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Hidden Rooms

Long-distance runner, Riley Svenson, has been fighting various bewildering symptoms for months, from vertigo to fainting spells. Worse, her doctors can’t tell her what’s wrong, leaving her to wonder if it’s stress or something more threatening. But when her brother’s fiancée is killed—and he becomes the prime suspect—Riley must prove his innocence, despite the toll on her health.

As she reacquaints herself with the familiar houses and wild woods of her childhood, the secrets she uncovers take her on a trail to the real killer that leads right back to the very people she knows best and loves most.

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Coming in January 2027…

Book 2: Down to Our Bones

Available for pre-order on November 10

The discovery of bones in rural Ohio reignites a tinderbox of old grudges and generational secrets in Kate Michaelson’s suspenseful new mystery. Down to Our Bones examines the transience of life—and who is worth remembering—and cements Michaelson as “an author to watch” (Booklist).

When skeletal remains are found near Riley Svenson’s childhood home, she fears the worst. Riley and her friend Gaby Rojas shared only one summer of adolescent optimism, first crushes, and bonfire parties. But it was also a season of simmering conflict between local produce growers and migrant labor organizers, led by Gaby’s father. Then, as suddenly as Gaby and her father arrived, they vanished. Though everyone else assumed they’d moved on with the migrant community, Riley suspected something more sinister.

Now, sixteen years later, Riley may finally have an explanation. As the community waits for forensic results, Riley becomes consumed with uncovering the truth. But she isn’t the only one looking into the past, and a devastating rumor about Riley’s deceased father threatens everything her family holds dear. As Riley questions friends from that cruel summer, she’s about to learn how far people will go to keep their secrets buried.

Praise for the Riley Svenson Mysteries

“Featuring genuinely moving depictions of women facing chronic, mysterious illnesses, this fresh debut will be welcomed by those who love strong women protagonists and small-town mysteries.”

— Library Journal

“With a fresh voice and gorgeous writing, Hidden Rooms by Kate Michaelson is a stunning debut mystery that sweeps the reader along until the surprising conclusion. I predict this book will appear on many ‘Favorites’ lists—mine included.”

—Connie Berry, USA Today bestselling author of the Kate Hamilton Mysteries

“Michaelson’s suspenseful and intricately plotted debut mystery marks her as an author to watch, and Larsen’s narrative touches bring it to pulse-pounding life.”

—Booklist

“This remarkable debut novel expertly combines a compelling mystery with a richly drawn cast of characters and a strong, beautifully portrayed sense of place. An engaging, gripping read.”

—Andrew Welsh-Huggins, Shamus, Derringer, and ITW award-nominated author

“Michaelson’s witty eye, sharp portrayal of illness, and a twisty case make for a standout debut!”

— Erin Flanagan, Edgar-Award-winning author of Come with Me

“Hidden Rooms is a masterclass in atmosphere and suspense writing.”

— Marcy McCreary, author of the Ford Family Mysteries

“Spot-on pacing builds the tension as twists and red herrings keep listeners guessing.”

— AudioFile

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