Memories Don't Lie

· Black Hare Press
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*** 2024 Bookfest First Place Award - YA - Science Fiction

*** 2024 Bookfest First Place Award - Sci-Fi - Action & Adventure

*** 2024 Bookfest First Place Award - Sci-Fi - Genetic Engineering

*** 2024 Author Shout Recommended Read Award

*** 2023 Semi-Finalist - Indies Today

*** 2023 Author Shout Cover Wars Winner


Sarah Wilson, orphaned niece of Lieutenant John Wilson, is determined to escape his restrictive upbringing and find her place in the world.

Her journey takes a deadly turn when she uncovers secrets about her past, hidden deep in her mother’s memories, that threaten everything Sarah wants.

They could cost her everything she holds dear—and her life.


Pauline Yates, Australian author of award-winning horror and science fiction, debuts her first science fiction novel—fast-paced action/adventure to keep you on the edge of your seat.


Excerpt:

Don’t let him find her.

My dead mother’s desperate plea takes my thoughts hostage, shattering my composure and threatening the freedom I long for. Why am I remembering this when nothing’s happened in the last thirteen years? All my focus needs to be on passing my final sharpshooting assessment. The cryptic recollection should be the last thing on my mind.

Irritated at the intrusion, I block out her voice and pace around my barracks room as if running the course. A win will earn me the Tactical Skills Program’s top graduate title, and I’m determined to claim it. It’s the only way to show Marrick Daniels I’d be perfect for his C.S.R. team. His crime-fighting unit is the best and his vacant position unprecedented. I’ll never get another chance. But the memory continues to haunt me.

Ratings and reviews

5.0
2 reviews
K.M. Allan
September 19, 2025
Exploring genetic mutations and memories, and layers of expertly pulled-off secrets and reveals, this action-packed sci-fi story is as thrilling as it is entertaining. Full of characters you’ll want to root for, a touch of romance, and twists that will have you turning every page, it’s a confident and well-written debut from an author who knows how to craft an adventurous and edgy tale.
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Chryselle Amber
October 16, 2025
A wonderfully enthralling young adult novel, 'Memories Don't Lie' draws you in with the action, but keeps you there for the connections, friendships and bonds formed. The theme of searching for your place in the world and discovering your true self run strong in this story, and the action and adventure keeps you hooked the whole way through. For lovers of adventure, sci-fi, and friendships formed, this is truly enjoyable read for both adults and teenagers.
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About the author

Pauline Yates from Queensland, Australia is a horror and science fiction writer and author of the award-winning sci-fi novel, Memories Don't Lie. She's an Aurealis Awards finalist, a 2x Australasian Shadows Awards shortlist recipient, and has short fiction translated in Italy. Her fiction and poetry appear in numerous publications and podcasts, and she darkens the pages of many anthologies with her vast collection of micro-fiction. Read more at paulineyates (dotcom).

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