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Fruit Fly

By: Josh Silver
Narrated by: Camilla Rockley, Jack Ayres
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Anyone can write a bestseller. Here's how.

GO GAY

It's been seven years since Mallory shot to fame as a literary sensation. But after years of struggling with writer's block, she's desperate to resurrect her career before it spirals into obscurity. She needs inspiration to strike – and fast.

GO SAD

Enter Leo – a young struggling addict sleeping under bridges and trading sex for survival. He's vulnerable. He's enigmatic. He's exactly what Mallory has been looking for.

GO DARK

Mallory needs Leo if she wants another bestseller. Authenticity sells, and there's nothing more authentic than real life. She's the perfect person to tell Leo's story. Gay, sad, dark – just what the world needs right now. But as secrets threaten to unravel more than just her career, Mallory must decide: just how far will she go to pen the perfect story?

©2026 Josh Silver (P)2026 Bolinda Publishing Dark Humour Genre Fiction Humorous Literary Fiction Literature & Fiction Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Psychological Satire Thriller & Suspense Scary Exciting
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'Savage and darkly hilarious. A pointed satire of publishing with flawed, fascinating characters.' (Juno Dawson, author of Wonderland)
'Absolutely unforgettable. A raw, visceral triumph that echoes modern classics like Trainspotting, Young Mungo and A Little Life, yet stands entirely on its own.' (John Marrs, bestselling author of The Good Samaritan)
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Loved it! A dark twisty and thought provoking read. Fascinating characters; flawed yet relatable. I couldn't decide how I wanted it to end but the ending was perfection.

Dark and twisty!

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this was a great listen. It took me a little while to settle into Mals character but once I fid, I was locked in. I couldn't stop listening.
I was slightly disappointed with the ending but I still enjoyed the book.

really engaging

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I think this may be the best audiobook I’ve listened too! A rare combination where the story is incredibly written and the performances are absolutely brilliant too. The audiobook performances are so dramatic but in the best possible way. The vast character accents and quirks make it one of the most enjoyable listens ever. I finished it in about 4 days as couldn’t stop listening! Thank you to the author and narrators!

Don’t hesitate, listen immediately!

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Compelling and page turning .. of an audio sort. Whenever you thought it was going one way it would go a completely different way. Brighter has obviously been in contact list some unstable minds which makes the read so compelling.

The unpredictable turns

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I found it hard to get into the book, I was so glad I stuck with it. I really enjoyed it.

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