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Kathy Sechrist

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Born

in Anacortes, WA, The United States

December 11

Website

https://www.kathysechrist.com

Genre

Memoir, Mystery, Thriller

Member Since

May 2014

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Kathy Sechrist is a survivor of domestic violence and a dedicated advocate for those who have experienced similar trauma. Through her powerful and honest writing, she shares her journey of healing and resilience, offering hope and support to others. Kathy is passionate about raising awareness of the prevalence of abuse and breaking the cycle of silence that often surrounds it. Critics and readers praised her work for its raw vulnerability and its ability to connect with readers on a deep emotional level.

Kathy resides in the Hill Country of Texas with her companion, Dean, and Toby the cat, the Warlord of the house.

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A sinewy, tightly wound, pulse-pounding thriller about the seductive power of secrets, friendship, and our inability to outrun the past. Fourteen summers ago, one of the most enigmatic deaths in their small coastal town happened on the Fourth of July. ...more
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