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"Ashley nails the struggles of good vs. evil, religious, political and individual flaws and weaknesses/strengths. The use of Scripture is amazing and her suck-you-in style captivates the reader with her vivid characters and their motivations." - Janelle Taylor, NY Times bestselling author of Necessary Evil
"Any...reader interested in intrigue, mystery, supernatural thrillers and a thread of spirituality linking all elements will find this an engrossing saga with unexpected turns and a very unpredictable conclusion." - D. Donovan, eBook reviewer, MidWest Book Reviews
Karmen Moncrille's name has been known throughout the world since the age of sixteen when her first book shot to the top of the bestseller's list. Now everything she writes is an instant hit, and her legions of devoted fans eagerly await her next release.
The mysterious Karmen always blamed debilitating panic attacks as the reason she avoided publicity and has become a recluse. Which is exactly what she wants the world to think. Only Karmen knows the truth behind her introverted nature. Terrified of being asked where her ideas come from, she fears being branded a raving lunatic.
Now just a week before her twenty-third birthday, Karmen’s world implodes. The madness that haunts her dreams spills over to her reality and she questions her sanity. Suddenly everything has changed and now the world will transform with her. Her last book will unleash the truth and alter mankind—forever.
Is Karmen's ability to write a gift or a curse? She's about to find out if her entire life is a lie. And why she was destined to write it.
"Any...reader interested in intrigue, mystery, supernatural thrillers and a thread of spirituality linking all elements will find this an engrossing saga with unexpected turns and a very unpredictable conclusion." - D. Donovan, eBook reviewer, MidWest Book Reviews
Karmen Moncrille's name has been known throughout the world since the age of sixteen when her first book shot to the top of the bestseller's list. Now everything she writes is an instant hit, and her legions of devoted fans eagerly await her next release.
The mysterious Karmen always blamed debilitating panic attacks as the reason she avoided publicity and has become a recluse. Which is exactly what she wants the world to think. Only Karmen knows the truth behind her introverted nature. Terrified of being asked where her ideas come from, she fears being branded a raving lunatic.
Now just a week before her twenty-third birthday, Karmen’s world implodes. The madness that haunts her dreams spills over to her reality and she questions her sanity. Suddenly everything has changed and now the world will transform with her. Her last book will unleash the truth and alter mankind—forever.
Is Karmen's ability to write a gift or a curse? She's about to find out if her entire life is a lie. And why she was destined to write it.
300 pages, Paperback
First published October 15, 2013
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Ashley Fontainne
47 books149 followersAshley writes in multiple genres ranging from mystery/thrillers to suspenseful paranormal to dark comedy. The recipient of numerous awards for her gritty, no-holds barred style of writing, her stories will captivate and pull you inside the lives of her characters and intricate plot lines.
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May 24, 2016
My original The Lie audiobook review and many others can be found at Audiobook Reviewer.
There aren’t many eccentric twenty-two olds, but Karmen Moncrille would fit into that category easily. Living a dream, Karmen was famous for having written numerous best sellers beginning at the age of sixteen. Every book she has written was made into a movie, everything she wrote was eagerly sought out by her adoring fans. Karmen didn’t do public interviews because she had a secret! She wasn’t too keen on people learning her secret and announcing her insane so with her mother as her agent and her uncle as her publisher and mentor, Karmen kept to herself.
Mysterious and reclusive, Karmen hid behind her anxiety and fears until circumstances force an interview. The interview goes awry sending her into a deeper reclusive funk until her best friend saves her and they go back to their hometown in Kentucky on vacation.
Once there, Karmen’s world spins out of control. Hallucinations, voices, dead people and visions have her scrambling to regain her mind. Nothing is as it seems. Betrayal after betrayal comes to light leaving Karmen stunned.
It is up to Karmen and her new friend to save her sanity and reveal the lies. Will the truth set her and mankind free? Will the forces destroy her first? Karmen is in for the fight of a lifetime.
I eagerly jump to hear Ashley Fontainne’s books. Fontainne skillfully builds her story capitalizing on those “aha” moments or those that leave the reader sitting in stunned in silence. She maneuvers the readers into connecting with the characters and then artfully pulls the rug out from under the reader. Her plots are well written and executed perfectly with awesome twists and turns.
Her main characters are all strong, both intellectually and physically. They are vividly written and come alive. Ashley Fontainne is a commanding and diverse writer in multiple genres.
Andrea Emmes is the narrator and gives a masterful performance. She slips on Karmen easily and moves between characters and their accents deftly. Her ability to project emotions of the characters is polished and smooth. Emmes does an excellent reading as a female and male. Her tones are rich and appropriate given the gender. She speaks clearly, leaving no room for misunderstanding; she is clear and concise. She is able to invoke the correct emotion from the readers involving them even more deeply into the story line.
There were no issues with production. Everything was clear and pleasant.
Audiobook was provided for review by the author.
There aren’t many eccentric twenty-two olds, but Karmen Moncrille would fit into that category easily. Living a dream, Karmen was famous for having written numerous best sellers beginning at the age of sixteen. Every book she has written was made into a movie, everything she wrote was eagerly sought out by her adoring fans. Karmen didn’t do public interviews because she had a secret! She wasn’t too keen on people learning her secret and announcing her insane so with her mother as her agent and her uncle as her publisher and mentor, Karmen kept to herself.
Mysterious and reclusive, Karmen hid behind her anxiety and fears until circumstances force an interview. The interview goes awry sending her into a deeper reclusive funk until her best friend saves her and they go back to their hometown in Kentucky on vacation.
Once there, Karmen’s world spins out of control. Hallucinations, voices, dead people and visions have her scrambling to regain her mind. Nothing is as it seems. Betrayal after betrayal comes to light leaving Karmen stunned.
It is up to Karmen and her new friend to save her sanity and reveal the lies. Will the truth set her and mankind free? Will the forces destroy her first? Karmen is in for the fight of a lifetime.
I eagerly jump to hear Ashley Fontainne’s books. Fontainne skillfully builds her story capitalizing on those “aha” moments or those that leave the reader sitting in stunned in silence. She maneuvers the readers into connecting with the characters and then artfully pulls the rug out from under the reader. Her plots are well written and executed perfectly with awesome twists and turns.
Her main characters are all strong, both intellectually and physically. They are vividly written and come alive. Ashley Fontainne is a commanding and diverse writer in multiple genres.
Andrea Emmes is the narrator and gives a masterful performance. She slips on Karmen easily and moves between characters and their accents deftly. Her ability to project emotions of the characters is polished and smooth. Emmes does an excellent reading as a female and male. Her tones are rich and appropriate given the gender. She speaks clearly, leaving no room for misunderstanding; she is clear and concise. She is able to invoke the correct emotion from the readers involving them even more deeply into the story line.
There were no issues with production. Everything was clear and pleasant.
Audiobook was provided for review by the author.
March 1, 2016
I have a passion for trees and walking through this story with Karmen, staying in the shadows, is a hike that gave me time to ruminate and wonder about the battle for good and evil that is just around the corner.
The Lie by Ashley Fontainne starts out with a brutal act that sets the battle for good and evil into motion. I love the premise for The Lie, a book within a book, a writer writing about a writer..Mystery and foreboding arise from the pages.
The descriptive writing makes it easy to see the characters and events as if they are taking place before my very eyes…and they will be, when the movie, Foreseen, comes out.
