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A family curse. A missing heirloom. A house full of secrets.
A descendant of a powerful Italian dynasty reckons with her family's troubled legacy and her own fractured memories in this Gothic thriller from the author of The Forgotten Girl.
When aspiring artist Anna de' Medici Rossi inherits her family's opulent villa in Tuscany, she returns to a place steeped in tragedy and mystery. Living there as a child, Anna suffered from debilitating night terrors, frequently waking to find that she had wandered far from bed. During one such episode when Anna was twelve, her mother took a fatal tumble down the stairs. Vittoria's death was officially ruled an accident, but an heirloom ruby-and-diamond necklace was missing from her bruised neck. Whispered suspicions suggest that Anna pushed her mother and stole the precious jewels. Anna, remembering little from that night, is afraid they're right. But if that's true, then what became of the necklace, which has long been associated with legends of a family curse?
Now back in Tuscany after sixteen years, Anna is shunned by the local townspeople as a killer who escaped justice, while only a few distant relatives and an old childhood friend offer solace. As she explores the sprawling villa, Anna uncovers hidden rooms and memories shrouded in fog, reigniting the violent night terrors of her youth. Plagued by unsettling visions and eerie occurrences, she questions her sanity and embarks on a harrowing journey to unravel the truth of her past. As her search deepens, she confronts shocking revelations that expose her to dangers she never anticipated.
Blending Gothic and supernatural elements with a gripping exploration of identity and legacy, The Medici Curse is a beautifully crafted tale of family scandal, murder, art, and intrigue.
BOOK OF THE YEAR in the 2023 BEST THRILLER BOOKS AWARDS
She lost her memory. Now she might lose her life.
A beautiful woman wakes in a hospital bed, shackled and confused. She's been in a coma for weeks. And can only remember her first name—Blue.
Blue learns she fell from a window on the fourth floor of a hotel. Did she jump? Or was she pushed? To discover the truth, Blue must figure out who she is and what she was doing in that hotel.
And she needs to do it fast. Because someone is out there, hunting Blue down, waiting for an opportunity to strike.
Not knowing where to turn or who to trust, Blue must rely on her instincts to survive. Gradually, her memories begin to return, and they're darker than she could ever have imagined.
Will she put the pieces of her life back together before she's silenced forever?
Can she trust the one person who might save her life?
COVER YOUR TRACKS, an awarding-winning novel, is the story of a woman, eight-and-a-half months pregnant, who survives a horrible train crash, only to be stranded in the wilderness with a former soldier who is discreet about his past; as the pair try to survive in the wilderness, the greatest danger of all isn't far.
"Sensational – new, fresh, suspenseful, and lead character Margo Fletcher is to die for. I loved this book." —LEE CHILD, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author
"Well-crafted action sequences keep up the energy and tension. Thriller fans will want to see more from Auffenorde." —PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
"A chilling, edge-of-your-seat thriller, Cover Your Tracks is a fast-paced tale of survival and psychological terror." —SUSPENSE MAGAZINE
2020 Winner, Best Action Thriller —BESTTHRILLER BOOK AWARDS
"Fast, slick, brimming with tension--Daco Auffenorde knows how to ramp up the suspense with this terrific new thriller. Loved it!" —GLENN MEADE, Internationally Bestselling Author
"If you enjoy survival stories as well as psychological thrillers, then you will want to add this book to your reading list. It was hard to put down and I didn't really want it to end. I think you'll feel the same." ―MANHATTAN BOOK REVIEW
"Emotionally resonant, provocative, timely—this unique thriller will linger in your thoughts long after the final page. Auffenorde brilliantly captures the extreme lengths a mother will go to for her child. In COVER YOUR TRACKS, you'll be snow-blinded in the deep wilderness where the one person who can get you out is also your enemy. Sensational." —K.J. HOWE, International Bestselling Author of SKYJACK
"Cover Your Tracks is exactly what a thriller should be. A fast-paced plot, great characters, and tightly-wound suspense create a story that will linger long after you turn the final page. Highly recommended." —D.P. LYLE, award-winning author of the Jake Longly and Cain/Harper thriller series.
"Daco S. Auffenorde's thrilling COVER YOUR TRACKS unspools a relentless crescendo of menace and doubt. A chilling tale of damaged souls, iron wills, and dark obsession. Two strangers—a resourceful ex-soldier and a pregnant doctor—must trust each other to reach safety after their train is swept down a remote mountain by an avalanche. Survival as a team sport." —JAMES W. ZISKIN, author of the award-winning Ellie Stone mysteries
BEST THRILLERS
2021 Best Action Thriller of the Year
SUSPENSE MAGAZINE'S
2020 Best of Thriller Suspense
FEATHERED QUILL
2021 Finalist
A multi-award winning anthology. KILLER NASHVILLE NOIR: COLD-BLOODED is a collection of stories featuring some of the biggest names in suspense, from bestsellers to ferociously talented newcomers. Grouped around the classic theme of murder, the anthology is a first-class collection and a must-have for fans of the genre. Look for Jordan Jakes short story THE VIRGO AFFAIR by Daco.
"A zippy spy-romance story "The Virgo Affair"." — MYSTERY SCENE
"Author Daco Auffenorde is one of the wonderful authors contributing to Killer Nashville Noir: Cold Blooded. Her short story, The Virgo Affair, was a great story of suspense packed into a chapter." — MYSTERY SUSPENSE REVIEWS