Add murder into the mix and you have a tense, addictive psychological thriller that explores the deeper truths hiding behind every family facade. None of the characters in this book are worth caring about. The other wife is his father's mistress who also sleeps with other members of this sordid little enclave of people with no morals and no sense of decency. A novel by Michael Robotham The ninth book in the Joe O'loughlin series, from bestselling author Michael Robotham. The new bestseller that will keep you on the edge of your seat until its shocking climax, by multi-million-copy selling author Michael Robotham. ‘The Other Wife’ was much more to my liking, giving us more insight into Joe’s family. I particularly enjoy the friendship between him and ex-detective Ruiz. 'Superbly constructed... a breathtaking twist' Daily MailChildhood sweethearts William and Mary have been married for sixty years. Robotham’s new novel, The Other Wife stars Joe O’Loughlin and, in my opinion, is his … William is a celebrated surgeon, Mary a devoted wife. The other wife is his father's mistress who also sleeps with other members of this sordid little enclave of people with no morals and no sense of decency. If this is an example of Mr O'Loughlin's work i shall not bother reading anything else of his. Michael Robotham twists a plot so beautifully, The Other Wife is immediately engaging This story hits very close to home when Joe discovers dark secrets lurk at the heart of his own family. “The Other Wife is one giant, delicious maze, with twists and turns at every page… a nail-biting psychological thriller, totally addictive from the very first page…We recommend you grab a nice glass of red, some chocolate and settle into a comfy armchair for a night of superb, uninterrupted reading.” William is a … William and Mary have been married sixty years. The storyline really held my interest and gave me hope for Joe’s future and that of his children. None of the characters in this book are worth caring about. If this is an example of Mr O'Loughlin's work i shall not bother reading anything else of his. Both are strong believers in right and wrong. Whether writing standalone novels or novels centered on his recurring character, clinical psychologist Joe O’Loughlin, Robotham grips the reader from the first page to the last.