Grabtown

Twin sisters Cassandra and Anastasia have discovered their mother's legacy: a 40-year-old cold case murder.

When Cassie and Ana return to their childhood home in rural Connecticut, among their deceased mother's belongings they stumble across an unpublished manuscript: a murder mystery, written by their mom's girlfriend AJ -and featuring their mother as a key character.

Cassie, a writer, wants to turn the old story into a bestseller. Ana, fearful of what they will learn, wants to destroy it.

As the sisters delve into AJ's story, they uncover a disturbing trail leading to an abandoned village the locals call Grabtown. As AJ notes, "Small towns are great for scolding the kids who throw too many snowballs, but not always good at spotting real evil.".

When Cassie's volatile husband demands they stop digging, and a retired detective arrives asking dangerous questions, the twins realize someone believes AJ's story isn't fiction-it's a confession.

Because of what they've learned, now they're in the crosshairs.

Set in rural New England, Grabtown is a powerful twofold story that exposes the dark underbelly of small-town secrets, where courage and unshakable loyalty become the only weapons against those who prey on the vulnerable.

If you enjoy suspense, high-stakes tales of sisterhood, and satisfying stories of justice and redemption, you'll love Grabtown. Readers of Grabtown are also fans of Kellye Garrett's Like a Sister, Liz Moore's The God of the Woods, and The Moonflowers by Abigail Rose-Marie.

Grabtown has been selected as a Kirkus Reviews featured title (November 15, 2025).

Readers love Grabtown:

"You will finish this book feeling like you need either a holiday or a bath-it really stays with you and some of the topics included are pretty dark. The book within a book concept is exceptionally well done in this case and adds to the sense that you are falling into something which may or may not be credible..." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ -Louise Gray, NetGalley reader

"This was such an emotional read! It was so captivating. I loved this book. The deeper core to it is something I love so much in thriller books." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ -Kate Th, NetGalley reader

"I was completely hooked...If you're looking for a story that will keep you on your toes and stay with you long after the last page, Grabtown is it!" -Chrissy Marie, instagram (abeautyandbooks)

"[Grabtown] builds atmosphere-dense, emotional, and quietly suspenseful. It's a book about loyalty, silence, and the courage it takes to look back. If you like your mysteries with emotional depth and a touch of literary melancholy, Grabtown is a beautifully crafted, slow-burning read." - Leanne Hague, Goodreads reviewer