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The Bride's Trail: British Woman Sleuth Mystery Thriller (The Trail Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by AA Abbott (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 828 ratings
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Shady friends and sinister secrets. When a shy graduate finds herself framed, can she clear her name before she ends up dead?

Amy Satterthwaite longs for excitement. Stuck in a dead-end job and shoebox flat, the wide-eyed graduate eagerly joins her best friend to seek love on the London party scene. When her bestie steals her ID for a sham marriage, skips town and leaves her branded a crook, Amy is heartbroken by the betrayal.

Desperate to prove her innocence, Amy scrambles to track down the missing party girl… and stumbles upon the man of her dreams. But with a vengeful crime boss chasing after cash that vanished too, she finds herself trapped in a deadly nightmare.

Can she reach her friend before both girls face a date with death?

The Bride’s Trail is the riveting first book in the Trail Series of British mystery thrillers. If you like strong women, edgy suspense, and a sleuth thrown in at the deep end, then you'll love AA Abbott's rollercoaster tale.

Buy The Bride’s Trail to start the chase today!

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    July 7, 2015
  6. Reading age
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"A pacy gripping thriller that kept me hanging in there" MJPA, Amazon "Light, pacy contemporary thriller from an assured storyteller...a mix of light entertainment, suspense and wry insight into modern society" Debbie Young, Amazon 1,000 Top Reviewer " If you're into shady dealings and corporate cunning, seasoned with a subplot involving a cure for cancer, this pacy, stylish thriller should be your next read." CA Mathews, Amazon "Another highlight is the dramatic conclusion in the secret tunnels beneath Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter, which makes for an extremely tense and claustrophobic finale." Amazon customer

About the Author

Who doesn't love a cracking crime story, full of twists? I'm British crime thriller writer A.A. Abbott - known to friends as Helen - and I believe a good read is one of life's greatest pleasures. I write fast-paced suspense thrillers set in the British cities of London and Birmingham. My latest books, the Trail series, follow the fortunes of two families running a vodka business - and what happens when they fall out with a London gangster. The Bride's Trail leads from London to the secret tunnels below Birmingham's historic Jewellery Quarter. The trail continues with a kidnap in the former Soviet Union in The Vodka Trail, an ill-starred venture with a marijuana farmer in The Grass Trail and a killer on the loose in The Revenge Trail. Like 10% of us, many of my family are dyslexic. While I'm not, I want my books to be enjoyed by readers with dyslexia and visual impairment too. That's why I publish my thrillers in a LARGE PRINT dyslexia-friendly edition as well as the standard paperback and Kindle versions. Don't forget, you can also adjust the font on your Kindle to suit your needs. I like speaking to book groups, business networks and social circles, and reading my thrillers and short stories at live fiction events. If you're a book blogger, litfest organiser, reviewer or simply adore books, I'd love to hear from you. I'm a member of the Alliance of Independent Authors, Bristol Fiction Writers' Group, and Birmingham's New Street Authors. Find out more about the books I love to read and write, and get a free e-book, at https: //aaabbott.co.uk

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0118AU9JC
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Perfect City Press (July 7, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 7, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 870 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 572 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 828 ratings

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Who doesn’t love a page-turner packed with mystery, twists and suspense? Those are the books I yearn to read, and I enjoy writing them, too. I’m British thriller writer A.A. Abbott – known to friends as Helen – and I believe a good read is one of life’s greatest pleasures. As a city girl, I've lived and worked in London, Bristol and Birmingham, so it’s no surprise that my books are often set there.

Like 10% of us, many of my family are dyslexic. While I'm not, I want my books to be enjoyed by readers with dyslexia and visual impairment too. That's why I publish my thrillers in a LARGE PRINT dyslexia-friendly edition as well as the standard paperback and ebook versions. Don't forget, when you’re reading an ebook, you can adjust the font on your Kindle to suit your needs. Bright Lies is also available as an audiobook, recorded by amazing voice actor Eilidh Beaton.

I like speaking to book groups, business networks and social circles, and reading my thrillers and short stories at live fiction events and on Zoom. If you're a book blogger, litfest organiser, reviewer or simply adore books, I'd love to hear from you.

I'm a member of the Alliance of Independent Authors, Bristol Fiction Writers' Group, and Birmingham's New Street Authors.

