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A Very Bad Thing

By: J.T. Ellison
Narrated by: Saskia Maarleveld
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From New York Times bestselling author J.T. Ellison comes a taut thriller about one author at the pinnacle of her career, whose past threatens to destroy everything she has—and everyone she knows.

A great writer knows when to deliver a juicy plot twist. But for one author, the biggest twist of all is her own murder.

With a number of hit titles and a highly anticipated movie tie-in, celebrated novelist Columbia Jones is at the top of her game. Fans around the world adore her. But on the final night of her latest book tour, one face in the crowd makes the author collapse. And by the next morning, she’s lying dead in a pool of blood.

Columbia’s death shocks the world and leaves Darian, her daughter and publicist, reeling. The police have nothing to go on—at first. But then details emerge, pointing to the author’s illicit past. Turns out many people had motive to kill Columbia. And with a hungry reporter and frustrated cop on the trail, her secrets won’t stay buried long. But how many lives will they shatter as the truth comes out?

©2024 by J.T. Ellison. (P)2024 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved. Thriller & Suspense Crime Thrillers Suspense Psychological Exciting

Critic reviews

“This novel rewards readers who pay close attention to the clues. A fun, fast-paced thriller that keeps secrets until the very last page.”—Library Journal

“A fun, fascinating, and finely crafted ‘whodunit’ murder mystery by the impressively talented novelist J.T. Ellison, A Very Bad Thing is a ‘must’…”—Midwest Book Review

“Once again, J.T. Ellison hits it out of the park. A Very Bad Thing is twisting, juicy, suspenseful, and heartfelt—a single-sitting read. I couldn’t put it down.”—Meg Gardiner, #1 New York Times bestselling author
Unpredictable Twists • Complex Characters • Engaging Plot • Compelling Mystery • Atmospheric Suspense • Great Pacing

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I cleaned & listened! Best time I’ve had cleaning my house in a long time! Suspenseful, to say the least! The ending I was teary-eyed. Immediately called my daughter to term her it’s a MUST READ! Enjoy! You’re in for a great ride😘

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The whole book was great up until the ending. Good twists. I liked the story in a story.

Good twists

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Didn’t hate it but it definitely wasn’t a favorite. Just felt kinda long considering you figure out what is happening fairly early on. The narrator was good but her voice was a little too soothing and made me want to fall asleep sometimes.

Just okay

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The writing and narration were excellent, but the plot was difficult to follow and I became bored trying to keep up.

Narrator was great- story was meh

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I really enjoyed this book. Good story and the narrator did a really great job.

Really enjoyed this!

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