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Shallow Graves
From the author of THE HEADLESS BOY and WHITE PICKET PRISONS comes five tales of death and resurrection...
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FORGOTTEN
Amnesia destroying Anna’s memories is traumatic, but wiping the existence of her missing child is mortifying.
GRAVE WAX
Willing to do anything for his dying wife, George visits the local witch, looking for a miracle.
SURVIVOR’S GUILT
Presumed dead, Ryan uses the freedom to play judge, jury, and executioner, until the tables are turned.
BURIED MEMORIES
Hypnotized to stop smoking, Ben finds an unknown past, which threatens to uncover his current secrets.
DECEIVER
Matt thought he hit bottom when his wife died, but then he discovered her secret life.
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These novellas explore death, both real and metaphorical, with and without bodies, each showcasing their own SHALLOW GRAVES.
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FORGOTTEN
Amnesia destroying Anna’s memories is traumatic, but wiping the existence of her missing child is mortifying.
GRAVE WAX
Willing to do anything for his dying wife, George visits the local witch, looking for a miracle.
SURVIVOR’S GUILT
Presumed dead, Ryan uses the freedom to play judge, jury, and executioner, until the tables are turned.
BURIED MEMORIES
Hypnotized to stop smoking, Ben finds an unknown past, which threatens to uncover his current secrets.
DECEIVER
Matt thought he hit bottom when his wife died, but then he discovered her secret life.
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These novellas explore death, both real and metaphorical, with and without bodies, each showcasing their own SHALLOW GRAVES.
322 pages, Hardcover
Published September 1, 2021
6 people want to read
About the author
Kelli Owen
52 books152 followersKelli Owen writes dark fiction, thrillers, and suspense that explore characters, consequences, and the uneasy shadows of everyday life. Her novels dig into psychological tension, while her short fiction has earned her a reputation for sharp, character-driven storytelling in bite-sized doses of dread.
She has been a reviewer, editor, podcaster, and indie film producer, and has spoken at countless conventions and events, including the CIA Headquarters in Langley, VA about the craft and field of writing. Her work has appeared in anthologies and magazines alongside authors such as Stephen King, Robert McCammon, F. Paul Wilson, and Josh Malerman, and in multiple Bram Stoker Award-nominated collections.
Born and raised in Wisconsin, Kelli now lives in the dark woods of Pennsylvania. For news, updates, and the occasional ramble, visit www.kelliowen.com
She has been a reviewer, editor, podcaster, and indie film producer, and has spoken at countless conventions and events, including the CIA Headquarters in Langley, VA about the craft and field of writing. Her work has appeared in anthologies and magazines alongside authors such as Stephen King, Robert McCammon, F. Paul Wilson, and Josh Malerman, and in multiple Bram Stoker Award-nominated collections.
Born and raised in Wisconsin, Kelli now lives in the dark woods of Pennsylvania. For news, updates, and the occasional ramble, visit www.kelliowen.com
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September 14, 2021
Review of "Deceiver"
Wow! Great story!
Matt's world has been turned upside down as his wife Tania is inexplicably murdered. The circumstances of this heinous act are revealed in a notebook found inside a suitcase given to him by the airline his wife used for the trip she had taken. An emotional rollercoaster pulls Matt's grieving mind in all sorts of directions trying to figure out what happened. Read this to find out! You won't be sorry! Kelly's characters are so relatable and fleshed out...even in stories as short as this one.
Wow! Great story!
Matt's world has been turned upside down as his wife Tania is inexplicably murdered. The circumstances of this heinous act are revealed in a notebook found inside a suitcase given to him by the airline his wife used for the trip she had taken. An emotional rollercoaster pulls Matt's grieving mind in all sorts of directions trying to figure out what happened. Read this to find out! You won't be sorry! Kelly's characters are so relatable and fleshed out...even in stories as short as this one.
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