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Hannah Mary McKinnon

Hannah Mary was born in the UK, grew up in Switzerland and moved to Canada in 2010. After a successful career in recruitment, she quit the corporate world in favor of writing. Her Secret Son is Hannah Mary’s third novel. She lives in Oakville, Ontario, with her husband and three sons, and is delighted by her twenty second commute. Connect with her on Facebook, on Twitter @HannahMMcKinnon, and on Instagram @HannahMaryMcKinnon.

Genres: Mystery

New and upcoming books

July 2024

Only One Survives

Novels

   Time After Time (2016)
   The Neighbors (2018)
   Her Secret Son (2019)
   Sister Dear (2020)
   You Will Remember Me (2021)
   Never Coming Home (2022)
   The Revenge List (2023)
   Only One Survives (2024)

Hannah Mary McKinnon recommends

Peril in Pink (2024)
(Hudson Valley B&B Mystery, book 1)
Sydney Leigh
"Peril in Pink is a fresh and fun cozy mystery that's fast-paced and highly engaging until the very last word. With plenty of suspects to choose from and red herrings (or rose herrings...?) to misdirect, you'll not only be second guessing who's committing the murders at the Pearl B&B, but also rooting for its hilarious, sassy owner Jess to solve the mystery before more bodies pile up. Sydney Leigh is an exciting new voice in crime fiction, and she delivers in spades!"

The Lock Box (2024)
Parker Adams
"I dare you to try not to read The Lock Box in a couple of sittings because this immaculate thriller will make your heart pound and your palms sweat. It's a furiously paced adrenaline rush of a book with a gusty safe-cracking protagonist I can't wait to read more of!"

Everyone is Watching (2024)
Heather Gudenkauf
"No wonder Heather Gudenkauf is one of my favorite authors. Everyone Is Watching is a unique, original, compelling, and absolutely binge-worthy read. I couldn't inhale the pages fast enough to find out what was going on in this mysterious high-stakes televised game. It's Big Brother meets Survivor meets a bucketload of Machiavellian twists, and this knock-out book is sure to be a hit!"

One Wrong Word (2024)
Hank Phillippi Ryan
"One Wrong Word is a sublime cat-and-mouse thriller that had me turning the pages as fast as I was switching allegiances, all while trying (and failing) to figure out who to trust. Hank Phillippi Ryan proves once again that she's at the top of her game, and a master of suspense! Not to be missed."

A Twisted Love Story (2023)
Samantha Downing
"While A Twisted Love Story is a thriller about love, buckle up because it's of the gnarly, twisted variety, and I tore through the pages... It takes great skill to make readers root for a couple like this, but Samantha Downing does so with ease."

The Night It Ended (2023)
Katie Garner
"Set at an exclusive school for trouble teenaged girls, The Night It Ended by Katie Garner is dark, twisted, and utterly compelling. Impossible to put down, you won't know who or what to believe and the creepy location will have you looking over your shoulder more than once. One heck of a debut with an ending that left me speechless."

The Vanishing Hour (2023)
Seraphina Nova Glass
"Welcome to the 'burbs - except you won't find much peace and quiet here. Brighton Hills is packed with secrets, lies, grief, and deceit, all of which make ON A QUIET STREET a brilliant and twisty tale. You'll be wondering who did what and to whom, who's telling the truth or feeding you lies, and you'll shift your allegiances faster than a tennis match. A fast-paced, highly-enjoyable and compulsive read that may well make you look at your entire neighborhood a little differently."

Fit to Die (2023)
Daniel Kalla
"A compulsive, fast-paced thriller that'll keep you flipping those pages well into the night. Filled with twists, turns, and shocking revelations about the diet industry, this is one heck of an intriguing must-read. I devoured it (guilt-free)."

Sisters of the Lost Nation (2023)
Nick Medina
"Sisters of the Lost Nation is a gripping and compelling story that's as poignant as it is timely. Medina's spectacular blend of tribal mythology, atmospheric settings, and a lead character who settles right into your heart make this book unforgettable."

It's One Of Us (2023)
J T Ellison
"This gripping, breathless thriller, adds an incredibly unique premise and delivers a novel that's also a deeply poignant story about our deepest desire for love, family and happiness."

