In Atlanta's shadows, where secrets fester and the missing stay buried, one woman's quest for truth threatens to unearth her own haunted past…Jenna Wyatt thought she'd left her demons behind when she traded her GBI badge for a private detective's license. But when a desperate mother's plea echoes the unsolved mystery of Jenna's own missing sister, she's pulled into a labyrinth of deceit spanning decades.Reluctantly partnering with Jack Parks, a magnetic ex-NCIS investigator, Jenna probes into Atlanta's underbelly, uncovering a chilling pattern of abductions and murders. As they peel back layers of lies, Jenna and Jack find themselves trapped in a deadly game where every revelation brings them closer to danger—and to the ghosts Jenna has spent a lifetime trying to outrun.With lives hanging in the balance, Jenna must confront her darkest fears and decide: how much is she willing to sacrifice for the truth?USA Today Bestselling Author Carolyn Ridder Aspenson delivers a heart-pounding thriller that will keep you guessing until the very last page. Perfect for fans of Robert Dugoni and Allison Brennan.___________________Praise for Carolyn Ridder Aspenson:“Intelligent, clever and snarky, PI Jenna Wyatt is a woman you don’t want to cross.” —Bruce Robert Coffin, bestselling author of Crimson Thaw"Utterly compelling and taut with tension, Carolyn Ridder Aspenson delivers another must-read series." —Ava Roberts, author of The Perfect Boyfriend“With more twists and turns, bumps and crashes than an Atlanta highway at rush hour, Carolyn Ridder Aspenson's latest series will take your breath away.” —Shannon Baker, award-winning author of Stripped Bare___________________What readers are saying:????? “...twisty...”????? “...addicting.”????? “...a brilliant plot...”????? “...drama, suspense, emotion and action!”????? “I would give 10 stars if it were possible...”

Char Drake has vanished without a trace. No one has heard from her, and no one knows where to begin looking.Officer Logan Fletcher and his K9 partner, Riggs, are assigned as the new lead investigators for Highmill PD. But when Logan visits Char’s home, a sense of unease washes over him. Something is wrong.Very wrong.What Logan uncovers at the house forces him to reach out to Dr. Skye Johnston, a skilled psychologist he finds himself drawn to—more than just professionally. As the two work together to unravel the mystery of Char’s disappearance, they discover a case tangled in lies, secrets, and deceptions that stretch far beyond the small town of Highmill.The stakes rise higher with each new revelation. Can they uncover the truth in time to save Char, or will the dangerous web closing in on them threaten everything and everyone they love?

Rook’s on the run in the most dangerous storm in decades. When a brush with the law goes from bad to worse, can she escape druggies, crazies, and killers?Abandoned by her now-ex-boyfriend at a dive bar in the middle of nowhere, the last thing resilient Rook Kellum needs is the local sheriff confiscating her I.D. when one phone call could expose her true identity and the reason she is on the run from the law. So when she’s trapped by a deadly ice storm that destroys the Mississippi Delta, the twenty-year-old fugitive has a plan: get everyone drunk, steal back her license (and a madman’s car), and get the hell out of town.It is only when she escapes to a secluded cabin does Rook discover she isn’t the only one in need of rescue. As she fights her way out of one disaster just to get pounded with another, will Rook live to see the light of day?One Icy Night is Taylor Adams's No Exit meets Rachel Hawkins’s The Wife Upstairs.An Editor’s Pick, and a “heart-stopping thriller…” Booklife (Publishers Weekly)“One Icy Night is atmospheric, twisted, and a whole lot of fun, with well thought out characters who will feel like your best friends and worst enemies… Pepper took us through the storm, around some icy cliffs, and to the final breathless conclusion!” - Kiersten Modglin, 1 Million+ Bestselling Thriller Author"Gritty, unexpected, and hard to put down." - Midwest Book Review"With its brisk pacing, engaging flashbacks, and a collection of well-crafted characters, One Icy Night is a commendable choice for fans of thrillers. Its appeal lies in the compelling combination of high-stakes scenarios, a strong female lead, and an addictive narrative rhythm. This novel is especially recommended for those who appreciate stories with dynamic action scenes and complex protagonists." (5-Star review, Gold Medal Winner) – Literary Titan Awards“An unexpected and unpredictable thriller with vivid settings and a strong lead character. Readers will become invested in Rook’s fate as she navigates her way through tense situations. The more they learn about her past, the more they’ll admire her resilience and resourcefulness; the latter becomes most apparent after she escapes the bar and finds herself in a secluded cabin. There, Rook faces surprising and shocking difficulties as she finds herself fighting for her life. Overall, Pepper keeps the engaging story moving at a quick pace, and the drama of the ice storm ably enhances the physical and emotional danger that Rook finds herself in.” – Kirkus Reviews and recommends readers “Get It.”

