'Til Death Do Us Part - An Addictive Psychological Thriller

by Arti Manani

WHEN THE TRUTH IS YOUR ENEMY, WHO WILL YOU BECOME?


Amy's life takes a terrifying turn after a fall erases her memories, leaving her with nothing but an unsettling feeling that her husband, Samuel, is hiding something sinister.

Behind his loving facade, she senses a darkness that forces her to question everything—her marriage, her identity, and her very reality.


As she unravels the mysteries of her past, a chance encounter reveals disturbing truths, pushing Amy into a frantic search for answers. But the deeper she digs, the more Samuel's affection turns to manipulation, and the motives behind his actions become chillingly clear.


With her sanity on the line, Amy must navigate a dangerous game where the stakes are her very survival.


Can she outsmart the one person she’s supposed to trust, or will she fall victim to the secrets that bind them?


'Til Death Do Us Part is a domestic, suspense thriller that challenges the limits of morality, the thirst for revenge, and the weight of the choices we make when the truth becomes our greatest enemy.

How fine is the line between right and wrong?

Genres: Thriller

175 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 7, 2024

About the author

Arti is a thriller writer from West London, UK. Her novels include the domestic suspense thrillers, LIAR, LIAR, 'TIL DEATH DO US PART, and THE NEIGHBOUR.

In her novels, Arti delves deep into the minds of real people, placing psychological issues from anxiety and mental health to society and expectations at the forefront of her storylines.

Her stories tackle the inner demons we all face – anxiety, paranoia, and the crushing weight of societal expectations, through vivid, raw storytelling.

At the heart of her writing is the belief that the biggest battle we fight is often within our own minds. Arti uses this internal conflict as the driving force behind her work, creating narratives that not only engage but resonate deeply with readers who may be facing similar struggles.

Arti completed her BA Hons degree in English Language and Communication with Journalism at the University of Hertfordshire and went on to forge a career in copy-writing and marketing in the publishing and finance industries.

In 2019, Arti embarked on her journey to writing suspense novels.


Connect with Arti:

https://www.artimanani.com/#newsletter

Reviews

[Danielle Morris · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just found my new favorite read of the year. I finished this novella a few days ago, and my jaw is still on the floor. Every time I think about what this short but emotionally traumatic novella put me through, I want to give the author a high five while also billing her for my future therapy.
Every time I thought I knew what was happening, I was wrong. And when I wasn’t wrong, I was pulled in an entirely different direction I was not expecting.
This book was everything I wanted in a thriller. It touches on some heavy topics of morality while keeping the reader on the edge of their seat. The ending blew my mind, and I need more. Thank you, Arti Manani, for gifting me a copy of your newest thriller novella; I’ve been truly and completely traumatized by you, and I cannot wait for more.

[Arti Manani · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am thrilled to announce that my latest psychological suspense thriller, 'Til Death Do Us Part is available for pre-order now.

At the heart of this novella lies one of the most intense battles we all face: the one within our own minds. Through Amy’s disturbing journey, 'Til Death Do Us Part delves into how grief, trauma, and mental health can alter our sense of reality, sometimes leading us down dangerous paths we never imagined. It’s a story that doesn’t just entertain but resonates on a deeper, emotional level.

When the truth is your enemy, who will you become?

Tropes:

🖤 Domestic suspense
🖤 Dissociative amnesia
🖤 Unreliable narrator
🖤 Revenge and justice
🖤 Trauma
🖤 Twist ending
🖤 Gaslighting

I hope you enjoy the read. x

[BAMF_Book_Nerd · Rating 5 out of 5]

I could not put ‘Til Death Do Us Part by Arti Manani down until the book provided me with the answer to “How fine is the line between right and wrong?” I was able to figure out half of what Samuel was protecting Amelia, aka Amy, from before it was explained in the book. However, I didn’t expect the ending and absolutely loved this quick read. I would highly recommend Arti Manani and ‘Til Death Do Us Part.

[travel_thru_books · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a captivating story filled with twists and turns that had me engaged from the start! Arti packed a lot into this novella, leaving no stones unturned! I read this in one sitting, it was so hard to put down!

