Psychological Thrillers
Fast-paced books with twists
"Dark Things is a fast-paced mystery with a storyline that kept me guessing, plot twists I didn't expect, and a fantastic cast of characters. I read this in one sitting, couldn't put it down!"
-A.R. Torre, New York Times bestselling author
"Anslinger’s writing is as evocative as it is piercing. It pulled me into a mind-bending psychological thriller I couldn't put down." -Laurie Buchanan, Author of the Sean McPherson novels.
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"Anslinger’s writing is as evocative as it is piercing. It pulled me into a mind-bending psychological thriller I couldn't put down." -Laurie Buchanan, Author of the Sean McPherson novels. 〰️
Coming May 26, 2026
Allie Winslow has hit rock bottom.
At forty-two, she’s newly divorced, stuck in a job she’s wildly overqualified for, and struggling to rebuild a life that feels like it’s already passed her by. Her ex-husband has moved on to a younger, vibrant woman who can give him the one thing Allie never could: a child. Everywhere she turns, Allie is reminded of what she’s lost and what she’ll never have.
Determined to take back control, she makes a simple New Year’s resolution: reinvent herself. It starts at the gym—where she encounters Julia Parker. Julia is everything Allie isn’t: effortlessly beautiful, confident, and composed. Her life appears flawless, both in person and online. To Allie, Julia isn’t just inspiring; she’s aspirational.
So, Allie starts watching her. At first, it’s harmless—just a follow on social media and a glance across the gym. But fascination quickly turns into obsession, and Allie's quiet comparisons lead her down a dangerous path.
What begins as a chance encounter evolves into an unexpected friendship, and for the first time in years, Allie feels seen, chosen. But as their bond deepens, small inconsistencies and contradictions begin to emerge.
What happens when the line between admiration and obsession blurs?
Meet Grace McKenna
She sees what criminals can’t hide.
"Thriller fans will enjoy the story's darker turns; but the author also offers some welcome lighter moments, which give texture to the setting and characters. An offbeat page-turner about an empathetic detective." -Kirkus Reviews
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"Thriller fans will enjoy the story's darker turns; but the author also offers some welcome lighter moments, which give texture to the setting and characters. An offbeat page-turner about an empathetic detective." -Kirkus Reviews 〰️
One look in a criminal’s eyes and she witnesses their crimes.
Grace McKenna is not your average police officer.
She is haunted by the unsettling images she sees when she locks eyes with a criminal, her vision flooded with clues that force her to solve cases on her own.
A sullen boy, a tormented woman, a breathless man, a thousand pieces of shattered green glass.
“Anslinger does an excellent job in making us believe in Grace’s ability as well as understand how it could be both a blessing and curse.”
—McKie Campbell, author of Clean Slate, a thriller set in the Alaskan wilderness.
"So real and well written, it feels like you're in the story watching it unfold." —Amazon Reviewer
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"So real and well written, it feels like you're in the story watching it unfold." —Amazon Reviewer 〰️
Welcome to Flagport, Massachusetts, where everything looks shiny on the surface. Don’t believe everything you see because somewhere underneath the pretty blowouts and the sleek SUV’s, there are dark secrets, concealed by smiling faces.
The Town Series
Mystery Thriller & Domestic Suspense Author
Kate is the author of the Grace McKenna Mystery series and The Town Series. She’s also penned several standalone novels and co-authored a nonfiction book or two. In addition to her life as a novelist, Kate is a ghostwriter, book coach, and a veteran of the United States Air Force. Her debut novel Saving Jason, touches upon the struggles of PTSD, a topic that is near and dear to her heart. Kate lives on the North Shore of Boston with her husband, two daughters and golden retriever pup.
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Standalone Domestic Suspense Novels
Saving Jason
Jason Barnes is a walking contradiction, a fun-loving free spirit with a severe case of PTSD. When an accident leaves him in a coma, his pregnant girlfriend must team up with his ex-wife to solve the mystery of Jason's past. What they discover and the friendship they forge will have a profound effect on both of their futures.
Underwater Secrets
A mysterious photo of a handsome stranger.
A forgotten china set tucked away in the corner of the attic.
Claire Fitzgerald is already struggling to live up to the perfect people around her when she's faced with her mother's death. While sifting through the pieces of her mother's past, she discovers a need to reconcile her memories of a woman she idolized with the truth of who she really was.Alternating between generations and intertwining the stories of Claire and her mother, Underwater Secrets teaches that sometimes the key to loving ourselves involves learning to love the people around us, quirks and all.