The Empty Bed

by Paul Thomas

From the award-winning author of Inside Dope and Final Cut comes a shattering new murder mystery. Do you believe in love? Do you trust your partner? Nick Souter did, with good reason - he and Anne had something special. He didn't make a habit of going through her pockets but what's a man supposed to do when he's got a rotten cold and a wife who helps herself to his handkerchiefs? You can't blow your nose on an adulterous love note but it certainly took Nick's mind off his sniffles. Secrets and lies can turn doubt into an obsession and a loving couple into snarling adversaries. Secrets and lies can kill. Anne's shocking death leaves Nick bereft - and the prime suspect. He seeks salvation in the truth but, as he of all people should have realised, what we don't know can't hurt us. Acute and ironic, the Empty Bed is both a grimly funny self-portrait of a man watching his life unravel and an unnerving story of love and loss.

281 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2002

About the author

Paul Thomas is a novelist, scriptwriter, journalist and sports biographer. Thomas has also worked as an editor, public relations executive and a consultant. He is a prolific writer who has written numerous novels, select sports biographies and a collection of short stories. As a celebrated crime writer, Thomas is known for the comedic and satiric qualities of his books as well as an ability to depict crisp realism. Paul Thomas is based in Wellington.

Reviews

[Slinkieb8 · Rating 3 out of 5]

First time reading a Paul Thomas book
It started off well and I was pleased the infidelity was revealed early on (got it out of the way) but then the suspense was now around figuring out who she did it with. Infuriating woman Ann was.
So that was all alright until she died and nothing made sense anymore
The end left me questioning everything and not believing anyone. Confusing

[Paul Bolton · Rating 3 out of 5]

OK and interesting thriller.....

[Julie scott · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a enjoyable read Nick and Annie have been married for 15 years but never had kids and Nick discovers Annie is cheating on him after he finds à note in her jacket pocket ending with the initial J and can't workout who her lover could possibly be surely it wouldn't be his brother in law Julian he wouldn't do that and so Nick and Annie eventually separate and Nick hates being separated from Annie and wants her back and rings and messages her upteen times a day and even spies on her like a stalker would until Annie is found murdered and obviously the prime suspect is Nick.This novel is not just a crime/thriller It also has some very funny moments provided mostly by Nick you might say he was à real HOOT as well as sarcastic and à smart arss which I thoroughly enjoyed he was à terrific character as for Annie I couldn't stand her she Is a absolute snob,selfish and extremely self absorbed and so into her looks. A great read❤❤❤