My Husband's Wife by Alice FeeneyMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
Review: Alice Feeney’s Upcoming Thriller
You may want to tear through an Alice Feeney thriller in one sitting—but don’t. Her twists are so meticulously woven into the fabric of the narrative that rushing would mean missing the brilliance. Her upcoming novel, set for release on January 20, 2026, is another atmospheric, slow-burn psychological puzzle that will leave you breathless.
Set at Spyglass, a hauntingly beautiful coastal home, the story opens with Eden Fox, an artist on the cusp of her big break. But her life is shattered when she returns from a run to find her key no longer works—and a woman who looks exactly like her has taken her place. Even her husband insists she’s the impostor. From that moment, nothing is stable, and the unease Feeney is known for begins to take root.
Parallel to Eden’s unraveling is Birdy, a woman who inherits Spyglass six months earlier after receiving a devastating medical diagnosis. When she discovers a letter in her late grandmother’s things—one that eerily predicted the exact date of her death—Birdy is pulled into a mystery that stretches beyond logic. With the clinic’s name, Thanatos (the Greek god of death), haunting the narrative, Feeney flirts with the supernatural while keeping things grounded in sharp psychological tension.
Birdy’s humor, grit, and unpredictable choices make her one of Feeney’s most memorable characters yet. The two timelines twist together with jaw-dropping precision, leading to a final act that’s as emotionally resonant as it is shocking. You’ll find yourself questioning every character, every scene, and even your own assumptions.
Feeney is a master at layering deception, trauma, and heartbreak beneath suspense. As always, it’s wise to check content warnings—her stories rarely shy away from emotional weight. But if you’re craving a thriller that dares you to guess and rewards you when you don’t, this one belongs at the top of your 2026 reading list.
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