Behind the Lies

De: Carol Gulliford

Narrado por: Sarah Kempton

A psychological thriller with a shocking twist

1998 - On the morning of her boyfriend’s birthday, Katie Reed left their apartment and never returned…One thing is certain. It will change the lives of everyone around her.

2022 - Tom Beatty is first in line to help his sister when she needs a transplant, but he’s left reeling by his blood results. As he searches for answers, he learns of a young woman who disappeared decades ago, and to uncover the truth, he must find her. But someone wants to keep the past hidden, and delving into it is a dangerous game. One that could be perilous for those closest to him. Can Tom find out what is behind the lies before it’s too late?

©2024 Carol Gulliford (P)2025 Carol Gulliford

Twisted Thriller!

Wow, this was such a great book that kept getting more twisted and darker with every chapter! Highly recommend for anyone who enjoys a good thriller.

All the lies

I loved this audiobook! I’m still reeling over it. What happens when a woman goes missing years ago & how can it be possibly related to 20 years later? Well one man figures out how his gf goes missing only then to try and help his sister with a transplant only to find out he’s not a blood match? I was waiting for the shoe to drop everytime for it to be dropped over and over. So well done!

Great Read

This book is really good. I thought I knew what the plot twists were but, the Author planted doubt. The narrator was wonderful, she had a very pleasant voice. I would recommend this book.

Buried Truths

1998: Katie Reed vanishes on her boyfriend’s birthday, and that morning unsettles everyone she left behind.
2022: Tom Beatty is on transplant waitlist duty until his blood test unlocks a decades-old disappearance. As he chases Katie’s trail, secrets surface, and whoever buried them doesn’t want them uncovered. Time’s running out.

Spillin’ the Book Tea:
What an amazing book. It's twisty, peeling back secrets one breadcrumb at a time. The dual timeline between 1998 and 2022 never confused me. The switches were smooth and purposeful. Gulliford’s characters feel real and layered, not cardboard cutouts. Her writing drew me right into each scene. I could picture whatever dark corner or surreal setting she described. Massive thanks to Carol Gulliford for the audiobook of Behind the Lies and the opportunity to provide this candid review!

The Vibes It Brings:
🎭 Psychological suspense
🕰️ Dual‑timeline mystery
😶 Quiet thrills in everyday settings
🧩 Family ties and medical drama
🌒 Secrets hidden in plain sight

Narration:
Narrator Sarah Kempton adds real tension and unease. Her voice shifts undercover, sharp when needed, soft when revealing. She makes every reveal lean and tense. I loved everything about her voice. It boosted the immersive feel.

Final Thoughts:
Behind the Lies grabs you and doesn’t let go until the end. Twist after twist keeps you guessing but never confused. It goes beyond your typical mystery thanks to its dual timelines, emotional undercurrents, and grounded, believable characters. Highly recommended if you like suspense with emotional stakes.

slow burning thriller

This was a slow burning family secrets psychological thriller. I loved how the story blended seamlessly between two time frames and was easy to follow. I thoroughly enjoyed the character builds and slow dramatic twists. The narrator had a great sense on timing and dialect helping to add to the suspense of the story. I really enjoyed this debut novel by this author.

Twisted, Tense, and Totally Absorbing

Rating 4.5/5

Well-drawn characters and a steady thread of suspense kept me hooked from start to finish. The pace never lagged, and the narration was spot-on. Every family has secrets—but this one takes the cake. Well done!

Twisty and suspenseful!

Behind the Lies by Carol Gulliford
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This is a very gripping and twisty thriller, full of secrets and lies!
This book has lots of intensity and is a fast paced read! I was hooked from start to finish.

Tom finds out his sister, Serena, needs a medical procedure and when he is tested to see if he’s a match, he finds out that they aren’t even related! After this discovery, Tom is determined to get some answers about his family, and begins to dig deep.
I enjoyed the dual timelines and how through mystery, twists and suspense they are able to weave together. There were lots of surprises that I didn’t see coming!!

This is Carol Gulliford’s debut novel and I think it’s extremely enjoyable and very well written!

I listened to the audio version and the narrator did a very good job!
*This book is out now and I highly recommend giving it a listen/read!!*