Trace my steps: A physiological thriller

by Ian Schrauth

"I'm not as crazy as everyone says I am. Trace my steps, and find me,"

Brie Lake, a woman shrouded in mystery, has spent a lifetime trapped within the confines of the enigmatic Mental Health Facility at Mearsea Hospital. She has never seen the light of day, until she gives birth to her baby boy, Jax, and is released.

On his 19th birthday, Jax learns of his mother's pending passing and rushes to her bedside. Little does he know that her final words will unleash a haunting quest for the truth.

Will tracing Brie's footsteps lead Jax to the liberating truth he seeks, or will he uncover sinister forces that seek to keep the secrets buried forever?

108 pages, Paperback

Published May 1, 2024

About the author

Award-winning journalist and bestselling author Ian Schrauth, born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, has been captivating readers since 2014. He is currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science at St. Louis Community College and serves as a staff writer for The Montage, the college newspaper.

Ian's distinctive voice and pioneering themes have positioned him as one of the few authors in the emerging genre of Anti-MLM (Anti Multi-Level Marketing) fiction. His bestselling works include The Opportunity and The American Way: The Good, the Bad, and the Lies I've Learned from Being an Amway IBO. His journalistic work has also received critical recognition, including a 2nd place award from the Missouri College Media Association for his investigative piece, From Ramen to Riches.

He continues to live and write in St. Louis, Missouri.

Website: https://www.ianschrauth.com