New York, NY: Simon and Schuster | Rising Action (October 8, 2024)

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A chilling suburban noir set in the deceptively serene Washington D.C. suburbs, where a respected philanthropist and PTO president's secret life as a serial killer enthralls readers seeking a deep, psychological thrill.

No one was supposed to know. I've always been so careful. My Darlings, how did we get here?

Evil lurks behind the perfectly manicured lawns, ornate iron gates, and long winding driveways of affluent DC–but not for long.

Stay-at-home mom Eloise Williams is PTO president and a respected local philanthropist who sits on the boards of many distinguished charities. In addition to being a doting wife and mother, she is also a serial killer.

But Eloise isn’t the only lady in society playing a part. As the hidden lives of Eloise's inner circle are exposed, the body count rises. When stalkers becomes prey, Eloise desperately clings to control.

Money and power can only buy influence and safety for so long. Eventually, the curtains lift, exposing the chilling reality hiding in plain sight.

Marie Still, a New England native turned DC local, before settling into Florida life, torments her characters in thriller and horror novels. Under the pen name Kristen Seeley, she crafts tales of extraordinary women in her women's fiction novels. Her award-winning debut WE'RE ALL LYING snagged a spot on Buzzfeed's most anticipated mystery/thrillers of 2023, while her award-winning BEVERLY BONNEFINCHE IS DEAD is a 2024 Silver Falchion finalist. Her forthcoming novels include MY DARLINGS (2024), BAD THINGS HAPPENED IN THIS ROOM (2025), and SUCH A PRETTY THING (2025).