Cathryn Grant

"She told him to make himself at home. He did. Life has been good to Ellie - she owns a successful art gallery, is deeply in love with her husband, Seth, and has two beautiful children, Brandon and Simone. But not everything is perfect ... Lately, Seth seems to have something on his mind and has become cold and distant. And things don't improve when he invites mysterious stranger Ace to stay in their home. Ace is charming, but Ellie can't help feeling there's more to him than meets the eye, that he has some kind of agenda. She's also aware that she is dangerously attracted to him. Then a girl at Brandon's school is murdered, and Ellie is beyond devastated when the police tell her they think her son might be involved. Ellie knows in her heart that Brandon is innocent and she feels certain that Ace is somehow connected to the disturbing things that are happening. She starts to dig for the truth and uncovers the terrible secret that will change her life in ways she can't imagine ..." --

The Guest

The Good Neighbor

Always Remember

Two women. One office. A fight to the death. Laura has sacrificed a lot for her high-powered career – her marriage, the chance to have kids. Now, finally, she’s in line for a big jump up the corporate ladder – all the way to the boardroom. But there’s a fly in the ointment in the shape of beautiful Vanessa, a lowly assistant who seems to have it in for Laura. Vanessa is PA to Hank, the most powerful executive in the company, a man whose support Laura desperately needs if she is to secure the job of her dreams. Repelled by Laura’s naked ambition, fiercely possessive of her boss, Vanessa deliberately sabotages Laura’s every attempt to make a good impression on Hank. Laura threatens and cajoles but Vanessa just won’t play fair. Soon their mutual dislike escalates to an all-out war. But career-obsessed Laura has always been willing to do whatever it takes to get ahead. And if Vanessa stands in her way... she’s going to pay the ultimate price.

The Assistant

Everyone knows someone who deserves to die. Noreen Palmer describes herself as sweet and responsible, but she can't stop lying - about why she destroyed the mirror, about her broken love affair, about the things that happened in her bungalow perched on a cliff above the ocean. When Alexandra Mallory and Jared Brady rent rooms in her precariously situated home, the danger of falling over the cliff is the least of their fears. Alex is drawn to both Jared and a strange man lurking around the bungalow, but determined to steer a wide path around her unstable landlord. Soon, Noreen's escalating threats force Alex to uncover Noreen's secrets and right a terrible wrong. Alexandra Mallory isn't like other women - she gets rid of people who make the world a dangerous place.

(A Psychological Suspense Novel) (Alexandra Mallory Book 1)

The Woman In the Mirror

A pit, thirty-five feet deep, the foundation for a construction project that has no place in suburbia, drives some to the brink of madness. Claire could care less about the intrusive medical facility being built near her cul de sac. All she wants is to be a good mom while she finishes school and starts her life over. But has she asked the wrong man, a neighbor she's known for years, to watch her son while she's in class? Michelle thought her retirement years would be full of love and family, instead her days are shattered by earth movers and pile drivers and a husband who is definitely hiding something. Brian is a schoolteacher and a sculptor. Although he's drawn to Claire and wonders if she could be the life-long companion he longs for, she keeps him at arm's length. Why does happiness always seems to be just out of reach? As they fight to keep the construction project from destroying their tranquil suburban lives, they realize a far more dangerous threat comes from inside their very homes. What should be a safe, quiet neighborhood is in danger of slipping into the suburban abyss.

The Suburban Abyss

Blood is a scary thing. When Alexandra Mallory sees a woman writing on an apartment window in what appears to be blood, she becomes obsessed with discovering the secrets that lie within. While she tries to unravel this mystery, she must decide about the job offer that could secure her future, but at what cost? Further complicating her life, Alexandra's boss has entrusted her with caring for her luxury condo which holds its own unsettling surprise. The only solution to the riddle Alexandra must solve will put her in danger of exposure and force her to trust the woman in the window. Alexandra Mallory is a hypnotic sociopath, using her elusive appeal to get what she wants, and to kill those who deserve to die.

(A Psychological Suspense Novel) (An Alexandra Mallory Novel)

The Woman In the Window

Ann's life has never been in danger.... until now. Gemma goes to Dr. Ann Wilcox for therapy. What she discovers will lead her on a journey through her nightmares. A dedicated and caring therapist, Ann wants to see her patients achieve the lives they deserve, but with Gemma, it might not be possible. As Ann begins the delicate task of helping her patient unravel the twisted threads in her subconscious mind, she begins to fear for her own sanity. The two women begin a psychological dance, trying to peer behind one another's masks, while the men in their lives can only watch from the sidelines, knowing the women are dancing near the edge of a precipice and that someone is destined to die.

She's Listening (a Psychological Thriller)

a gripping psychological thriller

The Favorite Child

The Haunted Ship Trilogy Book One

Alone On the Beach

Annie's sister has gone missing. Why doesn't anyone care? Annie feels like she's at a good place in her life. Happily married, expecting her first child, enjoying a vacation with her extended family at their beautiful coastal home. But then her sister, Sunday, suddenly goes missing. Annie is immediately concerned, but the rest of the family assure her that everything's fine, this is the kind of thing Sunday does, she'll be back... But Annie knows in her heart that something is very wrong. And she won't rest until she sees her sister safe and well. As Annie digs for the truth, she realizes that some of her family are not what they seem. And as she draws closer to uncovering their horrifying secret, Annie finally understands that she and her unborn child are in terrible danger...

