{"product_id":"grabtown-a-psychological-thriller-9798999692221","title":"Grabtown: a psychological thriller","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwin sisters Cassandra and Anastasia have discovered their mother's legacy: a 40-year-old cold case murder. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen 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return to their childhood home in rural Connecticut, among their deceased mother's belongings they stumble across an unpublished manuscript: a murder mystery, written by their mom's girlfriend AJ -and featuring their mother as a key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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCassie, a writer, wants to turn the old story into a bestseller. Ana, fearful of what they will learn, wants to destroy it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the sisters delve into AJ's story, they uncover a disturbing trail leading to an abandoned village the locals call Grabtown.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs AJ says, \"Small towns are great for scolding the kids who throw too many snowballs, but not always good at spotting real evil.\".\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Cassie's volatile husband, Marsh, 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat's really behind Marsh's highly successful rare-motorcar enterprise? Why does the past refuse to stay buried? And why is a major crimes detective now urging them to flee?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet in rural New England, \u003cem\u003eGrabtown \u003c\/em\u003eis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you enjoy suspense, high-stakes tales of sisterhood, and satisfying stories of justice and redemption, you'll love \u003cem\u003eGrabtown\u003c\/em\u003e. Readers of \u003cem\u003eGrabtown \u003c\/em\u003eare also fans of Kellye Garrett's \u003cem\u003eLike a Sister, \u003c\/em\u003eLiz Moore's \u003cem\u003eThe God of the Woods, \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eThe Moonflowers \u003c\/em\u003eby Abigail Rose-Marie.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReaders love \u003cem\u003eGrabtown\u003c\/em\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A story that lingers long after the last line-beautiful, bold, and utterly unforgettable.\" \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-Kathryn Dare, Seattle Book Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Unique, gripping, and well-written...\u003c\/strong\u003eone of my favorite psychological thrillers! \u003cstrong\u003eFive stars.\u003c\/strong\u003e\" -Chloe Belle Daffon, Readers' Favorite\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Just brilliant ten-star storytelling! Psychological suspense at its very best...a must-read for everyone who appreciates truly great writing.\" \u003c\/strong\u003e -Lorraine Cobcroft, Reedsy Discovery\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Grabtown is a beautifully written psychological thriller with a lit fuse and an explosive ending. \u003c\/strong\u003eIt's also a search for truth and healing between sisters who face hard realities and deadly threats... Highly recommended! -A.W. Baldwin, bestselling author (\u003cem\u003eMoonshine Mesa\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Antidote\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"I was completely hooked...\u003c\/strong\u003eIf 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)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"[Grabtown] builds atmosphere-dense, emotional, and quietly suspenseful.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBlanchard, Sarah P.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Sarah P. Blanchard is a novelist, short story writer, and poet living in northeastern Connecticut. She taught English and communications at the University of Hawaii-Hilo and creative writing at the University of North Carolina-Asheville.Her debut novel, Drawn from Life, won several awards including a 2025 Independent Press Award for New Adult Fiction. It was shortlisted for The Letter Review's 2024 unpublished novel award.Recognized for her short fiction, Sarah won the 1992 National League of American Pen Women's Dorothy Daniels Fiction Award. 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