A Very Bad Thing by J.T. Ellison A new psychological thriller from the author of Lie to Me…It was the perfect marriage…until they fell in love with the same man.… Chloe and Julian are… At the heart is Columbia Jones, a famous writer at the top of her game with a string of bestsellers and a movie deal in the offing. Anyway, things go south for her then – the night before she completes her latest book tour she falls into a faint after realizing one face in the crowd. When Columbia is discovered dead in a pool of blood the following morning, it sends her legions of fans and the victim’s publicist daughter Darian reeling.
As police investigate, Columbia’s secret history is exposed bit by bit, and soon it comes to light that there were any number of suspects who might have wanted her dead. While a dogged journalist and a grieving police officer press their investigation into the murders, the book explores Darian’s emotional turmoil at having to say goodbye to her mother. The mystery only grows deeper with secrets revealing more to the story of what happened in Columbia’s life as truths near the surface that could bring many lives crashing down.
Reasons Why I Like “A Very Bad Thing”
Page Turner
This book is quite gripping from the start.In this story, J.T. He is very adept at building suspense and throwing shocking secrets.
Mother-Daughter Relationships
The mother-daughter relationships in this story are all vastly different between the various characters that interweave. Darian following the path of grief and uncovering unexpected surprises about their mother layered a more emotional dimension that people could connect with.
What Twists and Turns: Fans who like their thrillers laced with a fine hint of unexpected will have “A Very Bad Thing” satisfying. And there is a lot of mystery in the story which makes it a bit edenic to unscramble things before the end.
Real World Connection:We have heard before about fame, family secrets, and success in general so that will not be new to any reader. The juxtaposition of the spectacle of Columbia’s public life paired with her concealed private pain provides real food for thought about what we pay to court the limelight.
Great Detail in Writing:Ellison writes with great detail, in a very immersive way, allowing for the characters to be well-developed and scenes to take shape so that you can place yourself into the story. Readers will feel that psychological pressure as they read to uncover who, if anyone, is behind the murder of Columbia.
So, in conclusion, A Very Bad Thing is very exciting and full of punchy emotive songs that deal with fame, family secrets, and the negative aspects of success. This book is recommended to readers who love psychological mysteries and wartime storieswith characters you will want to pick apart.
