Grabtown: a psychological thriller

Their mother left them more than memories—she left them a murder.

When twin sisters Cassandra and Anastasia return to their childhood home in rural Connecticut, they discover an unpublished manuscript hidden among their deceased mother's belongings. Written by their mom's girlfriend AJ, it's a murder mystery that reads like fiction—except their mother is a key character, and the 40-year-old cold case at its center is all too real.

Cassie, a writer, sees a bestseller. Ana, terrified of what they'll uncover, wants to burn it.

As the sisters follow AJ's story into the disturbing truth behind an abandoned village the locals call Grabtown, the line between past and present blurs. Cassie's volatile husband Marsh demands they stop digging. A retired detective arrives asking dangerous questions. And someone believes AJ's manuscript isn't fiction—it's a confession.
What's really behind Marsh's lucrative rare-motorcar business? Why won't the past stay buried? And why is a major crimes detective now urging them to flee?

Grabtown is a gripping dual-timeline thriller that exposes the dark underbelly of small-town secrets, where sisterhood and courage become the only weapons against those who prey on the vulnerable. Perfect for fans of Kellye Garrett's Like a Sister, Shari Lapena’s Listen for the Lie, and Amy Gentry's Good as Gone.

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Readers love Grabtown:

"This was such an emotional read! It was so captivating. I loved this book. The deeper core to it is something I love so much in thriller books." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Kate Th, NetGalley reader

"A story that lingers long after the last line-beautiful, bold, and utterly unforgettable." -Kathryn Dare, Seattle Book Review

"Unique, gripping, and well-written...one of my favorite psychological thrillers!" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ -Chloe Belle Daffon, Readers' Favorite

"Just brilliant ten-star storytelling! Psychological suspense at its very best...a must-read for everyone who appreciates truly great writing." -Lorraine Cobcroft, Reedsy Discovery

"Grabtown is a beautifully written psychological thriller with a lit fuse and an explosive ending. It's also a search for truth and healing between sisters who face hard realities and deadly threats... Highly recommended! -A.W. Baldwin, bestselling author (Moonshine Mesa, The Antidote)

"I was completely hooked...If you're looking for a story that will keep you on your toes and stay with you long after the last page, Grabtown is it!" -Chrissy Marie, Instagram reviewer (abeautyandbooks)

"[Grabtown] builds atmosphere-dense, emotional, and quietly suspenseful. It's a book about loyalty, silence, and the courage it takes to look back. If you like your mysteries with emotional depth and a touch of literary melancholy, Grabtown is a beautifully crafted, slow-burning read." - Leanne Hague, Goodreads reviewer