‘The Wife Before Last’ by author David Palin, is set to be published on May 23rd 2024.
A brand new globetrotting thriller, ‘The Wife Before Last’ follows three former Stasi agents who flee Germany following the fall of the Berlin Wall. The trio quietly reinvent themselves in the shadows of the British criminal underworld. Michael and Richard still crave the violence that got them where they are, but Marcus takes a different approach. Marcus’ white-collar crimes see him craft a sinister double life, targeting vulnerable women for financial gain. However, when one of Marcus’ scores goes wrong, Marcus looks to evade the two men who were once his closest allies.
About ‘The Wife Before Last’
As the world celebrates the fall of the Berlin Wall three men, all ex-Stasi operatives, exploit the chaos and escape Germany. Thick as thieves the trio stick together; quietly reinventing themselves in the shadows of the British criminal underworld. Michael and Richard still live and breathe the violence that got them where they are, but Marcus is different.
Crafting a sinister double life, Marcus uses the internet to target wealthy and vulnerable women for his own financial gain. However, when one of his scores goes wrong and the gang’s money is on the line, Marcus goes into hiding knowing that his partners are out to get him.
From the hidden corners of the dark web to the vibrant cityscapes of Europe, The Wife Before Last is a high-stakes game of deception. Revenge may be best served cold, but survival demands staying off the menu.
“Writing The Wife Before Last gave me even more opportunities to weave dark threads into an intricate knot and challenge the reader to untie them,” says author David Palin. “We all have secrets, but I think this psychological thriller illustrates only too well the adage: never do anything that leaves you fearing a knock at the door!”
‘The Wife Before Last’ is now available to pre-order on Amazon. For more from David Palin, click here.
About David Palin
David Palin has an appetite for the dark and mysterious. Born in West London but now residing in Berkshire, he is intrigued by the things that hide, often in plain sight, in the shadows beyond the light of our everyday lives. From studying both English and German literature, he believes we are drawn to darker tales and imaginings. All of this manifests in his work. Away from writing David enjoys sports, music, and the theatre — all of which have seemed like elements of a fantasy tale in our recent tough times.