Amy's life is turned upside down after an accident wipes out her memory, leaving her with suspicions about her overly loving husband, Samuel.

Arti masterfully intertwines elements of suspense, danger, and ethical dilemmas in a story that is both gripping and thought-provoking. Prepare for an immersive experience where each revelation adds a new layer of intrigue. Look out for that ending!

[Thriller Bookie · Rating 5 out of 5]

‘Til Death Do Us Part by Arti Manani takes the reader deep into the suffocating feeling of amnesia. 😵‍💫

The author truly succeeds in portraying how disorienting and unsettling amnesia can be. Every moment feels like a struggle for Amy, as she tries to grasp fragments of her past while questioning everything around her. Her journey of recovery is filled with doubt, and the deeper she digs, the more she wonders whether the truth might be more terrifying than her memory loss. 🫢

As the story unfolds, unexpected truths begin to surface, and you may find yourself questioning everything—right up until the shocking final twist. 😮

[Rayann · Rating 3 out of 5]

As a start,this was a 3/⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ read

“Till Death Do Us Apart” was a fast,quick read.
It basically talks about a Woman (Amy) that lost her memory completely,giving her no memory of her life,no details of who she is and even what she likes.Now her Husband (Samuel) is the only one she’s got,though Samuel holds many secrets that Amy can’t know and has no idea about.Amy knows for a fact that there’s much more to her life than just a regular Woman that lost her memory,Amy goes though a path in which she insists on knowing the real truth of her old life,every step Amy takes she gets closer to the truth.

I had a few comments/notes that I think would’ve made my rating higher:

1.I would’ve loved it if there was a twistier ending.
2.I feel like the Novel went on too fast,now I get that it itself is a short Novel but it could’ve had more pages giving more content,characters,plot twists,and tension.
3.The Characters could’ve had a more complex role in the Novel.

I’d say the Novel was okay,though if these points were followed or included I would probably have given it a higher rate!
I think everyone should give this Novel a try because maybe me giving it a 3 can end up having someone else giving it a 5,I don’t know.

[WeronikaNatalia · Rating 4 out of 5]

My very first ARC & I LOVED IT! It’s a short but filled with plot twists thriller. It is easy to read and hard to put down. It talks about different important topics in a way I have not seen/read before and I am here for it! Til’ Death Do Us Part by Arti Manani comes out on November 7th & I highly recommend getting your hands on it! Thank you Arti Manani 📖

[Abigail Walker · Rating 4 out of 5]

Firstly, thanks to Indie Visible Services for gifting me this book in exchange for an honest review.

Amy is left terrified and confused when a fall causes her to lose her memory. She wakes up in the hospital with her husband, Samuel, promising to take her home and look after her… and yet Amy can’t shake the feeling that he is the one who put her in the hospital in the first place. With no choice but to go home with him, Amy quickly notices Samuel’s secretive manner which only furthers her fears. Is he the loving husband he presents himself to be, or is she stuck with a man hiding some dark secrets as well as an aggressive manner?

I really enjoyed this book and it captivated me right from the start. It was an intriguing psychological thriller that had you asking questions throughout. As we get the story through an unreliable narrator it further adds to the mystery and suspense which made the read really enjoyable.

Spoilers ahead, so read at your own risk!

The main reason I didn’t give this a five star rating is purely because I could tell from the start that Amy was wrong about her distrust in Samuel. Although I loved reading from her muddled POV, my gut told me she was wrong and I was slightly disappointed to be proven right. That being said, the twist with the man locked in the bedroom was incredible and I really didn’t see that coming which definitely boosted my rating! The ending was my favourite part and it was such a great, albeit emotional, shock that really took me by surprise. Amy was very timid and nervous throughout, the book, so to know she had been the one to kidnap and torture that man was a brilliant twist!

Overall, a great, short psychological thriller that I’d definitely recommend to anyone!

[David Washburn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was my first read by Arti Manani and it did not disappoint.

This story is a blurry gaze into trauma and grief while exploring things I can’t even mention without ruining but this was so good. This should be more reason for you to check it out and see what I mean.

Pretty quickly I could see how strong Arti’s writing is. The similes and metaphors are great and I feel like the main character was great. The twists were well done and managed to have some emotional weight to them that make for a satisfying ending at a great length.
The pacing was perfect and the strong start had me hooked and wanting more. I highly recommend this thriller novella.

