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Alex Picard
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Libby McKnight
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Written by:
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Samantha M. Bailey
About this listen
A digital romance turns deadly in this sensual domestic thriller from USA Today bestselling author Samantha M. Bailey.
Eden Miller’s world is crumbling. Her husband blindsided her with divorce, and her daughter barely speaks to her. In an impulsive decision to escape her present and revisit the past, she sends a friend request to her college crush, Justin Ward.
One night twenty-three years ago changed the course of her life. It closed the door on Justin and opened the door to her husband, Dave. But what if Eden could have a do-over?
Eden begins an online relationship with Justin that awakens her in ways she never thought possible, and his voice and words make her take bold risks. But something’s off. He knows too much about her and her family…he’s been following her.
Eden is forced to awaken from her fantasy and look for answers—who really is the man on the other line? The truth about Justin—and about what happened that fateful night two decades ago—puts her and her family in a fight for their lives.
©2024 Samantha M. Bailey (P)2024 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.You may also enjoy...
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What the critics say
“Suspenseful, twisty, and addictive. A Friend in the Dark is smartly written and deliciously chilling. I couldn’t put it down. This is Bailey at her best! I paused an episode of Below Deck: Down Under to finish this book. That’s how invested I was.”—Jeneva Rose, New York Times bestselling author of The Perfect Marriage
“Wow! Chilling, riveting…and page-turningly edgy. The oh-so-talented Samantha M. Bailey has created a twisted (and steamy!) world of power, passion, and vulnerability. This seductive thriller with its deep understanding of psychological trauma and the heavy secrets of the past is brave, original, and haunting. Fans of Gillian Flynn and Lisa Unger will cheer this must-read author.”—Hank Phillippi Ryan, USA Today bestselling author of The House Guest
“Samantha M. Bailey never disappoints! A Friend in the Dark is one of the most intriguing and surprising books I’ve read in a while. You think you know where it’s headed…but you don’t. This thriller shocked me to the very end.”—Samantha Downing, internationally bestselling author of My Lovely Wife
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- TL
- 2024-09-05
Did not appreciate the frailty of the main character
The story line is good. But I couldn’t handle the absurdity of the main character. I found it annoying and insulting to women. I would not consider this book to end up a best seller. Disappointing to say the least.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2024-09-05
Awful
The story was amateurish in its writing and the performance was a match. It was a discounted purchase for $2 and that was overpriced. I wish I could unlisten.
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- Jessica
- 2024-09-07
Disappointing main character
I could not get into the story. The main character was so frail and insecure, it was painful to listen to. Not worth the download.
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- TA
- 2024-09-02
Great Listen
This was my first listen for this author, and it was a great find.
The switch between characters was unexpected, and it didn’t disappoint. There were so many twists that kept me on my toes, and it was definitely a story that left me wanting more of the main characters.
I’ve been struggling to find a worthy listen, and I’d definitely recommend this title! Finished it in 2 days.
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