Blackwater Falls (2022)
(Detective Inaya Rahman, book 1)
Ausma Zehanat Khan
"In the timely novel Blackwater Falls, a trio of women investigators face an onslaught of discrimination and racial tensions not only from within their own ranks but also their small-town community, making the task of solving two disappearances and the murder of a teenage girl incredibly dangerous. With multi-faceted characters you'll cheer for, and a taut, propulsive storyline Blackwater Falls is as surprising as it is evocative. This is crime fiction at its absolute finest."

Kismet (2022)
Amina Akhtar
"Kismet is as atmospheric as it is dark and twisted. An unsettling read with wholly original protagonists, this is one thrilling story I won't be forgetting soon."

Things We Do in the Dark (2022)
Jennifer Hillier
"It's no secret Jennifer Hillier has inspired me for years and with good reason--her writing is knockout fantastic. In Things We Do In the Dark, she expertly weaves a tale that's suspenseful, twisted and shocking, but equally tender with a vulnerability that will crawl right into your ribcage and sit in your heart. A true masterclass in thriller writing, this is a novel you do not want to miss."

The Life She Had (2022)
K L Armstrong
"When two women who are pretending to be someone they're not, and packing more than secrets and questionable intentions, are set on a twisted collision course in rural Florida, you know it's going to be one hell of a ride. Not only does K. L. Armstrong immediately hook you with complex, multi-layered characters, snappy dialogue and a seriously creepy setting, but she deftly makes you switch your allegiances multiple times over before finally revealing the truth. A fast-paced, intriguing thriller, which I devoured in a matter of days, this suspenseful and atmospheric novel is an absolute must-read."

Her Dying Day (2022)
Mindy Carlson
"Her Dying Day is an intriguing, fast-paced, voice-driven mystery with an amateur filmmaker who's trying to solve a two-decades old suspected murder. This story is packed with twists and turns galore to keep you guessing, and you can't help but root for June as she tries to untangle, and gets caught up in, an intricate web of lies."

My Summer Darlings (2022)
May Cobb
"With friends like these, you won't need enemies....This dark, devious, sexy tale of duplicity and one-up(wo)manship sizzles so much it'll practically burn your fingers as you turn the pages. My Summer Darlings is sure to be another unputdownable hit!"

Watch Out for Her (2022)
Samantha M Bailey
"I'd planned on reading a chapter or two but ended up devouring Watch Out for Her in a day. Compulsive, propelling, and unputdownable, this twisted thriller is as enthralling as it is surprising. A fantastic read that's sure to be a huge hit!"

An Unthinkable Thing (2022)
Nicole Lundrigan
"In An Unthinkable Thing, Nicole Lundrigan goes deep behind the glittering curtain of a perfect family, skillfully revealing their darkest secrets one shocking layer at a time. Expertly paced, with a voice that's both tender and innocent, this twisted suspense story's jaw-dropping events kept me glued to the pages until the ultimate satisfying surprise. A must read."

My Darling Husband (2021)
Kimberly Belle
"This novel should come with two warnings: a) clear your schedule because once you start you can't stop, and b) hold on tight because you're in for one hell of a ride. Gripping, intense and utterly bingeworthy, MY DARLING HUSBAND had me holding my breath more times than I can count. Fabulously constructed, brilliantly layered and secretive characters, plus heroines you'll cheer for, Belle once again proves she's a true master of domestic suspense. Do yourself a favor and pick this book up now!"

All Her Little Secrets (2021)
Wanda M Morris
"All Her Little Secrets by Wanda M. Morris is a terrific, timely thriller you won’t be able to put down. I devoured this story faster than a plate of chicken and dumplings and the deeply satisfying conclusion made me cheer out loud!"

On the Edge (2021)
(Jen Shaw, book 1)
Jane Jesmond
"In Jane Jesmond, the thriller world has gained a compelling and seriously talented voice. On the Edge is a truly surprising, original, and twisted story that will not only take your breath away but which also does exactly what it announces loud and proud: keep you on the edge of your seat. I couldn’t - and didn’t want to - put it down."

