Lilith

A Novel

De: Eric Rickstad

Narrado por: Brittany Pressley

From the internationally bestselling author of I Am Not Who You Think I Am—a New York Times Thriller of the Year—comes Lilith, an incendiary powerhouse of a novel that strikes straight at the wounded heart of America.

Mother. Hero. Villain. Killer.

After her son, Lydan, suffers traumatic injuries in a school shooting, single mom Elisabeth Ross grows enraged at men in power. If they won’t do anything to help end this epidemic of violence, she will. Believing it’s her destiny, she sets out to awaken the world to the cowards these men are and commits her own shocking act of violence.

Going by the name Lilith—the first wife of Adam who fled Eden rather than serve a man—she posts a video of her crime that reverberates throughout society.

Praised by some, demonized by others, and hunted by the FBI and vigilantes alike, Elisabeth must keep her identity a secret as she tries to care for her son.

As events take startling twists, Elisabeth begins to question her act of violence and the very roots and mythology of violence itself. Was her act justified, or has she become the monster that the original Lilith was accused of being?

As the FBI draws closer and Lydan starts to display odd, terrifying behavior, Elisabeth plots to avoid capture and keep her son safe at all costs, fearing she’ll never escape what she’s done without losing her son forever.

Written with Rickstad’s singular command of language, human insight, and unnerving suspense, Lilith is a tale of our times. Tragic and profound, it echoes in the mind and lingers in the blood.

©2024 Eric Rickstad (P)2024 Blackstone Publishing

Reseñas de la Crítica

Indie Next, A Rap Sheet Pick, Real Book Spy Pick, A Hasty Book List Pick

The damage of not dying

I am sorry to say that the performer was so theatrical, loud and distracting I did not experience the whole essence of the story

Great story and dilemma

The story and narrative are both great. It’s a good story with an interesting philosophic debate about right and wrong. The audio version was terrific. I’m glad it didn’t go longer, though. I can see how this story could have been dragged out, but it wouldn’t have added much more.

Keeps attention

This captures and keeps your attention. Great story for the world today and a mother’s love.

All my flabbers were gasted

I could not put this book down—literally! I picked it up at 3 p.m., and by 1 a.m., I had devoured every page. The story was that gripping. Each page turn had me on the edge of my seat, with the suspense building in ways that made every moment feel visceral and intense. Even the formatting of the words on the page seemed to amplify the stress of pivotal scenes, immersing me deeper into the story’s tension.

The plot powerfully critiques the "establishment," whose disregard for the sheer horror and life-altering impact of the events on the characters left me stunned and heartbroken. It was so intense, I made the mistake of reading it in public and found myself in tears at the bar! The writing itself is brilliant, masterfully pulling you into every moment and making each twist feel immediate and personal.

I wholeheartedly recommend Lilith to anyone drawn to suspenseful and intense stories. Just a note—heed the trigger warnings. They are all valid and give a glimpse into the emotional depths and challenges this book explores. Enjoy the ride!

Is Revenge Worth It?

I really enjoyed Lilith. It’s a fast-moving, thought-provoking novel that explores the emotional and moral complexities of revenge. The story asks a powerful question: revenge may sound satisfying in your head—but what happens when you actually go through with it? How do you live with the consequences?

Rickstad compellingly tackles this theme, blending psychological depth with the pace and suspense of a thriller. The plot moves quickly, which I appreciated, and the audiobook narrator did a fantastic job bringing the characters to life.

It’s a gripping read that stays with you after the last page. I definitely recommend it.

Tension!

This book was awesome. It’s not like one of those books where u are just screaming at the characters to make some obvious choice the whole time. The characters ar real enough, the story was solid, and the message was cleanly portrayed. I do wish there were more scene with “Lilith”, but what can you do? I think every American should read this.

Wish is had ended differently

I had trouble rating this book. I wanted to be sure it was the content and not the visceral reaction I had to the first half. That’s when I realized I liked the first half, but the end left me wanting. The conclusion was a bit half baked.