Find out more about the books I love to read and write, and get free short stories, at https://aaabbott.co.uk

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3.9 out of 5 stars
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M. Slavidou
5.0 out of 5 stars Fresh, lively take on a crime thriller
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2019
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I enjoyed this book immensely. It's a crime thriller told through a fresh perspective, moving from the viewpoint of one character to another. On the surface, we have two flatmates, and their various circles. But these circles meet, interlock and intertwine in unexpected ways.
I thought the characters were well presented and engaging. Amy in particular was very realistic, and likeable. I found myself rolling my eyes at Kat and Ross, and I easily predicted Ross's behaviour on the morning after, but it was very much in keeping with his character.
The dialogue is well-written and interesting, and I enjoyed the twists and turns of the plot.
I found the style and approach intriguing, and I highly recommend this novel.
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Fiona Tarr
4.0 out of 5 stars A Mystery Novel to keep the Pages Turning
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2020
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I enjoyed this story. It took a few chapters to discover who the lead characters really were but as the story progressed, I found the mystery unfolded with good pacing.

AA's characters were varied and I liked the way she rounded them out as the story developed. I particularly like the character development of Amy who seemed to mature through the turmoil.

More a mystery than a thriller. There were moments of suspense but for the most part, it was a sleuth type investigative story that was engaging with a satisfactory resolution.
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Brian B
3.0 out of 5 stars Satisfying thriller
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2020
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Loaded with a large cast of diverse characters, it took a while to introduce the players – interesting but slow to start. The action was not fast-paced, but enough to keep my interest going. The blurb indicated lots of surprises, but most of the plot was predictable. The climax was thrilling and satisfying, and it felt like it worked its way to a good ending. But it did not stop. The final chapters droned on to fill in all the gaps and make sure everyone had a “happy-ever-after” story. Perhaps not necessary, but it didn’t’ hurt. I enjoyed the book and never felt I had to put it down.
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Kayla Frederick
5.0 out of 5 stars Engaging
Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2019
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An intense, engaging thriller that flows easily across multiple POVs. What at first seems to start as a cozy mystery ramps up in intensity when Amy learns that her roommate has gotten involved in some thing she would’ve been smart to avoid. Things get worse for Amy when she learns that Kat used her name to do it. Desperate to save Kat and herself, Amy is whisked on a race against the clock.

The beginning of the story from the end was very easy to read. The characters were realistic, and I especially loved the back and forths between Kat and Amy. Both of them felt like real people. I didn’t care for Ross at much, but his character was very well developed too. Since we spend time inside each character’s head at least once in the story, it is easy to understand all of their motives.

I enjoyed this thriller from start to finish.
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4.0 out of 5 stars An original beach read
Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2021
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The Bride's Trail is a fast paced thriller. It doesn't contain any unexpected twists but concentrates on remaining a simple entertainment. In other words a beach read or suitable to a long flight. You won't mind leaving behind when you deplane.
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Kindle Customer Frank
3.0 out of 5 stars A bit slow reading at times
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2019
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Overall interesting but a bit slow reading at times
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Lila Mina
5.0 out of 5 stars For all fans of thrillers and mysteries - I loved it!
Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2019
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The Bride’s Trail is a highly immersive and action-packed mystery that will sweep you to the streets of London and Birmingham. This was one of my favorite aspects of this book, the way I could totally see myself walking through those neighborhoods thanks to the description skills of the author.

Another great and original aspect is that we get to experience the point of view of all the characters, and each of them has a solid, specific voice. Again, kudos to the author for successfully leading the reader to the wrong direction, thus deepening the mystery. Thanks to this, the characters go through some major developments that are excellent and captivating. Lots of witty and quick dialogues make it also enjoyable.

A highly recommended that every fan of thrillers and mysteries will enjoy!
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Beaches and Reads
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a Must Read, Page-Turning Crime Thriller
Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2020
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This crime thriller is definitely a page turner. The multiple POV is handled expertly, keeping the pace of the story line brisk and lively.

Relatively recent flatmates, Kat and Amy, live in two different worlds. Kat is a party girl croupier, with an expensive taste in designer clothes. Amy is a low-level marketing employee for a tedious insurance company. When Kat's bad decisions finally catch up to her, her and Amy's lives become inextricably intertwined.