The writing and pacing kept me on the edge of my seat. I can feel the approaching badness and I am just waiting for the event that will change everything for her. I am suspicious of everyone. I am a realist and find it easy to question things. I keep thinking she needs to be careful what she wishes for because she just might get it, but it won’t be quite how she anticipated it to be.
I hate to put the book down, but it’s late and I’m only halfway through and my eyes keep closing. To bed I go and I hope my dreams are not Karmen’s.
Paranormal, romance, religious, man’s frailties and doubts, demons. Is it really necessary to believe in a higher power? Redemption? Evil uses our basest depravities against us. I love the wonderful mix of genres, the blend of good and evil fighting over us and the world we live in. The big question – Who will rule?
I love, Love, LOVE this book and can hardly wait to see the movie…and, of course, to read more of her books!
She was supposed to write The Lie and change the world, but…
“The Lie had already been written.”
To see my full review visit http://www.fundinmental.com
The Lie by Ashley Fontainne starts out with a brutal act that sets the battle for good and evil into motion. I love the premise for The Lie, a book within a book, a writer writing about a writer..Mystery and foreboding arise from the pages.
The descriptive writing makes it easy to see the characters and events as if they are taking place before my very eyes…and they will be, when the movie, Foreseen, comes out.
The writing and pacing kept me on the edge of my seat. I can feel the approaching badness and I am just waiting for the event that will change everything for her. I am suspicious of everyone. I am a realist and find it easy to question things. I keep thinking she needs to be careful what she wishes for because she just might get it, but it won’t be quite how she anticipated it to be.
I hate to put the book down, but it’s late and I’m only halfway through and my eyes keep closing. To bed I go and I hope my dreams are not Karmen’s.
Paranormal, romance, religious, man’s frailties and doubts, demons. Is it really necessary to believe in a higher power? Redemption? Evil uses our basest depravities against us. I love the wonderful mix of genres, the blend of good and evil fighting over us and the world we live in. The big question – Who will rule?
I love, Love, LOVE this book and can hardly wait to see the movie…and, of course, to read more of her books!
She was supposed to write The Lie and change the world, but…
“The Lie had already been written.”
To see my full review visit http://www.fundinmental.com
April 13, 2015
I'd never heard of this prior to seeing it on Facebook, but I immediately liked the sound of it. I mean it's about a writer who gets her books through ghosts!! Sounds great right, well it was.
Karmen was 16 when she wrote her first book, which became an instant bestseller, and every book after that was a hit. She has more money than she knows what to do with but her life isn't all roses. She has a secret that she has never shared with anyone and that secret may just ruin her life. See Karmen sees Ghosts, specifically ghosts of dead writers who whisper to her. When she was 16 she woke up one morning to a full book written, with no recollection to haven written it. All her books are like that and she knows that if anyone finds out, her life will be ruined.She became a virtual hermit and only talks to her mother, her uncle and her best friend.
For her 23rd birthday, Karmen decides that she needs a break. She goes back to the little town she grew up in. She stays at the cabin with her best friends but her life is just about to take a turn for the worst. When her nightmares start invading the day, and her friends life, Karmen doesn't know what to do. She is terrified! With the help of her mother, best friend and ex boyfriend. Karmen must translate the latest thing she wrote, because it wasn't a book this time but a page in a foreign language, and try to figure out why this is happening to her. Why does she have this "gift" and what is it for?
I don't want to say much else about the plot because I could inadvertently ruin it so I'll get on with the review.
I was pretty much blown away with how much I loved this book. I wasn't sure what to expect because I knew it had a christian theme to it and while I'm not a fan of some of them, I have read a few I've enjoyed. I'm not a fan of the ones that preach religion and try to force it on you but this isn't one of those. This starts off with an occult ritual and sacrifice and from there it's pretty dark. For anyone worried that they won't enjoy it because it's a christian book, don't fear, you will love this!!
Plot wise, I absolutely loved it! The twist at the end was phenomenal and not one I saw coming at all. Through the whole book you are in constant suspense and intrigue because you can't see where it is going. The author sure knows how to tell one heck of a story. It's chock full of twists and turns and will keep you guessing till the end.
I loved Karmen. She has a big weight on her shoulders and at times it feels like the lie she is living will cripple her, but she stays strong. She battles internally with the way her books come to her, she doesn't like making so much money from a lie but she has no way to stop it and her mother makes her publish the books. She doesn't have much of a life and relies on her mother and BFF. My heart absolutely broke for her at one stage during the book (not going to say when because it's a major spoiler but for anyone who has read it will know what I'm talking about) but I admired her spirit and strength of character for getting back up and fighting.
Anyway. The Lie was a tense and thrilling read and one that will have you turning the pages as fast as you can to see what happens. I loved everything about it and applaud Ashley Fontainne for her ability to keep me guessing. Usually when I'm reading a book I can guess the "who done it" but not so here, and that's because of the authors amazing story telling. It's such a unique and captivating tale and one I can't recommend enough.
I listened to the audio and loved it. Andrea Emmes did an amazing job of bringing Karmen to life. She made you feel the tension and terror and brought you into the story. Her emotional telling of the story made me want to listen to it in one sitting. I'd highly recommend the audio!!
Karmen was 16 when she wrote her first book, which became an instant bestseller, and every book after that was a hit. She has more money than she knows what to do with but her life isn't all roses. She has a secret that she has never shared with anyone and that secret may just ruin her life. See Karmen sees Ghosts, specifically ghosts of dead writers who whisper to her. When she was 16 she woke up one morning to a full book written, with no recollection to haven written it. All her books are like that and she knows that if anyone finds out, her life will be ruined.She became a virtual hermit and only talks to her mother, her uncle and her best friend.
For her 23rd birthday, Karmen decides that she needs a break. She goes back to the little town she grew up in. She stays at the cabin with her best friends but her life is just about to take a turn for the worst. When her nightmares start invading the day, and her friends life, Karmen doesn't know what to do. She is terrified! With the help of her mother, best friend and ex boyfriend. Karmen must translate the latest thing she wrote, because it wasn't a book this time but a page in a foreign language, and try to figure out why this is happening to her. Why does she have this "gift" and what is it for?
I don't want to say much else about the plot because I could inadvertently ruin it so I'll get on with the review.
I was pretty much blown away with how much I loved this book. I wasn't sure what to expect because I knew it had a christian theme to it and while I'm not a fan of some of them, I have read a few I've enjoyed. I'm not a fan of the ones that preach religion and try to force it on you but this isn't one of those. This starts off with an occult ritual and sacrifice and from there it's pretty dark. For anyone worried that they won't enjoy it because it's a christian book, don't fear, you will love this!!
Plot wise, I absolutely loved it! The twist at the end was phenomenal and not one I saw coming at all. Through the whole book you are in constant suspense and intrigue because you can't see where it is going. The author sure knows how to tell one heck of a story. It's chock full of twists and turns and will keep you guessing till the end.
I loved Karmen. She has a big weight on her shoulders and at times it feels like the lie she is living will cripple her, but she stays strong. She battles internally with the way her books come to her, she doesn't like making so much money from a lie but she has no way to stop it and her mother makes her publish the books. She doesn't have much of a life and relies on her mother and BFF. My heart absolutely broke for her at one stage during the book (not going to say when because it's a major spoiler but for anyone who has read it will know what I'm talking about) but I admired her spirit and strength of character for getting back up and fighting.
Anyway. The Lie was a tense and thrilling read and one that will have you turning the pages as fast as you can to see what happens. I loved everything about it and applaud Ashley Fontainne for her ability to keep me guessing. Usually when I'm reading a book I can guess the "who done it" but not so here, and that's because of the authors amazing story telling. It's such a unique and captivating tale and one I can't recommend enough.
