The Housemaid is Watching by Freida McFadden

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Millie and Enzo are now married for a decade and are blessed with two kids, Ada and Nico. They have moved into a swanky new neighbourhood and Millie is obsessed with her home. The kids have joined the local school and the neighbours around aren't really what they seem. One is Suzette and her husband Jonathan and then there is Janice who lives across the street. Millie does not really like them but it would not be wise to make an opinion without even meeting them.

Over the storyline, Millie is livid when she begins to feel that Suzette is hitting upon Enzo. And Enzo is making it somewhat worse when Millie secretly catches himself with Suzette deep in conversation at odd times. A wife's instinct about her husband is worth a thought!

Knowing the palpitations I was experiencing after listening to the first two parts of the Housemaid series, I was prepared for the last part. I just kept waiting and waiting. Quarter of the book sounded like everyday banter from a homemaker. Millie's obsession with her new home, Enzo trying to make ends meet by taking on more work. Nico having school troubles, being suspended and unruly behaviour. Neighbours are being terrible. And there is a sprinkle and spat about Suzette's housemaid Martha, coming over to Millie's place to clean her big home once or month and how she gets fired for trying to rob some piece of jewellery from Millie's drawer. 

The story starts here - Jonathan, Suzette's husband is dead. He has been stabbed in the stomach and throat slit. Let's ask the 4W questions - Why was Jonathan killed? What was the motive? Who killed Jonathan? Who will get framed for murder? Could Enzo have killed Jonathan? Could Suzette have hired Enzo or someone else? Did Martha have a hand in it, considering she was into small time theft? 

I wasn't expecting the k*ller. That was the good move in this book. And for a good reason too. Maybe the reason could have been a little more pronounced or exaggerated, but, I wanted to just get to the bottom of it. 

Overall, this is a one time read, of course. Good to finish off the series. I think I have had enough of McFadden for this summer. Onto other books now!

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