The Icon: A Chilling Psychological Thriller

By Adriane Leigh

The Icon is a chilling psychological thriller about deception, obsession, and the deadly power of a well-crafted story-perfect for fans of Freida McFadden, John Marrs, and Noelle West Ihli. The Influencer Series is currently in development for television.

She fooled millions with a microphone and a perfect smile.

Shae Halston was supposed to be a cautionary tale-until the internet turned her into a saint. Framed for a murder she insists she didn't commit, she becomes a viral symbol of injustice... an icon the world needs to believe in.

But Shae isn't a victim.

She's a predator with a gift: she doesn't fabricate trauma-she edits it. And now, free and freshly rebranded, she's building a new life in total isolation, far from the noise... and even farther from the truth.

Then the person who helped set her free vanishes.

A whisper becomes a headline. A headline becomes a frenzy. True-crime fans go feral. The Watcher-the anonymous voice that's been stalking Shae's narrative from the shadows-tightens the spotlight. And as the story turns ugly, one question consumes everyone:

Did Shae lie her way to freedom... and kill to keep it?

Some women survive the spotlight.

Shae weaponizes it.

*Author Note: This is a NEWLY REVISED edition of The Icon, featuring a tighter, faster-paced story and even more of Shae Halston's deliciously wicked humor.

"My favorite book in the series " - BookSprout Reviewer

"Wild and unhinged Do not walk. RUN. Make sure you get this book " - Instagram Review

"The Icon is a love letter to fans of Shae Halston. Leigh has managed to craft a villain you find yourself rooting for and fearing simultaneously." - Andrea Johnston, Bestselling Author

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GN25BSTS
• ISBN13: 9798271420696
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 346 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.3" x 8.0"