Like, Follow, Die

By: Ashley Kalagian Blunt

Narrated by: Claudia Karvan, Laurence Boxhall, Ryan Corr, Ryan Johnson, Julie Goss, Lucy Bell, Ellie Perry, Grace Driscoll, Amy Hack

'Deeply empathetic and profoundly unsettling, this is contemporary crime fiction at its finest' - Dinuka McKenzie

Corinne Gray is a woman whose life is falling apart. When probationary detective Kyle Nazarian unexpectedly knocks on her door on a rainy morning, she knows why. He wants to talk about her son, Ben. This is her chance to finally explain how her sweet-natured child – who loved history and dreamed of swimming for Olympic Gold – grew up to do the unthinkable. What really happened to Ben? And could anyone have prevented it?

Desperate for justice, Corinne has poured herself into uncovering the sinister figures behind her son's actions and the shadowy online communities that prey on vulnerable young people. Kyle, meanwhile, is grappling with his own personal crisis both at home and at work. Torn between his duties and a growing sympathy for Corinne, Kyle must decide how far he's willing to go to help her.

We Need to Talk About Kevin meets None of This Is True in this shattering and provocative psychological thriller that dives into the darkest corners of the internet and the powerful bonds between parents and children, from the bestselling author of Dark Mode.

©2025 Ashley Kalagian Blunt (P)2025 Audible Australia Pty Ltd.

Critic reviews

Deeply empathetic and profoundly unsettling, this is contemporary crime fiction at its finest' - Dinuka McKenzie

Ideal for a book club! Phenomenal story that makes you think in a form of a thriller

I absolutely loved it. I’ll try to explain why without using certain words in order not to spoil it. So, unexpectedly, instead of just a thriller, you receive a very deep look into the psychology of parenthood, how our seemingly rational adult choices affect those who, we think, accept them by default. As well as loneliness and social media, corruption and moral choices, and much more. I suggested this book as a book club read, because it just evokes so many themes for discussion and debate!!!

Always I’m saying is…

All this could’ve been avoided if his super rich friend TY broke him off a bank roll!! Smh

Riveting!

So horrified to know these groups exist and what they can do to people. Excellent use of fiction to highlight while entertaining.

Wow!

I was not prepared for how good this book was! The name of the book had me thinking this was going to be a little shallow, cheesy, etc. but that was not the case. The book offers a unique view into a growing issue and was entirely believable and offers a thoughtful view from the other side of tragedy. This book will stick with me for awhile. Well done.

Wow

This was excellent. Having a teenage son isn’t easy. Although Ben was completely wrong for his actions, I found myself being empathetic towards Corinne although. The twist and turns of this book took my emotions on a roller coaster ride. Looking forward to reading more by this author.