Binding: Paperback
Date Published: 29 Jan 2026
She kissed her daughter, turned out the light and entered her own room. Too late to run, she stood frozen as a figure stepped out from behind the door and a hand covered her mouth. Fear was a bomb in her chest ready to explode. Her children. They'd already lost their daddy; they couldn't lose her too.
When young widow Eilis disappears in the middle of the night, it is a chilling case for Detective Lottie Parker. Since her husband's death, Eilis is all her children have, and Lottie is terrified for the mother's safety.
Then Eilis's body is found wrapped in an unfamiliar yellow dress, and Lottie's fears are confirmed.
Desperate for answers, Lottie discovers that Eilis was a member of a support group for widows. And when Jennifer, a friend of Eilis's from the group, is found on a rubbish heap, Lottie vows to get justice.
Lottie learns that Jennifer had lived a reclusive life since her husband died, emerging only for group meetings. But when Lottie questions the other women about Jennifer they fall silent.
Lottie knows the widows are hiding something. Can she uncover the truth?
If you love Karin Slaughter, Robert Dugoni and Rachel Caine, you'll be hooked by this heart-stopping thriller from Patricia Gibney. Three Widows will have you gripped until the very last page.
'Patricia Gibney has never let me down. If you want a thrilling no holds barred read then this is for you.' Goodreads reviewer,
'A compelling and fast paced read that had me gripped right from the very start and unable to put it down. It was twisty and unpredictable and kept me guessing.' Goodreads reviewer,