Jenny Cooper Has a Secret, Joy Fielding
Jenny Cooper Has a Secret, Joy Fielding
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Jenny Cooper Has a Secret

Author: Joy Fielding

Narrator: Carol Monda

Unabridged: 9 hr 59 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/05/2025

Categories: Fiction, Psychological, Women


Synopsis

In this riveting psychological thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of All the Wrong Places, a dementia patient reveals a deadly secret—and one woman must decide whether to believe her.

“An epic murder mystery . . . This novel is a delight, tugging at your heartstrings as it explores the grief, insecurities, and beauty that come with aging.”—Oprah Daily (Best Books of the Fall)

Reeling from her husband’s death and best friend’s dementia diagnosis, seventy-six-year-old Linda Davidson feels lost and alone. Her beloved daughter Kleo and son-in-law Mick have moved into her house to keep her company, but the constant bickering quickly turns their presence into yet another worry on Linda’s long list.

Eager to escape the tension at home, Linda goes to visit her friend at Legacy Place, a memory care facility for the elderly, where she meets Jenny Cooper, a ninety-two-year-old dementia patient who makes a shocking confession: she kills people.

Linda dismisses the so-called secret as the confusion of an ailing mind, but Jenny seems strangely lucid during their visits as she recounts stories of her many victims—mostly men who hurt her. Then a fellow patient at Legacy Place dies. Everyone else sees it as the natural death of a sick old man, but Linda can’t help but wonder: is there any chance Jenny’s telling the truth?

About Joy Fielding

Joy Fielding is a master of psychological suspense whose bestselling novels delve into the hidden fears and dark secrets that haunt everyday lives. Known for her gripping plots and emotionally complex characters, Fielding explores themes of trust, betrayal, and survival in domestic settings that feel all too real. With a career spanning over four decades, her books-translated into more than 25 languages-have captivated millions of readers worldwide. A native of Toronto, Fielding brings her sharp wit and keen understanding of human nature to every story, keeping readers on edge until the final page.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Linzie (suspenseisthrillingme) on August 30, 2025

A delightful tale of a murder mystery inside of a women’s lit novel, Jenny Cooper Has a Secret was everything I could want from a quick, easy read. With perfect pacing, short chapters, and a handful of serious themes, I found myself flying through the pages of this unputdownable book in no time at a......more

Goodreads review by OutlawPoet on April 25, 2025

Oh, this has SUCH a satisfying ending! The book is sad and funny and simply a delight. I adored Jenny. I also loved Linda, though I really worried that a certain relationship would go the wrong way. Both Jenny and Linda are badass older women who are so much fun to read. Much of the plot deals with cha......more

Goodreads review by Heathers_readss on July 21, 2025

Im obsessed with the cover! The greeny-blue is sooooo appealing!! (The netgalley cover is different to the Goodreads one and I pray the netgalley is the official cover cos it is 1000x better! 😬) Our FMC Linda meets a patient (Jenny) in a memory care facility, after striking up a friendship of sorts J......more

Goodreads review by Nadine on April 28, 2025

Ein ungewöhnlicher Thriller....der bis zur vorletzten Seite ohne Mordopfer auskommt.....und trotzdem wirklich spannend ist....! Eine demente 93jährige berichtet einer Zufallsbekannten im Seniorenwohnheim von ihren zahlreichen Mordtaten.....doch hat sie diese wirklich begangen???? Außergewöhnlich, span......more

Goodreads review by Shannon on August 25, 2025

Grandmother and widow, Linda Davidson meets Jenny Cooper, an eccentric old woman while visiting her friend Carol in a home for dementia patients. The more time she spends with Jenny, the more she hears about all the people Jenny claim's she's killed (mostly the asshole men in her life). Jenny's supp......more


Quotes

“An epic murder mystery . . . This novel is a delight, tugging at your heartstrings as it explores the grief, insecurities, and beauty that come with aging.”Oprah Daily (Best Books of the Fall)

“Enough suspense to keep readers turning the pages so quickly that they risk paper cuts . . . another fine novel from this talented storyteller.”Booklist

“Death, dementia, marital problems, abuse and humor . . . While they don’t seem to go together, in Fielding’s extremely capable hands, they combine for a delightfully fascinating read.”Bookreporter

“Excellent . . . This is an intense novel you do not want to put down. Joy Fielding has written another winner.”Red Carpet Crash

“[Joy] Fielding’s excellent latest nestles a murder mystery inside a witty novel of friendship and loss. . . . Punchy, surprising, and sweet in equal measure, this tale of twisted sisterhood is a home run.”Publishers Weekly, starred review