I listened to the audio and loved it. Andrea Emmes did an amazing job of bringing Karmen to life. She made you feel the tension and terror and brought you into the story. Her emotional telling of the story made me want to listen to it in one sitting. I'd highly recommend the audio!!
October 21, 2013
Review:
*Arc provided in return for an honest review
Not having read any of Ashley Fontainne's books before I didn't know what to expect.
The Lie starts with a demonic sacrificial ritual and the next few chapters are dedicated to different characters, events and points in time before bringing us up to present time. I have to admit I did get a bit confused with this at first but as the story unfolded I found myself thinking back and piecing together the past with the present, to fit the missing pieces of The Lie that Karmen has been living all of her life.
I did find the story a bit slow at the beginning but don't let that put you off as it did redeem itself pretty quickly and made for a tense and nail biting read, especially towards the end. There were some unexpected twists and turn that left me thinking 'What the HELLL just happened there???' while trying to play catch up with the next unexpected turn.
I really liked the supernatural feel to the story. It reminded me a bit of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Supernatural rolled into one (I'm a big fan Buffy, Angel & co. and those Winchester brothers!) only instead of vampires there are demons.
The Lie ends in a sort of cliff hanger way which makes me hope this is only an introduction to what could be an exciting and tense series.
If you like your reads with a supernatural feel, sinister demons and climactic tension then The Lie is the book for you.
*Arc provided in return for an honest review
Not having read any of Ashley Fontainne's books before I didn't know what to expect.
The Lie starts with a demonic sacrificial ritual and the next few chapters are dedicated to different characters, events and points in time before bringing us up to present time. I have to admit I did get a bit confused with this at first but as the story unfolded I found myself thinking back and piecing together the past with the present, to fit the missing pieces of The Lie that Karmen has been living all of her life.
I did find the story a bit slow at the beginning but don't let that put you off as it did redeem itself pretty quickly and made for a tense and nail biting read, especially towards the end. There were some unexpected twists and turn that left me thinking 'What the HELLL just happened there???' while trying to play catch up with the next unexpected turn.
I really liked the supernatural feel to the story. It reminded me a bit of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Supernatural rolled into one (I'm a big fan Buffy, Angel & co. and those Winchester brothers!) only instead of vampires there are demons.
The Lie ends in a sort of cliff hanger way which makes me hope this is only an introduction to what could be an exciting and tense series.
If you like your reads with a supernatural feel, sinister demons and climactic tension then The Lie is the book for you.
March 6, 2016
After feinting on national television during an interview, famous author Karmen Moncrille flees her public embarrassment. Along with her best friend, she retreats to the family cabin, isolated in the woods outside of her home town.
The television host wasn’t supposed to ask her about where she gets her inspiration. That’s a question even Karmen isn’t sure of. As her dreams bleed over into real life, Karmen fears she’s losing her mind.
Karmen writes one more book. One that terrifies her. Will it save her or destroy her?
I enjoy reading stories about writers. Always find it fascinating to read about their struggles to write that bestseller, to get over writer’s block, deal with the trials of getting it published. With The Lie, I enjoyed the supernatural elements of Karmen’s writing process. Learning how she gets her inspiration and how she writes her stories is an integral part of the plot.
The eerie supernatural events start and escalate once Karmen arrives at the cabin. Weird noises, a strange light in the woods, and manifestations from Karmen’s dreams lend an aura of suspense and horror that stays with you until the end.
As answers were revealed and events unfolded, I realized how perfect the title, The Lie, was for this book. Betrayal occurred from unexpected sources and shocked this reader.
Strong writing, an eerie plot, and an explosive ending have me hoping the author will continue Karmen’s story.
I received this book for my honest review.
The television host wasn’t supposed to ask her about where she gets her inspiration. That’s a question even Karmen isn’t sure of. As her dreams bleed over into real life, Karmen fears she’s losing her mind.
Karmen writes one more book. One that terrifies her. Will it save her or destroy her?
I enjoy reading stories about writers. Always find it fascinating to read about their struggles to write that bestseller, to get over writer’s block, deal with the trials of getting it published. With The Lie, I enjoyed the supernatural elements of Karmen’s writing process. Learning how she gets her inspiration and how she writes her stories is an integral part of the plot.
The eerie supernatural events start and escalate once Karmen arrives at the cabin. Weird noises, a strange light in the woods, and manifestations from Karmen’s dreams lend an aura of suspense and horror that stays with you until the end.
As answers were revealed and events unfolded, I realized how perfect the title, The Lie, was for this book. Betrayal occurred from unexpected sources and shocked this reader.
Strong writing, an eerie plot, and an explosive ending have me hoping the author will continue Karmen’s story.
I received this book for my honest review.
January 10, 2016
My apologies in advance. I think this review may turn into an essay as I feel the need to try to explain the rationale behind it.
This book was recommended to me. I bought it without reading the blurb so opened it with no knowledge of what I would find. The first thing I found was a verse from The King James Bible referring to the devil "[...] seeking whom he may devour." I felt a chill.
I live in Coventry, England. The 'new' cathedral has a large metal structure attached to the wall of St. Michael casting Lucifer (the devil) to hell. At first sight my reaction to this was visceral. My sense of 'rightness' returned when my four year old son pointed and said "look, Peter Pan and Tinkerbell".
The Lie is a battle between good and evil with strong links between evil, politics and greed. There are many biblical references each one being, for me, a bit too close to reality. At times I struggled to remind myself that this is a novel. The writing is powerful.
So, four stars, that means I really liked it, but I'm not sure that I did. I can't mark it lower because it is a book that I was ultimately happy to have read and it is very well written but...it scared me.
As I finishet it I had never been so happy for my four year old having missed the horns.
This book was recommended to me. I bought it without reading the blurb so opened it with no knowledge of what I would find. The first thing I found was a verse from The King James Bible referring to the devil "[...] seeking whom he may devour." I felt a chill.
I live in Coventry, England. The 'new' cathedral has a large metal structure attached to the wall of St. Michael casting Lucifer (the devil) to hell. At first sight my reaction to this was visceral. My sense of 'rightness' returned when my four year old son pointed and said "look, Peter Pan and Tinkerbell".
The Lie is a battle between good and evil with strong links between evil, politics and greed. There are many biblical references each one being, for me, a bit too close to reality. At times I struggled to remind myself that this is a novel. The writing is powerful.
So, four stars, that means I really liked it, but I'm not sure that I did. I can't mark it lower because it is a book that I was ultimately happy to have read and it is very well written but...it scared me.
As I finishet it I had never been so happy for my four year old having missed the horns.
October 5, 2014
The Lie, Gold Medal Winner - Fiction 2013 at Illumination Book Awards by Ashley Fontainne and Narrated by Andrea Emmes. This book jumps off the page and comes alive through the performance of Andrea Emmes. The characters all have substance and emotion. I felt the confusion and terror of the unknown. Every twist and turn caught me off guard and yet I never jumped ahead in my mind to the end. Every word was written so well I listened in one sitting.
Karmen Moncrille was raised by her mother after her fathers death in a car crash. She was home schooled and sheltered from the world. She read every author and every type of book. When at 16 she wrote her first book it was a best seller then a Hit Box Office Movie. Her gift for writing made her wealthy and every book was quickly picked up by her fans.
