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  • Bright Lies

  • By: AA Abbott
  • Narrated by: Eilidh Beaton
  • Length: 8 hrs and 48 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (7 ratings)

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Bright Lies

By: AA Abbott
Narrated by: Eilidh Beaton
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Publisher's summary

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

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By Christopher Aumick Wow what a book

This story was narrated so well it makes your heartstrings get tighter and tighter it's definitely a psychological ride this was my 1st and certainly not my last book by this author I highly recommend this book but get ready for your feels to go into overdrive

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Great audio

What a story. This will break your heart and at times is really uncomfortable to listen to due to the story content but is a great audio and I fell totally in love with the two damage lead characters and my heart just broke for both of them. This is a beautiful audio which even though it has a dark subject matter also has a lot of hope.

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Riveting psychological thriller!

Bright Lies is a dark and intense story about an abused teenage girl that runs away from her twisted stepdad David. Emily is rescued from the streets by Jack who’s a former bad boy with a promising future. He doesn’t know that she’s entangled in a web of lies and secrets. This book deals with sensitive topics that are disturbing but is very well written with lots of suspense.

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Trigger warning: Grooming and psychological manipulation

I love psychological thrillers but have never come across a story like this. An excellent study in grooming. Unfortunately a very real scenario that could be considered a case study.
Although the ending is a bit outlandish, it's forgiven because of the great writing.
Emily has a very authentic perspective as a young teenager leading me to believe the author has had some experience in this situation.
Good read! Would recommend!

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