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Tracey S. Phillips

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Born
in Indianapolis, The United States
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Gillian Flynn, Ruth Ware, Lisa Unger and Robert Dugoni.

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Tracey S. Phillips' manuscript, Fractured Girl, won a Hugh Holton award in 2018. The unagented debut, BEST KEPT SECRETS was released in 2019, published by Crooked Lane Books. 

"The fact that we get to see a psychopathic mindset in a more intimate way, as well as identify with a protagonist who is authentic more than she is polished, adds an appealing humanity to this chilling thriller." -Five star Amazon review.

Tracey also writes romantic thriller under the pen-name, Karissa Knight. She lives in Wisconsin with her husband and two small dogs. 

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Tracey S. Phillips This is a great question. Since psychology intrigues me, I'm drawn to fictionalize events to learn more about emotions and psychological profiles. Mos…moreThis is a great question. Since psychology intrigues me, I'm drawn to fictionalize events to learn more about emotions and psychological profiles. Most of my research uncovers stranger stories than I've seen in my life. Though I sometimes wish my life was filled with mystery, I don't have any regrets. I believe in Karma, and mine is balanced. For now.(less)
Tracey S. Phillips I don't believe in Writers Block. The answer is there. Sometimes you just have to ask your characters, "What next?"…moreI don't believe in Writers Block. The answer is there. Sometimes you just have to ask your characters, "What next?"(less)
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Tension and suspense that never stopped. I eagerly await another book by Linda Moore.
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A story about challenges, connections, and resilience. The Song of the Bees teaches resilience in the face of adversity. James' older brother makes some bad choices that harmfully affect his family. Boys reading this may come to understand something ...more
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"Love this! Tracey S. Phillips has written an engaging suspense story set in the late '70s. If you're looking for a page-turner involving a young girl solving secrets using "ESP," this is your book! Check out this coming-of-age suspense tale set on an" Read more of this review »
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Richard masterfully reconstructs the past in The Port of Destiny, a love letter to storm-tossed Galveston. Two lives and two countries intertwine in a coming-together moment that will blow you away. A magnum opus by the author.
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