When her dreams started coming to life and causing her mental anguish she runs away to relax in her Kentucky cabin. A spiritual battle ensued that opens Karmen's unbelieving heart to the truth of Jesus and Gods ultimate plan. A shocking and thrilling ride to the end.
This book was a gift for an honest review.
Karmen Moncrille was raised by her mother after her fathers death in a car crash. She was home schooled and sheltered from the world. She read every author and every type of book. When at 16 she wrote her first book it was a best seller then a Hit Box Office Movie. Her gift for writing made her wealthy and every book was quickly picked up by her fans.
When her dreams started coming to life and causing her mental anguish she runs away to relax in her Kentucky cabin. A spiritual battle ensued that opens Karmen's unbelieving heart to the truth of Jesus and Gods ultimate plan. A shocking and thrilling ride to the end.
This book was a gift for an honest review.
October 13, 2013
Twenty-three years ago a young man and woman, she being obviously pregnant, stood before an altar in the forest in front of an assembly of people and the priest Elios asked the man if he was ready to offer a gift of blood and bless his child? The man agreed and the woman raised a dagger above him, saying, “So be it!” as she plunged the knife into his heart, and while dying, her husband mumbled, “It has begun.”
A second scenario encompassed Jacob Abshire, the perfect young minister, driving his young daughter, Sarah and his wife of six years, Deborah, to Martin, Kentucky where they were moving. Due to a deer in the road, Jacob ran off the road, killing his wife and child. Although he never overcame his grief, he took up residence in that small town and became its Baptist minister, living his life as closely as he could as he believed God desired of him. Introduced also is Kiroly Adamik, a vibrant twenty-seven year old politician and President of the European Council with world influence, dedicated to self-service to himself and Lucifer.
All of these people and their modes of operation affected twenty-three year old Karmen Moncrille, who had become a famous writer and author since she was sixteen years old. Steadily she turned out books although all she remembered was that she would sit at the computer, see the ghost of a famous classical author like Shakespeare, Dante Alighieri and other deceased writers and when regaining conscious awareness of where she was and who she was, the novel would be completely written out on her computer, ready for shipment to the publisher. She never discovered how this all occurred, but she had no choice except to accept them and let her Uncle Cy and her Mother send them off for publication. These books not only influenced her readers, but provided a handsome income for her mother and her to live on.
Occasionally over these sixteen years, Karmen had picked up thoughts and words that pierced her very soul like, “It is time, Karmen. Time to fulfill your destiny. We have prepared you well. Go, write it.” She heard the garbled words spoken in a language impossible for her to know, yet whose meaning she fully understood. Her best girlfriend was Emily, who had gone away to college and now was back, there for her. She suggested them two of them go out into the country where Karmen’s mother owned a cabin and just relax and enjoy themselves. At the cabin, Karmen found her old boyfriend and love, Mitchell, who had broken up before he left for service in Iraq, but immediately they continued their romance. Karmen had a cat Furby, which was extremely susceptible to a change of vibrations and whenever Karmen psychically saw a blackness spread towards her, which happened often, Furby hissed and thereby assuring Karmen that she really was seeing something strange. But as time passed, didn’t anyone ever tell the truth and were they who they said they were? And that is the crux of “The Lie.” It is a fascinating story, with so any twists and turns that just about the time the reader thinks they know the answer, the story takes an abrupt turn. I truly enjoyed it as Ashley Fontaine is an excellent writer and she did a fine job with this story.
A second scenario encompassed Jacob Abshire, the perfect young minister, driving his young daughter, Sarah and his wife of six years, Deborah, to Martin, Kentucky where they were moving. Due to a deer in the road, Jacob ran off the road, killing his wife and child. Although he never overcame his grief, he took up residence in that small town and became its Baptist minister, living his life as closely as he could as he believed God desired of him. Introduced also is Kiroly Adamik, a vibrant twenty-seven year old politician and President of the European Council with world influence, dedicated to self-service to himself and Lucifer.
All of these people and their modes of operation affected twenty-three year old Karmen Moncrille, who had become a famous writer and author since she was sixteen years old. Steadily she turned out books although all she remembered was that she would sit at the computer, see the ghost of a famous classical author like Shakespeare, Dante Alighieri and other deceased writers and when regaining conscious awareness of where she was and who she was, the novel would be completely written out on her computer, ready for shipment to the publisher. She never discovered how this all occurred, but she had no choice except to accept them and let her Uncle Cy and her Mother send them off for publication. These books not only influenced her readers, but provided a handsome income for her mother and her to live on.
Occasionally over these sixteen years, Karmen had picked up thoughts and words that pierced her very soul like, “It is time, Karmen. Time to fulfill your destiny. We have prepared you well. Go, write it.” She heard the garbled words spoken in a language impossible for her to know, yet whose meaning she fully understood. Her best girlfriend was Emily, who had gone away to college and now was back, there for her. She suggested them two of them go out into the country where Karmen’s mother owned a cabin and just relax and enjoy themselves. At the cabin, Karmen found her old boyfriend and love, Mitchell, who had broken up before he left for service in Iraq, but immediately they continued their romance. Karmen had a cat Furby, which was extremely susceptible to a change of vibrations and whenever Karmen psychically saw a blackness spread towards her, which happened often, Furby hissed and thereby assuring Karmen that she really was seeing something strange. But as time passed, didn’t anyone ever tell the truth and were they who they said they were? And that is the crux of “The Lie.” It is a fascinating story, with so any twists and turns that just about the time the reader thinks they know the answer, the story takes an abrupt turn. I truly enjoyed it as Ashley Fontaine is an excellent writer and she did a fine job with this story.
August 24, 2016
Karmen Moncrille was an award-winning novelist since the age of 16. Everything she writes is an instant success. An extreme introvert, she has never given any interviews, until at the urging of her mother she agrees to answer a few pre-agreed upon questions on national television. As the interviewer steers the interview into areas regarding her ideas for writing, Karmen freezes up and collapses in a panic attack.
I found The Lie to be a very dark novel. The novel starts off in the past with an occultic ritual sacrifice and then goes on to a couple of other scenes that seem totally unconnected. That’s okay, because everything is brought together later in the story.
Once in the present, we learn about Karmen Moncrille, a reclusive author. Karmen’s novels come to her in dreams at night through visitations of bodiless heads of dead authors. When Karmen wakes, the novels are complete and she doesn’t remember writing them. She doesn’t want anyone to know this because she doesn’t want anyone to think she is crazy. So between her anxiety about the interview and the interviewer asking questions about how she comes up with her ideas, Karmen has a panic attack and faints on live television.
I had a hard time writing a review for this book because it was so different from anything in this genre than anything I had ever read before. I had been told that this was a Christian novel and the forward at the beginning of the book also indicated the same, so I was totally not expecting the profanity that I found throughout this book. I personally don’t like profanity in any book that I read and was very surprised to find it in a book that is in the Christian category.
The writing in The Lie is brilliant. When Ms. Fontainne is writing about the evil aspects within her book you can really feel the evil. She has the ability to keep you on the edge of your seat with so many totally unexpected twists and turns in her plots.
The characters feel very real, and Ms. Fontainne writes them in such a way that the reader can relate to them. The scenery was vivid and easy to visualize, making the forest scenario very scary indeed.
As for whether The Lie actually fits in the Christian book category or not, I would have to say that I definitely think it does based on the Scripture within and spiritual message the story contains. The message aligns with that of the Bible. It did surprise me was how dark and evil the first part of the book felt.
The Lie is one of the most unique books in its genre that I have ever read. I gave it 4 stars it out of 5.
