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A.A. Abbott

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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
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Average rating: 4.09 · 1,531 ratings · 628 reviews · 22 distinct worksSimilar authors
The Bride's Trail (The Trai...

3.78 avg rating — 483 ratings — published 2015 — 5 editions
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Bright Lies

4.08 avg rating — 324 ratings — published 2020 — 7 editions
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Lies at Her Door

4.06 avg rating — 142 ratings5 editions
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Flat White Lies

4.35 avg rating — 88 ratings — published 2023 — 5 editions
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The Vodka Trail (The Trail #2)

4.33 avg rating — 72 ratings6 editions
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The Final Trail (The Trail #5)

4.54 avg rating — 48 ratings3 editions
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The Grass Trail (The Trail #3)

4.33 avg rating — 49 ratings3 editions
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Lies Between Friends

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Run For Your Lies

4.19 avg rating — 48 ratings5 editions
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The Revenge Trail (The Trai...

4.46 avg rating — 39 ratings3 editions
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More Than Murder by Jayne Chard
"This is a fun and entertaining cosy crime book from a debut author.

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More Than Murder by Jayne Chard
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Julia and Frankie, two warring sisters in their sixties, have finally been reunited by their cunning Aunt Lucy. The old lady has left them both a half share in Rose Cottage, but only if they can live in it together. To build bridges, they set off on ...more
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A Brush with Death by Jean Burnett
A Brush with Death
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At the edgy end of the cosy crime spectrum, 'A Brush with Death' is set in the rarefied academic world of Bristol University circa 1987. Cass Crombie takes a job there as a cleaner, intending to investigate her best friend's death. The money is usefu ...more
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Blood Revenge by Finn Sparks
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Societal expectations hang heavy in this story set in a war-torn world. The Viking Prince Haakon and his friends have secretly converted to Christianity. But they live in a warrior's culture, where every man desires a noble death fighting in battle. ...more
Lies Between Friends by A.A. Abbott
"Couldn't put it down. Read it in two days.
Exciting, fast-moving plot that had me on the edge of my seat wondering what could go wrong next leading up to a surprising but satisfying ending.
The characters were well drawn and relatable.
Definitely one I" Read more of this review »
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The Zone of Interest by Martin Amis
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Angelus Thomsen is having a safe war, if not a decent one. Sent by his Uncle Martin (Bormann) to liaise between the commandant of Auschwitz and nearby factories using the camp's slave labour, he finds a nice flat in the Old Town. Not short of female ...more
Lies Between Friends by A.A. Abbott
"This is the second book I've read by A.A Abbott. I read Run for your lies a while ago now and really enjoyed it so couldn't say no to this one.

This is similar in that it's not a huge book but it is jam packed with detail, adventure and emotive theme" Read more of this review »
Lies Between Friends by A.A. Abbott
"Gail is married to Nick - a successful but controlling philanderer. She puts up with him because she has two children and a nice life.

When things start to fall apart and Nick’s fraud starts to impact on their friends and neighbours, Gail relies on he" Read more of this review »
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