The Secret Keeper
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In a town where whispers are currency, Carrie Moonshadow is the last secret anyone wants to admit. And yet, almost everyone has appeared at her back door.
Carrie Moonshadow is the witch of Frognot County, hidden away in her ivy-covered house, tending her garden, mixing her potions, and keeping her distance. The townsfolk may glance at her sideways in public, but when misfortune strikes, they come knocking at her door, desperate for the magic they refuse to acknowledge.
When a young woman falls prey to a mysterious illness no doctor can explain, Carrie is reluctantly drawn into a dark puzzle-one laced with curses, old betrayals, and the kind of magic that leaves scars. Meanwhile, Sheriff Caleb Thorne has problems of his own: livestock missing, fields withering overnight, and fires that have no natural cause. All signs point to something unnatural, and all roads lead to Carrie.
With suspicion closing in and old grudges stirring to life, Carrie must choose: stay in the shadows, or risk everything to uncover the truth. But secrets have a way of unraveling, and in Frognot County, nothing stays buried forever.
Michael Anderle
Michael Anderle is a prolific science fiction and fantasy author best known for creating expansive, interconnected story worlds built around strong, complex characters. He is the creator of The Kurtherian® Gambit, a genre-blending series that combines science fiction, urban fantasy, action, and supernatural elements, and which has grown into a multi-series universe with a global readership. His work is recognized for its fast pacing, serialized storytelling, and long-form character arcs designed to sustain reader engagement across many books.
Over the past decade, Anderle has been one of the most widely read authors in digital subscription fiction. Amazon* recognized him as one of the ten most-read Kindle Unlimited* authors in the United Kingdom over the past decade, reflecting not just high sales volume but sustained reader loyalty. His books have reached readers in multiple international markets and have been translated into numerous languages, helping establish a broad and diverse fanbase.
Beyond writing, Anderle is known for his collaborative approach to storytelling. He frequently works with other authors within shared universes, mentoring new voices while maintaining tight narrative continuity across large bodies of work. This collaborative model has allowed his fictional worlds to expand organically while remaining accessible to new readers.
Today, Michael Anderle continues to develop new series and expand existing universes across science fiction, fantasy, and supernatural thrillers. His work emphasizes long-term worldbuilding, evolving characters, and stories designed to translate naturally across media, reflecting a forward-looking approach to modern genre fiction.
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