Thank you to the author for providing a copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review. A positive review was not required. All thoughts are my own.
This review was first published on Shelf Full of Books http://kathrynsshelffullofbooks.blogs...
I found The Lie to be a very dark novel. The novel starts off in the past with an occultic ritual sacrifice and then goes on to a couple of other scenes that seem totally unconnected. That’s okay, because everything is brought together later in the story.
Once in the present, we learn about Karmen Moncrille, a reclusive author. Karmen’s novels come to her in dreams at night through visitations of bodiless heads of dead authors. When Karmen wakes, the novels are complete and she doesn’t remember writing them. She doesn’t want anyone to know this because she doesn’t want anyone to think she is crazy. So between her anxiety about the interview and the interviewer asking questions about how she comes up with her ideas, Karmen has a panic attack and faints on live television.
I had a hard time writing a review for this book because it was so different from anything in this genre than anything I had ever read before. I had been told that this was a Christian novel and the forward at the beginning of the book also indicated the same, so I was totally not expecting the profanity that I found throughout this book. I personally don’t like profanity in any book that I read and was very surprised to find it in a book that is in the Christian category.
The writing in The Lie is brilliant. When Ms. Fontainne is writing about the evil aspects within her book you can really feel the evil. She has the ability to keep you on the edge of your seat with so many totally unexpected twists and turns in her plots.
The characters feel very real, and Ms. Fontainne writes them in such a way that the reader can relate to them. The scenery was vivid and easy to visualize, making the forest scenario very scary indeed.
As for whether The Lie actually fits in the Christian book category or not, I would have to say that I definitely think it does based on the Scripture within and spiritual message the story contains. The message aligns with that of the Bible. It did surprise me was how dark and evil the first part of the book felt.
The Lie is one of the most unique books in its genre that I have ever read. I gave it 4 stars it out of 5.
Thank you to the author for providing a copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review. A positive review was not required. All thoughts are my own.
This review was first published on Shelf Full of Books http://kathrynsshelffullofbooks.blogs...
October 18, 2015
Holy freaking creepy book Batman.
Seriously.
I grabbed this when Ashley Fontainne had it marked down to $0.00 on Amazon and I am so glad I did. Every single other book she has written is now on my Kindle Wishlist as a must read.
I have kind of jumped ahead of myself. I started reading this when I was looking for something outside of the romance books I had been reading one after another for blog tours. I know some grabbed this in the Christian category but I grabbed it out of horror. I need a healthy dose of horror and creepiness to scare the pants off of me.
I got it.
I am just going to go into this review telling you how I felt. You know from the blurb this is about Karmen, how she is recluse, how if her secret comes out she’ll be branded a lunatic throughout the world. There is so much going on in this book that we don’t get in the description that I am just going to jump into how I felt without giving any spoilers.
This book was intense from page one. It set the scene for the rest of the book as we wait to find out how that moment ties in with the rest of the book. We don’t know who we can trust, is actually what they say they are, who is here to help, and who is there to harm. I found myself thinking I knew who was who just to be blown away by a turn in the storyline.
The use of scripture in the book strengthened the words that were there on the page. It led to even more intrigue, but also strengthened understanding of sequences in the book. I wouldn’t call this a Christian book as most think of Christian novels, but it does have an element of Christianity to it. It’s a story of end times and a battle of good vs evil.
It was absolutely amazing. As I have already said, it was creepy but it was also incredibly suspenseful, a thriller, a horror book. I loved our main character. The other characters, as I said I didn’t know who I could trust. I would start off thinking I liked them, then I turn around and hate them. All of the characters were so well written, complexly developed, and integral to the storyline.
I cannot wait for the movie! I will be first in line to see how well this translates to the big screen. I really hope they don’t take anything huge away from the book in their interpretation to film.
Seriously.
I grabbed this when Ashley Fontainne had it marked down to $0.00 on Amazon and I am so glad I did. Every single other book she has written is now on my Kindle Wishlist as a must read.
I have kind of jumped ahead of myself. I started reading this when I was looking for something outside of the romance books I had been reading one after another for blog tours. I know some grabbed this in the Christian category but I grabbed it out of horror. I need a healthy dose of horror and creepiness to scare the pants off of me.
I got it.
I am just going to go into this review telling you how I felt. You know from the blurb this is about Karmen, how she is recluse, how if her secret comes out she’ll be branded a lunatic throughout the world. There is so much going on in this book that we don’t get in the description that I am just going to jump into how I felt without giving any spoilers.
This book was intense from page one. It set the scene for the rest of the book as we wait to find out how that moment ties in with the rest of the book. We don’t know who we can trust, is actually what they say they are, who is here to help, and who is there to harm. I found myself thinking I knew who was who just to be blown away by a turn in the storyline.
The use of scripture in the book strengthened the words that were there on the page. It led to even more intrigue, but also strengthened understanding of sequences in the book. I wouldn’t call this a Christian book as most think of Christian novels, but it does have an element of Christianity to it. It’s a story of end times and a battle of good vs evil.
It was absolutely amazing. As I have already said, it was creepy but it was also incredibly suspenseful, a thriller, a horror book. I loved our main character. The other characters, as I said I didn’t know who I could trust. I would start off thinking I liked them, then I turn around and hate them. All of the characters were so well written, complexly developed, and integral to the storyline.
I cannot wait for the movie! I will be first in line to see how well this translates to the big screen. I really hope they don’t take anything huge away from the book in their interpretation to film.
October 26, 2013
Great book! I will post my review after it goes live for the blog tour on the 25th!
UPDATE (From my blog)
The prologue had me immediately. This book has a bit of a The Da Vinci Code vibe, mixed with Left Behind. It has such an intriguing blend of the religious and the occult, ghosts, demons and angels, the end times...it all makes for a very fast paced, have-to-know-what-happens-next, kind of read!
So first off, the main character is an author. I don't know what it is about authors as main characters, but I LOVE it! I love reading about their process, and where the story comes from. Of course, Karmen's process is just a wee bit different from your average author...dead authors, from long ago, visit Karmen in her dreams, and give her the stories to write! In a way, it sounds kind of fantastic, right? Well, you would be wrong! When you really start to understand the HOW and the WHY...eww, it gives me the heebie-jeebies just thinking about it! (In a good way, of course!) :)
Since Karmen's life is starting to feel like it's all falling apart at the seams, Karmen's best friend convinces her that she could have a nice, relaxed, 23rd birthday at Karmen's cabin in middle-of-nowhere, Kentucky. They can have a few glasses of wine, talk about girly stuff, and stay out of the eyes of the media. Of course, all sorts of craziness ensues once they get there...seeing ghosts, hearing and seeing strange things in the woods, blacking out, writing things she doesn't remember...let's just say everything is going to Hell in a hand-basket, quite literally!
I want to tell you SO MUCH what I think of the other characters in this story, but I think that would DEFINITELY spoil it for you, so all I'm going to say is, you'll be surprised! :) You don't want to miss out on this story!
UPDATE (From my blog)
The prologue had me immediately. This book has a bit of a The Da Vinci Code vibe, mixed with Left Behind. It has such an intriguing blend of the religious and the occult, ghosts, demons and angels, the end times...it all makes for a very fast paced, have-to-know-what-happens-next, kind of read!
