The Marriage Pact
By Michelle Richmond
- Release Date: 2017-07-25
- Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Description
How far is too far when it comes to protecting your marriage? Find out in this relentlessly paced novel of psychological suspense for anyone who loved The Couple Next Door.
“Ranks with The Stepford Wives and Gone Girl as a terrifying look at what it really means to say ‘I do.’”—Joseph Finder, New York Times bestselling author of The Switch
Newlyweds Alice and Jake are a picture-perfect couple. Alice, once a singer in a well-known rock band, is now a successful lawyer. Jake is a partner in an up-and-coming psychology practice. Their life together holds endless possibilities. After receiving an enticing wedding gift from one of Alice’s prominent clients, they decide to join an exclusive and mysterious group known only as The Pact.
The goal of The Pact seems simple: to keep marriages happy and intact. And most of its rules make sense. Always answer the phone when your spouse calls. Exchange thoughtful gifts monthly. Plan a trip together once per quarter. . . .
Never mention The Pact to anyone.
Alice and Jake are initially seduced by the glamorous parties, the sense of community, their widening social circle of like-minded couples.
And then one of them breaks the rules.
The young lovers are about to discover that for adherents to The Pact, membership, like marriage, is for life. And The Pact will go to any lengths to enforce that rule.
For Jake and Alice, the marriage of their dreams is about to become their worst nightmare.
Praise for The Marriage Pact
“This fast-paced nail-biter goes in unpredictable directions. . . . It also raises thoughtful questions about individual agency and marital commitment. With strong writing, intriguing characters, and a compelling conceit, this psychological thriller seems destined for the top of summer reading lists. Recommended as a fresh voice for readers of Gillian Flynn or Ruth Ware.”—Library Journal (starred review)
“Creepy and engrossing . . . [The Marriage Pact takes] readers deep into the heart of a marriage and exposes some of the darker drives, such as possession and control, that can lurk within even the most harmonious of unions.”—Booklist
“Gripping, thought-provoking, and irresistible.”—Dean Koontz
“Riveting psychological suspense! This book will keep you up all night, while making you second-guess everything you know and everyone you’ve ever loved.”—Lisa Gardner, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Right Behind You
Reviews
Implausible ……far-fetched. Lack of character development. Dim-witted characters!😝
2By TjournalWish I hadn’t wasted my money on this one!😝😫No suspense
1By Ren617BostonThere are no twists and turns just a long boring story. It is Stepford Wives with less suspense.Huge disappointment
1By rush babeThis book was compared in the description to Gone Girl; that’s one reason I chose to download it. Nothing could be further from the truth, there is absolutely no suspense or intrigue in this book it is actually quite boring. You are never in suspense, there is a lot of filler you can just skim right over and not miss a thing. Don’t waste your money this book is is ridiculous and boringI couldn’t put it down.
5By AndrealynnstuartfarrisI couldn’t wait to see what happened next! Best book I’ve read in a while.Utterly ridiculous!
2By janrphJuvenile writing and storytelling, totally unbelievable storyline. It started out fascinating but got more and more ridiculous as the story went on.The Marriage Pact
5By MarsufkEnjoyed the book!$13.99 and full of typos!
1By MygiftsA&LWhy is this practically $14.00 and is an unedited copy? Come on iBooks?!!! I will never, ever pay that for an unedited book!The Marriage Pact
2By DottieRoWhen I read a book I like, I can’t put it down. This book sat for days without me touching it in between reads. It was ok at best. Nice enough lead characters, but the story just doesn’t seem authentic. A bit off. Would not recommend. Much better reads out there.The Marriage Pact
5By oakwomanaoGreat read - loved the twists & turns. Takes something so many want so badly to succeed - marriage - and shows how a few seemingly simple choices to do the right thing can go so wrong. Highly recommend!Stays with you
5By DrcbartlettI could not out this book down and am still thinking about it. This would be a great movie!