Not every invitation is meant to be accepted. This one could be her last. A bestselling thriller author returns to her hometown only to realize she may have walked into her deadliest chapter yet.When Molly Archer’s latest novel becomes an instant hit, it feels like her life is finally back on track. Newly divorced and raising two children in an affluent suburb, she’s determined to hold onto her success and the lifestyle it supports.So when a book club invitation arrives from her hometown, Molly sees opportunity: connect with readers, visit an old friend, and check on her widowed mother, whose health—and memory—seem to be slipping.There’s just one problem. Molly doesn’t remember the woman who invited her.Soon after she arrives, unease settles in and one thing becomes clear: Someone knows more about Molly than they should.Including secrets best left buried.A Different Type of Poison is a slow-burn psychological thriller packed with suspense, buried secrets, and a twist you won’t see coming—perfect for readers who love unreliable narrators, small-town tension, and stories where nothing is as it seems.Misery meets The Plot in this taut literary thriller perfect for fans of Gone Girl, The Housemaid, and The Silent Patient, and readers of Sally Hepworth, Liane Moriarty, and Lisa Jewell.Praise for A Different Type of Poison:"Deliciously damaged characters, big secrets, and twists aplenty make for fast-paced entertainment in Liz Alterman’s rollicking book-within-a-book thriller, A Different Type of Poison." — Andromeda Romano-Lax, The Deepest Lake"This book is fast-paced, oh-so-twisty and very, very clever. I literally raced through the last half, my fingers flying to turn the pages, breath caught in my throat, as the tension mounted, and everything came together. If you like beautifully written, clever suspense thrillers, then this is a must-read."— Miranda Rijks, One Little Mistake"Much recommended if you enjoyed Yellowface by Rebecca F. Kuang and are a fan of Alice Feeney type of twists." — Netgalley reviewer"A twisted, dark, psychological thriller that keeps you guessing, and then throws an almighty shock into the end. A recommended read." — Netgalley reviewer"Liz Alterman has done it again. The book started off strong, pulled me in and did not let up. I could not put it down and finished it in a day. The twist had me gasping out loud. Well written and such a wild ride. Highly recommend!" — Netgalley reviewer"This is an easy 5-star read in my books and A Different Type of Poison by Liz Alterman did not disappoint!" — Netgalley reviewer"... it kept me engrossed till the last page with its thrilling plot, skillfully executed, featuring jaw dropping twists and damaged characters." — Netgalley reviewerWhat kind of book is this?A psychological thriller with domestic suspense, centered on secrets, and a return to a past that refuses to stay buried.Is this similar to Gone Girl?If you enjoy unreliable narrators, shifting truths, and dark twists lurking beneath polished lives, this will absolutely appeal.Is it fast-paced or slow-burn?A simmering slow-burn that builds tension steadily before delivering a shocking, high-impact ending.What are the main themes?Secrets, identity, memory, family dynamics, and the cost of maintaining a carefully constructed life.Who should read this?Readers who love twisty, character-driven suspense with emotional depth and unsettling reveals.

Young widow. Innkeeper. Accidental crimebuster.Jenna Ross inherits a beautiful, historic inn, expecting bookkeeping and guests, not a mysterious visitor tied to a decade-old embezzlement case.But when a guest is found dead on the inn’s property, her quiet but uncanny intuition pulls her toward things she can’t explain, especially the portrait of Nettie Wyndham, whose watchful presence is unsettling.Jenna follows a trail of deception in a race to uncover the truth before the killer decides she’s the next loose end.Jenna is determined to save the inn.The killer is determined to stop her.

Harrowing, smart, and riotously entertaining, Guilt by Degrees is a thrilling ride through the world of LA courts with the unforgettable Rachel Knight.Someone has been watching D.A. Rachel Knight -- someone who's Rachel's equal in brains, but with more malicious intentions. It began when a near-impossible case fell into Rachel's lap, the suspectless homicide of a homeless man. In the face of courthouse backbiting and a gauzy web of clues, Rachel is determined to deliver justice. She's got back-up: tough-as-nails Detective Bailey Keller. As Rachel and Bailey stir things up, they're shocked to uncover a connection with the vicious murder of an LAPD cop a year earlier. Something tells Rachel someone knows the truth, someone who'd kill to keep it secret.

