Brightside, Mark Tullius
Brightside, Mark Tullius
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Brightside
A Novel

Author: Mark Tullius

Narrator: Tee Quillin

Unabridged: 8 hr 38 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Vincere Press

Published: 06/08/2016


Synopsis

Brightside: A Psychological Thriller
Imagine a world where the person next to you—stranger, friend, lover—has the ability to creep into your mind and steal your most intimate thoughts. Now imagine you are the Thought Thief who is so greatly feared that your freedom and your life are threatened. Welcome to Brightside…you won’t be leaving.
Brightside, by Mark Tullius, takes a unique twist on the psychic phenomena of telepathy. The fearful masses panic and create Brightside, a town that is essentially a prison. Protagonist Joe Nolan is one of the many Thought Thieves who have been rounded up and forced to live in Brightside, with little hope of ever leaving. Suspense builds as Joe finds himself on a mission to break free on his 100th day of captivity.
"THAT’S WHY THEY’VE ROUNDED US UP, STUCK US IN THIS LITTLE TOWN. IT’S TO MAKE YOU FEEL SAFE. BUT THEY CAN’T KEEP US HERE FOREVER. IT’S DAY 100 AND IT’S ALL GONNA END. ONE WAY OR ANOTHER, I’M GETTING OUT OF BRIGHTSIDE."
The reviews tell why Brightside should be your next read:"A well-written and well-executed story by first-time author Mark Tullius. It reads like a gritty, postmodernism novel similar to Blade Runner or A Scanner Darkly. Very interesting character development and plot elements, especially since the protagonist can't hide anything. A quick and fast read that keeps you glued to the pages." - eNovel Reviews
“Brightside is a fiction novel about a believable "now" where a large population of the world are telepathic, or "Thought Thieves" as they call them in the book. The fearful and ignorant masses cause panic and mass arrests and institutionalization of these individuals, who are sent to a "island in the sky" called Brightside, which is basically a prison on top of a mountain. The book follows Joe and his journey through 100 days at Brightside, and the people he interacts with along the way.”Add Brightside to your bookshelf today! 

About Mark Tullius

"If you want to get to know me and my writing, come check out my podcast Vicious Whispers. I’m an open book and have no issues being vulnerable, looking at my mental health and other struggles. As a reward for making it through my babbling, I share my short horror stories, chapters from science fiction and suspense novels, as well as excerpts from nonfiction at the end of each episode.

My writing covers a wide range, with fiction being my favorite to create, a dozen or so titles under my belt. There are 4 titles in my YA interactive Try Not to Die series and 16 more in the works. I also have two nonfiction titles, both inspired by a reckless lifestyle, playing Ivy League football, and battering the hell out of my brain as an unsuccessful MMA fighter and boxer. Unlocking the Cage is the largest sociological study of MMA fighters to date and TBI or CTE aims to spread awareness and hope to others that suffer with traumatic brain injury symptoms.

I live in sunny California with my wife, two kids, three cats, and one demon. Derek, he pops in whenever he’s tired of hell and wants to smoke weed. He makes special appearance on my podcast, social media, and special Facebook reader group Dark and Disturbing Fear-Filled Fiction.

You can also get your first set of free stories by signing up to my newsletter. This letter is only for the brave, or at least those brave enough to deal with bad dad jokes, a crude sense of humor, and loads and loads of death.

Derek and I would love to have you join us!

For the newsletter, YouTube page, podcast and more go to https://youcanfollow.me/MarkTullius"


Reviews

Goodreads review by ☘Misericordia☘ on December 26, 2020

Q: ... Brightside, where secrets are more precious than life. (c) Well-well-well. Another telepaths get persecuted series. Interesting how the MC manages to always be lame in his thoughts just enough to drive everyone around a teensy tad mad at him. Is that some sort of self-sabotage we are shown or......more

Goodreads review by Velvet on September 08, 2019

First, a couple thoughts upon finishing my first audio book: I was on a 7+ hour road trip by myself and I loved that I had this option. Second, it's a little odd having a male narrator affect a female voice, when if you're reading the book you can hear whatever voice you want in your head. And final......more

Goodreads review by Chris on July 18, 2013

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be able to read someones mind, to hear their every thought. Might sound good, but it really isn't. Joe Nolan is a Thought Thief, one of many who can hear the though of everyone around him. He is one of many who have that ability, including his father.......more

Goodreads review by Jennifer on June 16, 2020

A few sad parts involving dogs. I’m a sucker about that but it didn’t make me quit listening. Overall a very enjoyable read.......more

Goodreads review by Sienna on December 21, 2012

For more of my reviews visit [URL not allowed] Brightside follows the story of humans who have the power of telepathy. Written from Joe's point of view it engages you in the action and Tullius does a good job of relaying the feelings and thoughts of the character. The first few chapte......more