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One Night (2023)Georgina Cross"Tense, atmospheric, and chilling, One Night places a grieving family back at the scene of the crime with their daughter's convicted killer. But what really happened to Meg? A locked-room thriller set in a house perched on a cliff along the Oregon Coast, you'll race through the pages to discover every dark secret and shocking twist. I loved it."We're All Lying (2023)Marie Still"Full of twists and turns, We're All Lying lives up to its title and then some. This debut is a domestic thriller with plenty of surprises, keeping you guessing all the way through to the shocking end. I loved it." The Family Bones (2023)Elle Marr"Smart, razor sharp, and shocking, The Family Bones will keep you up late with all the lights on. A family of psychopaths trapped by bad weather at an isolated retreat - what could possibly go wrong? With dual story lines racing toward a chilling climax, The Family Bones is a tense, must-read thriller." The Vicious Circle (2022)Katherine St John"The Vicious Circle is a chilling immersion into a disturbing cult disguised as a wellness center tucked away in a secluded jungle.... A haunting, gripping novel." The Butcher and the Wren (2022)(Dr. Wren, book 1)Alaina Urquhart"The Butcher and the Wren is perfect for fans of Dexter. Pitting a brutal serial killer against a determined medical examiner, the story is a pulsepounding race against time. And the details the author weaves in due to her unique background as an autopsy tech heighten the realism and the suspense. Fans of Morbid will love the host's debut novel." Under Her Care (2022)Lucinda Berry"Lucinda Berry's latest, Under Her Care, is her best thriller yet! A dark, riveting read that will keep you up late, racing to the chilling end." At the Quiet Edge (2022)Victoria Helen Stone"I raced through the pages of At the Quiet Edge. This propulsive story places you inside a world of secrets, and locks you inside. And like our heroine Lily and her son Everett, it's hard to know who to trust. This is taut, heart-pounding suspense." Everything We Didn't Say (2021)Nicole Baart"The suspense sneaks up on you as you read this beautifully crafted novel, and seeps into your bones like a chilly winter day in Iowa. Nicole Baart’s latest explores memory and loss, as well as the redemptive power of second chances. I loved it." Litani (2021)Jess Lourey"Writing about real monsters lurking in Minnesota’s small towns is Lourey’s specialty. The sinister, eerie feeling you get while reading this creepy story…well, that’s another unnerving tendency. In Litani, Lourey is at her terrifying best. A heart-pounding story of suspense." Six Weeks to Live (2021)Catherine McKenzie"Six Weeks to Live is a subtle and unsettling novel about a family with secrets and a mother running out of time. A suspenseful story that will keep you reading past your bedtime." Lie, Lie Again (2021)Stacy Wise"Wise masterfully captures the tension between appearances and reality, spinning a fast-paced and darkly funny tale of three young women each with her own secrets, each reaching for her dreams. I loved it!" Absolution (2020)Regina Buttner"Absolution, Regina Buttner’s captivating debut, draws back the curtain of a seemingly perfect marriage to reveal the dark and complex dynamic between a manipulative narcissist and a woman desperate to make amends for her past. The story reveals that when we seek forgiveness, we must also accept it for ourselves." The Last Flight (2020)Julie Clark"The Last Flight sweeps you into a thrilling story of two desperate women who will do anything to escape their lives. Both poignant and addictive, you'll race through the pages to the novel's chilling end. A must read of the summer!" Stories We Never Told (2020)Sonja Yoerg"Stories We Never Told is Sonja Yoerg at her best—gripping characters, sizzling suspense, brilliantly written. I raced through the pages. Bravo!" The Star-Crossed Sisters of Tuscany (2020)One Italian Summer
Lori Nelson Spielman"Lori Nelson Spielman's tells stories full of heart with characters you'll love from the first page. The Star-Crossed Sisters of Tuscany is her best yet! Fans of Adriana Trigiani will rejoice in this story of a stunning journey that celebrates family, life and love, in the unparalleled backdrop of Venice, Tuscany and the Amalfi Coast. You'll enjoy every moment of the trip. I loved it. Ciao Bella!" He Started It (2020)Samantha Downing"A diabolical drive into a dysfunctional family's past. The story is chillingly twisted, perfectly paced. Once I started reading, I couldn't put it down." All Your Twisted Secrets (2020)Diana Urban"Reminiscent of an Agatha Christie, All Your Twisted Secrets will keep you guessing to the end. A page-turner with characters you will love and hate. Simply, a fabulous mystery!" Layover (2019)David Bell"In the hands of a master of suspense like Bell, a chance flirtation at an airport leads to a fast-paced novel filled with turbulence. Make sure your belt is fastened and enjoy! Bell is at his best." Dear Wife (2019)Kimberly Belle"This is Kimberly Belle at her best. The pacing is perfect. A brilliant, terrifying thriller. My heart pounded the entire time I read it." The Girl He Used to Know (2019)Tracey Garvis-Graves"This wonderful novel deals with life and love on the spectrum with captivating and heart-warming characters who will stay with you long after you’ve finished. Memorable, and remarkable, Tracey Garvis Graves has written another winner." The Drowning (2019)J P Smith"lex Mason has it all: a lavish lifestyle, a beautiful family, a thriving career. He's built his life around the certainty that no one would discover what really happened twenty years ago at an idyllic summer camp. He's wrong. The Drowning is an edge-of-your-seat read." I Will Never Leave You (2018)S M Thayer"When a novel starts the way this one does, you just know things are going to get worse. In this fast-paced, chilling novel, S. M. Thayer invokes F. Scott Fitzgerald’s characters from The Great Gatsby as both a nod to the age-old compulsion to choose money over everything, and a cautionary tale to its ruinous powers. I Will Never Leave You is a dark and addictive read." After Nightfall (2018)A J Banner"After Nightfall is a chilling and fast-paced whodunit with a cast of characters who will keep you guessing who to trust until the very end. Get ready for a twisty, suspenseful read. A. J. Banner has done it again!" Hidden (2018)Kelli Clare"A propulsive, thrilling read filled with action, romance, and intrigue. Passion and lies make this thriller irresistible. Loved it!" No Time To Blink (2018)Dina Silver"‘In No Time To Blink, the past and the present are woven together in a gripping tapestry. At the heart of the novel is the love of a mother for her child. But this particular tale, with a mysterious foreign setting, will keep you reading late into the night. Engrossing!" Anthologies containing stories by Kaira Rouda
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