A Time for Truth

My Father Jason and My Search for Justice and Healing

De: Sarah Corbett Lynch

Narrado por: Sarah Corbett Lynch

A shocking true story of heartbreak and survival by Sarah Corbett Lynch, daughter of Jason Corbett - an Irish Times Number 1 bestseller and now the subject of NETFLIX documentary A DEADLY AMERICAN MARRIAGE.

'Honest and compelling' Sunday Independent
'Powerful, heartbreaking' Irish Times
'An enthralling read' Irish Daily Mail

'A powerful and poignant memoir that transforms loss into a legacy of love and hope' Katriona O'Sullivan, bestselling author of Poor

At approximately 3.15 a.m. on 2 August 2015, eight-year-old Irish girl Sarah Corbett Lynch was lifted from her bed by a Davidson County police officer and carried downstairs, shielded from the chaos that had broken out around her.

Hours passed before Sarah learned that her beloved father Jason was dead. And the people who killed him were Sarah's stepmother Molly Martens and her father Tom.

Now Sarah tells her story for the first time and reveals the startling truth of life behind closed doors in her family's suburban North Carolina home.

Sarah recalls the weeks and months leading up to that night in August, and the use of manipulation and gaslighting by Molly Martens - the only mother she had ever known. She describes the traumatic years after her father's death as she and her brother Jack fought for justice from the safety of their new loving home in Limerick, Ireland, with Jason's family.

A Time for Truth is a unique testimony of devastation, survival and hope, against the odds.

©2025 Sarah Corbett Lynch (P)2025 Hodder & Stoughton Limited

Thank you for sharing your story!

Wonderfully written and narrated. Thank you so much for sharing your experience and telling your dad’s story! I can’t imagine how difficult it was recounting all those memories. Praying for your continued healing and wishing you much success in the future. Continue to keep your eyes open to those tiny experiences that show you your Dad is ever present around you!

Incredible

As a lifeguard at meadowlands in 2014 , I watched certain behaviors that summer unfold that I now look back on after hearing Sarah’s book and understand what was really happening. She depicted Molly and her behaviors perfectly. I was able to see everything she described vividly through her writings.

Beautifully Heartbreaking

I do not have the words to express my feelings towards this. The story of Jason's death is tragic, and so is all the trauma that Sarah and the rest of her family had to endure all these years later. But to hear Sarah narrate her story is beautiful, inspiring, and heartbreaking.

As a father, it hurts to hear what Sarah and her brother had to deal with. Also, having worked in "emergency services" my whole working career, it pains me whenever I come across any scene where there are any indications that a child may be affected in some way. I try my best to protect my own daughters to hopefully never experience something as tragic as what Sarah has shared. I cried multiple times listening to Sarah.

Sarah's story sheds even more light into this case with more important facts that NEED to be heard. Everyone who has been affected by trauma deserves a voice, especially children, and Sarah is no different. It's inspiring to hear how Sarah and co. have persisted through all this mess and have grown.

I can not recommend this book enough. If all your information about this horrific event is from the media, then you're doing yourself a disservice. Listen to the accounts of the victims who were actually there.

the narration by the author was outstanding

The book was poignant, the fact that the author was the narrator really made an impact

Heartwrenching

The author is so brave and read the true story of her father's murder from her eyes. You can hear the pain and frustration.

Incredible Strength!

What great strength it must have taken to tell your truth! Thank you for sharing it with all of us! I’m disgusted by our justice system and how unfair it has been to your father and your family! Sending love and prayers to you and your family!

Job Well Done!

Wow! What an amazing job of telling your story. I live in Davidson County, NC and have followed your dad’s story from the beginning. I just know that your dad is so proud of you and for standing up for him and your family. I wish you well.

A tragic story you need to hear

This is a powerful raw account of a tragedy by a very brave young woman. Very recommended!

A Heart-Wrenching and Eye-Opening Story

Sarah Corbett Lynch’s story is both heartbreaking and deeply inspiring. Listening to her journey, told with raw honesty and strength, was an emotional experience that stayed with me long after I finished the book. Her resilience in the face of unimaginable loss and betrayal is truly remarkable.

Beyond her personal struggle, the book also highlights the devastating ways the judicial system failed her, her brother, and her father—allowing manipulation and power to overshadow justice. The influence of those willing to distort the truth adds another chilling layer to the story.

The narration brings her words to life in a way that makes you feel every moment of fear, confusion, and, ultimately, hope. It’s a powerful reminder of a child’s need for safety and the heartbreaking consequences of losing it.

This is a must-listen for anyone who appreciates stories of survival, courage, and the unsettling reality of how power can shape justice. Highly recommend!

A Heart Pierce

I loved to hear Sarah’s voice and her telling their story. I will never forget and have great admiration for this family. The injustice breaks my heart. The resilience and deep love that has risen above makes me cheer. Evil has not won in this case and the goodness is soaring! May God continue to bless you all! Your voice is heard loud and proud!