#DEAD: A Crime Thriller with Psychological Suspense

by Michelle Powers

328 pages, Kindle Edition

Expected publication March 28, 2026

About the author

Michelle Powers writes the kind of thrillers that keep you up way past bedtime—just one more chapter, right? What started with her breakout novella, The First Murder, quickly snowballed into a full-blown obsession with killers, clues, and crime scenes (the fictional kind, of course). She’s the internationally recognized indie author behind the addictive Detective Willoughby series, the fan-favorite Detective Kate Brown series, and a growing stack of standalone thrillers that will make you second-guess everyone you know. In 2024, she proudly earned the coveted KDP All-Star title—a gold star for authors who live on coffee, plot twists, and sheer grit. When she’s not working her day job in logistics or plotting her next murder (on paper, we swear), Michelle can be found writing at her desk with her Rottweiler sidekick, Ozzy, snoring nearby. Follow her on Facebook for new releases, giveaways, and all things murdery and mysterious. Just maybe leave the lights on.

Reviews

[Salty Witch · Rating 5 out of 5]

Michelle nails another insanely suspenseful thriller. Are you a read the comments kind of person when doomscrolling social media? If so we've all seen the keyboard warriors who say the absolutely most unhinged things to people they don't know. Michelle said it best- "For those who think words don’t matter. They do. And they leave marks." "you’re going to learn that consequences are not optional.” Actions and words have consequences and someone is always watching. This time someone took action, buckle up for the ride.
Check your triggers this does have some intense triggers.

[Rachel Browning · Rating 5 out of 5]

“#DEAD” by Michelle Powers is an intense, dark, and completely gripping read. From the very first page, the story pulls you into a fast paced whirlwind that refuses to let go. It tackles uncomfortable, heavy topics with a raw edge that makes it both disturbing and impossible to look away from. The vigilante justice element adds another layer of moral complexity, forcing you to question right and wrong at every turn. I couldn’t put it down. This one stays with you long after you finish.

[Mandy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a pulse-pounding thriller that weaponizes modern connectivity in the most unnerving way. Michelle Powers masterfully layers tension and emotion, creating a relentless unraveling that feels intimate, sharp, and impossible to look away from.

[Julie · Rating 5 out of 5]

#DEAD is a fantastic read and I couldn't put it down. This book has all the elements you want. I am newer to Michelle's books and this one has made me a fan for life. This book will make you think twice about social media and it's impacts. Wonderful characters and amazing storyline.