Everyone has something to hide Alexandra Mallory's recent killings have left her exposed. She's forced to conceal her identity from the detectives investigating the murders, trusting a stranger to keep her secret. At work, Steve Montgomery is increasingly curious about what she's hiding, and Alexandra knows he can place her at the scene of the murders. Now, two detectives at The Chimera in San Francisco, Isaiah's favorite neighborhood bar, are much too interested in her background. Their intense scrutiny and constant presence are threatening everything that matters to her. As her options shrink and the threats increase, her only way out is to kill again. Alexandra now has even more to hide. Alexandra Mallory is a hypnotic sociopath, using her elusive appeal to get what she wants, and to kill those who deserve to die.

The Woman in the Bar (a Psychological Suspense Novel) (an Alexandra Mallory Novel)

Sometimes, the punishment doesn't fit the crime ... and someone has to die. Alexandra Mallory is envious of the spectacular house across from the tiny cabin she is sharing. Her envy turns to obsession over the behavior of the landlords. The secret they are hiding forces her to confront the lurking menace within the house.

An Alexandra Mallory Novel

The Woman In the Water (A Psychological Suspense Novel)

"Recently divorced, Abbey is hungry for new experiences, determined to live life to the full. So when her old college friend, Raven, suggests a road trip, she leaps at the chance. But they haven’t gone far when they realize a stranger is following them. As his behavior becomes more and more threatening, it begins to dawn on Abbey that this is no random psychopath. He is pursuing them because he is connected to a terrible event in her past. What she doesn’t know is that Raven hasn’t been completely honest about this trip - she too has been keeping a dark secret. And now they are running for their lives from a man who knows that one of them deserves to die."--Back of book.

A Gripping Psychological Thriller

Best Friends Forever

A picture speaks a thousand words. Sometimes, one of those words means someone deserves to die. Alexandra Mallory isn't like other women - she gets rid of people who make the world a dangerous place.

(A Psychological Suspense Novel) (Alexandra Mallory Book 3)

The Woman In the Painting

Flash Fiction for the Cocktail Hour - Volume 4

Reduction In Force - Two Suburban Noir Short Stories

Jealousy festering in social media opens the door to violence. Allie loves social media because it makes her feel close to her friends. It never occurs to her that some are jealous of the seemingly perfect lives they see displayed online. The embers of jealousy ignite when one of her friends flaunts his new-found wealth with a party to unveil his lavish home. A tragedy at the party seems to bring all of them closer together. But when one of Allie’s friends goes missing, their lives are suspended. No one knows whether they’re looking for an abductor or a killer. Will social media help them discover the truth? As the cords in Allie’s lifelong friendships start to fray, and her marriage is threatened by her addiction to social media, she discovers secrets she wishes she’d never known. You’ll love this gripping novel of envy and lust because you’ll recognize some of the characters from your own social media circle. Get a copy of this page-turning novel today.

Faceless (A Suburban Noir Novel)

Obsession, fanaticism, and ambition clash leading to death. Bob sneaks a cigarette every week. As he smokes the forbidden cigarette, he fixates on the people at the church across the street. He has a thing about religious fanatics. After a brief encounter, his obsession zeroes in on Melody. Now, he’s hell bent on forcing her to admit that her faith is useless. Melody's unwavering belief puts her on a mission to convert Bob at all costs. Bob’s daughter is running from the bleak future being shoved down her throat, and her mistakes from the past are coming back to haunt her. This wasn't the way her life was supposed to turn out. No one was supposed to die. If you’re fascinated by dark stories of frustrated dreams and blind devotion, you’ll love The Hallelujah Horror Show.

A Suburban Noir Novel

The Hallelujah Horror Show

This collection includes novellas seven through nine in the Madison Keith Suburban Noir Ghost Story series: Last Chance, Eaten Alive, Empty Home. Even though she doesn't believe in them, Pastor Kate believes she's been assaulted by a ghost in the novella, Last Chance. She asks Madison to spend a few nights at the home where she's helping one of the church deacons and his wife with their new baby. Not only does Madison encounter a ghost who is bloody with pain, she alienates her hosts with her constant questions about the history of the quirky, moldy house. When Madison encounters the ghost herself, none of her questions are answered. When she pushes harder to find out the identity of the angry spirit, JD tells her she doesn't need to investigate, not all ghosts are her responsibility. Madison is determined to get an answer. Will she also find the courage to look for answers to murders in her own past? In the eighth novella, Madison feels she's being "eaten alive" with thoughts about her past, but when she asks Pastor Joe for time off to look for closure, he questions her commitment to her job. When she discovers her murdered neighbor's body, she resorts to minor crimes herself to find out more about his life. An ugly ghost with cryptic messages and an uncertain identity drives her curiosity to the point of obsession. In the ninth ghost story in this series, Madison is determined to get some answers about the ghosts from her past. Returning to her childhood home, she finds more than she bargained for: a detective who no longer cares, an aunt and uncle who are not the people she thought they were, and a ghost from a different murder altogether. Her desire to find out the truth pushes her close to the edge. Both the living and the dead like to reveal their secrets to Madison. As the administrative assistant in the basement office of a suburban church, she gets plenty of opportunity to hear from both. Through it all, Madison continues to offer up a steady stream of opinions on everything from the subject of religion and ghosts to finding a soul mate.

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