{"product_id":"my-darlings-9781998076406","title":"My Darlings","description":"\u003cb\u003eABC's DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES meets HBO's DEXTER--if he was evil, MY DARLINGS, a chilling suburban noir set in the deceptively serene Washington D.C. suburbs, where a respected philanthropist and PTO president's secret life as a serial killer enthralls readers seeking a deep, psychological thrill.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eNo one was supposed to know. I've always been so careful. My Darlings, how did we get here?\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Evil lurks behind the perfectly manicured lawns, ornate iron gates, and long winding driveways of affluent DC-but not for long. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Stay-at-home mom Eloise Williams is PTO president and a respected local philanthropist who sits on the boards of many distinguished charities. In addition to being a doting wife and mother, she is also a serial killer. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e But Eloise isn't the only lady in society playing a part. As the hidden lives of Eloise's inner circle are exposed, the body count rises. When stalkers becomes prey, Eloise desperately clings to control. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Money and power can only buy influence and safety for so long. Eventually, the curtains lift, exposing the chilling reality hiding in plain sight. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This dark thriller has numerous content warnings: child death, suicide, hazing, bullying, murder, infidelity, brutal slayings, domestic abuse\/violence, child abuse, torture\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMarie Still, award-winning thriller and horror author, torments her characters from Tampa Bay. She also writes women's fiction under Kristen Seeley. Her novels include\u003ci\u003e My Darlings\u003c\/i\u003e (currently in development as a television series with Amazon MGM Studios), \u003ci\u003eBad Things Happened in This Room\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWe're All Lying\u003c\/i\u003e (named by Buzzfeed as one of the most anticipated mystery\/thrillers of 2023), and \u003ci\u003eBeverly Bonnefinche is Dead\u003c\/i\u003e (a Silver Falchion Award finalist). \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Off the page Marie can be found attempting to corral her five mostly friendly cats for a cuddle, surviving the affection from her very cuddly 150-lb Rottweiler, or keeping up with her four children. She's also known to surprise her incredibly supportive husband with a new cat, to which he doesn't complain (too much).\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Rising Action","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50878292328722,"sku":"9781998076406","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_e0d0bd63-6208-4592-922b-c7c2843db191.jpg?v=1738277909","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/my-darlings-9781998076406","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}