The best thrillers inspired by real events

New reading list available on Shepherd.com.

My new thriller, ONLY THE GUILTY SURVIVE, centers around the shocking demise of a small cult nestled in northern Michigan. For years, I've read true crime books about the subject of cults and coercive control, and I wanted to infuse what I've learned into my novel to make it feel authentically real. To that end, I put together a reading list for Shepherd.com featuring my picks for the top five thrillers inspired by real events.

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