Description
Before She Knew Him is a sinister psychological suspense novel that plunges deep into the dangers of misplaced trust. The story follows Hen and Lloyd, a young married couple who move to a quiet neighborhood in Boston. During a neighborly dinner with Matthew and Mira, Hen notices an object in their home that links Matthew to an unsolved murder.
Obsessed with proving Matthew’s guilt, Hen begins a dangerous cat-and-mouse game. However, her own history of mental instability makes her accusations easy to dismiss. As the psychological battle intensifies, the novel exposes how darkness can lurk behind the most ordinary façades.
Peter Swanson masterfully manipulates readers’ expectations, blending paranoia, suspense, and moral ambiguity. Before She Knew Him explores trust, guilt, and how easily one’s life can spiral out of control when evil hides in plain sight. It’s a chilling reminder that the greatest threats often come from those closest to us.
