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Dark Things

By: Kate Anslinger
Narrated by: Abigail Reno, Sebastian York
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She wrote fiction for a living—until her own life became the plot twist.

When best-selling author Amy Willows vanishes without a trace, her disappearance is written off as a publicity stunt—until her daughter, Rylie, a struggling journalist, uncovers a digital breadcrumb trail leading to an enigmatic social media group her mother recently joined.

As Rylie plunges deeper into the group's shadowy corners, she realizes Amy wasn't just researching her next standalone novel—she was reliving it. With a disgruntled agent fuming over Amy's decision to abandon her wildly successful series, and clues that suggest the standalone may be more confession than fiction, Rylie finds herself unraveling a twisted narrative written in secrets and stained in truth.

How far would one author go for research?

©2025 Kate Anslinger (P)2026 Blue Nose Publishing Psychological Thriller & Suspense Fiction
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I needed this! There is nothing better than a psychological thriller that pulls me in and has me wondering and thinking the entire time. Author Amy Willow goes missing. She is a thriller writer and when she disappears, her daughter, Rylie and husband are on a mission to find her. But what her daughter finds leaves her trusting no one and needing to find her mother more than ever. Distrust of her mother's agent, finding unusual things on her computer and even doubting her father leads her down paths that are nothing but dead ends that are driving her crazy. But when she begins to put things together with her dad, it all comes clear. Or does it? Each scene leads to another question. Each question leads to another suspect, another doubt but no mother. And the end...what a surprise! This is a fantastic book and I enjoyed every minute.

Abigail Reno and Sebastian York lead the charge to find Amy. Reno is Rylie, and she is so good, I fell down the rabbit hole with each scene. As the agent, Amy and Rylie, Reno is able to build the suspense and fill me with doubt in my decisions of who has Amy! York is Amy's husband and editor, adding that darkness to the story is his thing! I love his ability to be the distraught husband and the supportive editor. Together these two make the story flow with all the suspense and it's a fantastic narration.

This is so good!

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Dark Things by Kate Anslinger is a gripping psychological thriller that keeps readers on the edge of their seats from start to finish. The story revolves around the sudden disappearance of Amy Willow, a successful thriller writer, which sends her daughter, Rylie, and her husband on a frantic search to uncover the truth. As Rylie delves deeper into her mother’s life, she uncovers a web of secrets and deceit that leaves her questioning everyone’s motives, including her father’s. The novel skilfully weaves suspense with unexpected twists and turns, making each chapter more intriguing than the last. Anslinger masterfully crafts a narrative that explores themes of trust, family, and the blurred lines between fiction and reality. The book’s ending is both surprising and satisfying, leaving readers pondering long after the final page is turned. Dark Things is a must-read for fans of psychological thrillers, offering a captivating and spine-tingling experience.
Abigail Reno and Sebastian York truly bring the story to life with their exceptional narration skills. Reno, embodying the character of Rylie, masterfully weaves a web of suspense that keeps listeners on the edge of their seats, questioning every clue and suspect in the search for Amy. Her ability to convey Rylie’s determination and vulnerability pulls the audience into the narrative, making them feel every twist and turn. On the other hand, York’s portrayal of Amy’s husband and editor adds a layer of complexity and darkness to the plot. His nuanced performance as the distraught yet supportive spouse enhances the emotional depth of the story, creating a dynamic interplay with Reno’s character. Together, their voices blend seamlessly, transforming the narrative into a gripping auditory experience that captures the essence of the suspense genre.

Brilliant chilling suspense!

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Dark Things by Kate Anslinger is a beautifully twisted psychological thriller that has been narrated fabulously by Sebastian York and Abigail Reno with Blue Nose Audio
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This book is a little different to my go to reads but I thoroughly enjoyed it! The world building was sensational throughout this whole story but it was the twists and turns that had me on the edge of my seat!
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The deeper I got into this audiobook the deeper it’s claws got into me and I couldn’t stop listening because I NEEDED answers. The last couple of chapters blew my mind because out of all the endings I had, that wasn’t anywhere near any of them

Such a good plot

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