Grabtown: a psychological thriller

By Sarah P Blanchard

A CIBA Clue Awards semi-finalist, for readers of Liz Moore's The God of the Woods and Shari Lapena's Listen to the Lie.

Some towns bury their secrets so deep that uncovering them costs everything.

When Cassie returns to the forgotten village of Grabtown, she inherits more than property. She inherits its silence, and the buried truth that silence was built to protect.

"Small towns are great for scolding the kids who throw too many snowballs, but not so good at recognizing real evil."

A character-driven thriller of grief, memory, and women who refuse to stay quiet, Grabtown peels back each layer with what Publishers Weekly praised as "gothic motifs, haunting imagery, and an atmosphere of constant unease." Kirkus calls it "a dark, satisfying thriller perfect for readers who love family drama and scandalous secrets, building to a nail-biting showdown.

For readers who want suspense with real emotional depth and a slow burn that earns its ending.

Content note: this story handles difficult themes, including abuse and violence, with care and never graphically.

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Readers love Grabtown:

"This was such an emotional read It was so captivating. I loved this book. The deeper core to it is something I love so much in thriller books." Kate Th, NetGalley reader

"Unique, gripping, and well-written...one of my favorite psychological thrillers FIVE STARS." -Chloe D., Readers' Favorite

"I was completely hooked...If 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 reviewer (abeautyandbooks)

" Grabtown] builds atmosphere-dense, emotional, and quietly suspenseful. 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 H., Goodreads reviewer

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FR7TSH8V
• ISBN13: 9798999692221
• Release Date: October 2025
• Publisher: Sarah P Blanchard
• Length: 290 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"