The Hunting Wives

May Cobb

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May Cobb

The Hunting Wives

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021

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Book Brief

May Cobb

The Hunting Wives

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021
Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Mystery & Crime Fiction

Horror & Suspense

Psychological Fiction
Setting

Texas • Contemporary

Theme
Femininity

Sexual Identity

Appearance & Reality
Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Hunting Wives by May Cobb follows Sophie O'Neill, who relocates to a small Texas town seeking peace. She becomes entangled with a secretive social circle led by the alluring Margot Banks, quickly descending into a dangerous world of obsession and betrayal.

Mysterious

Dark

Suspenseful

Unnerving

Gritty

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

May Cobb's The Hunting Wives has garnered a mix of reviews. Praised for its engaging and fast-paced plot, the book offers a thrilling dive into suburban life and dark secrets. However, some critics found the characters lacking depth and the narrative veering towards implausibility. Despite its flaws, it is appreciated for its entertainment value.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Hunting Wives?

Fans of suspenseful thrillers with a focus on complex female relationships will enjoy The Hunting Wives by May Cobb. Ideal for readers who appreciate the dark intrigue of Big Little Lies and the gripping tension of The Girl on the Train. Expect twists, scandal, and morally ambiguous characters.

Character List

Sophie is the main character and narrator who moves from Chicago to Mapleton, Texas, with her family, navigating life changes and new friendships.

Margot is a charismatic and influential woman who becomes a central figure in Sophie’s new social circle in Mapleton, Texas.

Jill is a wealthy homemaker and a close associate of Margot’s social group, known for her protective nature towards her teenage son, Brad.

Callie is a loyal member of Margot’s inner circle who often finds herself at odds with Sophie due to their rivalry for Margot’s attention.

Brad is Jill’s teenage son who becomes romantically involved with multiple characters and faces pressure from those around him.

Graham is Sophie’s supportive but increasingly concerned husband, who tries to balance his own needs with those of his family.

Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Mystery & Crime Fiction

Horror & Suspense

Psychological Fiction
Setting

Texas • Contemporary

Theme
Femininity

Sexual Identity

Appearance & Reality
Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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