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Bestselling authors Emerald O'Brien and Meghan O'Flynn are thrilled to bring lovers of dark domestic suspense a co-written novel releasing May 6, 2025.
If you're interested in an ARC ebook, please visit the sign-up form and submit your responses before the end of March 31st: https://forms.gle/ALDkG3n42MuNTdKM6

ABOUT THE BOOK:
Violet and Gabrielle were inseparable—until a tragic accident ripped them apart. Now, years later, a funeral brings them back together, offering a chance to mend old wounds. But something sinister lurks beneath the surface. Unseen eyes watch them. Dark secrets refuse to stay buried. And the deeper they dig, the more dangerous the truth becomes.
Told through chilling letters, Cruel Bonds is an addictive domestic thriller with twists you won’t see coming. Perfect for fans of Gillian Flynn and Alice Feeney.

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Have you ever felt like you were being followed? 

Maybe it was footsteps slapping against pavement behind you that tipped you off or the brisk whooshing of material brushing against itself with each stride. Maybe it was a glimpse of a figure in your peripheral vision—a shadow—something you couldn’t quite make out, but you could tell it was something. Someone. Maybe a whiff of cologne or body odor caught your attention in the breeze or surrounded you in a closed-in space, inescapable.

Or maybe, if ...

Follow Her Home, Emerald O’Brien’s next gripping standalone psychological suspense will release October 8th, 2020.

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Book trailer music performed and recorded by singer-songwriter, Adrienne Ashley.

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About the book…

She’s desperate to leave the past behind her. But fear has a way of following.

Lynda McGowan knows all about stalkers. Her father, a jaded musician with local acclaim, was brutally killed by his—she can still sometimes feel the ...

I recorded the following video discussions with author and friend, Kiersten Modglin, on the subject ofWhat She Found in hopes of giving my readers more insight into this standalone psychological suspense novel releasing March 26th, 2020.

Part 2: Some of the themes explored in the story

Part 1: The inspiration behind the story

Part 3: The writing process

Part 5: Why I think reader will enjoy What She Found

Part 4: My favourite scene to write

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I’ve created a Youtube channel with 3 of my mystery author friends to bring lovers of the genre a series about all things mystery.

We’re thrilled to share our first episode with you that includes more about us, the series, and puts you in control of our future topics and discussions.

Watch Episode 1 Now! Writing, reading, and watching stories that keep us in suspense is our passion, and if it’s something you enjoy, we invite you to join us once a month for our videos.

May 8th, 2019 marks the fifth year of my career as a published author and I wanted to share a bit about my journey for those who might be interested. It has come with ups and downs, as any career path does. It’s also given me a strong sense of purpose. I know it’s exactly what I’m supposed to be doing, but that wasn’t always the case…

Writing is what I need to do. What I’ve always done and I’ll always be doing as long as I’m able.Publishing is what I’m grateful to be able to do, but also some...

Chapter 1

The screeching cry of a vulture from my dream transforms into a ring, vibrating on the night table beside me. I reach across it as it rings again, knocking over an empty wine glass before my fingers find the phone with an urge to make the noise stop. The glowing blue 2: 01 on my alarm clock comes into focus, and a flutter rises from my chest to my throat.

Something’s wrong. Who would call this late?

I work to clear the lump in my throat as I grip the receiver.

Something’s happened....