Shudder

by Rachel Marie

Abused as a young girl, 32-year-old Katie Mackenna has become a skilled child therapist. With a steady income and a good reputation at work, things seem to be looking up for Katie until one afternoon, Jay, her estranged brother and former abuser, appears at a family gathering. Things continue to go awry for Katie as locals go missing, bodies show up, and Jay is nowhere to be found.

371 pages, Paperback

Published January 31, 2025

Reviews

[Clinton Gentry · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had the privilege of reading this right when it came out, and I have to say that it captures everything one would want from a suspense novel! Rachel Marie does a great job with character development and writing at a fast pace that allows readers to plow through the novel while their mind is racing to find out who the bad guy actually is. I see her as being a high potential up-and-coming, suspense, novelist, and if you were looking for something off the beaten path, then shutter by Rachel Marie is definitely worth the read!

[Lee · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like the fact that the characters are realistic. I could relate to Katie's struggle within her family, and the fact that she wanted to get away and then she had to go back. It was a very enjoyable read.