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    Nasty Little Secrets

    A Novel

    Author Gabbie Hanks
    Hardcover
    $28.00 US
    | $36.99 CAN
    Zando
    On sale Jun 16, 2026 | 320 Pages | 9781638933205
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    An infamous murder case is blown back open when a crime writer’s sister goes missing—and her bestselling book might be the key to finding her.

    Rose Dearling’s life changed forever when her brother was imprisoned for the murder of his high school sweetheart. Now, a decade after the crime ripped her family and Florida hometown apart, Rose is the only one who still believes he didn’t do it. So much so that she wrote a bestselling book about the case to cement his innocence. This may have gained her a bad reputation, but it also bought her a new life in Manhattan, far away from where it all began.

    Then Rose gets a call that shatters her world for a second time: her younger sister has gone missing. Back home and under the same roof as her family for the first time in years, Rose begins the search for her sister. But when connections between both past and present cases emerge, Rose realizes that her own book could hold all the answers . . .

    Propulsive and razor-sharp, Nasty Little Secrets is a crackling psychological suspense about family secrets and small-town scandal, which grips you until the final, jaw-dropping twist.
    “It’s rare to read a debut thriller and somehow know that the writer will be a future star in the genre, but that’s my prediction for Gabbie Hanks. Nasty Little Secrets is a dazzling debut—a twist-fest about family, secrets, and systemic injustice with a protagonist you won’t soon forget. A star is born.”—Alex Finlay, bestselling author of Parents Weekend

    “Voiced by a tough-as-nails, not-to-be-messed-with narrator, Nasty Little Secrets by Gabbie Hanks is a mesmerizing thriller filled with chilling secrets and heart-tugging emotion. Murder, lies, and obsession add up to a smart, twisty debut that will keep you guessing until the final shocking twist. I’ll be thinking about this one for a long time. Readers take note—Gabbie Hanks is a writer to watch!” —Heather Gudenkauf, New York Times bestselling author of The Perfect Hosts

    “A sharp, character-driven story that’s equal parts heartbreaking family drama and intriguing mystery. At its heart is Rose Dearling, a character that you won’t forget for a long time. Nasty Little Secrets is a great debut perfect for fans of Jennifer Hillier and Amy Tintera.” —Kellye Garrett, award-winning author of Missing White Woman
    Gabbie Hanks is a former librarian and now works in literacy for the government. She is an avid psychological suspense reader, and this is her debut novel.
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    An infamous murder case is blown back open when a crime writer’s sister goes missing—and her bestselling book might be the key to finding her.

    Rose Dearling’s life changed forever when her brother was imprisoned for the murder of his high school sweetheart. Now, a decade after the crime ripped her family and Florida hometown apart, Rose is the only one who still believes he didn’t do it. So much so that she wrote a bestselling book about the case to cement his innocence. This may have gained her a bad reputation, but it also bought her a new life in Manhattan, far away from where it all began.

    Then Rose gets a call that shatters her world for a second time: her younger sister has gone missing. Back home and under the same roof as her family for the first time in years, Rose begins the search for her sister. But when connections between both past and present cases emerge, Rose realizes that her own book could hold all the answers . . .

    Propulsive and razor-sharp, Nasty Little Secrets is a crackling psychological suspense about family secrets and small-town scandal, which grips you until the final, jaw-dropping twist.

    Reviews

    “It’s rare to read a debut thriller and somehow know that the writer will be a future star in the genre, but that’s my prediction for Gabbie Hanks. Nasty Little Secrets is a dazzling debut—a twist-fest about family, secrets, and systemic injustice with a protagonist you won’t soon forget. A star is born.”—Alex Finlay, bestselling author of Parents Weekend

    “Voiced by a tough-as-nails, not-to-be-messed-with narrator, Nasty Little Secrets by Gabbie Hanks is a mesmerizing thriller filled with chilling secrets and heart-tugging emotion. Murder, lies, and obsession add up to a smart, twisty debut that will keep you guessing until the final shocking twist. I’ll be thinking about this one for a long time. Readers take note—Gabbie Hanks is a writer to watch!” —Heather Gudenkauf, New York Times bestselling author of The Perfect Hosts

    “A sharp, character-driven story that’s equal parts heartbreaking family drama and intriguing mystery. At its heart is Rose Dearling, a character that you won’t forget for a long time. Nasty Little Secrets is a great debut perfect for fans of Jennifer Hillier and Amy Tintera.” —Kellye Garrett, award-winning author of Missing White Woman

    Author

    Gabbie Hanks is a former librarian and now works in literacy for the government. She is an avid psychological suspense reader, and this is her debut novel.
    Gabbie Hanks View titles by Gabbie Hanks

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