blur. With its unique blend of skewed justice, complex morals, and dark humor, this book had me hooked. While the beginning took a little time to get going, the payoff was well worth it. The plotline could have been a bit tighter and Fran's motive behind taking out her neighbour could have been explored in a better way giving more background and emphasizing on her pain. If you enjoy complex characters, moral ambiguity, and a dash of dark humor, you'll like "My Wife, The Serial Killer". Fans of How to Kill Your Family, Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone, and Killing Eve will particularly enjoy this thriller.

This book took me a while to get into, but once it hooked me, I couldn’t put it down. Told from dual points of view, the sharp banter and the FMC’s inner thoughts added a lot of personality and depth to the story. There’s a lot happening throughout the plot, which adds to the chaotic energy in the best way. I found it wildly entertaining to read about a serial killer married to a cop—it’s a dynamic that kept me constantly questioning whose side I was on. Both characters made me pause and think, and I loved that. If you’re a fan of Dexter or enjoy morally complex, fast-paced reads, this one’s worth picking up.


Thank you to NetGalley and Storm publishing for this ARC in exchange for this honest review