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"An author to watch . . ." -Booklist
"A standout debut!" -Erin Flanagan, Edgar Award-winning author of Come with Me
When murder hits home.
Long distance runner Riley has been fighting various bewildering symptoms for months, from vertigo to fainting spells. Worse, her doctors can't tell her what's wrong, leaving her to wonder if it's stress or something more threatening. But when her brother's fiancée is killed-and he becomes the prime suspect-Riley must prove his innocence, despite the toll on her health.
As she reacquaints herself with the familiar houses and wild woods of her childhood, the secrets she uncovers take her on a trail to the real killer that leads right back to the very people she knows best and loves most.
For readers who enjoy Deer Season by Erin Flanagan, All Good People Here by Ashley Flowers, and A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham.
Short Summary: When Riley Svenson returns to her rural hometown, she must clear her brother of a murder charge while also seeking answers to her own medical mystery. With the police and neighbors convinced of her brother's guilt, she pushes her health concerns aside to hunt for the real killer. But it soon becomes evident that someone close to Riley wants her to stop digging.
"With a fresh voice and gorgeous writing, Hidden Rooms by Kate Michaelson is a stunning debut mystery that sweeps the reader along until the surprising conclusion." -Connie Berry, USA Today bestselling author of the Kate Hamilton Mysteries
"This remarkable debut novel expertly combines a compelling mystery with a richly drawn cast of characters and a strong, beautifully portrayed sense of place. An engaging, gripping read." -Andrew Welsh-Huggins, Shamus, Derringer, and International Thriller Writers award-nominated author
"Michaelson's witty eye, sharp portrayal of illness, and twisty case make for a standout debut!" -Erin Flanagan, Edgar Award-winning author of Come with Me
"Hidden Rooms is a suspenseful tale full of interesting characters. This well-told story with its unexpected ending will leave the readers begging for more." -L. C. Hayden, award-winning author of the Bronson Thriller Series and the Aimee Brent Mystery Series
"Michaelson's suspenseful and intricately plotted debut mystery marks her as an author to watch . . ." -Booklist
"Hidden Rooms is a superb debut murder mystery . . ." -Akron Beacon Journal
"VERDICT: Featuring genuinely moving depictions of women facing chronic, mysterious illnesses, this fresh debut will be welcomed by those who love strong women protagonists and small-town mysteries." -Library Journal
"An author to watch . . ." -Booklist
"A standout debut!" -Erin Flanagan, Edgar Award-winning author of Come with Me
When murder hits home.
Long distance runner Riley has been fighting various bewildering symptoms for months, from vertigo to fainting spells. Worse, her doctors can't tell her what's wrong, leaving her to wonder if it's stress or something more threatening. But when her brother's fiancée is killed-and he becomes the prime suspect-Riley must prove his innocence, despite the toll on her health.
As she reacquaints herself with the familiar houses and wild woods of her childhood, the secrets she uncovers take her on a trail to the real killer that leads right back to the very people she knows best and loves most.
For readers who enjoy Deer Season by Erin Flanagan, All Good People Here by Ashley Flowers, and A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham.
Short Summary: When Riley Svenson returns to her rural hometown, she must clear her brother of a murder charge while also seeking answers to her own medical mystery. With the police and neighbors convinced of her brother's guilt, she pushes her health concerns aside to hunt for the real killer. But it soon becomes evident that someone close to Riley wants her to stop digging.
"With a fresh voice and gorgeous writing, Hidden Rooms by Kate Michaelson is a stunning debut mystery that sweeps the reader along until the surprising conclusion." -Connie Berry, USA Today bestselling author of the Kate Hamilton Mysteries
"This remarkable debut novel expertly combines a compelling mystery with a richly drawn cast of characters and a strong, beautifully portrayed sense of place. An engaging, gripping read." -Andrew Welsh-Huggins, Shamus, Derringer, and International Thriller Writers award-nominated author
"Michaelson's witty eye, sharp portrayal of illness, and twisty case make for a standout debut!" -Erin Flanagan, Edgar Award-winning author of Come with Me
"Hidden Rooms is a suspenseful tale full of interesting characters. This well-told story with its unexpected ending will leave the readers begging for more." -L. C. Hayden, award-winning author of the Bronson Thriller Series and the Aimee Brent Mystery Series
"Michaelson's suspenseful and intricately plotted debut mystery marks her as an author to watch . . ." -Booklist
"Hidden Rooms is a superb debut murder mystery . . ." -Akron Beacon Journal
"VERDICT: Featuring genuinely moving depictions of women facing chronic, mysterious illnesses, this fresh debut will be welcomed by those who love strong women protagonists and small-town mysteries." -Library Journal