Since other people have given a synopsis of the book I want to tell you how a reader might react. It is a Good book. The writing style is different than what I've usually found in this genre, but that's not a bad thing at all. There are books that are good and even though you still can predict a little of what is/will be happening they are books you give a positive review. There were three spots in which my mouth just fell open -- and the friend I was sitting beside said:
1. The characters can't hear you talk back to them.
2. Do you realize how dumbstruck you look?
It's nice to find a book that can knock you for a loop in a wonderful way.

Having read as many books as I have (thousands), and in so many different genres, it took talent to throw me that much. But the twists in the plot worked well, very well.

This was the first time I had ever read a Lisa Gardner book and afterward, I was hooked! She captures the deception of the killer, the determination and fear of the wife, and the hard work of the police and others involved in the plot of the story.

I have had to then purchase every book she has written thus far and read them as well and I am happy to say that none of them have been a disappointment.

Lisa Gardner writes a very good procedural novel which her lengthy acknowledgements pages make clear is due in part to a great deal of research of at least the interviewing variety. Couple that with a skill at wrenching every conceivable emotion out of her characters and you have a roller-coaster experience and then some. The only flaw here is that some situations are just a litle contrived.

Definately 5 stars. I could not put this book down once I started reading it. I loved the wife, she really made this a great read.

Once I started reading, I couldn't put this book down. Something was continually happening and made me want to keep reading to see what was next. A good procedural and it also delves into the lives of the people involved in tracking the serial killer and attempting to stop him before he is able to achieve his ultimate goal.

An on the edge of your seat ride. Once I picked it up & started on it I couldn't put it down.

I read this in one night, it was very gripping. Highly recommend.

WOW - What a book!!! I could put it down but couldn't stay away from it. It's one of those you can't wait to finish, but wish it would never end. An absolutely great read!!

This is a good book. I could hardly put it down. The fictional story of a cop who abused his wife, murdered 10 women, killed fellow cops, and then goes after his wife who decided she wasn't going to take it anymore. I won't say any more and spoil the story for you. I give it 5 stars.

Lisa Gardner's thriller debut is an impressive one. Young bride Tess weds a local cop, who quickly turns abusive. When she suspects that her husband Jim Beckett may be responsible for a series of violent murders, she goes to the police for help. The police apprehend her husband as he makes an attempt on Tess' life, but after Beckett escapes from prison she knows that she and her young daughter will not be safe until her husband is dead.

Tess turns to a former marine turned burned out mercenary in hopes of learning the gun and combat skills necessary to protect herself. In Iris Johansen fashion, her story melts the heart of the hardened soldier, and he becomes her protector as she and the police hunt down Beckett.

While the plot suggests that this book will be typical thriller fare, Gardner's writing makes it stand out from similar books. She finds a good balance between making sure the action does not let up, while still allowing the reader to get to know and understand her characters. The major players all have interesting back stories, and Jim Beckett is very, very scary. Gardner distinguishes herself from other romantic suspense authors such as Mariah Stewart by not shying away from violent scenes and grisly descriptions of killing. If you are a Karin Slaughter fan you will likely become a Lisa Gardner fan too after reading The Perfect Husband.

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The author grabs you by the second chapter and does not let go...

Jim was everything Tess dreamed of and he turned into her worst nightmare. He is a dangerous killer, he vowed he would make her pay...now he has escaped from prison and he is a former cop and knows all "the rules" and the "game plans".

Tess is going to fight back to save her daughter and herself...she knows she must be strong and must fight back...kill or be killed.

Loved it!
Jim was everything she'd ever dreamed of .......but 2 yrs. after Tess married the decorated cop & bore his child, she helped put him behind bars for savagely murdering 10 women. Even locked up, he vowed he would make her pay. Now he has escaped & the most dangerous game of all begins. With the help of burned out ex-marine J.T. Dillon & FBI profiler Pierce Quincy, she's going to fight back. As the largest manhunt ever seen, mobilizes to catch Jim, the clock winds down on a terrifying reunion between husband & wife & Tess's choices are to kill... or be killed.

Naive Tess married a decorated cop, thinking he was her savior from an abusive, controlling father. With no comparison, and a two year old daughter to think of, she assumes her flawed marriage is 'normal.'When it becomes painfully obvious her cunning husband is a serial killer, she helps put him behind bars. When he escapes, Tess needs to overcome a lifetime of fear to protect herself and her daughter. She enlists the help of a burned out marine turned mercinary to teach her survival skills, but he has baggage of his own, too. And her husband still has an agenda, and revenge is part of it.

The book is gripping, from start to finish.

Very Good Book

OMG
COULD NOT PUT DOWN

Suspense and outrage and the whole gammut of feelings as you read thru this book. Twisty ending and a deep exhale are your rewards at the last page.

402 pages

Jim Beckett was everyting she'd ever dreamed of---But two years after Tess married the decorated cop and bore his child, she helped put him behind bara for savagely murdering ten women. Even locked up in a maxiumum secutiry prison, he vowed he would come after her and make her pay. Now the cunning killer has excaped---and the most dangerous game of all begins...

What would you do if the man of your dreams ended up being a serial killer? And then he escapes from prison to come after you! Great story.

Jim Beckett was everything she'd ever dreamed of...But 2 years after Tess married the decorated cop and bore his child, she helped put him behind bars for savagely murdering 10 women. Even locked up in maximum security prison, he vowed he would make her pay. Now the cunning killer has escaped-and the most dangerous game of all begins. After a lifetime of fear, Tess will do something she's never done before. With the help of burned-out ex-marine J.T.Dillon and FBI profiler Pierce Quincy, she's going to fight back. As the largest manhunt 4 ststes have ever seen mobilizes to catch Beckett, the clock winds down on a terrifying reunion between husband and wife. And Tess knows that this time, her only choices are to kill-or be killed.

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