BOOKS
THE CHEVIOT HILLS TIME TRAVEL SERIES
A gripping wartime thriller with a time-bending twist, The Deadly Life of Diana Penn is a powerful new addition to the acclaimed Middle Falls universe.
Retired MI6 agent Diana Penn’s peaceful life in Northumberland, England, is shattered when unexploded WWII bombs transport her back to December 1944 as a Land Army girl. Navigating wartime England, she must uncover hidden threats before history—and her future—are changed. Fans of Susanna Kearsley, Diana Gabaldon, Kate Morton, and Philippa Gregory will love this suspenseful, time-travel thriller.
THE ITHACA TIME TRAVEL SERIES
“This mashup of time travel and historical fiction is well-written and compelling. This is an adventure that hurls us from the present day to ancient Rome and back again. Anyone interested in the history of Roman Britain will enjoy it.”
Spanning across modern-day Northumberland, England and the shadow of ancient Rome, The Ithaca Trilogy is a gripping time travel adventure filled with danger, mystery, and heart.
When Lillian Arlosh uncovers Roman ruins on her land, she stumbles into a world of treasure hunters, government conspiracies, and ancient secrets buried beneath Ithaca Farm. But the past isn’t content to stay hidden. Pulled back through time, Lillian must navigate the ruthless politics of the Roman Empire, facing armies, and emperors in her fight to protect the people she loves.
From the intrigue of modern power struggles to the deadly games of ancient Rome, each book in the trilogy builds toward a breathtaking finale where past and present collide. Blending historical fiction, time travel fantasy, and page-turning suspense, the Ithaca time travel trilogy is perfect for fans of Diana Gabaldon, Ben Kane, or anyone who loves stories where history, myth, and adventure intertwine.
“Kirsten McKenzie has written a very unusual novel: part time travel, part historical, and part antique review. Sarah’s adventures in other times and other continents, linked together by the postcards and the antiques, are well researched and entertainingly written. This is a very striking debut novel.”
THE OLD CURIOSITY SHOP TIME TRAVEL SERIES
A time-travel mystery set across Victorian London, colonial New Zealand, and nineteenth-century India.
Kirsten McKenzie’s Old Curiosity Shop time travel trilogy follows Sarah Lester, a young antiques dealer whose life is turned upside down after the mysterious disappearance of her parents. Inheriting the family’s Old Curiosity Shop, Sarah discovers a collection of vintage postcards that lead her on a journey through time.
Set in real historical locations and spanning the 19th and early 20th centuries, the Old Curiosity Shop trilogy offers a mix of mystery, adventure, and romance, making it ideal for fans of time-travel fiction and historically grounded stories in London, New Zealand, and India. Fans of Kate Morton, Susanna Kearsley, Lucinda Riley, Philippa Gregory, Diana Gabaldon, and Audrey Niffenegger will enjoy the historical depth, international settings, and time-travel intrigue of this series.
THRILLERS
“Painted is a creepy slow burn piece of horror writing, putting scenarios in your head that play out long after you have finished reading. ”
Painted – In this gothic horror novel, art appraiser Anita Cassatt is drawn into a chilling mystery when she visits the secluded estate of reclusive artist Leo Kubin. Surrounded by lifelike portraits, Anita discovers that the paintings may harbor more than just images—they might contain souls. Set in a remote countryside estate, Painted explores the eerie intersection of art and the supernatural. Fans of Stephen King, Shirley Jackson and Dean Koontz will love this suspenseful, atmospheric thriller.
The Forger and the Thief – Set against the backdrop of Florence during the 1966 flood, this historical thriller intertwines the lives of five strangers, each with dangerous secrets. As the city faces an apocalyptic flood, their intertwined fates unfold amidst the art world and criminal undercurrents of Italy. Readers who enjoy Gillian Flynn and Peter Straub will be captivated by the tense, page-turning suspense and art-world intrigue.
Doctor Perry – In the decrepit Rose Haven Retirement Home, Dr. Perry's medical practice hides a sinister side. As elderly patients disappear under his care, the residents slowly uncover the dark truth behind his facade. This psychological horror delves into themes of trust, deception, and the abuse of power. Fans of Joe Hill, Tess Gerritsen and Paul Cleave will be gripped by this chilling supernatural thriller. Do you trust your doctor?
The Vampires of York Tower – High above Manhattan's glittering streets, York Tower stands as the ultimate address for New York's wealthy elite. Beneath its luxurious facade lies a dark secret—ancient vampire mythology collides with the city's elite in this gothic horror thriller. As residents' hidden pasts surface, the tower becomes a battleground between the living and the undead. Readers who enjoy Riley Sager and Christopher Pike will be enthralled by the suspense and modern gothic atmosphere. “They’re not just tenants, they’re prey…”
“The Forger and the Thief starts off as a beautiful character driven portrait of Florence, but turns into a deep psychological examination of the lengths different people will go to to protect the things that they love.”
AUDIO BOOKS
“A unique twist on a horror novel... in most ways this was much scarier than any book with ghosts, ghouls, and gore... the evil that lies in Doctor Perry far surpasses that of any ghost.”
TRANSLATIONS
“I still believe that Fifteen Postcards along with The Last Letter and any upcoming novels in the series, would make an ideal TV miniseries.”
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