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Finding Grace: A Psychological Thriller
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Expected 1 Sep 26A snowstorm traps Bartholomew in Salvation Rise, an isolated religious commune where his best friend, Grace, has vanished.
Inside, the leader’s influence runs deep, the rituals grow darker, and every smile hides something dangerous.
Shadows move where they shouldn’t, loyalties shift without warning, and Bartholomew can’t tell who to trust, not even himself.
With a determined journalist at his side, he must unravel the truth before the storm clears… or the commune closes in for good.
Inside, the leader’s influence runs deep, the rituals grow darker, and every smile hides something dangerous.
Shadows move where they shouldn’t, loyalties shift without warning, and Bartholomew can’t tell who to trust, not even himself.
With a determined journalist at his side, he must unravel the truth before the storm clears… or the commune closes in for good.
299 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication September 1, 2026
About the author
Lucy Brighton
10 books47 followersLucy Brighton is a British author of twist-filled thrillers that explore the darker edges of human nature. Her debut novel, Finding Home, set in the haunting seaside town of Cedarthorpe, delves into secrets, disappearances, and the strength of a woman determined to uncover the truth. A lifelong lover of suspense fiction, Lucy writes stories that are fast-paced, emotionally gripping, and impossible to put down.
She lives in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, with her mischievous dog, Loki.
Visit her website at www.lucybrighton.com
Follow her on Instagram: @brightwritenow
Connect on TikTok: @brightwritenow
She lives in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, with her mischievous dog, Loki.
Visit her website at www.lucybrighton.com
Follow her on Instagram: @brightwritenow
Connect on TikTok: @brightwritenow
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Review of advance copy received from Author
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Before I begin, a huge thank you to Lucy for letting me have an ARC copy of Finding Grace
Oxygen masks at the ready people you’re going to need them.
This is, without doubt, my favourite Lucy Brighton book so far. It has everything I have come to expect from her writing, but she has approached this one from a completely different angle compared to her other work. Rather than relying on the conventional twisty thriller format, this novel leans heavily into its psychological impact, forcing you to question your own perspective on everything that unfolds.
Without giving too much away, Finding Grace follows Bartholomew as he searches for his missing friend, Grace, after she disappears from the isolated cabin and religious cult they have grown up in. Alongside the search, the novel explores his beliefs as he slowly comes to realise that something about the life he has always known is deeply wrong. It is a gripping psychological thriller that keeps you questioning everything.
If you want a book that leaves you unable to breathe from beginning to end, read this one.
.Every single page had me in a constant state of suspense and anxiousness that, if I’m honest, I still haven’t managed to shake. I have never read a book that has consistently made me feel so anxious and on edge while also making me experience almost every emotion imaginable. It is one of those books where you almost don’t want to keep reading because it feels emotionally devastating, but you simply have to because the story is so compelling - you’ve just got to keep turning those pages.
The character development is some of the best Lucy has ever written, in my opinion. Every single character is nuanced, layered and full of personality, and each one managed to evoke an audible response from me - which i promptly had to share with Lucy!
I definitely had my favourites, but there wasn’t a single character who didn’t leave an impression.
What I loved most was that just when I thought I had a chance to recover emotionally, something else would happen to pull me straight back in. There is always another revelation, another emotional blow or another moment of tension waiting around the corner, so I recommend not breathing throughout the entire book.
I devoured this in just over 24 hours, and by the time I finished, I felt completely emotionally exhausted in the best possible way. Even now, I’m struggling to put into words the effect this book has had on me because it took me on such an intense psychological and emotional journey. It felt like I experienced every emotion imaginable, and I still don’t think I’ve fully recovered from it.
In terms of reading order, personally, I would say that you could technically read this as a standalone book, however some plot points of Finding Home would be slightly spoiled for you so if you definitely want to read that, do so before reading this one. Although you can still enjoy the story of finding great without having read the first book.
Before I begin, a huge thank you to Lucy for letting me have an ARC copy of Finding Grace
Oxygen masks at the ready people you’re going to need them.
This is, without doubt, my favourite Lucy Brighton book so far. It has everything I have come to expect from her writing, but she has approached this one from a completely different angle compared to her other work. Rather than relying on the conventional twisty thriller format, this novel leans heavily into its psychological impact, forcing you to question your own perspective on everything that unfolds.
Without giving too much away, Finding Grace follows Bartholomew as he searches for his missing friend, Grace, after she disappears from the isolated cabin and religious cult they have grown up in. Alongside the search, the novel explores his beliefs as he slowly comes to realise that something about the life he has always known is deeply wrong. It is a gripping psychological thriller that keeps you questioning everything.
If you want a book that leaves you unable to breathe from beginning to end, read this one.
.Every single page had me in a constant state of suspense and anxiousness that, if I’m honest, I still haven’t managed to shake. I have never read a book that has consistently made me feel so anxious and on edge while also making me experience almost every emotion imaginable. It is one of those books where you almost don’t want to keep reading because it feels emotionally devastating, but you simply have to because the story is so compelling - you’ve just got to keep turning those pages.
The character development is some of the best Lucy has ever written, in my opinion. Every single character is nuanced, layered and full of personality, and each one managed to evoke an audible response from me - which i promptly had to share with Lucy!
I definitely had my favourites, but there wasn’t a single character who didn’t leave an impression.
