Bøker av Cathryn Grant

She thought the cute country bungalow would provide a perfect sanctuary for healing, but someone is turning her dream into a nightmare.On the first day in her new home, Trinity finds out her husband lied to her about the former occupants. Determined not to let that dampen her mood, she begins refurbishing her summer home with the help of her best friend. She only has a few short weeks to make it ready for her one-year-old nephew who is coming to live with her in the wake of her sister's death.As a series of strange things begin happening inside the house, Trinity feels like she's losing her mind. But when she discovers the body of her real estate agent in the backyard, she begins to realize someone is trying to drive her out of her new home.As more disturbing things start happening inside and around her house, Trinity begs her husband to come home, yet he keeps making excuses about why he has to extend his overseas trip. Her best friend, who has always been her strongest supporter, is making Trinity doubt her own experiences and memories. With the discovery of another body in her backyard, Trinity is suspected of murder. She'll stop at nothing to clear her name-she's all her nephew has left in the world, and she can't wind up in prison, or worse, the next victim of a killer.The Former Occupant is a twist-filled psychological thriller from Cathryn Grant, the author of The Alexandra Mallory series and The Favorite Child. Download The Former Occupant today if you like resilient female characters, old houses with secrets, and killers threatening quiet communities

'Til death do us part.When Alex flies out to California to help plan Tess's wedding, she finds herself entangled in a modern-day fairy tale.Tess has her heart set on having the wedding of her dreams at an elaborate castle in the heart of Napa Valley.As Alex slowly uncovers the secrets hidden behind the castle walls, she takes on the role of the knight, but without the shining armor, leading to an unlikely murder.Meanwhile, someone is stalking Alex. Is this someone who knows her secrets, or is this a new threat she hadn't anticipated?Continue reading Alex's story of obsession and murder today. If you enjoyed The Woman Inthe Hotel, you will love The Woman In the Castle.Book Fifteen: The Alexandra Mallory Series

Alexandra has never spoken about the woman in the shadows of her life. Until now.Everything is changing for Alex. She's always been confident that she's one step ahead of everyone else, until now.Diana is not the boss Alex expected her to be, pressing Alex to be a team player. A new employee makes that more difficult than ever. Then, when Alex crosses a line asking a client for a personal favor, Diana tightens the screws. Settling into her new apartment is also far from what she expected. Alex feels smothered by Eileen and threatened by Ned's taunting implication that he knows she's not what she seems.Recalling the past might help explain why Alex kills, but it won't help her escape the scrutiny of so many people who are far too curious about her. She has always felt safe, until now.

Are you dreaming of becoming a published author?Do you fear the stigma of self-publishing? Are you self-published but feel discouraged? In this candid exposition, Cathryn Grant shares her story on the road to becoming a self-published author.The struggles, triumphs, roadblocks, and emotional rollercoaster of self-publishing are discussed with bare-all honesty.As the author of over thirty novels and novellas, and numerous short stories and flash fiction, Cathryn hopes her story will inspire you and remind you -- You are not alone.

Murder can't always be planned.The antique key on the dead man's body was too beautiful to leave behind. Alex removed it from the key ring on a whim, but now she's obsessed with finding the lock where it fits. Visiting the dead man's house, her desire to find a home for the key becomes entwined with the odd behavior of the household staff. Alex soon realizes they're all watching her. But despite wondering how much they really know about her relationship with the dead man, she keeps searching the house. As each room yields more secrets, she's drawn deeper into the lives of its occupants.She never planned it this way, but someone will have to die if she's to escape unharmed.

Ann's life has never been in danger.... until now.Gemma goes to Dr. Ann Wilcox for therapy. What she discovers will lead her on a journey through her nightmares.A dedicated and caring therapist, Ann wants to see her patients achieve the lives they deserve, but with Gemma, it might not be possible.As Ann begins the delicate task of helping her patient unravel the twisted threads in her subconscious mind, she begins to fear for her own sanity.The two women begin a psychological dance, trying to peer behind one another's masks, while the men in their lives can only watch from the sidelines, knowing the women are dancing near the edge of a precipice and that someone is destined to die.

