Brandon Massey

From award-winning suspense author Brandon Massey comes a thrilling new tale of buried secrets and stunning revelations . . . LOST Twenty-five years ago, a jealous ex-boyfriend murdered Mallory Steele's mother. With no close family to take in Mallory and her older sister, the girls became wards of the state--and were soon ripped apart, sent to live with different foster families. THEN FOUND Taken in by loving parents, Mallory went on to a successful career as an investigative reporter at an Atlanta newspaper. She hasn’t been able to locate her sister despite her best efforts—until she discovers a promising connection on a genealogical website. Hoping for a reunion, Mallory sets off for the small town in South Georgia where she believes her sister lives. BUT NOTHING WILL EVER BE THE SAME There, at Sanctuary, an old antebellum mansion deep in the murky backwoods, Mallory meets her sister’s new family: a reclusive clan led by a charismatic figure known only as “Father.” Skeptical of Father's revelation about her sister, Mallory plunges into the most important investigation of her life . . . but to unravel the mystery of her sister's fate and the terrible secrets lurking in Sanctuary, Mallory must decide: is finding the truth always worth the price?

The Quiet Ones

Monica Stephens never knew her birth mother. Raised by a strict but loving adoptive parent, she blossomed into a woman with a thriving career as a pediatrician and a family of her own. But sometimes, she wondered about her origins. Especially her biological mother. Until Grace arrives. Confessing to be the birth mother Monica had long wanted to meet, Grace quickly becomes an indispensable member of the Stephens household. Cooking their meals. Looking after the children. Comforting Monica when the family dog is inexplicably killed. Tending to Monica as she falls ill to a mysterious sickness that, every day, makes Monica look and feel older. Meanwhile, Grace is looking better. More vibrant. More youthful. More seductive . . . Monica's husband, Troy, knows something is up. He launches an investigation into the woman who demands to be called "Nana," and has taken over his home. But the truth is beyond their wildest imaginings. It seems Grace has done this before . . .

Nana

From award-winning suspense author Brandon Massey comes a thrilling new tale of buried secrets and stunning revelations . . . LOST Twenty-five years ago, a jealous ex-boyfriend murdered Mallory Steele's mother. With no close family to take in Mallory and her older sister, the girls became wards of the state--and were soon ripped apart, sent to live with different foster families. THEN FOUND Taken in by loving parents, Mallory went on to a successful career as an investigative reporter at an Atlanta newspaper. She hasn't been able to find her sister despite her best efforts--until she discovers a promising connection on a genealogical website. Hoping for a reunion, Mallory sets off for the small town in rural Georgia where she believes her sister lives. BUT NOTHING WILL EVER BE THE SAME There, at Sanctuary, an old antebellum mansion deep in the murky backwoods, Mallory discovers her sister's new family: a reclusive clan led by a secretive man known only as "Father." Skeptical of Father's revelation about her sister, Mallory plunges into the most important investigation of her life . . . but to unravel the mystery of her sister's fate and the terrible secrets lurking in Sanctuary, Mallory must decide: is finding the truth always worth the price?

In the Dark

Tananarive Due

L. A. Banks

The evils of the past haunt the present in a trio of stories from African-American writers.

The Ancestors

Thirty-one-year-old Andrew Wilson believes that he has it all--a great house in the Atlanta suburbs, a successful career as a mystery writer, and close friends--especially when he meets beautiful, sophisticated Mika Woods, a woman who seems too good to be true, but he soon discovers that Mika is not what she appears to be and that he has become trapped in a nightmarish web of evil and death. Reprint.

Within the Shadows

After the tragic death of his father, David Hunter arrives in Mason's Corner, Mississippi, to learn more about this man he never really knew and soon discovers that this quiet and friendly town is not what it seems when an ancient evil, with an unquenchable thirst for blood and revenge, takes up residence. Reprint.

Dark Corner

The third volume in Brandon Massey's celebrated Dark Dreams collections, filled with tales of spine-tingling suspense and pulse-pounding terror ...

Whispers in the Night

A collection of short fiction explores the dark imaginations and experiences of the human mind in tales of horror and suspense by Zane, Tananarive Due, Stephen Barnes, Robert Fleming, and other African-American authors.

A Collection of Horror and Suspense by Black Writers

Dark Dreams

HE OWNS YOUR HOUSE... When Cam and Desiree Woodson find the luxurious rental home in a quiet, suburban Atlanta neighborhood, they believe they've discovered the perfect place for their growing young family-and for their tight budget, the price is too good to be true. But what starts as a bargain soon turns into a nightmare when the landlord's unusual lease terms become more suffocating than they ever imagined... HE OWNS YOUR FAMILY... A struggling writer desperate to make ends meet, Cam is lured into a dangerous deal by the landlord, offering more lenient terms and great money in exchange for shady favors. But when things spiral out of control, Cam and Desiree find themselves trapped in a chilling web of lies, blackmail, and violence. HE OWNS YOU... As tensions rise and danger looms, the Woodsons must fight to keep their family safe from the landlord's tightening grip. Will they unravel the sinister truth behind the landlord and escape...or will they become his latest victims in a twisted game of life and death?

