The Weight of Lies: A Novel
Written by Emily Carpenter
Narrated by Kate Orsini
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About this audiobook
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.
Emily Carpenter
Emily Carpenter, a former actor, producer, screenwriter, and behind-the-scenes soap opera assistant, was born and raised in Alabama. After graduating from Auburn University, she moved to New York City and now lives in Georgia with her family. She is the author of Amazon bestseller Burying the Honeysuckle Girls. Visit Emily at www.emilycarpenterauthor.com and on Facebook and Twitter.
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- Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5Couldn’t complete it. The narrator was awful. Read like she was reading a cue card, stops at all the wron places.
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- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5It started off good. I was excited to have found a good book. But unfortunately, towards the end I couldn't wait for it to end. The main character got so annoying and dumb. The type of book where all would be resolved quicker if people just talked or listened. I had high hopes but it disappointed.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I could not stop listening to this! Normally i can guess the end of these books, but not this one! ?
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Omg
This book was riveting and the performance was superb! Bravo - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Such a good book!!! WHY has this not been turned into a tv series!!? I want to see it so bad! I enjoyed the narrator I thought she did a great job. I listen to a lot of audio books and I can always tell the ending but this book is full of twists and turns. Seriously so good! PLEASE make a tv series!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Full of twists and turns right to the very end. Thoroughly enjoyed!
- Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5I wanted to like it but felt I got dumber for listening to it. Poor little rich girl and a bunch of useless plots. Made it to chapter 33 (painfully more than half way) and turned it off. Pointless and trying way too hard.
- Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5I could not make myself like Megan... I tried. She was a spoiled .. couldn’t stop and listen to anyone who was trying to help her. And so disrespectful of her mother. And the language was horrible.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Some things were predictable but overall it was a good book.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I enjoyed the story, maybe a few places too drawn out, but I really liked the reader! I don’t always care for female readers, but she was excellent, I thought.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Very well written. Quickly grabs you and pulls in and holds your attention!