It was impossible not to notice them. The perfect couple at Table Six...
Max and Nadine Murphy have a tradition. Friday night is date night and it's always at their favourite restaurant. But that regular routine means somebody at the restaurant has become fond of them...
Hannah is the waitress who has found herself drawn to the couple at Table Six and the more she observes them, the more she wants to know everything about them. What is their home life like? What do they do for work? Why does Mrs Murphy look agitated? And could Mr Murphy ever be interested in becoming romantically involved with his waitress?
As Hannah begins to intricate herself into their lives, she learns they have been keeping secrets from each other. The couple aren't as perfect as they seem. But Hannah has secrets of her own, and the closer she gets to the couple, the more she is putting everything in her fragile life at risk... She should have stayed away from the couple at Table Six. Now their lives will never be the same again...
Daniel Hurst is an Amazon #1 bestselling author of fast paced psychological thrillers. His most popular titles include Til Death Do Us Part, The Passenger and The Doctor's Wife, the latter title reaching #1 on the Amazon UK Kindle store in February 2023. A regular KDP Select All Star since he became a full-time author in 2021, Daniel prides himself on writing fast, releasing stories often and engaging with his readers.
You can visit him at www.danielhurstbooks.com, where you can also download a copy of his FREE thriller 'Just One Second.'
This is probably my last favorite Hurst book so far. It was as always a crazy ride, but this unfortunately went so OTT that I wanted to laugh rather than feeling exciting by the unfolding events. Maybe I need a break from hurst for a while.
This book was like lunacy on speed. I do not think I have read such a twister of a novel this year!
Waitress working hard at her job, serving delicious italian food to happy and hungry customers. Only there is a problem with our happy little waitress. She is psychotic.
She fixates on some of her customers. She imagines herself being a part of their lives, not that she has any idea what their lives are all about. That does not matter though. She is in love with the idea of having oodles of fun and friendship with the selected eaters.
And the couple at table six have her undivided attention.
Slowly and insidiously, she works to become part of their lives. In the meantime, this couple does not have a life of paradise. There are secrets and many issues, although I do not want to spoil anything by saying what those issues are.
This story was entertaining as heck. It was one long twister, a rodeo of insanity. It seems many of the people who partake of the food and drink in this eatery are nuts. Perhaps there's something in the water?
I enjoyed the first half of this book a great deal. Not only are all the characters (or most of them) crazy but they're also creepy -- an unbeatable combination if you ask me.
The issues arise in the second half. The story goes off the rails a bit into such crazy-land, I just couldn't take it seriously anymore. I have had this issue with domestic thrillers before and while I do like my books medium-rare on craziness, this one goes into extremely well-done -- and done -- and done -- to the point where I was reminded of many other twisted thrillers like "A simple favor" that started with promise and then got too outlandish for me.
It's a good book to read if you do not go into it with heightened expectations and do not take it too seriously. Then you can have fun with it. While I enjoyed aspects of the book, I really felt that there were things given too much attention (like all the twists) and other things that were not given enough.
SPOILERS:
Like Max. I actually liked him and wanted to know more about what motivated him. It would have been nice if he'd had his own chapters. I also found the ending a bit distasteful and a bit out there for me.
I think I'd have liked this a heck of a lot more, if the book had not gone into crazy town so much and had developed the characters a bit more, particularly Max. But having said that, it was a quick and fun read. If a part two came out, I might read it because I had questions about the ending.
I expected a lot from this book and was disappointed with it.
The plot shows us a perfect couple that has dinner every Friday at the same table six in the Italian restaurant San Belle. Max is a successful businessman and Nadine is a loving wife. Hannah is a waitress at the restaurant and she fantasises about Max leaving his wife for her. Both women have their own secrets that are worth killing for.
The story itself was too dry and very simplistic, in my opinion. None of the characters was likeable. Hannah is completely out of her mind. Nadine is desperate to keep her own secret, but I don't believe that this was a serious motive for murder.
And police? Where are the police that have five murders in their hands and do nothing?
In general, I like Daniel Hurst's books, but not this one.
This book was an interesting read. A married couple, a much too interested waitress and several murders. The story weaves all these themes together along with plot twists. Enjoyable if not totally believable.