One snowy night in 1998, Brooke Mulcahy's car slides off the road in rural Vermont. Her car is discovered. She is not. Twenty-one years later, Robert Kirby, Brooke's stepbrother, is paid a visit from a young woman (Lily), claiming to be Brooke's daughter. Since a tumultuous upbringing, Robert, formerly known as "Bobby," has enjoyed considerable success. Now an esteemed professor at a private Upstate New York university, Robert has just received a significant NEH grant. After Lily's visit, Robert's life is upended.His wife Stephanie reveals she is unhappy in the marriage and takes their teenage son to visit her sister in PA. Brooke's former best friend, Aaron Reardon, still devastated from Brooke's disappearance, offers to help. And forever lurking in the background is Mike Rakowski, Brooke's ex, a possessive, abusive drug addict.As Robert's world unravels, he revisits that night twenty-one years ago where everything went wrong, unearthing a horrible, bone-chilling secret. In the vein of Simone St. James' Sun Down Motel and other female-driven domestic psychological thrillers today, ALL WHO WANDER mines the depths of past transgression, begging the question: do past sin automatically negate future happiness?

My ex-husband has found me. He says if I don’t come back to him he’ll kill everyone I love.I thought I was safe.I escaped from him seven years ago. Since then, I’ve built a new life, a new identity — far away from the man who knew me better than anyone. The man I once loved. The man I had to run from.It starts with a red box on my doorstep. Like the ones he used to give me on my birthday.He’s found me.He tangles himself into my world, charming my friends, acting like he belongs here. He’s always been patient. Calculating.Then he gives me a choice — go back with him willingly, or watch the life I built crumble, piece by piece.I know what he’s capable of. I know what he’s done.But the worst part?He knows who I really am.AN EXHILARATING PSYCHOLOGICAL SUSPENSE WITH TWISTS THAT WILL MAKE YOU GASP.This addictive thriller full of twists is perfect for fans of Freida McFadden, Jeneva Rose, A.R. Torres, Kiersten Modglin, Anya Mora and Sonya Bateman.Please note that this is a revised version of the book previously published as Without You.READERS LOVE HE’S FOUND ME:????? ‘My favorite book yet by Alesha Dykema . . . Lots of twists. A must-read.’ Nicole L.????? ‘What a great read! So many twists and turns that you don’t see coming.’ TLJ????? ‘Wow!! I could not put this book down. Excellent and exciting read.’ JP????? ‘This book hooked me from the start! . . . Filled with lots of twists and turns’. Brandi C.????? ‘Incredible . . . If you like psychological thrillers by the likes of Kiersten Modglin or Freida McFadden, I highly recommend this book.’ Tara G.????? ‘Wow! I devoured this book in one sitting . . . It had me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. Addictive and shocking.’ Arti M.????? ‘This fast-paced, addictive thriller was so incredible I read it in less than a day. I couldn’t put it down.’ Jackie D.????? ‘Secrets, obsession and murder kept me glued to the page. A MUST read!’ Christine M.

You can't escape the past...With a violent psychopath on the loose, Detectives Daniels and Remalla must keep one eye over their shoulders and one on their current case. Despite the threat, they’ll hunt a powerful killer who leaves a symbolic mark on his victims, but what it means remains a mystery. When the clues left behind point to the next target, Remalla and Daniels must work against the clock to stop a murderer from striking again.With no clues and a rising body count, the only person who may have the answers will be the last person they’ll want to interrogate. The repercussions could lead them to an assassin, but also create dangerous and far-reaching consequences.Desperate to stop a killer hungry to prove his corruption and a psychopath eager for revenge, Daniels and Remalla will gamble that one way to stop a madman is to risk trusting another.Of Power and Pain is book five in the Detectives Daniels and Remalla Series. It can be read on its own but follows the events of Of Mind and Madness and Lost Chances in the crossover series The Redstone Chronicles.A page-turning thriller packed with heart-stopping suspense. Fans of Alexandria Clarke, Colleen Helme, Helen Pfifer and Willow Rose will cheer for Detectives Daniels and Remalla.Follow J.T. Bishop on her Amazon page to be notified of new releases.