Release

By: Lucy Christopher

Narrated by: Lucy Christopher

Both a courtroom drama and a road trip in the searing heat of the West Australian desert, Release is the story of two people confronting each other, each intent on destruction and survival.

‘Ever since I got here, I‘ve been scanning the courtroom, waiting for you. Even after everything, it is still always you, inside my head, inside me. Will it ever be any different?’

Ten years ago, 16-year-old Gemma Toombs was kidnapped from Bangkok Airport by an infatuated drifter, Tyler MacFarlane, who took her to a secret den in the Australian desert. Now her name is Kate Stone, and it’s her turn to confront Ty and try to find answers to the questions that have obsessed her since her ordeal.

What is the legacy of this coercive relationship? Who holds the cards now? In the confusion of past and present, will Kate remain trapped in a deranged dance of desire and revenge? Or will she regain control and find release?

A companion to Lucy Christopher’s best-selling novel Stolen, Release explores a young woman’s discovery of the complicated truth about a relationship that once seemed alluring.

2023, Sisters in Crime Davitt Awards Best Adult Novel, Short-listed

©2022 Lucy Christopher. First published by The Text Publishing Company Pty Ltd (P)2022 Bolinda Publishing

Critic reviews

‘Gripping and totally twisted—you’ll break social engagements so you can stay home and finish it." (Christian White, author of Wild Place)

"Utterly compelling, clever, heart-stopping." (Jo Nadin, author of The Talk of Pram Town)

"Dark, compelling and unsettling." (Claire Kendal, author of I Spy)

Edge of my seat!

This book kept me on my toes! There was a lot of excitement at tension! I really love they way the author wrapped it up. I enjoyed the style of the series- the way it was written as a letter to the captor. I will always recommend this series! The ending left me with a few questions, though!

A beautiful ending of a forbidden love story.

A surprising ending to a beautiful story. Bit of a cliff hanger but wouldn’t have wanted it any other way.

their story

kept me captivated throughout both books!!!! I recommend these 2 books to several people.

Amazing story

It’s an extraordinary book. In a very good way. Makes you really think. Surprising book. Provocative.
Second in the series.
The first one is ‘Stolen’.
I recommend both of the books.
Performance was also excellent.

This story will be left with me for the rest of my life. This is this kind of a book.

I have read the first book and I love how this came out

I would read again. it's a very good book, I'll will be reading more from the person.