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Tracey S. Phillips

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Born
in Indianapolis, The United States
June 04

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Gillian Flynn, Ruth Ware, Lisa Unger and Robert Dugoni.

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January 2014

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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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Dropped Like a Bad Habit by Melissa Westemeier
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Laugh-out-loud funny. I love how Melissa combines an older amateur sleuth with a young, gaming detective. As the bodies piled up, I couldn't wait to see how she wrapped up the mystery. I was delighted to see the friendship grow between the two contra ...more
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Fantastic Mystery! Bay Browning and her Sister Cass really come to life in the second book in this series. Joy's colorful and creative writing is poetry in itself. I loved reading about a poetry slam, Emily Dickenson and Cass's sixth sense. As the my ...more
Forewarned by Tracey S. Phillips
" "Forewarned" is a captivating paranormal coming-of-age thriller that drew me in from the very first chapter. I recently had the pleasure of reviewing the audiobook version of this story. I generally prefer audiobooks over Kindle or print editions be" Read more of this review »
Forewarned by Tracey S. Phillips
"Forewarned by Tracey S. Phillips is definitely for fans of Holly Jackson! The book starts off like any other YA novel. The story is full of dread, anger, worry, and more. A young teenager and her brother are taken away for the summer to visit their c" Read more of this review »
Forewarned by Tracey S. Phillips
"Forewarned is a twisty thriller, mixing suspense with a touch of the supernatural, which makes the story feel different from a lot of other thrillers out there. The main character is easy to root for, flawed but strong, and I really enjoyed following" Read more of this review »
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Bring the Heat by Sean Patrick Little
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Fresh take on the PI tropes. Sean's characters Abe and Duff are lovable shlubs living in Chicago, not living the dream. They are excellent at solving mysteries, but not really killing it at life skills. Still, I want to read more about these guys. Th ...more
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Macadamia Street by Sherrill Joseph
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A Jolly Roger, a secret logbook, and a hidden code. Sherrill Joseph has written a book worthy of gold treasure with Book Seven, Hidden Skeleton, in her Botanic Hill Detectives Mysteries series. Her young team of detectives—twins Lanny and Lexi, and t ...more
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Old Habits Die Hard by Melissa Westemeier
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Fantastic characters! I'm not usually a cozy mystery gal, but this book made me laugh out loud. AJ is the perfect modern, video game loving, dude counterpoint to the amateur sleuth, middle aged nun, Bertie. Between the two of them, you will laugh out ...more
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Trauma knows no time limits. When Erin Moore's abductor is released from prison, her past catches up with her. The police never believed there was an accomplice, They don't believe she's in danger, and now Erin must prove herself. Again. She can't tr ...more
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River Gold by Jeff Nania
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An unwilling hero, John Cabrelli has my vote in this gripping tale of history laced with mystery. A fascinating tale woven with the history of Wisconsin. As Cabrelli dodges insults from a rival county executive he takes the hits with calm, cool grace ...more
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