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Rena Aliston

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Rena Aliston is a gothic writer and poet specializing in noir crime fiction infused with psychological depth and occult themes. Her debut series, Xander Walsh, blends hardboiled detective storytelling with atmospheric suspense and esoteric symbolism, exploring complex themes of trauma, identity, and the supernatural.

In addition to her fiction, she is an accomplished dark poet known for her evocative verses that delve into the shadowy facets of human experience. Through her work, Rena aims to challenge readers with narratives that linger long after the final page.

When not chasing elusive leads through swampy back roads or unraveling cryptic symbols, Rena immerses herself in dark music and cinema and embraces life as a devoted dog mom and sma ...more

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Average rating: 4.5 · 16 ratings · 14 reviews · 13 distinct works • Similar authors

	The Devil's Grave: A Collection of Short Crime & Horror Stories (The Devil's Reign Book 1) 4.29 avg rating — 7 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Penance: A Xander Walsh Novella 4.40 avg rating — 5 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Red Hour: The Hourglass Collection Book 1 it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 3 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Shadows and Mirrors: A Dark Poetry Collection it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Woven Tales: Selected Poems 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Conjure Volume 1: Dark Poetry 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Divine Madness: A Dark Poetry Collection 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Devil's Hymn: A Collection of Short Crime & Horror Stories (The Devil's Reign Book 2) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Now Available: The Green Hour

The Green Hour: The Hourglass Collection Book 2 is now available in both ebook and paperback formats. This is the second book in the five-book poetry collection. Please visit the official website for a complete list of stores where the book is available.

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The waters receded
as I entered the green
hour. No longer
feeling the weight
of past transgressions,
I divulge secrets.
My soul rejoices.
Freedom ta Read more of this blog post »

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The Snowman (Harry Hole, #7)

by Jo Nesbø (Goodreads Author)

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Rena Aliston wants to read A Faustian Bargain: Soul for a Soul by Monique Beasley	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Rewind is an excellent collection of poems and stories from Irish authors reflecting on memories. All of the pieces are beautifully written and worth the read.
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Rena Aliston rated a book really liked it The Graveyard of My Mind by Matilda Reed	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
The Graveyard of My Mind is a collection of raw poetry dealing with the pain of los love. The poems are well-written and thought-provoking. My favorite poems were Desert, Muscle Memory, Now, The Collector, Prosperous Pain, and Brave.
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Rena Aliston is now following Riley Sager Author of The Only One Left
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The story kept my interest from beginning to end and I enjoyed the twist.
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Rena Aliston made a comment in the group Advanced Copies for Review & Book Giveaways — ARC Readers Wanted for Crime/Thriller Novella topic " Looking for ARC Readers for my forthcoming crime/thriller novella Penance. Penance is the first book in the Xander Walsh series. ARC copies will be del ...more "
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