This time, it's personal. And Alexandra takes her biggest risk yet. Now in New York, Alex settles in and immediately makes the acquaintance of her disturbing neighbors, a threatening co-worker, and a predatory client. Alex loves New York and loves her new job as a photographer. She had no idea she'd be required to "play nice" in the face of misogyny. When those around her push her too far, she must decide who is the bigger threat. The scheming characters in Alexandra's latest page-turning story become her greatest challenge yet. If you liked The Woman In the Cellar, you'll love The Woman In the Photograph.

Sometimes a secret is in plain sight. But Alex just can't see it. While the police have moved on from investigating the deaths in her neighborhood, Alex's life is getting more complicated in other ways. Things are resurfacing that she thought were settled. A woman from Sean's past is putting Alex's job at risk. The stolen telescope in her bedroom has become an albatross. Sean continues to keep secrets, but Carmen is determined to bring the truth into the open. When both of them put Alex in the middle, she's forced to make a choice that has a high cost. Will the growing tensions inside Sean's house also cost Alex her life? The intriguing characters in Alexandra's latest page-turning story have secrets of their own. If you liked The Woman In the Dark, you'll love The Woman In the Cellar.

"Wow! If you enjoy dark thrillers, have I got a recommendation for you!" --Reader reviewAlexandra Mallory kills to avenge women everywhere.Trying to escape the consequences of her risky behavior, she rents a room in a clifftop bungalow from Noreen, where she finds herself caught in a web of deception and jealousy.As she uncovers the horrors of Noreen's past, Alexandra realizes she must right a terrible wrong, even at the risk of revealing secrets of her own.A hypnotic sociopath you can't help but love. A gripping, page-turning journey, peeling back more and more layers through tantalizing revelations of the past.Start reading Alexandra's story of obsession and vengeance today."Deliciously dark" --Reader review"Addictive" --Reader review"I recommend this book to anyone who reads psychological thrillers. I read them exclusively but this one differed from the usual formula." --Reader reviewBook One: The Alexandra Mallory psychological suspense series

A picture speaks a thousand words. Sometimes, one of those words means someone deserves to die. Alexandra loves her glamorous San Francisco apartment, but nothing is going as she'd dreamed. Her job is in jeopardy as Tess abandons mentoring Alex in favor of her obsession over a portrait. Artists can be temperamental and this one may not be what he seems.Can a beautiful portrait really destroy the lives of two women?Alexandra Mallory isn't like other women - she gets rid of people who make the world a dangerous place.

This collection includes the first three novellas in the Madison Keith Suburban Noir Ghost Story series: Fatal Cut, Shallow Water, Unholy Child.In Fatal Cut, a man is brutally murdered in the church parking lot. Madison Keith is the only one who isn't surprised by the identity of the killer. She has witnessed first hand the buried resentments and bitter hearts of the people at her new job, not to mention the appearance of those who have passed on.In the second novella, Shallow Water, Madison finds a dead body in the shallow water of Half Moon Bay. The most likely culprit has a rock-solid alibi, and Madison isn't sure whether the legendary ghost that haunts The Distillery restaurant is helping or hindering her quest to understand why a young woman drowned. When Madison agrees to meet a good-looking bartender on the beach, ghosts and corpses take a back seat.In the third novella, Unholy Child, a proposed child care center enflames hidden prejudices at Central Avenue Church, leading to murder. A dark spirit terrifies Madison and dampens her previous enthusiasm for encountering ghosts. She's determined to find out what, or who, is causing her torment. The answer is unsettling.Madison forgets all about sinister ghosts during a romantic dinner with the cute bartender she met in Half Moon Bay.Both the living and the dead like to reveal their secrets to Madison Keith. As the administrative assistant in the basement office of a suburban church, she gets plenty of opportunity to hear from both. Through it all, Madison offers up a steady stream of opinions on everything from the subject of religion and ghosts to finding a soul mate.