Mahogany's Serenade: A Psychological Thriller of Obsession, Betrayal, and Deadly Secrets

by Kiionda Carvin, Adrianne Wilson (Narrator)

I escaped my ex, but now I’m in prison for his murder.

I thought moving to New Orleans would give me a fresh start. A new city, a new job, a chance to reclaim my life after years of being trapped in a relationship with Zane that nearly destroyed me.

For the first time in forever, I felt safe. I let my guard down. I landed a new job, and made friends who showed me a brighter side of life. I even met Xavier, dark, handsome, and a saxophone player whose music made my heart race and my fears fade away.

But just as I started to breathe again, Zane walked back into my life. Maybe I was naïve to think I could outrun death twice. After all, blood already stained my childhood memories.

Now all I remember is pulling a knife out of his chest, blood staining my trembling hands.

Locked behind bars, I'm haunted by fragmented memories of something shiny from that deadly night. The pieces of the puzzle don't quite fit. And in the quiet hours when I lay awake, I wonder if everything I thought I remembered was a lie.

What if Zane's death wasn't about him at all? But if I'm missing something, whose lies have I believed all along?

Audible Audio

Published September 29, 2025

About the author

Kiionda Carvin is a passionate storyteller known for emotionally charged psychological thrillers that unravel the depths of love, betrayal, obsession, and resilience. Inspired by real-life experiences, her stories deliver unforgettable twists, deeply layered characters, and suspense that lingers long after the final page.

Her breakout debut, Mahogany's Serenade, grips readers with its haunting blend of mystery, romance, and emotional vulnerability, marking the start of an extraordinary literary journey.

Reviews

[Danielle · Rating 5 out of 5]

I got an ARC audible edition for reviewing. I thought it was awesome, the narrator's storytelling makes or breaks a book from the start. This novel was an interesting journey that Mahogany takes in her life. Her strengths and weakness are shown throughout the process. This was a suspenseful story that keeps you wanting to get to the end of the story.

[NubianJoí · Rating 5 out of 5]

Black Butterfly

Where’s a descent D.Y.F.S (Division of Youth & Family Services) director/administrator/counselor (when needed) in this emergency like Mahogany 🥴🤷🏾‍♀️🤨⁉️Somebody shouldn’t have intervened on behalf of young Mahogany & her grandmother🤦🏾‍♀️‼️Meanwhile, “Mahogany’s Serenade: A Psychological Thriller of Obsession, Betrayal & Deadly Secrets” was a great story. However, Mahogany & Xavier’s secrets along with the book ended abruptly. The “black butterfly” 🦋 needs to be exonerated, a murderer or two is still roaming the Big Easy among other incomplete storylines 🥴🤷🏾‍♀️….📖. Inquiring minds (me 🙋🏾‍♀️) want to know the entire storyline ⁉️