So first off, the main character is an author. I don't know what it is about authors as main characters, but I LOVE it! I love reading about their process, and where the story comes from. Of course, Karmen's process is just a wee bit different from your average author...dead authors, from long ago, visit Karmen in her dreams, and give her the stories to write! In a way, it sounds kind of fantastic, right? Well, you would be wrong! When you really start to understand the HOW and the WHY...eww, it gives me the heebie-jeebies just thinking about it! (In a good way, of course!) :)
Since Karmen's life is starting to feel like it's all falling apart at the seams, Karmen's best friend convinces her that she could have a nice, relaxed, 23rd birthday at Karmen's cabin in middle-of-nowhere, Kentucky. They can have a few glasses of wine, talk about girly stuff, and stay out of the eyes of the media. Of course, all sorts of craziness ensues once they get there...seeing ghosts, hearing and seeing strange things in the woods, blacking out, writing things she doesn't remember...let's just say everything is going to Hell in a hand-basket, quite literally!
I want to tell you SO MUCH what I think of the other characters in this story, but I think that would DEFINITELY spoil it for you, so all I'm going to say is, you'll be surprised! :) You don't want to miss out on this story!
November 14, 2013
Suspense and intrigue await readers of The Lie in this thrilling novel that turns one woman’s steadfast beliefs upside down as the Biblical prophecy of the Last Days come calling at her doorstep.
Karmen Moncrille has been seeing famous authors faces in her dreams. Has been for years. The problem is, they’re dead authors and after each episode, when she finally wakes, it is to find a fully completed manuscript lying before her in the writing style of that author. How can it be that these dreams have made her a millionaire author? After all, she doesn’t even remember writing the books. They just appeared.
To this point, as these experiences had only happened to Karmen, it is a secret she has kept to herself for fear others, as much as she herself, would think she’s crazy. Until her best friend, Emily, who sees her stress and whisks her away to her old Kentucky home to recuperate, starts to see things too. Unbeknownst to her, as her ex-boyfriend and mother arrive and Karmen shares with them the truth of what’s been happening to her, the Antichrist’s plans to conquer the world are about to take place and she will learn that her entire life’s journey has led to this very moment when she will be called to act. Everything she has believed, or rather not believed – regarding Satan and God - will be turned on its head. But her fight will not be alone as God sends a man, Jacob, to help her.
Ashley Fontainne’s first Christian suspense novel, The Lie, is an exciting read. Based on the Bible, Fontainne has created a story that begs the reader to think about Heaven and Hell, God and Satan, even putting your faith in others and asking yourself if you could save another. The author’s story is compelling as she creates plausible what-if scenarios through her characters. The Lie is a fascinating story for young adults and up.
Karmen Moncrille has been seeing famous authors faces in her dreams. Has been for years. The problem is, they’re dead authors and after each episode, when she finally wakes, it is to find a fully completed manuscript lying before her in the writing style of that author. How can it be that these dreams have made her a millionaire author? After all, she doesn’t even remember writing the books. They just appeared.
To this point, as these experiences had only happened to Karmen, it is a secret she has kept to herself for fear others, as much as she herself, would think she’s crazy. Until her best friend, Emily, who sees her stress and whisks her away to her old Kentucky home to recuperate, starts to see things too. Unbeknownst to her, as her ex-boyfriend and mother arrive and Karmen shares with them the truth of what’s been happening to her, the Antichrist’s plans to conquer the world are about to take place and she will learn that her entire life’s journey has led to this very moment when she will be called to act. Everything she has believed, or rather not believed – regarding Satan and God - will be turned on its head. But her fight will not be alone as God sends a man, Jacob, to help her.
Ashley Fontainne’s first Christian suspense novel, The Lie, is an exciting read. Based on the Bible, Fontainne has created a story that begs the reader to think about Heaven and Hell, God and Satan, even putting your faith in others and asking yourself if you could save another. The author’s story is compelling as she creates plausible what-if scenarios through her characters. The Lie is a fascinating story for young adults and up.
September 15, 2014
Supernatural thriller that chills the soul!The Lie written by Ashley Fontainne is a supernatural thriller that was both creepy and exciting at the same time. Although the story begins with a scene involving a ritual sacrifice 23 years ago, the heart of the story focuses on Karmen Moncrille, a reclusive author who was recently a child prodigy enjoying instant critical and popular success.
Karmen’s inspiration for her books come to her when dead authors visit her at night in dreams, like Shakespeare. When Karmen wakes up, the stories are finished and on her computer, but she doesn’t remember writing them. After suffering a panic attack giving an exclusive and rare interview for a TV show, Karmen escapes to her family home in the hills of Kentucky. The rest of the story is about how Karmen and Jacob, a minister sent to help save her by the holy spirit, thwart evil forces through self-sacrifice.
Andrea Emmes did an excellent job narrating. She portrayed Karmen as a likeable young woman overwhelmed by unbelievable events surrounding her. She had great intonation and pace, keeping the story suspenseful throughout. And, her New York accent for Karmen's best friend was very believable. Andrea's rendition easily kept me engaged Karmen is a likeable young woman overwhelmed by inexplicable events that seem to be directed solely at her. beginning to end.
This story is recommended for anyone who enjoys a good thriller with a supernatural twist.
Karmen’s inspiration for her books come to her when dead authors visit her at night in dreams, like Shakespeare. When Karmen wakes up, the stories are finished and on her computer, but she doesn’t remember writing them. After suffering a panic attack giving an exclusive and rare interview for a TV show, Karmen escapes to her family home in the hills of Kentucky. The rest of the story is about how Karmen and Jacob, a minister sent to help save her by the holy spirit, thwart evil forces through self-sacrifice.
Andrea Emmes did an excellent job narrating. She portrayed Karmen as a likeable young woman overwhelmed by unbelievable events surrounding her. She had great intonation and pace, keeping the story suspenseful throughout. And, her New York accent for Karmen's best friend was very believable. Andrea's rendition easily kept me engaged Karmen is a likeable young woman overwhelmed by inexplicable events that seem to be directed solely at her. beginning to end.
This story is recommended for anyone who enjoys a good thriller with a supernatural twist.
October 20, 2013
A Story of Deception
Ashley Fontainne's book, The Lie, is a gripping suspense thriller that is a not-to-be-missed engrossing read. Ms. Fontainne keeps upping the stakes with her exceptional gift of storytelling.
What makes The Lie unique is the author’s vast knowledge of the Bible and its Scripture, all cleverly wrapped around the elements of good vs. evil, spirituality, politics, and the supernatural. When her main character, the young protagonist Karmen Moncrille, discovers that her life has been based on deception, and that all of the innocent people around her are in grave danger, including herself, she embarks on a perilous journey of self-sacrifice to stave off the evil forces. Ms. Fontainne has created a dynamic character who is called upon to do extraordinary things in the face of adversity.
The author masterfully keeps the reader on edge with her explosive plot twists and turns. We are one with Karmen as she faces life-altering situations of epic proportions. Does she have the strength to endure the challenges she faces? What will she have to sacrifice?
Ms. Fontainne’s other special talent is her ability to successfully tie up the loose ends of her story, seamlessly, which she does accomplish. Be prepared to lose a lot of sleep when reading "The Lie," as it will have you glued to its pages night after night.
Ashley Fontainne's book, The Lie, is a gripping suspense thriller that is a not-to-be-missed engrossing read. Ms. Fontainne keeps upping the stakes with her exceptional gift of storytelling.
