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A.A. Abbott

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Thriller, Crime, Chick Lit

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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 yo ...more

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Average rating: 4.08 · 1,566 ratings · 630 reviews · 22 distinct works • Similar authors

	The Bride's Trail (The Trail #1) 3.76 avg rating — 493 ratings — published 2015 — 5 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
	Bright Lies 4.08 avg rating — 326 ratings — published 2020 — 7 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
	Lies at Her Door 4.04 avg rating — 146 ratings — 5 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
	Flat White Lies 4.33 avg rating — 89 ratings — published 2023 — 5 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
	The Vodka Trail (The Trail #2) 4.34 avg rating — 73 ratings — 6 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
	Lies Between Friends 4.24 avg rating — 59 ratings — 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
	The Final Trail (The Trail #5) 4.55 avg rating — 49 ratings — 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
	The Grass Trail (The Trail #3) 4.34 avg rating — 50 ratings — 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
	Run For Your Lies 4.20 avg rating — 50 ratings — 5 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
	The Revenge Trail (The Trail #4) 4.48 avg rating — 40 ratings — 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

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A.A. Abbott rated a book it was amazing The Bookseller (A DS Cross Thriller #7) by Tim Sullivan (Goodreads Author)	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
Tim Sullivan writes in a unique style, breaking most of the rules broadcast by editors and creative writing coaches. In doing so, he has created a stonking story. 'The Bookseller' begins with a pleasant day out in London. The aura of bliss is swiftly ...more
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A.A. Abbott rated a book it was amazing A Stolen Life by Jaycee Dugard	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
Jaycee Lee Dugard was kidnapped by a drug-addled paedophile at the age of 11, and incredibly, survived to tell the tale 18 years later. This is very much her story - not the polished prose of a ghost-writer, but Dugard's raw, honest account of life i ...more
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Set on a Caribbean island, 'The Getaway' is the perfect escapist read. Lush scenery and wild parties make Lola think she's landed in paradise. She's running from a violent past, excited to catch up with the old friend who's wangled her a dream job ma ...more
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Young magicians Amelia and Thaniel are in love, but still not free, forced to serve the cruel oligarchs who have seized political control. Now they sense a chance of escape. But even if they can break out of their prison-like college, is there anyone ...more
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An amusing story, which starts slow and then develops into a perfect storm. Debbie is a mild, middle-aged doormat until she's pushed too far. Then the opium poppies in her garden come in very handy - and so does America's gun laws. A black comedy of ...more
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I will not be the first person to giggle at the author's name on the front of a book about con artists, and undoubtedly not the last. Joking aside, this is an entertaining exposé of the scammer's tools. Maria Konnikova makes the point that the frauds ...more
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