Behind the Lies

By: Carol Gulliford

Narrated by: Sarah Kempton

A psychological thriller with a shocking twist

1998 - On the morning of her boyfriend’s birthday, Katie Reed left their apartment and never returned…One thing is certain. It will change the lives of everyone around her.

2022 - Tom Beatty is first in line to help his sister when she needs a transplant, but he’s left reeling by his blood results. As he searches for answers, he learns of a young woman who disappeared decades ago, and to uncover the truth, he must find her. But someone wants to keep the past hidden, and delving into it is a dangerous game. One that could be perilous for those closest to him. Can Tom find out what is behind the lies before it’s too late?

©2024 Carol Gulliford (P)2025 Carol Gulliford

Twisted Thriller!

Wow, this was such a great book that kept getting more twisted and darker with every chapter! Highly recommend for anyone who enjoys a good thriller.

All the lies

I loved this audiobook! I’m still reeling over it. What happens when a woman goes missing years ago & how can it be possibly related to 20 years later? Well one man figures out how his gf goes missing only then to try and help his sister with a transplant only to find out he’s not a blood match? I was waiting for the shoe to drop everytime for it to be dropped over and over. So well done!

Great storyline and character development

I listen while I work and loved this fir passing the time. It had a great storyline and the characters were well thought ou,t and you got just enough past info to make their history relevant. Definitely liked how the ending played out, wasn't expecting that.

Buried Truths

1998: Katie Reed vanishes on her boyfriend’s birthday, and that morning unsettles everyone she left behind.
2022: Tom Beatty is on transplant waitlist duty until his blood test unlocks a decades-old disappearance. As he chases Katie’s trail, secrets surface, and whoever buried them doesn’t want them uncovered. Time’s running out.

Spillin’ the Book Tea:
What an amazing book. It's twisty, peeling back secrets one breadcrumb at a time. The dual timeline between 1998 and 2022 never confused me. The switches were smooth and purposeful. Gulliford’s characters feel real and layered, not cardboard cutouts. Her writing drew me right into each scene. I could picture whatever dark corner or surreal setting she described. Massive thanks to Carol Gulliford for the audiobook of Behind the Lies and the opportunity to provide this candid review!

The Vibes It Brings:
🎭 Psychological suspense
🕰️ Dual‑timeline mystery
😶 Quiet thrills in everyday settings
🧩 Family ties and medical drama
🌒 Secrets hidden in plain sight

Narration:
Narrator Sarah Kempton adds real tension and unease. Her voice shifts undercover, sharp when needed, soft when revealing. She makes every reveal lean and tense. I loved everything about her voice. It boosted the immersive feel.

Final Thoughts:
Behind the Lies grabs you and doesn’t let go until the end. Twist after twist keeps you guessing but never confused. It goes beyond your typical mystery thanks to its dual timelines, emotional undercurrents, and grounded, believable characters. Highly recommended if you like suspense with emotional stakes.

Great Read

This book is really good. I thought I knew what the plot twists were but, the Author planted doubt. The narrator was wonderful, she had a very pleasant voice. I would recommend this book.