AUTHOR AA Abbott explores dark themes of vengeance, guilt and redemption in her latest crime thriller.
Set in Clifton, Run For Your Lies follows the story of Juliet Price, a former teacher haunted by a fatal mistake from her past.
Having unwittingly helped a killer, Juliet was devastated when a child lost his life. Her marriage crumbled and she left Bristol in a prison van. Now, years later, she finds herself back in the city, terrified that her tormentor will return to seek revenge.
The psychological thriller draws to a dramatic conclusion when love and hate collide.
AA Abbott is a Bristol writer of psychological thrillers about women finding strength in the face of danger. Run For Your Lies is her eleventh novel, and the third set in Clifton.
Commenting on the book’s release, AA Abbott said: “Juliet makes a foolish mistake, which snowballs until she learns a boy has died. Then her world comes crashing down. She’s innocent of criminal intent, but she’s utterly destroyed by the courts and the media. I wanted the story to highlight that contrast, and the difference in her life before and afterwards.
“Then there’s the huge gap between the haves and have-nots in modern Bristol. As well as entrepreneurs living in mansions, young people make do with vans and boats. There’s a powerful community spirit within the city, though, and it’s a great place to locate a story that ends with love and hope.”
Run For Your Lies is published by Perfect City Press. Large print and dyslexia-friendly editions have been made available alongside standard paperback, hardback and ebook formats. Ebook fonts can also be adjusted to help readers with dyslexia or visual impairment.