The Weight of Lies

A Novel

By: Emily Carpenter

Narrated by: Kate Orsini

In this gripping, atmospheric family drama, a young woman investigates the forty-year-old murder that inspired her mother's bestselling novel, and uncovers devastating truths - and dangerous lies.

Reformed party girl Meg Ashley leads a life of privilege, thanks to a bestselling horror novel her mother wrote decades ago. But Meg knows that the glow of their very public life hides a darker reality of lies, manipulation, and the heartbreak of her own solitary childhood. Desperate to break free of her mother, Meg accepts a proposal to write a scandalous, tell-all memoir.

Digging into the past - and her mother's cult classic - draws Meg to Bonny Island, Georgia, and an unusual woman said to be the inspiration for the book. At first island life seems idyllic, but as Meg starts to ask tough questions, disturbing revelations come to light...including some about her mother.

Soon Meg's search leads her to question the facts of a decades-old murder. She's warned to leave it alone, but as the lies pile up, Meg knows she's getting close to finding a murderer. When her own life is threatened, Meg realizes the darkness found in her mother's book is nothing compared to the chilling truth that lurks off the page.

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Best book in ages! I normally don't even write reviews!

This book was so addictive! The story was fantastic, something I never thought of, and the characters were so detailed...I am impressed!

So good

I am sad it ended. Excellent!
Be sure not to miss this one, I finished this too fast...

3.5 stars

all the elements of a good story but it just didn't get me hooked like a good story should.

Great Thriller

I was caught ungard by a spolied rich brat who is brave and the story surprising. What is family? The people who love you not necessarily your blood relatives.

Great story w/ twist

Although I absolutely love the story, I felt it was drawn out a little bit too long.