I laughed out loud at the end! Ridiculous beyond belief! Dull story, totally unbelievable, Had to get to the end just to see if it was a stupid as I thought! It was
Hannah is a waitress at an Italian restaurant that becomes obsessed with the couple that sits at table six every Friday night, Max and Nadine Murphy. When she finds out a secret that Nadine has hidden from Max, she decides to blackmail Nadine into getting what she wants. This was an excellent, thrilling novel that I had a hard time putting down. The ending was shocking and I didn't see it coming, which was also a nice surprise. I have not read any other books by Daniel Hurst, but after reading THE COUPLE AT TABLE SIX, I plan to look into his others. This book is currently available on Kindle Unlimited.
This review will be posted to my Instagram Blog (@coffee.break.book.reviews) in the near future.
Was okay enough to finish. The actions of the characters were not believable. I just wasn’t buying it. I realized, after I read this book, that the author was male. Read into that what you will.
This was probably a little too chaotic and coincidental for me.
Another Audible listen, this one was immediately off-putting because of the accents. We all tend to read in our own accent, so for me hearing this recited with a British accent was just a bit jarring. Some words were harder to understand, and at times the narrator just seemed like she was in a hurry to get the paragraph out in one breath. So nitpicky things but they didn't work for me right off the bat.
The story is told by Hannah and Nadine - Hannah being the waitress with an unhealthy obsession with the couple at Table Six and Nadine being one half of said couple. As the story unravels, so too do their secrets.
As a tense thriller, I didn't find it particularly tense, nor was it particularly thrilling. Hannah is loathsome and lives a relatively mundane life, while Max and Nadine are a copy of the 'obnoxiously rich' couples I've read about plenty before in this genre. They throw money at problems and their love is worn out and held together by money and secrets. Nothing new here at all, really.
The action is a jumbled mess that jumps back and forth and sometimes just seems like its making things harder than they should be. There were also just so many unbelievable moments that took the thrill out and left the story feeling cheap. One can only suspend disbelief for so long.
It did still hold attention, and it was easy enough to listen to while I did other things, and ultimately I did listen to the whole thing in a day so it was a nice one to tick off.
Nothing particularly new or thrilling here, but it was cheap via Kindle and definitely twisted so not a total write-off.
I wasn’t planning on reading this book so soon, but the audiobook was available from Libby and the ebook was on sale for $1.58, so I purchased the ebook, which I read simultaneously with the audiobook. By the way, I loved the audiobook. But I still needed to read the words. I did enjoy the writing and the structure of the book with its dual alternating POV(s) between the two female characters. I did wish that the Max, the husband, had his own POV. The first half was absolutely gripping, but from there the story became absurd. I won’t go into details, but, although I wouldn’t recommend it to my friends, I found this book highly entertaining, hence my ratings. Read it at your own risk.
I believe there is a point with some authors where you should give up. Maybe you liked a book before, but no matter how easy they are to read doesn’t mean you should keep reading them. And I think I’ve reached that point. I’ve begun to realise that Daniel Hurst’s books *based on the three I read* contain: • CHEATING. Why? Apparently, WHY NOT? I am SO sick of reading about these piece of shit husbands/other halves! • Female characters who don’t feel like actual humans • Far too much build up • An EXTREMELY predictable ending. • And the twist is only revealed in the last ten minutes • Over dramatic plotlines for NO reason • Did I mention the cheating?
This book is the worst so far, and verging EXTREMELY close to entirely ridiculous. As I mentioned before, the cheating *eye twitches* is here. BUT Folks, we have a showstopper. Because, not only the husband cheats! But the wife too! Amazing! Incredible! There is SO much unnecessary drama! Honestly, it’s probably only there because the book needs something to fill the monotonous time before the final reveal. And the actual murders are so BLAND! I don’t think I’ll be picking up another of his books (even though they’re so short😞) ever again.
The story of a waitress who observes the couple at the same table every Friday. What could be her interest in them that builds every week? You also get to know the couple. How will their lives be intertwined? Some wonderful surprises and twists. I love the way this author writes. I felt I was there watching the story unfold.
"The Couple at Table Six" is a fast-paced, twisty domestic thriller that grabs your attention right away. Daniel Hurst knows how to build tension out of ordinary situations — a dinner, a couple with secrets, and a night that changes everything. What starts as a seemingly normal evening quickly unravels into betrayal, obsession, and revenge.
The short chapters and shifting perspectives make it easy to binge. The story moves quickly, and while a few twists are a bit predictable, the suspense and emotional fallout still hit hard. Daniel Hurst’s writing style is direct and addictive — the kind that keeps you saying “just one more chapter.”
