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Anja Barker

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Thriller, Suspense, Psychology

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I'm a mother and writer and live in a leafy London suburb, where not only the trees have ears!

I wrote my first, albeit handwritten, book when I was just 8 years young! It did however took me more than thirty years to summon the the courage to share my work with the world!

Inspired by everyone around me, my books are all about people, their relationships and experiences. I believe that emotions are as colourful, deep, unpredictable and constantly evolving as life itself. I love writing about diverse experiences that bring us the greatest of joys, as well as the deepest of sorrows.

And, just like my pen on paper, I prefer life to be fast-paced, full of spontaneity and unexpected plot twists. ...more

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Average rating: 3.99 · 161 ratings · 81 reviews · 7 distinct works • Similar authors

	The Perfect Lie by Anja Barker (Goodreads Author), A. Barker 4.08 avg rating — 83 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Love. Pain. Obsession 3.84 avg rating — 32 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Love, Friends and other Perks: Single, divorced and definitely not looking for love. A feel-good story about friendship, dating and starting over. 3.77 avg rating — 30 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Regrets. Freedom: A good wife. A good friend. A good liar. 4.14 avg rating — 14 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Hidden Talents: A story about friendship and believing in yourself it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Alex and the Worst Day EVER. Sometimes, being the youngest in a family is no fun!: A hilarious, laugh-out-loud and feel-good story for young children! 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Regrets. Freedom: A good wife. A good friend. A good liar.: A captivating, gripping psychological thriller with a twist. 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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A new book is coming

I'm so excited to announce that my new psychological thriller 'The Perfect Lie' is about to be released.

The vibes: dark, deep and unpredictable.
The tropes: 'She was everything he never wanted and everything he couldn't escape. Enter the mind of a female psychopath.'

My favourite quote of the book: 'I was the one thing standing in her way — and she would do whatever needed to change that.'

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Published on December 06, 2025 08:39 • Tags: a-new-book-is-coming

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Quicksilver (Fae & Alchemy, #1)

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