Nanny Needed (2021)
Georgina Cross
"Nanny Needed is one of those stories that slowly slithers up your spine, wraps itself around your neck, and squeezes. Oh, it’s quite gentle at first, but it suddenly gets tighter and tighter until you’re left gasping for air. Twisty, eerie, and completely bingeworthy, this book makes you feel claustrophobic and tense, yet you’re unable to stop reading. Things escalate. Bad stuff is coming. But you can’t look away until you reach the truly surprising ending. I worked as an au pair many years ago. Thankfully the family was nothing like the Birds!"

The Mother Next Door (2021)
Tara Laskowski
"Trust no one, absolutely no one while reading The Mother Next Door because everyone has secrets, all of them are liars, and everybody has at least one thing to lose. Tara Laskowski's brilliantly paced tale of perfect-suburbia-until-you-scratch-the-surface is as compelling as it is twisted. With oh-so-privileged characters you'll love to hate and a storyline that has more twists than a pretzel, you'll be sure to devour this novel in a couple of sittings at most. Great fun!"

The Spires (2021)
Kate Moretti
"Dark, twisted, and with secrets galore, Moretti takes friendship, obsession, and revenge to a whole other level in The Spires. A twisted, compelling page-turner you’ll devour in no time."

Where I Left Her (2021)
Amber Garza
"Books like WHERE I LEFT HER by Amber Garza are a reminder of why thrillers are my favourite genre. This is a tale that's dark and twisted, one where everybody has secrets galore, and the characters will have you shifting allegiances multiple times over. And that ending! It'll blow your mind. More, please!"

The Perfect Family (2021)
Robyn Harding
"Brilliantly layered, fabulously developed, and interesting characters, and twists and turns galore all made for a compelling read I couldn’t put down. Add to that Robyn’s wry wit and dark sense of humour that made me laugh out loud, and this is definitely a summer hit. I loved it!"

No More Words (2021)
(No More, book 1)
Kerry Lonsdale
"Kerry Lonsdale starts her latest trilogy off with a bang! Brimming with drama, suspense, and family secrets galore, No More Words will have you tearing through the pages to figure out what really happened to this broken family, and who is playing whom. With beautifully drawn, complex characters, and a twisted plot that reveals itself layer by layer, No More Words is a stunning thriller that deserves a top spot on your ‘to be read’ list."

The Hunted (2021)
Roz Nay
"As much as many of us would love to travel after the pandemic, reading The Hunted may give you a serious case of careful what you wish for. Twisted, menacing, and utterly engrossing, you won’t be able to put this tale of a vacation-gone-wrong down. Take it to the beach . . . if you dare."

What's Done in Darkness (2021)
Laura McHugh
"It’s no secret that I love Laura’s writing and have devoured each of her novels since I got my hands on The Weight of Blood, and with What’s Done in Darkness it was no different. This is one heck of a spine-tingler, and Laura’s combination of seamless prose, beautifully drawn characters, atmospheric settings, and plot twists to keep you guessing—not to mention reading—is sure to be another stellar hit. If this one isn’t on your Thriller Reads Radar, it should be!"

Bath Haus (2021)
P J Vernon
"PJ Vernon’s Bath Haus grabbed me by the throat (pun intended) from the opening lines. Dark, gritty, not to mention completely terrifying, the tension builds chapter after chapter, to the point where you can’t help but gasp out loud. You know bad things are coming. You know people will get hurt. But you can’t stop yourself from greedily binge-reading the pages until you reach the epic conclusion. Booklist may have called P. J. Vernon ‘a name to watch in the thriller genre’ but I say, ‘Look out, world’ – because he has arrived, and I, for one, am riveted. Sinister, explosive and utterly addictive, Bath Haus is a thriller on steroids."

Six Weeks to Live (2021)
Catherine McKenzie
"In Six Weeks to Live, Catherine McKenzie readily demonstrates what a deft storyteller she is. Suspicion reigns supreme in this twisted and sinister domestic suspense, and your allegiances are guaranteed to shift faster than a ping-pong match. Cleverly plotted and expertly paced, with an ending that’s sure to have you gasping out loud. Do yourself a favour and pop this on your 2021 reading list now."