[Marissa Dobay · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! This was my first ARC read for October and it did not disappoint! There were definitely some twists and turns that I did not expect.

‘Til Death Do Us Part is a short psychological thriller that will keep you on your toes! It had me hooked from the beginning and I truly enjoyed reading this! Perfect start to my spooky season!

[Chapters_with_VDKeck · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m honored to have received a copy of this novella by Author Arti Manani. It delves into the mind of a recently recovered coma patient and her struggles to cope with the life she can’t remember and her choices to deal with it after she does. Is she mentally equipped to judge between right and wrong? It’s interesting to wonder if I’d make the same choice. Release date: 11/07/2024

[Michael · Rating 5 out of 5]

From the very start, this novella had me feeling anxious, nervous for what was going to happen next, what would be revealed, what was true and what wasn’t. When I started to think I knew the direction it was going in, it went in a completely different direction I didn’t see coming. A short but thrilling read.

[Trisha Mae · Rating 5 out of 5]

This little thriller really surprised me. I never really thought what actually happened is what happened. It really was a surprise and I didn't see it coming at all. 

[Hrudley · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this Thriller! So many twists and turns. What a page-turner! I never knew what to expect, kept me guessing!

[Paige Dunblazier · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh my god! Amazing!!! Loved every second of this! When I thought I had everything figured out I was so wrong!!! Definitely read this book!!!

[Michelle Young · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely fantastic! Full of dark twist and drama. A crazy page-turner you'll want to add to your TBR !

[Kathy Parker · Rating 5 out of 5]

In this book you meet Amy and Samuel , a married couple dealing with amnesia that Amy has from a fall and she is very suspicious of her husband. What is he hiding from her? Nothing is familiar to her in their house. He is very attentive to her. She is also very thin almost malnourished. The door to one of the rooms has a lock on the outside of it. She needs answers.

This book had me on the edge of my seat the whole time. It is intense and you will be surprised at how the story unfolds. Don’t miss this 5 star book.

[Becs_24 · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am so so glad I signed up to read this, this had my jaw on the floor, edge of my seat, it's so well written it's unreal. Would absolutely recommend

[Jessica Huntley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow this was brilliant with a twist I didn't see coming that just blew me away. You start off not knowing who to trust. The husband is clearly hiding something. But the more you learn, the more the lies unravel. A great tense thriller!

[Danielle · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really liked this gripping novella. I was hooked from page 1! It's a tense story as Amy tries to gain back her memory and the truth about what made her lose it in the first place.

[Toni L · Rating 4 out of 5]

Super intense locked in style thriller with an incredibly fast pace and loads of interesting psychological issues. Check TWs, but the emotional aspects add to the mental conflict well.

[Rebecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ooh this was good!

I was invested from the start - is she losing her mind, is she in danger? I love an unreliable narrator.

I did guess part of the twist but it was very well done and the actual events that happened I had no clue!

Interesting take on grief and revenge. Loved it.

[Casey Carter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well that was unexpected but totally worth the read. If you’re looking for something you can read in one sitting this is it. Quite the twists but not ones you can predict. The ending had me shocked.

[Mandy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Til Death Do Us Part is a gripping psychological thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. Arti Manini masterfully crafts a suspenseful, emotionally charged tale of deception, manipulation, and survival. Amy’s journey after losing her memory and her subsequent unraveling of her past is a heart-pounding experience that pulls you deeper with every twist.

What makes this book truly stand out is the depth of Amy’s inner turmoil. Her vulnerability, paired with her growing suspicion of her husband, Samuel, creates an intense atmosphere of paranoia and dread. The way Samuel’s affectionate facade gradually slips to reveal something far more sinister is chilling, and you can’t help but root for Amy as she fights to reclaim her life and identity.

Manini’s writing is sharp, and the pacing is perfect, keeping you hooked as Amy’s reality begins to blur, leaving you questioning what is real and who can be trusted. The themes of morality and truth are explored in a thought-provoking way, adding layers of complexity to the story. The moral ambiguity makes the stakes even higher, and you’ll find yourself reflecting on how fine the line is between right and wrong.