The Landlord

Missing for her daughter's entire life, Grace now wants to be called "Nana." And that's not all she wants... From award-winning author Brandon Massey comes an explosive supernatural domestic thriller of family drama and shocking secrets, guaranteed to keep you reading late into the night. Monica Stephens never knew her birth mother. Raised by a strict but loving adoptive parent, she blossomed into a woman with a thriving career as a pediatrician and a family of her own. But sometimes, she wondered about her origins. Especially her biological mother. Until Grace arrives. Confessing to be the birth mother Monica had long wanted to meet, Grace quickly becomes an indispensable member of the Stephens household. Cooking their meals. Looking after the children. Comforting Monica when the family dog is inexplicably killed. Tending to Monica as she falls ill to a mysterious sickness that, every day, makes Monica look and feel older. Meanwhile, Grace is looking better. More vibrant. More youthful. More seductive... Monica's husband, Troy, knows something is up. He launches an investigation into the woman who demands to be called "Nana," and has taken over his home. But the truth is beyond their wildest imaginings. It seems Grace has done this before... Grab your copy of this shocking supernatural thriller today! What readers are saying about Nana: "You will not be disappointed with this book!" Goodreads Reviewer, Five Stars "Bone chilling terror and suspense! Massey never fails to write a story that keeps you on the edge of your seat." Goodreads Reviewer, Five Stars "Suspenseful, creepy, scary." Goodreads Reviewer, Five Stars "A truly terrifying tale. A woman finally gets to meet the mother she has never known. But is she really here to help? Great characters and a well told story." Goodreads Reviewer, Five Stars "What a story! Scary, fast-paced and exciting!" Goodreads Reviewer, Five Stars "This story was like a rollercoaster ride!" Goodreads Reviewer, Five Stars "I loved this novel. Loaded with suspense, drama and twists." Goodreads Reviewer, Five Stars "I read the book in one sitting because I just had to know what would happen next. Definitely original!" Goodreads Reviewer, Five Stars "I really enjoyed this story! Kept me on the edge of my seat until the end. Great read!" Goodreads Reviewer, Five Stars Brandon Massey writes compelling, standalone thrillers about ordinary people facing extraordinary danger. Visit his website at BrandonMassey.com and sign up for his free mailing list to get advance news on books and the chance to win prizes in giveaways.

The Patriarch

Vicious

The Reid family is torn apart when Isaiah Battle, harnessing an unimaginable dark power, vows to claim his true birthright as Gabriel Reid's half-brother from their father's extramarital affair and is determined to take everything Gabriel has, including his job, his money, and his fianc‚e. Original.

The Other Brother

The deadly secrets Rachel Moore had thought were long-buried are now on the brink of being exposed, and it is just a matter of time before her dangerous past meets up with her present. Original.

Don't Ever Tell

Jonathan Maberry

Kevin J. Anderson

Tim Lebbon

Tom Piccirilli

Seanan McGuire

Paul Tremblay

Tim Waggoner

Lucien Soulban

Lucy A. Snyder

Nisi Shawl

Michael West

Damien Angelica Walters

Nick Mamatas

Kristine Kathryn Rusch

Anton Strout

Gary Kloster

Douglas F. Warrick

Gerard Brennan

A.C. Wise

Daniel Robichaud

Laurie Tom

Jason Sizemore

From the editors of Dark Faith, Maurice Broaddus and Jerry Gordon, comes a collection of supernatural crime noir. You think you're safe. What a joke. You don't think about the places you pass every day. The side streets. The alleys. The underbridges. All you'd have to do is take a step to the side. Then you'd know. The streets are filled with shadows.

Streets of Shadows

16 nightmarish excursions into the other side from stellar black authors, including Eric Jerome Dickey, Linda Addison and Terence Taylor.

Dark Dreams II

Voices from the Other Side

The stunning debut novel from the award-winning author of Dark Corner and Within the Shadows, now back in print . . . Days after a devastating gale rips through his town and nearly takes his life, young Jason Brooks wakes up to a whole new world. His mother--once a neglectful, angry drunk--has given up the bottle to spend more time with him. His father--largely absent for most of Jason's life--is making an honest effort to mend his troubled marriage. And shy, self-conscious Jason has made friends--at last. The whole family is well on the way to recovery--and to finding the happiness that in the past has proved so elusive. But then the nightmares start . . . The stalker creeps into the bedroom. He bends down, slowly lifting the bedspread. He lifts it higher . . . and Jason wakes up screaming, his heart thudding in his chest. And strange things begin to happen . . . Cryptic messages appear on the bathroom mirror. Clothing flies about the room. The bed rises in the air . . . and thumps back to the ground. And always, in the distance, thunder roars . . . Because someone--or something--is coming. For Jason . . .

Thunderland

A riveting novel of suspense from the award-winning author of Dark Corner and The Other Brother . . . The night is full of wild things... When Kym Phillips embarks on a road trip from Atlanta to Los Angeles to take her younger sister to college, she's anticipating an opportunity to bond with her sister and a chance to see the country. And as an accomplished, single professional with her thirtieth birthday only a week away and no marriage prospects in sight, Kym is looking forward to some quiet time to reflect on the frustrating course of her love life. Waiting for them... He roams the lonely highways and barren canyons of the Southwest. Leader of a pack of vicious minions, he hunts the night for travelers far from home... for prey. Deep into their journey, Kym realizes that someone is following them. Someone with an uncanny predator's instinct. Someone with a sick hunger for blood. Someone who, no matter what they do to escape, is utterly relentless... Explosive, lightning-paced, and impossible to put down, this is Brandon Massey at his thrilling best.

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