What You Never Knew (2021)
Jessica Hamilton
"To what lengths would you go to protect your family, and what can you do if you're no longer around? Jessica Hamilton's eerie and compulsive What You Never Knew explores sisterhood, love, loss, deep dark secrets, and whether it's possible to ever truly escape your past - or who you are. Atmospheric, intriguing and downright creepy at times, this debut had me riveted right from the start. Well plotted and with beautifully drawn characters, this is an excellent read!"

Lucky (2021)
Marissa Stapley
"With an original premise, a gutsy-yet-vulnerable heroine, dodgy villains, and bad choices galore, Marissa Stapley's highly entertaining Lucky is sure to wow readers. Fast-paced, skillfully crafted, and beautifully written, this book had me stay up late and get up early to find out what would happen to that winning lottery ticket. I loved it!"

The Jigsaw Man (2021)
(Inspector Anjelica Henley, book 1)
Nadine Matheson
"Nadine Matheson knows how to grab her reader’s attention from the opening page and doesn’t let go.The Jigsaw Manis smart, deftly plotted, and expertly paced, filled with characters you’ll love, and others who’ll make your skin crawl (and leave the lights on!). With a tale that’s dark, devious and deliciously twisted, Matheson brings a fresh new voice to crime fiction that I can’t wait to hear more from."

Bad Habits (2021)
Amy Gentry
"In Bad Habits, Amy Gentry deftly explores power struggles and their subtle—and not so subtle—shifts and consequences. As the truth of what happened one night a decade ago claws its way to the surface you’ll be switching your allegiances from left to right and back again. Whip-smart, and beautifully written, Bad Habits is one hell of an exploration of what can happen when friendship tangos with an insatiable appetite for success and control. This novel is unexpected, surprising and has a diabolical ending I won’t forget any time soon."

For the Best (2020)
Vanessa Lillie
"In For the Best, Vanessa Lillie deftly writes about complex and gritty relationships, and the damage long-term familial secrets can cause. The story had me switching allegiances like it was a tennis match, made me suspect everyone, and the ending…pure perfection. A fast-paced read thriller lovers won’t want to miss!"

Strike Me Down (2020)
Mindy Mejia
"One heck of a spectacular, original thriller. Mindy Mejia’s STRIKE ME DOWN is fast-paced, masterfully woven and wholly unexpected, with an ending that’ll make your jaw drop. An absolute must read."

The Perfect Secret (2020)
Steena Holmes
"Dark, twisted and packed full of suspense, with a protagonist you'll root for and creepy villains you'll love to hate, The Perfect Secret is a diabolical, masterfully told tale. Steena Holmes certainly knows how to grip her readers from the very beginning, and keeps them guessing until the satisfying end. I loved every page and this book isn't to be missed."

Wild at Heart (2020)
(Simple Wild, book 2)
K A Tucker
"The sass, the humour, the sexiness, the drama, the tenderness, and the tension - K.A. Tucker didn't just maintain all of that, she took it to a whole other level."

Until the Day I Die (2019)
Emily Carpenter
"In Until the Day I Die, Emily Carpenter proves once again she’s a thriller powerhouse. Packed with heroines you’ll cheer for, villains you’ll love to hate, and plot twists galore, this story will have you on the edge of your seat until you breathlessly turn the last page. What a ride!"

Hunting Annabelle (2018)
Wendy Heard
"With a protagonist you'll almost hate to love, and more twists than a foot-long corkscrew, Hunting Annabelle is a compulsive, deliciously addictive psychological thriller that pulls you in from the first page, and doesn't let go until you've reached the shocking end. A must read!"

River Bodies (2018)
(Northampton County, book 1)
Karen Katchur
"River Bodies is a dark, fast-paced, and gripping suspense with characters you won’t forget. It’s filled with old family secrets designed to protect but that instead pull everyone apart. A must read!"

The Night in Question (2018)
Nic Joseph
"Who said only bad people do bad things...? In The Night in Question, Nic Joseph weaves an expertly paced and intriguing tale packed with lies, deceit, and sizzling tension. It'll certainly have the reader wondering how far they might go to protect what's most important to them."

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