Brightside

Brightside – A Psychological Science Fiction Thriller
When telepathy becomes a crime, freedom is just a dream.

In this dark dystopian sci-fi thriller, mind reading isn't a gift—it's a sentence. Joe didn't ask to be a telepath, but in a near-future America terrified of thought crimes, that ability lands him in Brightside, a mountain prison disguised as a peaceful retreat. The inmates? Fellow telepaths banished for hearing what others hide. The guards? Brutal enforcers trained to control the uncontrollable.

As paranoia builds and secrets collapse, Joe faces the ultimate test—stay silent and survive, or use his forbidden power to fight back. Fast-paced, gripping, and deeply human, Brightside blends psychological suspense, science fiction, and moral horror for fans of Stephen King, Dean Koontz, and Blake Crouch.

Can thought itself ever be free?

What readers have to say about Mark Tullius and his psychological thriller:

"A wonderfully thought provoking treatise on the human condition." ★★★★★

"Fresh premise and raw drama makes for a suspenseful story/" ★★★★★

"I could not put this book down! The writting is terrific as are the characters. I loved this book and recommend it to everyone! This was the first book I read by Mark Tullius and I now read everything I can from him." ★★★★★

"I enjoyed the creativity and craftsmanship of this story that explored a telepathic society, which also served as an "Alcatraz" for those with this gift. A thought-provoking read with wonderful characters, and a Stephen King tone." ★★★★★

"Superb , very exciting story I couldn't read it fast enough, what a wonderful writer." ★★★★★

"Not an easy read, but well written and well thought out. Very mature writer and a wonderful story teller." ★★★★★

"I loved this book. I couldn't put it down. I also couldn't stop thinking or talking about it." ★★★★★

"My faith has been restored, great story tellers are still alive!" ★★★★★

"This book is dark and deep. It grabs you from the start and sinks its teeth into you. I finished this book in a matter of hours because I just could not put it down! Mark Tullius is my new favourite author." ★★★★★

"The author tells in his bio that he is a big fan of Stephen King and Dean Koontz, and the Koontz style of fiction/psuedo-sci-fi is apparent; however, Tullius has a young, fresh, dark side that is fabulously entertaining without appearing to trendy or edgy." ★★★★★

Welcome to Brightside! Make yourself comfortable, and enjoy your stay. But, don't be fooled. The story doesn't end with the last page of the book. The adventures continue in the sequel Beyond Brightside.

And, if you ever wish to experience everything that our heroes did, make sure to get Try Not to Die: In Brightside interactive adventure book.

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Book 1 of 2 in the Brightside series

256 pages