Ryan Reid
***The only book I have Published is LIAR. The rest are not mine***
Ryan Reid is a seasoned investigator turned author, whose work in law enforcement informs the dark, psychological depth of his fiction. Drawing from years of experience unraveling human motives and hidden truths, Reid crafts chilling thrillers that explore the fractured psyche, moral ambiguity, and the weight of buried secrets. When he's not writing, he can be found drinking black coffee and plotting his next twist.
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Kerry Wilkinson
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24 October 2023: The Night Of The Sleepover
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John Fram
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Lizzy Gayle
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James Kaine
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Ted Tally, Academy Award-winning screenwriter of The Silence of the Lambs and Red Dragon, called his book My Pet Werewolf "Twisty. Spooky. Shocking." and "Unputdownable."
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characters that haunt you, romance to die for
Alexia Onyx is a dark romance and horror author who loves exploring the dark side of humanity. In her books, you can expect to find plus-size/fat representation, queer relationships, and mental health themes. Alexia lives in sunny San Diego but mentally, she’s somewhere cold and rainy. She’s a little obsessed with Halloween, her adorably plump cat, and bubbly water, which she truly does need to survive. When she’s not writing, you can find Alexia surrounded by her fall-scented candles while hiding from the world with her latest read, scream-singing along to her favorite songs, or gleefully curating playlists and mood boards for her next book. -
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Sophia Raz
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Sophia met her forbidden MMC and crossed continents for love. She was born and raised in South-East Asia and now lives in Europe with him and their daughter. Sophia’s own love story inspired her to rediscover her passion for writing.
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