What I loved most was that just when I thought I had a chance to recover emotionally, something else would happen to pull me straight back in. There is always another revelation, another emotional blow or another moment of tension waiting around the corner, so I recommend not breathing throughout the entire book.
I devoured this in just over 24 hours, and by the time I finished, I felt completely emotionally exhausted in the best possible way. Even now, I’m struggling to put into words the effect this book has had on me because it took me on such an intense psychological and emotional journey. It felt like I experienced every emotion imaginable, and I still don’t think I’ve fully recovered from it.
In terms of reading order, personally, I would say that you could technically read this as a standalone book, however some plot points of Finding Home would be slightly spoiled for you so if you definitely want to read that, do so before reading this one. Although you can still enjoy the story of finding great without having read the first book.
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July 12, 2026I was lucky to actually read the ARC of Finding Grace so thank you to Lucy for this.
Wow I loved this book. Another fabulous read from Lucy Brighton . It's a dark psychological thriller which keeps you guessing and gives you an insight into actual cult behaviour .
Without giving away too much it's about Bartholomew who lives within this cult commune. His friend Grace has gone missing and he's doing everything he can to find her. Bartholomew has obviously been brain washed by them and fears and believes the leader of the cult. There are lots of twists and turns and it keeps you on the edge of your seat. Finished it in 24 hours as didn't want to put it down.
Love the style of Lucy's writing. Definitely not a slow burn keeps you wanting to turn another page.
It's a must read.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Thank you to Lucy for giving me the opportunity to ARC read Finding Grace.
Finding Grace is the story of Bartholomew and his best friend, Grace in an isolated religious commune called Salvation Rise. But things take a turn for the worst when Grace vanishes. With a leader that everyone trusts, Bartholomew just wants his best friend back and doesn’t know who he can trust or who can help him.
From the prologue, you’re intrigued. You’re already hooked and want to keep reading. I genuinely couldn’t stop reading this book. To the point where I’m a little bit sad at how quickly I finished it. I’m glad I did so I knew what happened, but then sad because I didn’t want it to end.
Throughout the book, there are intense moments. You honestly don’t know what’s going to happen from one page to the next. It’s a whirlwind. I’ve never been in a cult, but I can definitely get a feel for what it would be like through this book. I dread to think what Lucy’s browsing history looks like after having to research everything.
It’s written amazingly. At one point I was saying “we need to do this” or “oh no, we’re in trouble” as if I was part of the story. I would highly recommend this book if you like thrillers. It’s intense, it’s got gore, it’s got twists and turns. What more could you want?
Finding Grace is the story of Bartholomew and his best friend, Grace in an isolated religious commune called Salvation Rise. But things take a turn for the worst when Grace vanishes. With a leader that everyone trusts, Bartholomew just wants his best friend back and doesn’t know who he can trust or who can help him.
From the prologue, you’re intrigued. You’re already hooked and want to keep reading. I genuinely couldn’t stop reading this book. To the point where I’m a little bit sad at how quickly I finished it. I’m glad I did so I knew what happened, but then sad because I didn’t want it to end.
Throughout the book, there are intense moments. You honestly don’t know what’s going to happen from one page to the next. It’s a whirlwind. I’ve never been in a cult, but I can definitely get a feel for what it would be like through this book. I dread to think what Lucy’s browsing history looks like after having to research everything.
It’s written amazingly. At one point I was saying “we need to do this” or “oh no, we’re in trouble” as if I was part of the story. I would highly recommend this book if you like thrillers. It’s intense, it’s got gore, it’s got twists and turns. What more could you want?
Review of advance copy received from Author
I am so glad that I got to be an ARC reader for this. I am a huge fan of Lucy's writing and she has not disappointed me.
This was an effortless read. It drew me in from the prologue and kept me on tenterhooks throughout. It links in with Lucy's other books and has solidified that Cederthrope will not be somewhere I will be going for a vacation!
I loved how the story was broken up with podcast dialogue- such a fun structure and added some great ominous foreboding. The pacing was strong and Batholemews character was well written and his diversity handled sensitively. I really felt his conflict around what the right thing to do was. It hurt my heart 💔❤️🩹
This book focuses on:
Religious abuse
Cults
Hidden secrets
Surviving psychological control
Wintery horror setting
Obsession and loyalty
Paranoia and distrust.
It's such a good read and I strongly recommend it! The ending suggests there is more to come (there better be!) And I can't wait to return to this world.
This was an effortless read. It drew me in from the prologue and kept me on tenterhooks throughout. It links in with Lucy's other books and has solidified that Cederthrope will not be somewhere I will be going for a vacation!
I loved how the story was broken up with podcast dialogue- such a fun structure and added some great ominous foreboding. The pacing was strong and Batholemews character was well written and his diversity handled sensitively. I really felt his conflict around what the right thing to do was. It hurt my heart 💔❤️🩹
This book focuses on:
Religious abuse
Cults
Hidden secrets
Surviving psychological control
Wintery horror setting
Obsession and loyalty
Paranoia and distrust.
It's such a good read and I strongly recommend it! The ending suggests there is more to come (there better be!) And I can't wait to return to this world.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Finding Grace is an eerie, addictive thriller packed with suspense, shifting loyalties, and creeping dread. The isolated setting and constant uncertainty make it impossible to put down, delivering a gripping mystery from beginning to end.
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