Til Death Do Us Part is a must-read for fans of domestic thrillers with psychological depth. It’s an exhilarating ride filled with secrets, betrayals, and shocking revelations. You won’t be able to put it down!

[Jolene · Rating 4 out of 5]

When Amy recovers in the hospital from what appears to be a terrible accident, her overly obsessed loving husband is by her side, ready to take her home. The problem is Amy has no recollection of the accident or of anything. She has lost her memory, but one thing is for sure, she knows something is terribly wrong, and she doesn’t trust the man before her.

Despite being intrigued from the beginning, I honestly thought it was going to be a familiar storyline that had been done in the past. But then BAM, it takes a wild twist that I didn’t see coming!

This was such a great read. Not only a quick novella for us thriller lovers. But a story that makes you question “what would you do?” Where do your morals lie. I hope there’s more of this story, because there is someone’s truth I’d like to hear.

[Ashley Aceves · Rating 5 out of 5]

‘ Til Death Do Us Part By Arti Manani is a definite 5 Star must read!! From the very beginning I was instantly hooked! Samuel explains to his wife Amelia A.K.A. Amy, how worried and concerned he was for her after a horrific fall which landed her in a coma at the hospital. Unfortunately, when Amy wakes up, she doesn’t remember anything. She has the slightest idea of who Samuel really is. And the only thing she can clearly recall is that this man, who claims to be her husband was the last face she saw before she plunged down the stairs like a ragdoll. Amy is convinced Samuel is a monster, but quickly realizes that with her memory loss and nowhere or no one to turn to she is stuck going home with him. Samuel is so attentive, gentle and loving towards her. However, she doesn’t believe it’s genuine, and she is determined to find out the truth. With each new small finding she discovers, he is always there to block her every move. This is a very fast pace thriller, full of twists, and turns that quickly unlock the truth of all! This baby will have you chained and locked to the very end. So run on over and snatch your copy up! Happy Reading!! 😁🤗🤓📖

[Lucy Appadoo · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this story about Amy, who loses her memory after falling down a set of stairs. She arrives home from the hospital with her husband, Samuel, who appears to be hiding secrets.

When eventually he keeps her prisoner in her own home, she suspects he might have pushed her down the stairs to kill her. She realises he’s not the loving husband he appears to be.

But as time goes on and Amy explores secrets, she realises there is more going on beyond the surface. She finds interesting pieces to her puzzle until needing to make an important decision.

This story is heartbreaking, sad, heartfelt, and intense that you cannot stop reading to find out what happens next. The characters are authentic and the plotline keeps you guessing with a twist at the end. So well worth the read.

[Nikki B. · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a twist!!! The main female character had a fall down the stairs and is suffering from some amnesia. She feels scared of her husband, like maybe he hurt her or wants to hurt her. However, with her memories skewed, she's very unreliable. As she tries to investigate what he may be hiding from her, he blocks her attempts and keeps everything literally under lock and key, including her. But the twist, I did not see coming. Because, he definitely had his reasons for being the way he was. I enjoyed this quick little psychological thriller. It was easy to read and the story line was easy to follow.

[Brittany Fox · Rating 4 out of 5]

A quick read with short chapters. Amy really pulls you in with her attention to details but he mind certainly tricks on her simply because she doesn't have the answers for all Samuels actions. This husband and wife duo have so much happening in such a short amount of time but you get all the fulfillment required to enjoy this Novella. I absolutely appreciate the acknowledgement that also give you more to think about, questions that certainly need answering! Book two will be a must read to find out more. Mental health is such a huge aspect in our world that is not always talked about. So many elements and components go into the mind. A fascinating subject.

[Steve Wills · Rating 5 out of 5]

My god! I needed time to gather my thoughts, this book left me speechless. I'm a huge fan of psychological thrillers with twists and this one truly blew my mind! This novella is an absolute must-read because of that WTF vibe that comes after it's finished. The author has taken time to masterfully build tension, keeping you on edge until the last page. Unlike the usual amnesia tropes that I've read over the years, this story sucked me in from the beginning and refused to let me go until the shocking—SHOCKING—end. You won't see the twist coming!