Title: RUN FOR YOUR LIES
Author: A.A. Abbott
ISBN: 9781913395155
Publisher: Perfect City Press
Pages: 243
Source: Review copy from the Publisher
Blog Tour Organised by Random Things Tours
You can run from your mistakes. But when they chase after you, will the hunt turn deadly? Juliet Price struggles with guilt and regret. Her perfect life shattered by a fatal error in her twenties, the middle-aged ex-teacher is broke and friendless. Hiding in a crumbling flat in her home town, she’s shocked when the child killer who wrecked her future is freed from jail.
As a cold-blooded stalker closes in, Juliet desperately scrabbles for cash to go on the run. Can she escape before a twisted murderer takes his revenge?
Official Summary
04 December 2024
This is my first A.A. Abbott book. She delivers a gripping thriller in Run for Your Lies, a story that intertwines guilt, regret, and the raw fear of survival. Very quickly, Juliet Price’s plight had me hooked, her shattered life pulling me into her world which is filled with tension and unease.
Juliet is a beautifully flawed protagonist whose struggles feel real. Abbott crafts her with layers of vulnerability and grit, making her a character you can’t help but root for. Her guilt over a long-ago mistake looms large, and the re-emergence of the child killer who upended her life is a stark reminder that some ghosts never stay buried.
The pacing of the novel is good, with every chapter adding suspense. Abbott builds tension nicely; you feel Juliet’s desperation as she scrambles for an escape, and the looming presence of the stalker adds a chilling undertone. The narrative’s twists and turns kept me guessing, and just when I thought I had figured it out, Abbott threw in another curveball.
What stands out most in Run for Your Lies is its exploration of guilt and redemption. Juliet’s journey isn’t just a physical escape but also a fight to reclaim her self-worth. This emotional depth elevates the story beyond a typical thriller and makes it resonate on a deeper level.
That said, the book does lean heavily on its suspenseful plot, which means some secondary characters feel less fleshed out. While this keeps the focus firmly on Juliet and her plight, I found myself wanting to understand more about those around her, especially the antagonist.
Run for Your Lies is a compelling read that grabs hold of you and doesn’t let go until the final page. A.A. Abbott balances action with a touching exploration of regret and resilience. If you love thrillers with emotional depth, this book is a must-read.
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Also by A.A. Abbott
FLAT WHITE LIES
She’s desperate to save her business. But will she end up losing her life?
Jenna Wyatt has finally achieved her dream. She loves baking cakes in her charming new café and relaxing in her perfect city flat. But as inflation soars and her shyster ex strikes, she worries everything she’s worked for will go up in flames.
Delighted when a customer offers to rent her spare rooms, she’s happy to tolerate his teenage daughter’s rudeness for a chance of financial security. But when she discovers her tenants are hiding secrets and a woman is found drowned in the canal, Jenna fears she’s been sharing her home with a killer.
Can she bring a murderer to justice without becoming the next victim?
About The Author
Author bio from the author’s site
Who doesn’t love a page-turner packed with mystery, twists and suspense? Those are the books I yearn to read, and I enjoy writing them, too. I’m British thriller writer A.A. Abbott – known to friends as Helen – and I believe a good read is one of life’s greatest pleasures. As a city girl, I’ve lived and worked in London, Bristol and Birmingham, so it’s no surprise that my books are often set there.
Like 10% of us, many of my family are dyslexic. While I’m not, I want my books to be enjoyed by readers with dyslexia and visual impairment too. That’s why I publish my thrillers in a LARGE PRINT dyslexia-friendly edition as well as the standard paperback and ebook versions. Don’t forget, when you’re reading an ebook, you can adjust the font on your Kindle to suit your needs. Some titles are published in a conventional large print font too. Bright Lies is also available as an audiobook, recorded by amazing voice actor Eilidh Beaton.
I like speaking to book groups, business networks and social circles, and reading my thrillers and short stories at live fiction events and on Zoom. If you’re a book blogger, litfest organiser, reviewer or simply adore books, I’d love to hear from you.
I’m a member of the Alliance of Independent Authors, Bristol Fiction Writers’ Group, and Birmingham’s New Street Authors.
Thank you to Anne Carter from Random Things Tours for including me on this tour. I am new to AA Abbott, are you a fan? Which is your favourite book? I would love to hear from you. Please leave a comment below. Until next time… Happy Reading!
