Exploring the dark corners of the human mind.
Completely reliant on automation and artificial intelligence to manage their lives, human beings learn to survive, bond, and unlock the power of their minds when war destroys all the power grids across the globe.
“Gripping” · “Thought-provoking” · “Page-Turner!”
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Detective Gabriel McRay investigates a cold case from 1988 involving a missing teenager named Nancy Lewicki. Evidence is sparse and Gabriel has no leads. Much to his dismay, a celebrity psychic, Carmen Jenette, hypes the unsolved case on her television show. When the psychic's life is threatened, Gabriel connects the dots back to the missing girl and realizes his cold case is burning hot. Someone doesn't want Nancy found and will kill to keep her hidden.
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High in the Santa Monica Mountains near Los Angeles, grisly murders are taking place. On each victim's body a note is left for L.A. Sheriff's detective Gabriel McRay. The killer's identity is locked in the suppressed memory of a horrifying trauma from Gabriel's own childhood. Gabriel runs two parallel investigations — a dark journey into his terrifying past and the hunt for a serial killer who seems to know more about Gabriel than he knows himself.
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In the second pulse-pounding thriller in the series, Detective Gabriel McRay is again forced to face his inner demons. From the enclaves of the super rich to the kinky underbelly of Los Angeles, women are turning up dead. His one witness is the beautiful Tara Samuels — a victim, just like him. But Tara is not the fragile woman he thinks she is, and Gabriel is soon embroiled in the world of her dark fantasy.
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Det. Gabriel McRay confronts his nemesis Victor Archwood at the killer's trial. A surprise twist sets Archwood free to wreak his vengeance on Gabriel. Part legal thriller, part deadly cat-and-mouse game — "nothing short of astounding. A psychological thriller of the first caliber. I had to remind myself on more than one occasion to breathe."
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A darkly comedic thriller that blends the supernatural with sharp psychological insight. Listen to the songs featured in this novel on Laurie's YouTube playlist.
Available hereCompletely reliant on automation and artificial intelligence to manage their lives, human beings learn to survive, bond, and unlock the power of their minds when war destroys all the power grids across the globe. Now in print, eBook, and audiobook.
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Layered, emotionally resonant stories
“Whether delving into the darkest corners of the human psyche or charting the survival of civilization in a fractured future, author Laurie Stevens has built a reputation for crafting layered, emotionally resonant stories — bringing a sharp eye for character dynamics, psychological depth, and high-stakes tension to every page she writes.”
Couldn't put it down
“Laurie Stevens has done it again. The Return is a gripping, thought-provoking page-turner that kept me up way past my bedtime. The characters feel so real and the premise is terrifyingly plausible.”
Best thriller I've read this year
“I've read all of Laurie Stevens' books and this one does not disappoint. The Gabriel McRay series is absolutely brilliant — dark, psychological, and impossible to put down. Stevens writes with such depth.”
A psychological masterpiece
“Deep Into Dusk is a masterclass in psychological suspense. Stevens weaves together a complex plot with rich character development. Gabriel McRay is one of the most compelling detectives in modern fiction.”
Absolutely riveting
“The Mask of Midnight had me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. The cat-and-mouse dynamic between Gabriel and Archwood is nothing short of astounding. I had to remind myself to breathe.”
Darkly funny and deeply unsettling
“The Devil and Daniela Webster is unlike anything I've read before. It's darkly comedic, supernatural, and psychologically sharp all at once. Stevens takes real risks with this one and they all pay off.”
Award-winning for a reason
“The Dark Before Dawn is the book that introduced me to Laurie Stevens and I've been hooked ever since. The Silver Falchion Award and Kirkus Best of 2011 recognition are completely deserved.”
Old Town Tustin, CA
This is happening tomorrow! Laurie is taking her thrillers to the Orange County Book Fair — find her at the Mystery Ink Bookstore booth #82 in Old Town Tustin, signing copies from 1 to 2 pm. Come say hello, grab a book, and get it signed!
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