The Onion Murder: Sometimes there's more than one right thing...

by Deborah Ann Gordon

He said he loved her. Then she ended up with a knife in her back.

Lila Waverly is found collapsed on her bathroom floor, bleeding, barely alive.
Her husband is gone.
Her baby is gone.
And the moments leading up to the attack have vanished from her mind.

The police think they know what happened.
They’re wrong.

As the investigation closes in, every version of the truth becomes more dangerous than the last.

Because in this story, the truth may be the most dangerous version of all.

And this time, no one is coming to save her.

232 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 15, 2026

Reviews

[Mandy · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Onion Murder is a taut, unflinching exploration of memory, trust, and the subtle dangers hidden in love. Gordon’s precise prose and relentless tension make it quietly impossible to forget.

[Stormy Shadows · Rating 3 out of 5]

ARC Review—From BookSirens
Star Rating: 3.75⭐️⭐️⭐️✨
Pub Date: Feb 15th, 2026
Genre: Psychological Thriller/Domestic Thriller

This was an entertaining and interesting book to say the least but I did get pulled in and out of the story. The onion has a big overall meaning for the ending which was like lol. I felt really bad for the FMC and her baby… and obviously the husband was just a butt..very suspenseful and it was a pretty good thriller for sure. I felt so much for the FMC and her baby… I’m not gonna say much about it just pretty deep emotions. Tensions are high and it’s very domestic. I enjoyed this just wanted more

[Eileen Murphy-Schmehl · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lila is used to dealing with her husband Malcolm’s moods, and his odd habits and quirks. All seems well, but you can feel Lila’s unease from the first page. Does she continue to try to be the perfect wife , or does she focus on being happy without him?

As she tries to remember the events of a terrible loss, Lila leans on her friends for support. Will she be free to share everything, or will some things remain lost forever?

A page turner, for sure.

I received an advance copy for free, and am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Carolena · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a good domestic thriller that has impact. I love a thriller that is more than just an exciting and fast paced read. This one has substance as it digs into marriage and family pulling out women’s experiences and talking about what goes on behind closed doors at your neighbours houses. There are twists and turns and some very interesting characters that the author sets up for what looks like a series. Well worth a read as you want to know what happens next after the book is done!