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A.L. Hatcher holds bachelor’s degrees in both forensic investigation and forensic pathology as well as an associate's degree in veterinary technology. Because of her love of animals, she was a registered veterinary technician for over 23 years but her true passion was always writing. Today, she spends her time caring for her child, reading, listening to true crime podcasts, and writing fiction about crime, suspense, and all things dark. She lives in the Midwest with her family, some chickens, and a couple of rambunctious dogs.
The Blood Eagle: A Tess Dane Thriller
Series: The Tess Dane Thrillers
Series Number: 1
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Blurb: A young female detective tracks a serial killer who is using ancient torture and execution methods on his victims.
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Police Deputy Tess Dane never thought that reporting to work one cool October morning would change her life forever. When her name is found scrawled at a gruesome crime scene, she is teamed up with her old partner, Detective Denny Haywood. As Tess and Denny work through the evidence left at the scene, a madman is busy at work, setting about his ultimate revenge. While Tess struggles to not only find the killer but to also clear her name, they get a call. Another tortured body has been found. It’s now a race against time to catch a killer who will stop at nothing to finish his murderous plan. As the body count rises, the danger is getting closer to home. Can Tess and Denny catch him before it’s too late? Content Warnings: Contains descriptive crime scenes, and mentions some topics that can be triggering (see author website) for some individuals. This is a crime thriller and may not be suitable for all readers. Please read with care.
River of Lies: A Tess Dane Thriller
Series: The Tess Dane Thrillers
Series Number: 2
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Blurb: A missing pregnant woman, a race against time; Can Detective Tess Dane find the truth in a river of lies?
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“Everything that came pouring out of their mouth is untrue. A full on river of lies!” When a 9-1-1 call comes in about a missing pregnant woman, Detective Tess Dane is on the case searching for clues about the woman’s disappearance. Everyone typically suspects the spouse first, but did he really have anything to do with his wife’s disappearance? Tess isn’t so sure. But if the missing woman's husband is innocent, then where is she? Did she run away from her old life to start a new one? Was she kidnapped in a burglary gone wrong? Or was she the victim of a more sinister crime? The clock is ticking and the deeper Tess digs for the truth, the more lies she uncovers. ***This book is a crime thriller and explores topics that may be triggering to some readers. Please take care when reading. A full list of trigger warnings is available on the author's website.***
Little Jar of Teeth: Dark Stories to Keep You Up At Night
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Blurb: From the author of The Blood Eagle and River of Lies comes a collection of ten dark and twisted short stories guaranteed to get your pulse racing and make your palms sweaty.
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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to find a little jar full of human teeth that was never meant to be found? Or wondered how someone could survive a harrowing plane crash in the Alaskan Bush… only for the real terror to begin as the sole survivor? What gruesome horrors will you uncover when you read about America’s first known serial killer family? From the author of The Blood Eagle and River of Lies comes a collection of ten dark and twisted short stories guaranteed to get your pulse racing and make your palms sweaty. Welcome to the dark side of storytelling… Some of the stories include: The Pit: The story of a young family who bought their dream home… only to realize they got much more than they bargained for. The Animal Within: A friendly small-town veterinarian will do anything, no matter how twisted, to keep his reputation spotless and his secrets safe. The Blizzard: A mother braves a blizzard to save her daughter because even as the snow continues to fall, they are being hunted by something much more dangerous. The Bells of St. Andrews Cemetery: The tale of one man’s descent into madness as he confronts mankind's most primal fear: being buried… while you’re still breathing. The Axe Man of Tate Farm: Years ago, a family was axed to death in their sleep. Was it just an urban legend or something far more sinister? The Cavern: When the park service closes a cavern to the public, maybe, just maybe, there’s a good reason. Sweet Caroline: A late-night phone call, a missing teenager, a game of cat-and-mouse. How far would you go to save your daughter from the clutches of a madman? Trigger Warnings: TW's are listed by story in the front of the book. Here is a quick list to help you decide if this book is for you. Please read responsibly. *Murder *Domestic violence *Being buried alive *Animal attacks *Mention of animal death *Mention of abuse of an animal corpse *Mention of drug abuse/use *Having your teeth removed from your skull… while you're still alive. *A tale about a true-life serial killer family... that was never caught *Some language throughout *Descriptions of dead bodies—including dismemberment *A plane crash *Some mild sexual innuendos