What makes The Lie unique is the author’s vast knowledge of the Bible and its Scripture, all cleverly wrapped around the elements of good vs. evil, spirituality, politics, and the supernatural. When her main character, the young protagonist Karmen Moncrille, discovers that her life has been based on deception, and that all of the innocent people around her are in grave danger, including herself, she embarks on a perilous journey of self-sacrifice to stave off the evil forces. Ms. Fontainne has created a dynamic character who is called upon to do extraordinary things in the face of adversity.
The author masterfully keeps the reader on edge with her explosive plot twists and turns. We are one with Karmen as she faces life-altering situations of epic proportions. Does she have the strength to endure the challenges she faces? What will she have to sacrifice?
Ms. Fontainne’s other special talent is her ability to successfully tie up the loose ends of her story, seamlessly, which she does accomplish. Be prepared to lose a lot of sleep when reading "The Lie," as it will have you glued to its pages night after night.
October 14, 2013
For regular readers of BestChickLit, you’ll know we’re big fans of Ashley Fontainne, having read all her books to date. The Lie is something totally different and unexpected but still retains that dark, sinister feel Fontainne is so apt at creating.
The story is so incredibly intriguing and unpredictable that you’re honestly never sure what’s going to happen next. Beginning with a series of small chapters that, at first read, seem confusing but in fact set the book up beautifully for an original and thought-provoking read. The characters are real, solid, likeable types that don’t overshadow what’s at the core of the story, instead they compliment it perfectly and the whole package flows along seamlessly.
Many questions and loose ends crop along the way but, thankfully, you’re not left hanging as each one is answered and sewn up, making for a very happy reader. The climax is a jaw-dropper, something you just can’t and won’t see coming, and the whole supernatural element gives it feeling, more of an edge. There could possibly be a sequel, judging by the last few paragraphs but I wonder if the very clever Ms Fontainne has, for now, left this up for reader interpretation . . ?
Reviewed by Charlotte Foreman on behalf of BestChickLit.com.
The story is so incredibly intriguing and unpredictable that you’re honestly never sure what’s going to happen next. Beginning with a series of small chapters that, at first read, seem confusing but in fact set the book up beautifully for an original and thought-provoking read. The characters are real, solid, likeable types that don’t overshadow what’s at the core of the story, instead they compliment it perfectly and the whole package flows along seamlessly.
Many questions and loose ends crop along the way but, thankfully, you’re not left hanging as each one is answered and sewn up, making for a very happy reader. The climax is a jaw-dropper, something you just can’t and won’t see coming, and the whole supernatural element gives it feeling, more of an edge. There could possibly be a sequel, judging by the last few paragraphs but I wonder if the very clever Ms Fontainne has, for now, left this up for reader interpretation . . ?
Reviewed by Charlotte Foreman on behalf of BestChickLit.com.
October 25, 2013
With "The Lie," Ashley Fontainne once again proves that she is truly a gifted writer with a talent for storytelling that few achieve in one genre, let alone multiple ones. She is firmly ensconced on my list of "stop what you're doing, put all other books down" list of favorite authors. All of the action, suspense and heart-stopping twists that you have come to know and love from Ashley are here again in rare form. The premise is as timely as today's headlines, with a unique perspective on some age-old evil.
With the proliferation of the same-old rehashed fare we have in today's genres, Ashley's plots breathe new life into some truly ground-breaking stories. You may think you know where her characters are going but trust me, you don't have a clue. Ashley is a fearless writer who is unafraid to take you into some new, unexplored regions of the heart and soul. But with her as a guide, you don't have to be afraid, just enjoy the ride.
With the proliferation of the same-old rehashed fare we have in today's genres, Ashley's plots breathe new life into some truly ground-breaking stories. You may think you know where her characters are going but trust me, you don't have a clue. Ashley is a fearless writer who is unafraid to take you into some new, unexplored regions of the heart and soul. But with her as a guide, you don't have to be afraid, just enjoy the ride.
October 20, 2013
I've read all of this author's books. She has a way with words that is gripping, but it's her ability to spin a suspenseful tale that I find she is getting better and better at. I liked this effort the best yet. Karmen, the protagonist, is a national best-selling author, but she's hiding how it is that her stories come to her for fear that she'll be labeled as crazy. She's an overprotected daughter, niece, friend, and girlfriend who must come to grips with a scary lie. She must also choose the side of good or evil with only one man, a broken pastor, to guide her, while everything she knows in her life is a virtual lie. The author weaves a story of spiritual nature around a plot of amazing suspense, and the end result is as unpredictable as it is riveting and entertaining. If you've never read one of Fontainne's books, why not start here? Very few authors can keep you on the edge of your seat like she can.
July 23, 2016
I received this eBook as a gift. great story line. Absolute page turner. I really enjoyed this story. Ashley Fontainne kept me guessing the whole time. Every time I thought I knew what was going to happen, something would come along & change my thoughts! A great thriller / suspense tale dealing with Satan & God and everything in between. I was totally lost in the book & didn't want to stop reading it.
As with all of Ashley Fontainne's books, this is another page turner that will keep you on the edge of your seat. In my case, had me biting my nails again! Ms Fontainne has such a way with words. Her writing keep me so involved that I don't even want to stop to make dinner. If I set the book down, I might miss something! Kudos to the author for entertaining me in such a unforgettable way!
Btw, I had to chuckle at her description of the kudzu as it really does "grow like a weed" everywhere & very fast too.
As with all of Ashley Fontainne's books, this is another page turner that will keep you on the edge of your seat. In my case, had me biting my nails again! Ms Fontainne has such a way with words. Her writing keep me so involved that I don't even want to stop to make dinner. If I set the book down, I might miss something! Kudos to the author for entertaining me in such a unforgettable way!
Btw, I had to chuckle at her description of the kudzu as it really does "grow like a weed" everywhere & very fast too.
October 17, 2013
This book is such a gripping novel! It is something that is slightly out of my comfort zone (I couldn’t read this book in the evenings but only during broad daylight – I am a bit of scaredy-cat though), but I am so glad I read this fantastic novel.
The storyline is spun perfectly and the whole atmosphere is electric. Although I was slightly confused by the first two opening chapters it all made perfect sense and fitted together like tiny little puzzle pieces.
Karmen’s “visions” are so graphically and nail-bitingly described that it didn’t take me long to finish this book. It is very rare that I come across books in which every little detail is so well illustrated and the readers gets so immensely captured by the storyline.
This is the first time I have read one of Ashley’s books but I will be sure to check out her other work.
The storyline is spun perfectly and the whole atmosphere is electric. Although I was slightly confused by the first two opening chapters it all made perfect sense and fitted together like tiny little puzzle pieces.
Karmen’s “visions” are so graphically and nail-bitingly described that it didn’t take me long to finish this book. It is very rare that I come across books in which every little detail is so well illustrated and the readers gets so immensely captured by the storyline.
This is the first time I have read one of Ashley’s books but I will be sure to check out her other work.
August 29, 2014
I have read a couple of Ashley's books before but this one has to be one of the best.(Along with Number Seventy Five).
This is the sort of book that keeps you turning pages 'keeps you gripped to the book/kindle. Your guessing all the time what you think is going to happen just doesn't.
It's a thriller that keeps you gripped.
I don't want to spoil it for other readers so I will basically give a rough outline of the story.
Karmen is a novelist who bases her stories on her dreams her problem is her dreams are about dead authors.
The problem is when she awakes in the morning her story is there before her all written in the style of the author she just dreamt about.
That's all I am saying about this fantastic book, because to say anymore would ruin a good storyline.
I just hope that there is a follow on to this as it was a shame to end how it did.
