The Perfect Husband

by Lisa Gardner
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Good Books rating 3.67
Psychological Thriller
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  • ID: 10145
  • Added: 2026-01-15
  • Updated: 2026-01-15
  • ISBN: 9780755396184
  • Publisher: Hachette UK
  • Published: 2012-07-05
  • Reviews: 3

Tess Beckett thought she had found her dream man in Jim, a well-respected and decorated cop. However, her world comes crashing down when Jim is charged with the murder of ten women. With Jim behind bars, Tess tries to move on with her life. But her new beginning is cut short when she learns that Jim has escaped from prison. As a massive manhunt ensues across four states, Tess knows it's only a matter of time before her husband tracks her down for revenge. Determined to protect herself, Tess prepares for the inevitable confrontation, vowing that this time, their separation will be 'till death do us part'. Lisa Gardner, a bestselling author, delivers a gripping tale of suspense and psychological thriller elements. The Perfect Husband is the first book in the FBI Profiler series, promising readers a heart-pounding journey filled with twists and turns.

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Books of My Heart · Melanie · 2025-03-14
average 3.00

This book is not the first Lisa Gardner ever wrote, but it is early in her career. It's not a bad story, just not all that great.

Melanie from Books of My Heart notes that 'The Perfect Husband' is an early work by Lisa Gardner and it shows. They mention that while it's not a bad story, it lacks the depth and polish of her later works. They appreciate the effort but feel that it's not one of her best. They also note that the characters could have been developed better and the plot could have been more engaging.

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    I don't think this is the first book Lisa Gardner ever wrote, but it is early in her career.

    It's not a bad story, just not all that great.

    It's not one of her best, but it's still a decent read.

Down the Book Jar · 2021-10-28
mixed 3.50

The book is a classic Lisa Gardner thriller with some shortcomings. It is not recommended as a first read for new fans.

Down the Book Jar describes 'The Perfect Husband' as a quintessential Lisa Gardner novel, packed with suspense and tension. They note that while it has its flaws, particularly in character development, it's a gripping read that showcases Gardner's early writing style. They also mention that it might not be the best starting point for new readers, as it lacks some of the polish found in her later works.

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    The Perfect Husband is a Lisa Gardner 'classic,' published in 1999.

    It definitely has some shortcomings and should NOT be your first Lisa Gardner book.

    It's a gripping read that showcases Gardner's early writing style.

Always With a Book · 2019-04-08
excellent 4.50

This book is an intense and gripping story that keeps the reader engaged throughout. It's a thrilling roller coaster ride.

Always With a Book found 'The Perfect Husband' to be an intense and gripping story that kept them on the edge of their seat. They appreciated the fast-paced narrative and the way the author kept them engaged throughout. They also noted that the story is a thrilling roller coaster ride, making it a great choice for fans of suspenseful thrillers.

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    This book was quite an intense, gripping story that kept me engaged throughout.

    It's one of those books that keeps you on edge and gets more and more intense as it goes on.

    It's a thrilling roller coaster of a read with a gripping storyline that keeps you engaged from the first page.

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