'Lie Still' is a murder mystery and a character study and a well-crafted family drama, all wrapped up into one beautiful little package. It's suspenseful and solidly written, in an elegant, no-nonsense style. It's funny and tragic and harrowing - as Emily tries to figure what's going on, if a spectre from her past has come back to haunt her new life or if this is some unknown threat hovering over her, I was compelled to follow all the way to the end.

Fans of the Hunger Games and Sci-Fi Thrillers will love the new Nano Contestant Series!

NANO CONTESTANT SERIES: Episode 1 of 12 Serialized Episodes

"Readers compare him to David Eddings and Brandon Sanderson."

coach and in those glowing embers, he saw but one picture, and its horrors were constantly haunting his mind.

The other guests talked and laughed while their soaked clothes were drying, but Mr. Tompkins was silent, whether sitting or standing. Almost before their clothes were dry supper was announced, and they all repaired to the long, low dining room and seated themselves at the table. The supper, plain and substantial, was just suited to the needs of the hungry guests.

Leia Swanson has always believed in monsters, especially after one killed her parents when she was seven years old.