The book was fiction. The pain was real. The consequences are deadly.
Professor Karla Dobbs has everything: literary acclaim, a bestselling novel, and a film adaptation on the horizon. Until a former student accuses her of plagiarism….
"A tightly wound mystery in which each new revelation changes the meaning of what came before … an inventive spin on the psychological thriller by making authorship itself a weapon.” —BookLife Prizes
"In The Mentor, Angela Douglas has delved into the dark world of literary plagiarism and crafted a gripping thriller about every writer's worst nightmare. Fast-paced and addictive!" —Sheena Kamal, Author of The Lost Ones
"High-stakes suspense meets revenge thriller in Angela Douglas's The Mentor, which follows an author whose bestselling novel is rooted in a devastating personal trauma. The problem? That trauma is not her own—and now that the book is blowing up, someone is out for blood. Led by a nuanced protagonist and set against the backdrop of the publishing world, this terror-filled tale is perfect for fans of Jean Hanff Korelitz's The Plot and David Bell's Kill All Your Darlings. The Mentor had me playing 'one more chapter' half the night. A stunner." —Tessa Wegert, Author of In the Bones and The River Runs Black
"A twisted thriller you can sink your teeth into, The Mentor is the perfect 'unputdownable' book that keeps you flipping the pages to find out more!" —Steena Holmes, Bestselling Author of When You Tell
THEY CAN’T TELL IF THE HOUSE IS HAUNTED, OR IF TRAUMA IS LEARNING HOW TO SPEAK.
EITHER WAY, IT’S GETTING LOUDER.
A psychological thriller with a speculative edge, Every Fall explores the terrifying places where trauma, grief, violence, and the unexplainable collide.
"Perfect for fans of Ruth Ware and Lisa Jewell, Douglas’s debut is a pulse-pounding page turner.” — Booklist
"Angela Douglas writes with verve and insight in this story about family and obsession and the things that haunt us. Thought provoking and atmospheric, Every Fall pulls back the curtain of the thin blue line while simultaneously exploring the isolation of early motherhood. Tana French meets Riley Sager in all the best ways. A winner.” —Alex Finlay, Bestselling Author of If Something Happens to Me
“A fast-paced psychological thriller that explores trauma, toxic police culture, and the different ways people can be haunted. A fresh, unique page-turner.” —Robyn Harding, Bestselling Author of The Haters