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Kelli A. Wilkins

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Kelli A. Wilkins is an award-winning author who has published more than 100 short stories, 24 romance novels, and 9 mystery/thriller/horror ebooks. Her romances span many genres and settings, and she likes to scare readers with her horror, mystery, and thriller fiction.

Her latest book, The Route 9 Stalker, was published in January 2026. This mystery/thriller is set in Central NJ and follows Detective Jim Rourke on a disturbing new case. Meet him for the first time in The Route 9 Killer.

Kelli's 24th romance, For Love’s Sake, an epic historical/fantasy romantic adventure, was published in 2025.

In 2024, she released Surreal Escapes, a collection of 7 speculative/spooky stories. Anything can—and does—happen in this anthology.

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Average rating: 3.71 · 729 ratings · 179 reviews · 61 distinct works • Similar authors

	The Viking's Witch 3.44 avg rating — 339 ratings — published 2012 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Hermit Crabs for Dummies 3.80 avg rating — 44 ratings — published 2007 — 9 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Four Days With Jack 3.10 avg rating — 29 ratings — published 2011 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Cats 3.72 avg rating — 18 ratings — published 2007 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Secret Match 3.88 avg rating — 17 ratings — published 2014 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Midsummer Night's Delights 3.80 avg rating — 15 ratings — published 2008 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Confessions of a Vampire's Lover 3.31 avg rating — 16 ratings — published 2008 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Trust with Hearts 4.36 avg rating — 11 ratings — published 2010 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Cat and Kitten Care 4.09 avg rating — 11 ratings — published 2005 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Beauty & the Bigfoot 4.30 avg rating — 10 ratings — published 2009 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Kelli A. Wilkins wrote a new blog post 5 Fast Questions for Author Kelli A. Wilkins 1. Greetings! We’re glad to have this chance to catch upwith you. Let’s start with the basics. Why don’t you introduce yourself toreaders who may no Read more of this blog post »
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Kelli made a comment in the group Book Junkies — New Release! The Route 9 Stalker topic " Hi, I’m pleased to announce the release of my latest mystery/thriller, The Route 9 Stalker. It’s a follow-up (of sorts) to The Route 9 Killer and follo ...more "
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Kelli made a comment in the group Writers and Readers — New Release! The Route 9 Stalker topic " Hi, I’m pleased to announce the release of my latest mystery/thriller, The Route 9 Stalker. It’s a follow-up (of sorts) to The Route 9 Killer and follo ...more "
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Kelli made a comment in the group Virtual Writers — New Release! The Route 9 Stalker topic " Hi, I’m pleased to announce the release of my latest mystery/thriller, The Route 9 Stalker. It’s a follow-up (of sorts) to The Route 9 Killer and follo ...more "
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Kelli made a comment on The Route 9 Stalker: A Mystery/Thriller — New Release! The Route 9 Stalker " Hi, I'm sharing a look at my new release.... The Route 9 Stalker (A Mystery/Thriller) It started with a body in the woods — and turned into a hunt for a d ...more "
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Kelli made a comment in the group Goodreads Authors/Readers — New Release! The Route 9 Stalker topic " Hi, I'm sharing a look at my new release.... The Route 9 Stalker (A Mystery/Thriller) It started with a body in the woods — and turned into a hunt for a d ...more "
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Great follow up to The Route 9 Killer.
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