Friday, October 24, 2025

Random Things Tours: Lies Between Friends by A.A.Abbott


A gripping psychological thriller, built around an abusive relationship set among the middle class Bristol society, Lies Between Friends by A.A.Abbott was my favorite thriller read of the week. 

I´ve finished it in few hours - oh, the blessings of being a freelancer fully in charge with your own (reading) time - and besides the thriller part which has extraordinary twists and turns of situation, it made me think about something else as well. As the title explicitly says, it has to do also with ´lies between friends´. Gail, Nick´s wife, whose world is turned apart following the disappearance of her abusive and controlling husband, had the unluck of being mislead by friends belonging to their social circle. Some may reckon already how does it feel to follow the advice of fake friends or believing the lies of a close friend. Gail´s world is also turned into pieces due to her trust wrongly invested in the wrong people. 

The many hidden secrets - that cannot be maintained as such otherwise than through a web of deep lies - may mislead Gail on her search for guaranteeing a safe life for their children but it made it into an eventful series of events, with a possibly dangerous outcome.

A recommended read if you are looking for a crime thriller that may make you think deeply about the worth of social relationships and trust, in addition to a very adventurous and surprising read.

Rating: 4.5 stars

Disclaimer: Book offered as part of the book tour but the opinions are, as usual, my own

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