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Booklist, the book review journal of the American Library Association, reviewed Only the Guilty Survive .

I'm excited to share that reviewed Only the Guilty Survive. Booklist is the book review journal of the American Library Association.

It's amazing to see my book compared to such fantastic novels, and I appreciate that the reviewer picked up on how the "found family" of the cult appealed to each character for different reasons. It was important to me to capture the three main cha...

After months of anticipation, ONLY THE GUILTY SURVIVE is out in the world! This moment feels like a distant daydream I kept tucked away in my mind has suddenly materialized in front of me.

The idea for ONLY THE GUILTY SURVIVE took shape over a long time, with different elements coming to me at different times, finally forming a spark that lit up my imagination. It's a dark, twisty, emotional story about three people whose lives are connected through a troubled cult living out its final days.

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I'm excited to share that the audiobook of ONLY THE GUILTY SURVIVE is available on now through August 6. I love the audiobook, especially because it's narrated by three fantastic voice actors for the roles of Claire, Lollie, and Dominic, and they embody the characters so well.

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New reading list available on Shepherd.com.

My new thriller, ONLY THE GUILTY SURVIVE, centers around the shocking demise of a small cult nestled in northern Michigan. For years, I've read true crime books about the subject of cults and coercive control, and I wanted to infuse what I've learned into my novel to make it feel authentically real. To that end, I put together a reading list for featuring my picks for the top five thrillers inspired by real events.

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Mindy Carlson's debut novel Her Dying Day is a compelling, twisty mystery about an aspiring documentary filmmaker and her search for answers into the disappearance of a famous author.

In Her Dying Day, June Masterson is sorting through ideas for her capstone film project when she alights on the mystery of her favorite author's decades-old disappearance. She decides to interview those close to Greer Larkin to tell the story of famous mystery author. Her film subjects are wealthy, elite, and po...

Last week, Mystery Writers of America hosted a panel discussion with the nominees for the Simon & Schuster Mary Higgins Clark Award as part of their monthlong Edgar Symposium. I had a great time chatting about my writing process, inspiration, and what's next with my fellow nominees.

Bestselling author moderated the conversation! My fellow nominees are , , , and . The award winner will be announced at the Edgar Awards banquet on M...

I'm absolutely over-the-moon! Check out the cover of my new thriller published by Crooked Lane Books. Only the Guilty Survive hits shelves August 6, 2024. I'm crazy about the cover, and I hope you like it, too!

Here's a little about the book:

A podcaster digs into strange connections between a cult’s mass suicide and the murder of a local beauty queen in this twisty psychological thriller about true crime culture, perfect for fans of Riley Sager and Lisa Jewell.

The mass suicide of a cult known a...

Last week, the Mystery Writers of America , and my debut thriller is on the shortlist of nominees for the Mary Higgins Clark Award.

I am SO honored to be nominated for this award. It's a bit surreal � this is my first suspense novel, and it is amazing to see it recognized by a panel of judges. I'm so grateful to everyone who's read my book or sup...

This year's book club adventures for THE THREE DEATHS OF WILLA STANNARD have been an absolute blast! The opportunity to chat with readers has been one of the highlights of my year. I really enjoy hearing your take on my book, from what you expected—or didn't expect—to happen, how you interpret the title, and which moments were memorable � and downright chilling.

If you're in a book club, I have some ready to spark conversations about characters, plot twists, and all things ...

Jessica Knoll’s gripping thriller Bright Young Women reimagines the events surrounding one of America’s most notorious serial killers through the eyes of the women impacted by his actions.

In Bright Young Women, we follow the stories of Ruth, a recently divorced young woman trying to find her way in the 1970s, and Pamela, a sorority president tasked with “moving forward� after an intruder attacks her sisters, killing her best friend Denise. Tying their threads together is firecracker Tina, who’s...