What if the greatest threat to humanity isn’t coming from above… but from below?On his 49th birthday, Rex Lassiter decides he's done with danger.After surviving the battlefields of Afghanistan as a Navy SEAL, then fighting blowouts, hurricanes, and armed revolutionaries, on deepwater drilling rigs across the globe, he’s ready to settle into the quiet life on his late grandfather’s Colorado ranch—a place of hard-earned peace and cherished memories.But fate likes irony, and peace is a luxury Rex can’t afford. Ruthless developers circle like vultures, ready to bulldoze his heritage into a billionaire’s playground. With lawsuits bleeding him dry, Rex is one court date away from losing it all.Enter Joss Malloy—a cocky young tech mogul with a proposition too insane to refuse: lead a black-ops crew aboard the Theseus, the world’s most advanced drillship, to retrieve a classified artifact locked 11,000 feet beneath the Antarctic Ocean. The payout? Enough to bury the developers and secure Rex’s future forever.There’s just one problem: the ship’s advanced AI, ADONIS, is unraveling—hallucinating, rewriting code, and whispering in languages no human should understand. And the closer they get, the more the object responds… like it’s waiting.As Rex gathers a ragtag team of battle-hardened veterans, brilliant engineers, and fearless misfits, he must confront the treacherous conditions of the Antarctic while navigating the potential threat of the object below.As ADONIS’s psychosis spirals and the artifact begins to awaken, Rex realizes that what started as a recovery mission is quickly turning into a fight for survival."Some things were never meant to be found. Some doors, once opened, can’t be closed.”In a heart-stopping race against corporate greed, a rogue AI, and a discovery that predates mankind, Rex Lassiter’s final mission becomes humanity’s last stand.Join Rex and his team on a pulse-pounding adventure, where secrets are unearthed that may have been better off left in the Antarctic's icy depths, and one man’s fight for his legacy becomes a battle for the future of Earth.

How well do you really know your neighbors?Jen Silver has just moved to an affluent suburb in Pennsylvania with her partner, Dan, and their daughter. It’s a picture-perfect neighborhood where residents hang out on each other’s patios sipping margaritas on warm summer nights. Jen and her family blend effortlessly into the close-knit community.But Jen isn’t who they think she is.Twenty years ago, Jen’s sister vanished without a trace. She’s spent her life chasing the truth — and she didn’t choose this community for its safety or its excellent schools.Jen moved here for answers.She knows the truth is here but as Jen pieces together the events of twenty years ago, someone is determined to keep the facts from coming to light.But secrets never stay hidden forever. And the most dangerous truths lie close to home . . .This tense psychological suspense novel packed full of family secrets is perfect for fans of Claire Douglas, Dandy Smith, A. R. Torres and Liane Moriarty. Readers LOVE The People Next Door:‘Held my full attention. If I had to leave it for a while, I was always glad to get back to it . . . Readers of all types of psychological thriller will enjoy it. Highly recommended.’ Helen Matthews, author of GIRL OUT OF SIGHT‘A tense, taut psychological thriller brimming with dark secrets, hidden agendas, and stunning revelations, THE PEOPLE NEXT DOOR by Kate Braithwaite kept me turning pages late into the night.’ Hope C. Tarr, Author of the American Songbook Series: IRISH EYES and STARDUST.????? ‘An astounding read, this book has everything.’????? ‘Ahhhh!!!! Incredible read!! This fast-paced thriller gripped me right away! I was so intrigued to keep turning the pages and get all the answers!’????? ‘A hard to put down page turner, highly recommended.’????? ‘Such a gripping read! The suspense and tension build up perfectly, with twists and secrets that totally caught me off guard.’????? ‘All I can say is WOW — a MUST READ!!!’

Before there was Covid, there was the Seneca strain…“Fun, fast, original, and won't strain your emotions.”—ScienceThrillersDr. Sydney McKnight, a young physician battling the deadliest influenza pandemic of all time, joins forces with Dr. Casper Jones, an odd new research virologist whose arrival coincides with the virus’s advent and whose presence raises more questions than answers.As scientists around the world search for an explanation for the virus’s high mortality rate, Sydney’s distrust of Casper grows, especially after she discovers him injecting an unidentified substance into her patient. Despite a heavy patient load, rebuttals from her boss, and an increasingly strained relationship with her boyfriend, Sydney is determined to learn the truth.But what she finds will plunge her into danger and change her life forever…(This novel was initially published by Whiskey Creek Press in 2012. This is a 2nd edition.)