Book excerpt: From award-winning suspense author Brandon Massey comes a thrilling novel of buried secrets and stunning revelations... LOST Twenty-five years ago, a jealous ex-boyfriend murdered Mallory Steele's mother. With no close family to take in Mallory and her older sister, the girls became wards of the state--and were soon ripped apart, sent to live with different foster families. THEN FOUND Taken in by loving parents, Mallory went on to a successful career as an investigative reporter at an Atlanta newspaper. She hasn’t been able to find her sister despite her best efforts--until she discovers a promising connection on a genealogical website. Hoping for a reunion, Mallory sets off for the small town in rural Georgia where she believes her sister lives. BUT NOTHING WILL EVER BE THE SAME There, at Sanctuary, an old antebellum mansion deep in the murky backwoods, Mallory discovers her sister’s new family: a reclusive clan led by a secretive man known only as “Father.” Skeptical of Father's revelation about her sister, Mallory plunges into the most important investigation of her life...but to unravel the mystery of her sister's fate and the terrible secrets lurking in Sanctuary, Mallory must decide: is finding the truth always worth the price? Grab your copy of this stunning psychological suspense thriller today! What readers are saying about The Quiet Ones: "This was my first read by this author and it did not disappoint. I love a good suspense/mystery and this story kept me glued to the pages." Goodreads Reviewer "Enjoyed this book very much. Caught my attention right from the start, the storyline kept flowing throughout the entire book. It's always a great mystery when you don't figure out the storyline right away!" Goodreads Reviewer "I inhaled this book in pretty much one day and I'm just blown away by it." Goodreads Reviewer "Another engrossing book by Mr. Massey. Un-put-downable, seat of your pants wild ride." Goodreads Reviewer "I was left speechless." Goodreads Reviewer Brandon Massey writes compelling, standalone thrillers about ordinary people facing extraordinary situations. Visit his website at BrandonMassey.com and sign up for his free mailing list to get advance news on books and the chance to win prizes in giveaways.