Beneath the Carriage House - by Cath Carson (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

A twisty contemporary gothic set in Santa Barbara, California, about a woman who moves into a carriage house sheltering sinister family secrets

Single mom Devon White always believed her mother's sister died in a car accident when they were teens, until her "dead" aunt introduces herself at her mother's memorial, leading Devon to question everything she's been told about her past. In financial straits after an unwanted divorce, Devon accepts her aunt's invitation to move into the detached carriage house located on the White family estate--a much-needed lifeline amidst her ongoing custody dispute.

But Devon's newfound happiness is short-lived. The sprawling Victorian mansion is falling apart, and a string of unsettling incidents--including unexplained blackouts, a dead crow, and a disquieting encounter with the mysterious tenant in the attic--leads Devon to question how safe she is in her new home.

With family secrets emerging from the darkness, Devon realizes her living situation is not only untenable but dangerous--and that her very life may be at stake.

Review Quotes

"Cath Carson is a terrific new voice in suspense. Beneath the Carriage House has superb twists and turns . . . Not to be missed!"
--Robert Dugoni, New York Times bestselling author of Hold Strong

"Prepare yourself for a fast-paced, twisty story that delivers everything a dark contemporary gothic should: dread, suspicion, and a chilling glimpse into the darkest corners of human nature."
--T.R. Ragan, New York Times bestselling author of Best House on the Block

"Beneath the Carriage House is a twisty, spellbinding psychological thriller you can unpeel layer by layer, as well as a beautifully written contemporary gothic about lost identity that asks, do we really know those we love, and should we forgive them for past sins? An absorbing read about scandalous family secrets, where the past continues to haunt the living--a gripping gem."
--Alice Blanchard, award-winning author of Trace of Evil

"Skeletons in the closet have nothing on the furtive family that populates Cath Carson's absorbing, Gothic-tinged thriller . . . Sinister, unsettling, and drenched in eerie atmosphere, Beneath the Carriage House grips like a crow's talons and holds tight until the final twist. This is one terrific read."
--Tessa Wegert, author of Death in the Family and The River Runs Black

About the Author

Cath Carson is the pseudonym of a former business banker, adjunct college instructor, and nonprofit executive turned author. A graduate of UCLA with an MBA from Drake University, she lives and writes in Santa Barbara, California.