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The Dead Don't Stay Gone: A Gripping Psychological Thriller of Love, Lies, and Revenge
She thought she buried the past… but some nightmares refuse to die.
When powerhouse CEO Stephanie Baker returns to her rural hometown to care for her dying father, the last thing she expects is for her darkest memories to resurface. Years ago, she fled in the middle of the night—blood on her hands and secrets in her heart. Now, something—or someone—is stalking her from the shadows.
Unmarked letters. Blurry photographs. A chilling You don’t remember everything, Stephanie... but I do.
As paranoia takes root, Stephanie starts questioning everything—her fiancé’s motives, her best friend’s loyalty, and even her own fractured memories. What really happened that night she ran? And what’s been hidden from her ever since?
With danger closing in and truths unraveling, Stephanie must confront the past she tried to forget… before it comes back to finish what it started.
Perfect for fans of Freida McFadden and Verity, The Dead Don’t Stay Gone is a tense, twist-filled psychological thriller where every lie has a consequence—and no one is safe.
When powerhouse CEO Stephanie Baker returns to her rural hometown to care for her dying father, the last thing she expects is for her darkest memories to resurface. Years ago, she fled in the middle of the night—blood on her hands and secrets in her heart. Now, something—or someone—is stalking her from the shadows.
Unmarked letters. Blurry photographs. A chilling You don’t remember everything, Stephanie... but I do.
As paranoia takes root, Stephanie starts questioning everything—her fiancé’s motives, her best friend’s loyalty, and even her own fractured memories. What really happened that night she ran? And what’s been hidden from her ever since?
With danger closing in and truths unraveling, Stephanie must confront the past she tried to forget… before it comes back to finish what it started.
Perfect for fans of Freida McFadden and Verity, The Dead Don’t Stay Gone is a tense, twist-filled psychological thriller where every lie has a consequence—and no one is safe.
397 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 1, 2025
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August 10, 2025
Good Read
This was a solid read. It had smooth pacing and I enjoyed it. I look forward to reading more books from this author!
This was a solid read. It had smooth pacing and I enjoyed it. I look forward to reading more books from this author!
December 16, 2025
Woah
The Dead Don’t Stay Gone is a tense, twist‑filled psychological thriller about confronting buried secrets before they consume you. Shronda Beeks crafts a compelling narrative around Stephanie Baker, a successful CEO returning to her rural hometown to care for her ailing father, only to have her carefully constructed life unravel as fragments of her past resurface. Beeks keeps readers guessing about who’s trustworthy and what truly happened years ago, delivering clever pacing, complex characters, and chilling revelations that build toward a satisfying, suspenseful conclusion. Perfect for fans of domestic thrillers with psychological depth.
The Dead Don’t Stay Gone is a tense, twist‑filled psychological thriller about confronting buried secrets before they consume you. Shronda Beeks crafts a compelling narrative around Stephanie Baker, a successful CEO returning to her rural hometown to care for her ailing father, only to have her carefully constructed life unravel as fragments of her past resurface. Beeks keeps readers guessing about who’s trustworthy and what truly happened years ago, delivering clever pacing, complex characters, and chilling revelations that build toward a satisfying, suspenseful conclusion. Perfect for fans of domestic thrillers with psychological depth.
August 4, 2025
Keeps you guessing until the end
Listen…. This was a page turner and I couldn’t put it down! You look at every character like the villain and don’t know who to trust. Great character, amazing story line, and plot twist that will have you gasping. Ms. Beeks knocked this right out the park!
Listen…. This was a page turner and I couldn’t put it down! You look at every character like the villain and don’t know who to trust. Great character, amazing story line, and plot twist that will have you gasping. Ms. Beeks knocked this right out the park!
August 6, 2025
This is a must read!!!!
A gripping thriller that kept me on the edge of my seat from beginning to end. Masterfully crafted tale filled with suspense, complex characters, and chilling twists that challenge perceptions of trust and betrayal.
A gripping thriller that kept me on the edge of my seat from beginning to end. Masterfully crafted tale filled with suspense, complex characters, and chilling twists that challenge perceptions of trust and betrayal.
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