Thrillers & Suspense
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Every Vow You Break: A Novel
"Hitchcockian chills and thrills abound in Swanson's latest mystery, a twisty tale of survival and deception. " – O, the Oprah Magazine
A bride's dream honeymoon becomes a nightmare when a man with whom she's had a regrettable one-night stand shows up in this electrifying psychological thriller from the acclaimed author of Eight Perfect Murders.
Abigail Baskin never thought she would fall in love with a millionaire. Then she met Bruce Lamb. He's a good guy, stable, level-headed, kind-a refreshing change from her previous relationships.
But right before the wedding, Abigail has a drunken one-night stand on her bachelorette weekend. She puts the incident-and the sexy guy who wouldn't give her his real name-out of her mind, and now believes she wants to be with Bruce for the rest of her life. Their honeymoon on a luxurious, secluded island will be the beginning of their blissful lives together.
Then the mysterious stranger suddenly appears-and Abigail's future life and happiness are turned upside down. He insists that their passionate night was the beginning of something much, much more. Something special. Something real-and he's tracked her down to prove it.
Does she tell Bruce and ruin their idyllic honeymoon-and possibly their marriage? Or should she handle this psychopathic stalker on her own? To make the situation worse, strange things begin to happen. She sees a terrified woman in the shadows one night, and no one at the resort seems to believe anything is amiss… including her perfect new husband.
A bride's dream honeymoon becomes a nightmare when a man with whom she's had a regrettable one-night stand shows up in this electrifying psychological thriller from the acclaimed author of Eight Perfect Murders.
Abigail Baskin never thought she would fall in love with a millionaire. Then she met Bruce Lamb. He's a good guy, stable, level-headed, kind-a refreshing change from her previous relationships.
But right before the wedding, Abigail has a drunken one-night stand on her bachelorette weekend. She puts the incident-and the sexy guy who wouldn't give her his real name-out of her mind, and now believes she wants to be with Bruce for the rest of her life. Their honeymoon on a luxurious, secluded island will be the beginning of their blissful lives together.
Then the mysterious stranger suddenly appears-and Abigail's future life and happiness are turned upside down. He insists that their passionate night was the beginning of something much, much more. Something special. Something real-and he's tracked her down to prove it.
Does she tell Bruce and ruin their idyllic honeymoon-and possibly their marriage? Or should she handle this psychopathic stalker on her own? To make the situation worse, strange things begin to happen. She sees a terrified woman in the shadows one night, and no one at the resort seems to believe anything is amiss… including her perfect new husband.
Editorial Reviews
"Swanson specializes in writing mesmerizing thrillers that subvert readers' expectations. The author works his particular magic once again with Every Vow You Break… Swanson's shape-shifting saga is reminiscent, by turns, of such foreboding films as Vertigo [and] Fatal Attraction." -- Wall Street Journal
"Just when we think we have an idea of what Abigail is up against, Swanson pulls the rug away from under us. Strange events give way to sinister revelations... The last act cranks up tension to the breaking point. Sit back, suspend all disbelief, and watch those pages fly by." -- Minneapolis Star Tribune
"Will give you major Fatal Attraction vibes…. A tantalizing plot, steamy scenes, and passionate relationships…" -- PopSugar
"If you love… curling up with an atmospheric murder mystery-or binging a Hitchcock marathon on TMC-Every Vow You Break delivers on all counts. But as did the master filmmaker, Swanson imbeds unpleasant truths about marriage and money, and whether or not we can truly know another person. Do all our relationships follow the same patterns, again and again? Are we merely bit players in someone else's drama? Perhaps those are unsolvable mysteries." -- Oprah Daily
"Hitchcockian chills and thrills abound in Swanson's latest mystery, a twisty tale of survival and deception. " -- O, the Oprah Magazine
"Lots of thriller writers know how to set a hook, but Swanson isn't satisfied with just one; the further we go into his devilishly twisty tales, the more hooks he sets… This time we start out on what seems like familiar ground: then-bride-to-be Abigail had a booze-fueled one-night stand… and is now being stalked by the man with whom she dallied. Fatal Attraction, right? Well, maybe, but we quickly see there's more to it than that." -- Booklist
"If you're looking for the suspense techniques of Alfred Hitchcock translated to the page, Swanson's your man… References to Hitchcock's Vertigo give an index to the murderous fun here." -- Financial Times
"The author peels away layers of treachery leaving the reader, and unwitting newlywed Abigail, unsure of who to trust. Swanson taps into a survival instinct particularly resonant with the female experience, and makes Every Vow You Break glamorous, dark and terrifying." -- Independent (UK)
"An enjoyable thriller with a pleasingly acidic streak of social satire." -- Daily Mail (UK)
"Should come with a warning to prepare for a single-s...
"Just when we think we have an idea of what Abigail is up against, Swanson pulls the rug away from under us. Strange events give way to sinister revelations... The last act cranks up tension to the breaking point. Sit back, suspend all disbelief, and watch those pages fly by." -- Minneapolis Star Tribune
"Will give you major Fatal Attraction vibes…. A tantalizing plot, steamy scenes, and passionate relationships…" -- PopSugar
"If you love… curling up with an atmospheric murder mystery-or binging a Hitchcock marathon on TMC-Every Vow You Break delivers on all counts. But as did the master filmmaker, Swanson imbeds unpleasant truths about marriage and money, and whether or not we can truly know another person. Do all our relationships follow the same patterns, again and again? Are we merely bit players in someone else's drama? Perhaps those are unsolvable mysteries." -- Oprah Daily
"Hitchcockian chills and thrills abound in Swanson's latest mystery, a twisty tale of survival and deception. " -- O, the Oprah Magazine
"Lots of thriller writers know how to set a hook, but Swanson isn't satisfied with just one; the further we go into his devilishly twisty tales, the more hooks he sets… This time we start out on what seems like familiar ground: then-bride-to-be Abigail had a booze-fueled one-night stand… and is now being stalked by the man with whom she dallied. Fatal Attraction, right? Well, maybe, but we quickly see there's more to it than that." -- Booklist
"If you're looking for the suspense techniques of Alfred Hitchcock translated to the page, Swanson's your man… References to Hitchcock's Vertigo give an index to the murderous fun here." -- Financial Times
"The author peels away layers of treachery leaving the reader, and unwitting newlywed Abigail, unsure of who to trust. Swanson taps into a survival instinct particularly resonant with the female experience, and makes Every Vow You Break glamorous, dark and terrifying." -- Independent (UK)
"An enjoyable thriller with a pleasingly acidic streak of social satire." -- Daily Mail (UK)
"Should come with a warning to prepare for a single-s...
Readers Top Reviews
G.R.EgovilleBoston w
This was the worst book I couldn't finish. It was an ugly reflection of what is going on in society today. The " battle of the sexes" has never been so violently portrayed. I found nothing in this book to recommend it to anyone. It should have been called The Cuckhold's Revenge. Don't waste your money on this one.