The story is fresh and unique, with enough twists and turns to keep the reader guessing. However, my favorite part is the character development. The characters are three-dimensional and relatable. I'll admit, I was actually feeling sympathy for one of the "villains." I love that!
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Opsaln
5.0 out of 5 stars great read
Reviewed in Canada on October 2, 2023
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This was a pretty great story though the first few chapters were confusing as I couldn’t figure out where everyone fit in. By the end it made sense. Give it a read.
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r j askew
5.0 out of 5 stars "I'VE WAITED ALL MY LIFE FOR THIS..."
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 1, 2021
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The runners and riders are an assortment of well-drawn characters from modern British life, all instantly recognisable, like Hogarth's famous drawings were.

A brace of young women starting out on the man and career trail – one knowing, crafty and glamorous, one hopeful but as yet unfulfilled; two young dudes – one a steely, success-driven ice cube, one a caring character on a humanitarian mission; a clutch of variously parental and city whizz types at the top of the career tree, or in the second flush of romance; and a brace of well-dodgy, doped up and dangerous crims.

Add two throbbing cities, speakeasy London – where “they all wear masks” – and underground Birmingham, babs.

The Bride’s Trail sets off like an Epsom Derby Day sprint, hurtling forwards in a blur of action. A strong story arc evolves based on nothing being what it seems, with well-plotted links and surprises as the action progresses.

While the read is story-led and the writing tight, there are still some nice flourishes to savour: “A stray sunray caught Cari’s short red hair, appearing to set it on fire. Coupled with her thin frame and cream linen dress, the effect was of a flaming match, or stick of dynamite about to blow.”

And some amusing strokes, too: “You’ve got quite a bush.” The story is even a tale of two very different bushes.

All-in-all a great read. As this was the third of AA Abbot’s books I’ve read, I suppose I am now a fan. I will read more by this author.
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Kim R
5.0 out of 5 stars Great storyline and intriguing characters!
Reviewed in Australia on February 19, 2021
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The Bride’s Trail is an exciting first book in a thriller series by A.A. Abbott.
A vast array of characters are all cleverly linked together to create a tale of mystery and violence, with some raunchy moments thrown in for good measure.
Amy shares a minuscule flat in Fitzrovia with the glamorous Kat. Little does Amy know she is sharing more than just their postage-stamp floor space. Kat has used Amy’s identity in a sham marriage, and now Amy must find her unscrupulous flat mate before other underworld figures catch up with the dazzling blonde.
With plenty of twists and turns, I found it hard to put the book down. Looking forward to reading more by this author!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A fun read
Reviewed in Canada on June 29, 2020
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As Amy slowly figures out that something is up with her flatmate we are introduced to some pretty shady people. The story has a few twists that make it a page turner. Good summer reading. Really enjoyed.
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Kim
4.0 out of 5 stars Definitely worth a read!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 28, 2018
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I saw this advertised on Facebook so decided to get a copy, it sounded quite interesting and right up my street. Nothing wrong with a change of pace and I've been reading a lot of romance and chick-lit recently so I really needed something different. Plus I was starting to find myself in a bit of a slump. This has definitely got me out of it!
I quite liked Kat who with all of her flaws just wanted to do the right thing but got herself in too deep. She is quite naïve in some respects, she wanted to please someone who just wanted to earn money out of her.
Amy has a job and is just about getting by living in the tiniest apartment with Kat, but she soon finds out that Kat has stolen her identity for a sham marriage. I really feel for Amy as she is trying to make ends meet and Kat is constantly living the high life and spend hundreds, if not thousands of pounds on outfits she can't really afford.
Amy soon gets into the thick of the gangster life trying to search for Kat when she goes missing. Amy doesn't know that Kat has run away but genuinely thinks she's missing. All she wants to do is clear her name and get her life back.
The characters were quite addictive and I found myself turning the pages into the early hours of the morning. A. A. Abbott is a new author for me and I'm definitely going to add the next book to my TBR. I'm invested in the characters and I'm routing for Amy and Kat's brother. Amy deserves something good out of all this.
It was well written and I thoroughly enjoyed the pace of it as well as the twists and turns. Definitely worth a read!
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