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Renee Ross

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Born

in Duluth, The United States

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Genre

Gothic, Gothic/dark Fiction, Psychological Thriller

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Florance Hurd, Marilyn Harris, Catherine Cookson, Susan Howatch, VC An ...more

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September 2012

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Step into a world of windswept cliffs, candlelit corridors, and secrets that echo through the ages. Renee Ross is the author of fifteen vintage-inspired gothic romances and mysteries, weaving tales where heroines face danger, desire, and dark family secrets in crumbling mansions and haunted estates.

A lifelong lover of classic gothic paperbacks, Renee revives the moody suspense and romantic intrigue that captivated generations. Her stories are perfect for readers who remember the thrill of vintage gothic novels—and for anyone discovering the genre’s spellbinding allure for the first time.

When she’s not writing, Renee curates daily gothic book features on Instagram, connecting with fellow lovers of all things mysterious and moody. Each week, ...more

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Average rating: 4.18 · 214 ratings · 59 reviews · 15 distinct works • Similar authors

	The Grave of Katherine Embry: Gothic Suspense 3.91 avg rating — 67 ratings — published 2012 — 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
	The Reincarnation of Anna (Thornehaven #1) 4.52 avg rating — 31 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
	The Ghost of Emily Grey 3.85 avg rating — 34 ratings — published 2013 — 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
	The Haunting of Delilah (Thornehaven #2) 4.37 avg rating — 19 ratings — 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
	The Possession of Juliet (Thornehaven #4) 4.20 avg rating — 15 ratings — 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
	The Darkest Shadows 4.55 avg rating — 11 ratings — 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
	The Torment of Cassandra (Thornehaven #3) 4.80 avg rating — 10 ratings — 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
	House of Silent Screams 4.10 avg rating — 10 ratings — 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
	The Craft of the Wise by Renee Ross (Goodreads Author), Kevin Knaus (Illustrator) 4.83 avg rating — 6 ratings — published 2012 — 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
	The Dead of Winter really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 5 ratings — 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

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I didn’t expect The Dutch House by Ann Patchett to have such a powerful effect on me. Patchett made me care so deeply about siblings Danny and Maeve that I didn’t need a fast-moving plot. Their relationship was enough. The story follows them from chil ...more
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Where the Sea Lavender Grows is often described as historical romance, but to me, it reads much more like a historical mystery—and I'd even go so far as to call it a historical Gothic mystery. It carries so much of the Gothic DNA: atmosphere, long-bur ...more
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“And so being young and dipped in folly I fell in love with melancholy.”
― Edgar Allan Poe

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“am inconsolable, wretched, heartbroken that my very dear friend Beatrice is dead. Which is kind of odd considering I’m the one who killed her.”
― Natalie Barelli, Until I Met Her

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