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He stole her childhood. Can she escape before he takes her life?

Emily longs to be an artist. Her dream comes true when her new stepfather, a rich painter, begins mentoring her. But she’s shocked to discover his dark side, and fear sends her fleeing his fancy home.

After facing further danger in a night on the streets, Emily accepts shelter in a squat. Building a future as an artist, she’s terrified to learn her stepfather has turned to the media to hunt her down.

Can she survive betrayal by her new friends and escape a killer’s revenge?

If you enjoy nail-biting suspense, slow-burning secrets, and dark domestic noir, you’ll love A. A. Abbott’s chilling psychological thriller.

Listen to Bright Lies today, and stay by Emily’s side as she runs for her life!

©2020 AA Abbott (P)2021 AA Abbott Genre Fiction Psychological Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction Scary

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This is a really tricky subject and one that is difficult to approach without shock value. The author strikes the right balance of story telling without gratuity or graphic descriptions. The younger protagonists are written in a manner that isn’t patronising and out of touch and a real connection is made with them. With a satisfying ending also, this was very enjoyable.

Enjoyed and recommended

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Emily and Jack are damaged characters whose past has defined where they have ended up. As Emily is manipulated by her step-father it sends a shudder down your spine as you realise there are people like this. Once on the run and having found Jack can they both escape their demons and come through the other end. You could sense the fear of Emily, who was always looking over her shoulder waiting for her step-father to catch up with her. An interesting audio book dealing well with a difficult subject and superb narration.

Interesting story

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I found this book a little confusing at first due to the different stories and large amount of characters, but as I got into it I couldn't stop listening. This book deals sensitively with the very difficult subject of sexual abuse and grooming. All the characters are realistically written. Emily and Jack are both brilliant but damaged characters and I was rooting for them all the way through. Abbott's portrayal of David allows us to see how Emily and everyone else could be taken in by him, while the listener realises how evil and depraved he really is.

I enjoyed the narration by Eilidh Beaton.

Deals sensitively with a difficult subject

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This is the first book I ‘read’ on audible by AA Abbott. I had no idea what the book was about but once I started it I was immediately drawn into this sad story. The subtle abuse of this young teenage girl horrified me. The harsh reality of the story is mind blowing.

Eye opening realistic story

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From the minute I started this book I couldn’t stop listening. Well written and narrated covering a subject too often hidden away, it was without sensationalism or graphic detail.

I would certainly recommend and will be looking for other books by this author.

Excellent read.

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