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Other Men's Wives
Written by Freddie Lee Johnson
Narrated by Ezra Knight
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
3.5/5
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About this audiobook
Novelist and scholar Freddie Lee Johnson III is widely acclaimed for his gritty, dramatic stories and careful attention to issues of race. With Other Men's Wives, Johnson creates a powerful novel of love, lust, and deception. Denmark Wheeler survived a rough childhood on the streets of Cleveland to prosper as an adult. Then one day a DVD turns up on his front doorstep, revealing an explicit sexual encounter between his wife and a man whose face is concealed. Consumed by rage, he searches for the other man.
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Reviews for Other Men's Wives
Rating: 3.5833333 out of 5 stars
3.5/5
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- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5It didn't really pick up until about chapter 10 and 3 chapters later it was dying again. :/
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Summer reading would not be complete without a light, suspenseful book to keep you entertained while relaxing by the pool. OTHER MEN’S WIVES by Freddie Lee Johnson is a fast-paced read that fits the bill.After growing up in Cleveland’s dangerous Brownfield District, Denmark Wheeler, has made it out of the hood and is now a regional manager of an auto parts store and happily married to Sierra Montague Wheeler, his “beautiful uptown princess.” He adores his wife and is planning several extravagant surprises for her to celebrate their fifth wedding anniversary. But when he receives a DVD sent anonymously, it is he who is surprised, as the images on the disc show his beloved wife engaged in explicit sexual acts with a man whose face is blurred.After the initial shock, Denmark is livid and hell-bent on finding out the identity of the man on the DVD who is doing uninhibited things with his wife that he himself had never done. Naturally, he confronts Sierra and files for divorce, but that’s not enough. Her moving out of their home is not enough. The man on the DVD must pay and feel the full wrath of his revenge. Upon re-reading the note that accompanied the disc, Denmark decides that the top two suspects are his best friends, Harry and Gordon. Harry is married to Inez, but their marriage is on the rocks because she wants kids and he doesn’t. Could Harry be the unidentified man in the video? Gordon is a popular television personality, who has been known to cheat on his wife, Alice. Is it possible that he added Denmark’s wife to his list of female conquests? Although he has no concrete evidence, Denmark sets out to sleep with Inez and Alice because he’s convinced that one of his boys has crossed the line. Meanwhile, he enlists the help of a technology whiz, who will be able to modify the DVD and reveal the culprit. However it will take a few days. Denmark also calls on Mason, a private investigator, who will work the case for free.While waiting for the proof, Denmark continues with his plan to slowly seduce both Inez and Alice and has a few encounters with other women along the way. By the end, Denmark is not the only one with a well-devised plan. OTHER MEN’S WIVES is a riveting tale of suspense that will have you flipping pages at breakneck speed, trying to figure out the identity of Sierra’s lover. When you discover who it is, you’ll be shocked. It is this great “whodunit” factor that keeps you guessing and makes for an engaging read. However, the enormous cast of characters takes away from the book. Some characters were included merely for comic relief and others with similar sounding names just added confusion. Overall, the story is fun, but this reviewer could have done without the comedy efforts and underdeveloped sub plots. Nonetheless, if you like suspense, take this one with you to the pool or to the beach. It’s a great summer read.