Wow, it’s been a hot minute since I posted! I’ve missed everyone! I’ve had so many balls in the air that one had to drop, and unfortunately, this was it. But trust me, I’ve still been getting my word count in…
I’m excited to announce that my sixth book, my first YA thriller, Would You Rather, was released last week.
This one has a special place in my heart because it’s the one that got me my 5 book deal -even though it wasn’t a part of it! After SO MANY near misses with agents, being referred from one to another interoffice to see if anyone was the perfect fit, getting plenty of dates but no proposals, so to speak, I decided to give Would You Rather one last try, submitting it directly to a publisher who had an open window.
And though, ultimately, they chose not to accept it because they’d decided to branch out into Sci-fi and Fantasy instead of YA, the editor who read it asked me if I had any adult manuscripts, which I did! And the rest, as they say, is history. (Or, more specifically, two standalone psychological thrillers and the first three in the Chief Maggie Riley series.)
Last year, I re-contracted for an additional 3 books. It felt almost bittersweet, when this one still didn’t have a home. But now it does!
About the book:
A teacher, a student, a scandal.
Thursday morning, Oliver Sager is the popular quarterback of his high school football team. Thursday night, he’s the prime suspect in the disappearance of his history teacher, Mr. Lewis. In an instant, his life is turned upside down. But trying to convince the police he’s innocent is just the beginning of his problems.
As a deadly match of cat-and-mouse plays out, the only thing that’s clear is that everyone has something to hide, and before the game is over, more victims will be claimed. Three people know the truth about what happened between Oliver and Mr. Lewis—and one of them will pay.
An explosive thriller that packs a punch, with an ending that will leave you reeling.
You can check it out here:
Also, I remain committed to keeping all of my books available on Kindle Unlimited!
The Girl Who Lied: Chief Maggie Riley book 1
Their Angel’s Cry: Chief Maggie Riley book 2
The Shadow Girl: Chief Maggie Riley book 3
The Slumber Party
Best Friends Forever
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Do you like thrillers, YA or otherwise? What are your favorites, and who are they by?
I love Frieda McFadden, Alice Feeney, and Riley Sager, to name just a few!
Shannon Hollinger 