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A Familiar Stranger

By: A. R. Torre
Narrated by: Christina Traister, Chris Ciulla, Patrick Lawlor, Leon Nixon
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Such a quiet and ordinary wife and mother. Who will even notice what she’s done?

Lillian Smith leads an unexceptional life, writing obituaries and killing time with her inattentive husband and disconnected son. Then she meets David, a handsome stranger, in a coffee shop. Lured into an affair, she invents a new persona, one without strings, deadlines, or brooding husbands.

Lillian has never felt so reckless, unpredictable, or wanted. But as her affair with David intensifies, she withdraws from everything that’s real, even her closest friend. When evidence of her life as a secret lover finds its way onto her son’s social media, she risks ruining much more than her marriage or reputation.

As lies beget lies, Lillian’s two worlds spiral dangerously out of control. And betrayals run deeper than she imagines. Because Lillian isn’t the only one leading a double life.

©2022 Select Publishing LLC. (P)2022 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved Domestic Thrillers Psychological Suspense Thriller & Suspense

Critic reviews

“A whiplash suspenser that’s a model of its kind.”—Kirkus Reviews

“The author skillfully reveals the characters’ many lies and secrets. Torre knows how to keep the reader guessing.”—Publishers Weekly
Unexpected Twists • Captivating Storyline • Exceptional Narration • Riveting Suspense • Shocking Revelations
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Wowzers. This book is really good. It will keep you on your toes, because it kept me on my toes. OhMgee because I don’t want to spoil it. Let me just say the affair Mike had, I was not expecting who he had it with. And the way it ended it has me wondering are we getting another book or a novella?! Awesome story a must read or listen. I was able to do both because of Kindle Unlimited!!

Wow. Wow. Wow!!!

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Even though this book has a beach on the cover it isn't a summer read and I am glad I read it! So many twists and turns, there's a very small chance you will be able to actually guess the ending!!!!!

interesting

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Very enjoyable read, many twist, and an unexpected end. I purchased both the Kindle and audible so I can switch back and forth as well as listen while I read.. Excellent narration. I reccomend this book.

No truer words "a familiar stranger"

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Don’t waste a credit on this title just read the actual book!!
Good story ruined by the narration

Good story awful narration

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I am a fan of this author but this book wasn't one of A.R's best. The storyline felt random and not fleshed out. It was a bit odd, actually. I hard a hard time following. This though won't deter me from reading her books because mist are quite good!

Not Her Best

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Lillian writes obituaries for the local newspaper. She is married to Mike and has a son named Jacob. Her best friend Sam gets along well with her husband. But she finds out her husband is having an affair. She then starts one herself. She also loses her job. She soon starts running errands at a nearby marina. Someone posts her affair online and tags her son in the video. Now Mike wants to handle the situation with a lawyer. Until Lillian is killed. But by who?

A great book...

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I almost gave up on this book. The main characters were drab and frankly, boring. But then I became interested in the twists and turns the story took. After that, I was hooked. Slow start, keep going!

Almost gave up…

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I thought it was a good twist of events. Was not dragged out and kept moving enough to keep my attention to the end. Worth the read.

I loved it.

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This story was so unexpected. Nothing was as it seemed. Enjoyed so much and needed this compelling mystery.

Surprise!

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Overall, I really enjoyed this story and kept me interested enough to look forward to picking up when I had to leave off. I’m still confused about David Lau’rant and perplexed by Mike’s narration. Was Mike only pretending to be British, perhaps? I’m going to go with that! But, I’m still left curious about David. Oh, and the woman on the beach. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Very good story

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