This is the sort of book that keeps you turning pages 'keeps you gripped to the book/kindle. Your guessing all the time what you think is going to happen just doesn't.
It's a thriller that keeps you gripped.
I don't want to spoil it for other readers so I will basically give a rough outline of the story.
Karmen is a novelist who bases her stories on her dreams her problem is her dreams are about dead authors.
The problem is when she awakes in the morning her story is there before her all written in the style of the author she just dreamt about.
That's all I am saying about this fantastic book, because to say anymore would ruin a good storyline.
I just hope that there is a follow on to this as it was a shame to end how it did.
October 29, 2013
When I sat down to read The Lie, I found myself immediately intrigued by where the storyline could possibly go with the diverse lead in as detailed in the prologue. Immersion set in and I read the book completely through in a day. The storyline is intriguing and captivating, one of those "must read just one more page" cliffhangers before I put it down only to find myself unable at all to put it down. Refreshing in that it was Christian based and the foundation was a deep collectivity of many emotions and beliefs that culminate into the heroine becoming actively engaged with a set of higher thoughts and feelings about herself and her destiny. Regina Cantrell, Publisher...33 Media Services
December 8, 2013
I absolutely loved the concept behind this book. I don't want to spoil anything, but let me just say it was beyond creative and such a fantastic idea for a story!
But it was what Ms. Fontainne did with this concept that blew me away. She developed this faith-based back story that had the characters facing the end times and rushing to stop evil from succeeding in ruling the world. Not only was it an edge-of-your-seat thriller, but it was inspiring as well. I loved seeing Karmen come to terms with not only her own fate, but the truth of the world and how it came to be.
For anyone who enjoys a well-developed thriller with a thought-provoking storyline, The Lie is for you. It's fast-paced but rich with detail and emotion that gripped me from the very start. I couldn't put it down!
But it was what Ms. Fontainne did with this concept that blew me away. She developed this faith-based back story that had the characters facing the end times and rushing to stop evil from succeeding in ruling the world. Not only was it an edge-of-your-seat thriller, but it was inspiring as well. I loved seeing Karmen come to terms with not only her own fate, but the truth of the world and how it came to be.
For anyone who enjoys a well-developed thriller with a thought-provoking storyline, The Lie is for you. It's fast-paced but rich with detail and emotion that gripped me from the very start. I couldn't put it down!
November 8, 2013
First, let me say that the cover to The Lie grabbed my attention and it made me very interested to see what would lie between the pages. And, yikes, this book has a little bit of everything!!! It is one big adventure of suspense, good vs. evil, and above all else it has excellent storytelling.
Ashley wrote a book that reminded me of a movie where I kept wondering what will happen next. And, then when “next” happened, I did not see it coming. The Lie is unpredictable, totally captivating, and I truly wish more people would check out this book!!!
MY RATING: 4.5
DISCLAIMER: I received a complimentary copy of The Lie in exchange for an honest review.
Ashley wrote a book that reminded me of a movie where I kept wondering what will happen next. And, then when “next” happened, I did not see it coming. The Lie is unpredictable, totally captivating, and I truly wish more people would check out this book!!!
MY RATING: 4.5
DISCLAIMER: I received a complimentary copy of The Lie in exchange for an honest review.
January 8, 2014
My Review: This book was not what I was expecting but I am not in the least disappointed. The twists and turns of this plot had me reading long past the time the lights should have been turned out. However I’m not sure I would have been comfortable turning lights out in parts of this book. I loved how all of the pieces fell into place and wrapped up nicely at the end. If you like suspense thrillers this one about the ultimate battle between good and evil is for you. I give this book 5 stars.
November 12, 2013
Loved. Loved, loved, this book! The writing style, plot, twists and turns, the fact it was Christian themed and...INTENSE!! By golly! The author truly provided a great story. I can't wait to see what she will provide next. :)
March 20, 2015
I liked this book ,right up until the preaching started.The storyline was good and well written.I had no idea that it was written with Revelations in mind.The christian friend and Atheist girl was believable,of COURSE there is a conversion somewhere in the book.The narrator was very good.
April 4, 2014
I read this book in one day because I wanted to see how it ended. That is a good book to me.
March 18, 2018
Review of The Lie by Ashley Fontainne
Imagine going through adolescence under the media spotlight. Then add in a sky rocketing career as a teenage author suffering from anxiety attacks and visits from the greats. This is the heroine of Fontaine’s tale The Lie. The protagonist travels through life through the directions of those long since passed who have left great legacies on the literary world. In addition, the heroine examines her purpose for being and the great questions of what it means to be part of this world. The author presents questions of philosophy and religion. Fontainne asks readers to evaluate their own points of view through this tale of fantasy and speculation.
This is not a tale for the faint of heart. At times the tale requires listeners to reflect on past experiences depicted in the novel and stay deeply engaged with the work. Listeners may need to replay previous chapters to keep up with the storyline. Some may see this is a fault, but it is in fact a unique method of connecting with the audience and offering a means for reflection. It would be helpful for listeners to dedicate an afternoon to enjoy this piece in it’s entirety, rather than trying to consume the tail one morsel at a time.
As a reviewer familiar with Fontainne‘s work, I would not recommend this novel as an introduction to this established author’s collection. This tale is perfect for devoted fans to explore another facet of Fontainne’s stylings. This thought-provoking work would be perfect for book clubs and discussion groups.
To obtain your own audio addition please visit Audible.com
Imagine going through adolescence under the media spotlight. Then add in a sky rocketing career as a teenage author suffering from anxiety attacks and visits from the greats. This is the heroine of Fontaine’s tale The Lie. The protagonist travels through life through the directions of those long since passed who have left great legacies on the literary world. In addition, the heroine examines her purpose for being and the great questions of what it means to be part of this world. The author presents questions of philosophy and religion. Fontainne asks readers to evaluate their own points of view through this tale of fantasy and speculation.
This is not a tale for the faint of heart. At times the tale requires listeners to reflect on past experiences depicted in the novel and stay deeply engaged with the work. Listeners may need to replay previous chapters to keep up with the storyline. Some may see this is a fault, but it is in fact a unique method of connecting with the audience and offering a means for reflection. It would be helpful for listeners to dedicate an afternoon to enjoy this piece in it’s entirety, rather than trying to consume the tail one morsel at a time.
As a reviewer familiar with Fontainne‘s work, I would not recommend this novel as an introduction to this established author’s collection. This tale is perfect for devoted fans to explore another facet of Fontainne’s stylings. This thought-provoking work would be perfect for book clubs and discussion groups.
To obtain your own audio addition please visit Audible.com
June 9, 2017
SMALL SPOILERS AHEAD! Karmen Moncrille's whole life is a lie. Her amazing ability to write, her family, her friends, all lies! She started writing at a young age and had her first book published at the age of 16! How? Dead authors visit her in her dreams and write them for her. Everyone loves her books! I don't want to give away too many spoilers, but I will say this almost becomes the biblical apocalypse! As always, I love Ashley Fontainne's work. Great narration by Andrea Emmes. There were a few times I had trouble telling the characters apart, but overall I enjoyed it.
April 1, 2018
A very gripping story
A blizzard story swell written.. BOoks authored by a 16 year old girl became famous over night and continued until she was 22. Each book was preceded by a dream of a famous author dreamed about. The ending is surreal. Almost read for those who read horror.
A blizzard story swell written.. BOoks authored by a 16 year old girl became famous over night and continued until she was 22. Each book was preceded by a dream of a famous author dreamed about. The ending is surreal. Almost read for those who read horror.
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