It’s Always the Husband

C.L. Taylor is a Sunday Times bestselling author. Her psychological thrillers have sold over two million copies in the UK alone, been translated into over twenty languages, and optioned for television. Her 2023 novel, The Guilty Couple, and her 2019 novel, Sleep, were both Richard and Judy book club picks. C.L. Taylor lives in Bristol with her partner and son.

PRAISE FOR IT'S ALWAYS THE HUSBAND: ‘Secrets, lies and all the twists!’ Fabulous Magazine‘A clever novel’ The Sunday Times‘A super plot and snappy characters’ The Daily MailThis gripping read is brimming with twists and turns, right up until the very last page.’ Heat'Motherland meets Big Little Lies, It's Always the Husband is a totally addictive, up-all-night read. A masterclass in misdirection with clever twists and thrilling reveals right up until the final page. I loved it!' Claire Douglas'Desperate Housewives meets Big Little Lies – a propulsive page-turner brimming with intrigue. Utterly addictive!' Andrea Mara'The queen of the psychological thriller! C.L. Taylor expertly unravels the secrets and lies that will forever bind a group of school mums.' MW Craven'A cunningly constructed plot, a web of secrets and lies, and Taylor's usual superlative writing. Outstanding!’ Helen Fields‘C.L. Taylor had me gripped from the very first page and didn’t let go until I’d turned the last. Another addictive, twisty thriller that I devoured.’ Nadine Matheson‘A sizzling compulsive thriller about the dark side of friendship groups, and the things we'll do to believe the best in someone. SO addictive!’ Gytha Lodge‘A gripping, unguessable, twisty mystery with a shock ending which gave me chills!’ Ruth Mancini‘Dark, unsettling, and full of intrigue – packed with complex characters, tangled relationships and long-buried secrets.’ Rachel Abbott'A razor-sharp thriller full of secrets, suspicion, and twists. Dark, addictive, and impossible to put down.' Caroline Mitchell‘A delicious dissection of the dark truths behind the sunny smiles of the school-gates. I loved every twist and turn of it.’ Louise Minchin‘A compulsive small town thriller with a stunning final twist’ Jackie Kabler‘It's Motherland meets 24 Hours in Police Custody which is a perfect blend. I loved it.’ Chris Bridges'With more twists than a noose, this propulsive, whip-smart read is your new obsession.' CJ Cooke