Overall, "The Couple at Table Six" is an entertaining, clever thriller — not overly complex, but tense and satisfying enough to keep you hooked until the end.
Warning this book features a character that is as mad as a box of frogs!
Hannah is such a brilliant character, at first she just comes across as someone who is a bit sad and lonely. However the more pages I read the more I discovered she’s completely mental and I absolutely loved it.
The plot starts off simple enough but with the odd little curveball thrown in, like the couple she visits at the graveyard. But it’s her complete obsession with the Murphy’s that is the real pull here and Mrs Murphy needing to keep a secret safe is what pits one lunatic against another.
Is this a bit far fetched? Possibly but who cares when you have such a great character at the helm. Just make sure she doesn’t spot your husband!
I was being quite generous with the 3⭐️ rating. This book was convoluted and far fetched throughout. I love a good plot twist, but come on…hoping to do better with my next choice from Hurst.
I wasn’t feeing this book. I previously had read a book by this author and it was okay. It sounded like it wasn’t going to be anything special so I gave up on this book.
This book had potential but it went off the rails. The storyline was alright up until midway and just got ridiculous. It was a good waste of time. I kept hoping it would turn and it never did.
This book is #9 by Daniel Hurst and I must read ALL of his books!!! I loved this one and the audio was great! Lots of secrets and lies till the end. The twist at the end! Holy cow! Shocked me!
Max and Nadine Murphy are the kind of couple who make you want to fake a phone call just to escape their vibe. Every Friday, they show up at the same restaurant like it’s their personal stage and baby, the drama is off-menu but fully served.
Enter Hannah, the waitress with more red flags than a Formula 1 race. She’s watching, plotting, and clearly skipped the “don’t get involved with the customers” chapter of her training manual. Girl’s got secrets, schemes, and the emotional stability of a reality TV contestant on day 3.
Max? Walking green screen for bad decisions. Nadine? Serving “I know something’s up but I’ll spiral in silence.” And Hannah? She’s the chaos goblin we didn’t ask for but definitely deserve.
The plot twists come in hot like espresso shots sharp, bitter, and slightly unhinged. Just when you think you’ve clocked the villain, the book yeets you into another layer of dysfunction. It’s giving Gone Girl on a budget.
Final vibe: If you love watching people self-destruct in slow motion while sipping your iced latte and judging from afar, The Couple at Table Six is your toxic little treat.
Max and Nadine eat at the same restaurant every Friday. They're a happy and wealthy couple... on the outside. Hannah is a waitress at the restaurant, and although she officially never serves that particular table, she is intrigued by them. Especially Max! We slowly get to know the three main characters and learn that there is more than meets the eye. Hannah talks about her boyfriend, who's never there. It doesn't matter because she has set her eyes on Max now. Max owns a very successful company but it thinking of selling it. And Nadine is just plain unhappy, with her grown up children having their own life and she rattling around in a too big house, that was bought more for show than for being a happy family in. While Nadine is working on a plan to get Max to divorce Nadine, there is also Tom, a nice young man, a regular customer of the restaurant who has set his eyes on Hannah.
But there is more... more surprises arise as the story unfolds.
A very twisted story, but would be rated higher if there weren’t a few loose ends. Overall was interesting and kept my attention, I will definitely be reading more from this author
Okay where to start this is by far one of the best books in my opinion written by Daniel Hurst.
Let’s start with Hannah to start with I felt sorry for her she seemed like a sweet innocent women with big dreams but little did I know she turns nasty and pretty quick.. with blood on her hands.. you really wouldn’t like her to fancy your husband!
Nadine is a great strong character with a big hidden secret that doesn’t seem to effect her daily life. But yet she also ends up with blood on her hands..
Nadine’s husband matt is a pretty good guy! Hard working.. family oriented and seems like the perfect husband but he gets himself stuck in a tricky situation..
This book just doesn’t stop! Just when you think your sussed it BOOM another twist! I love how this book gives soo much away but yet still keeps giving throughout. One the best books I have read in a long time 5 ⭐️
I was very disappointed in this book. The characters were shallow and unbelievably naive. It started out alright but got progressively worse. I persisted because I don't like to give up on a book. Sometimes it can just take a while to get used to the writing style and character building. But these characters only got worse as the book progressed. I couldn't even sympathise with the obvious psychosis of the main character. I definitely recommend NOT reading this book.
This book had me rolling my eyes and skimming chapters. The idea that so many delusional and murderous people would just happen to be at the same restaurant is as ridiculous as the ending.