A Very Bad Thing

By: J.T. Ellison

Narrated by: Saskia Maarleveld

Length: 11 hrs and 35 mins

Publisher's summary

From New York Times bestselling author J.T. Ellison comes a taut thriller about one author at the pinnacle of her career, whose past threatens to destroy everything she has—and everyone she knows.

A great writer knows when to deliver a juicy plot twist. But for one author, the biggest twist of all is her own murder.

With a number of hit titles and a highly anticipated movie tie-in, celebrated novelist Columbia Jones is at the top of her game. Fans around the world adore her. But on the final night of her latest book tour, one face in the crowd makes the author collapse. And by the next morning, she’s lying dead in a pool of blood.

Columbia’s death shocks the world and leaves Darian, her daughter and publicist, reeling. The police have nothing to go on—at first. But then details emerge, pointing to the author’s illicit past. Turns out many people had motive to kill Columbia. And with a hungry reporter and frustrated cop on the trail, her secrets won’t stay buried long. But how many lives will they shatter as the truth comes out?

©2024 by J.T. Ellison. (P)2024 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

Critic reviews

“[T]his novel rewards readers who pay close attention to the clues. A fun, fast-paced thriller that keeps secrets until the very last page.” —Library Journal

“Once again, J.T. Ellison hits it out of the park. A Very Bad Thing is twisting, juicy, suspenseful, and heartfelt—a single-sitting read. I couldn’t put it down.” —Meg Gardiner, #1 New York Times bestselling author

“A Very Bad Thing is a wonderfully smart, twisty psychological thriller infused with dark secrets, high drama, and edgy tension. Wow, what a ride!” —Jayne Ann Krentz, New York Times bestselling author

Secret

Great read couldn't put it down. Suspense keeps you guessing. The ending makes you think.

Awesome!

I cleaned & listened! Best time I’ve had cleaning my house in a long time! Suspenseful, to say the least! The ending I was teary-eyed. Immediately called my daughter to term her it’s a MUST READ! Enjoy! You’re in for a great ride😘

Wow, what a twister there!

Gracious I read and listen to a ton of books and this one is in my top 10 favs!!! Just when you think you have a good idea of what's what, bam, plot twist and they keep coming!

Great thriller! Finished in one day.

I really loved this book: the characters, the juicy story line, and the big twist at the end.

The twist and turns

Great characters, good storyline. Surprising ending that could definitely lead to a second book. It made me think,, laugh and cry.

OOOH, THIS WAS GOOD!

I love it when I finish one great book and pick up another. This is a really great book, and based on how it ended, I'm hoping for a sequel. Columbia was quite the character, who certainly made a name for herself, and it was such a thrill as her secrets were brought to light.

So good

This was just what I needed to listen to and read this week. This story kept me guessing throughout. While I did figure out some of it, that final twist was mind blowing. I didn’t see it coming.

Well done. Very well done.

Complex plot

It was a little girly in parts, but so were the main characters so it wasn’t a problem. The plot was amazing and turned into a real page-turner. And the writing was excellent. I highly recommend this book.

Fantastic

Loved it loved it loved it!
Beginning of the middle sections I started spacing out and that usually when I lose interest and start listening to another book. Well all of a sudden I found myself saying wait a minute, then ended up rewinding and listening to the beginning all over again and it kept me all the way through!!

very intriguing and kept me on my toes even when I thought I knew the end it had a very good twist!

a great story with great characters! it will keep you on your toes until the very end!