Dark Secrets, White Lies [Paperback]

Dana Reed (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 4, 2002

Dark Secrets; White Lies is a riveting thriller that combines a turbulent romance between two head strong individuals and the very real threat of a maniacal stalker. All acted out in an aging mansion possessed by specters from its dark past, a mansion that seems to have a mind and soul of its own.

Victoria Richards is the sole occupant of Hill House--a mansion located in an isolated area--who constantly complains of the presence of a stalker who is threatening to kill her. Her niece, Callie Rose Porter, fears for her aunt's sanity until she visits the House and discovers two mutilated corpses and her aunt missing. Aided by Tony Reyes, an ex-detective from the N.Y.P.D., a man with a dark, mysterious past, Callie must find her missing aunt and discover the identity of the stalker before becoming a victim herself. As the body count mounts, Callie perseveres, while holding onto secrets she harbors regarding her own past, and the many relatives who perished in Hill House against their will...

Author's Note: In the novel, Hill House is often referred to as the House, capitalized as though it were a living, breathing entity. Then again, it would seem so at times...

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About the Author

Dana Reed is the author of seven novels published by Dorchester, under their Leisure Books line: Sister Satan, Deathbringer, The Gatekeeper, Demon Within, The Summoning, Margo and Hell Board. Several of the novels have sold out and been reprinted. Hell Board has been reprinted again and is now available for sale. Two of her novels are being sold in foreign markets-- Brazil and Poland. Dana Reed is also a former investigative reporter who's written hundreds of articles and had her own column. She's a state and county certified teaching instructor, and has taught creative writing to Adult Ed students in high schools, libraries, and to students on America Online.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Denlingers Pub Ltd (January 4, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0877147973
• ISBN-13: 978-0877147978
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,034,675 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I'm the author of 16 published novels: 11 horror, 2 romantic thrillers, 2 mystery novels that are part of a continuing series and a text on creative writing. In the past I've worked as an investigative reporter on a newspaper and had my own column. I've also worked as a licensed teacher in Adult Ed classes in high schools, libraries and on AOL, teaching creative writing and journalism. However, out of all of this my favorite activities are meeting people at book signings, conventions, answering questions, listening to their opinions on novels. Most people are great and a joy to meet.

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Chills and thrills!, April 16, 2004

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Mayra Calvani "Multi-genre author and reviewer." (Brussels, Belgium) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dark Secrets, White Lies (Paperback)

A haunted house in the woods, a cold-blooded killer, and two head-strong protagonists with dark, mysterious pasts are the main elements in this action-filled, heart-racing thriller that will keep you glued to your seat until you have finished it.

When Victoria Richards, who has been claiming for several weeks that there's a stalker threatening to kill her, suddenly disappears, her niece Callie Rose Porter goes to Hill House to try to find her.

Not an easy task, not by a long shot, for Hill House is no ordinary house. Located in a desolated area deep in the woods, haunted with the restless souls of the dead, and filled with secret passages and evil memories, this mansion is the perfect hideout for the mad killer who, one by one, is murdering innocent victims. Tony Reyes, an ex-cop from the N.Y.P.D, decides to help Callie. As tension and danger escalate, so does their steamy, passionate relationship.

There are many suspects. But who, in reality, is the killer? Is there a connection between the killer and Callie's terrible past? Or maybe with the nearby asylum and its psychotic patients?

This book will keep you turning those pages non-stop. It has just the right amount of romance, mystery, chills and thrills to satisfy any demanding reader. Dana Reed has just joined my list of favorite authors. Highly recommended.