In the predominantly Mormon city of Draper, Utah, some seemingly perfect families have deadly secrets. Linda Wallheim is a devout Mormon, the mother of five boys and the wife of a bishop. But Linda is increasingly troubled by her church’s structure and secrecy, especially as a disturbing situation takes shape in her ward. One cold winter night, a young wife and mother named Carrie Helm disappears, leaving behind everything she owns. Carrie’s husband, Jared, claims his wife has always been unstable and that she has abandoned the family, but Linda doesn’t trust him. As Linda snoops in the Helm family’s circumstances, she becomes convinced that Jared has murdered his wife and painted himself as a wronged husband. Linda’s husband asks her not to get involved in the unfolding family saga. But Linda has become obsessed with Carrie’s fate, and with the well-being of her vulnerable young daughter. She cannot let the matter rest until she finds out the truth. Is she wrong to go against her husband, the bishop, when her inner convictions are so strong? Inspired by a chilling true crime and written by a practicing Mormon,The Bishop’s Wifeis both a fascinating look at the lives of modern Mormons as well as a grim and cunningly twisted mystery.Review''Critically acclaimed author Mette Ivie Harrison's mystery debut is an insider's nuanced look at the workings of the Mormon church. Beautifully written, and spellbinding in its unflinching examination of marriage, family, and faith,The Bishop's Wifeis an absolute must-read!'' --Julia Spencer-Fleming,New York Timesbestselling author ''Set against the unusual backdrop of a tight-knit Mormon congregation,The Bishop's Wifeis both a terrific crime novel and a wrenching story of faith, doubt, and personal tragedy.'' --Michael Wallace,Wall Street JournalandUSA Todaybestselling author ofThe Righteous''Turns a critical eye toward some long-held norms of a historically patriarchal religion. Throw in a wickedly twisted mystery - actually, two - and you have the makings of a page-turner that is revealing and thought-provoking.'' --Hutchinson News(Kansas) ''Linda Wallheim, a Mormon homemaker and bishop's wife, is drawn into the dark underside of her ward in her unofficial role as confidant to the ward's members . . . YA author Harrison's debut novel is a measured exploration of a small religious community filled with dark secrets . . . For fans of unembellished, character-centered novels.'' --Library Journal''YA author Harrison makes her adult debut with a stunning contemporary mystery set in Mormon country . . . Harrison, a Mormon herself, easily transports readers into a world most will find as unfamiliar as a foreign country.'' --Publishers Weekly(starred review) About the AuthorMette Ivie Harrisonis the author of numerous books for young adults, including the critically acclaimed 'Princess' series. She holds a PhD in German literature from Princeton University and is a nationally ranked triathlete. A member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, she lives in Utah with her husband and children.