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Press Release December 13, 2024

  • Writer: Michaela Riley
    Michaela Riley
  • Dec 13, 2024
  • 2 min read

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Dark Scales of Justice by Michaela Riley offers A Riveting Tale of Suspense and Redemption

Virginia, December 12, 2024 - Michaela Riley announces the release of her highly anticipated novel, Dark Scales of Justice. A fascinating fiction debut set against the idyllic yet ominous backdrop of Ocean View, Norfolk.


The story follows Jennifer Campbell, a resilient woman seeking a fresh start after enduring years of sacrifice and hardship. Jennifer's dream of a peaceful life in her beach cottage is abruptly shattered when an unexpected package containing weapons and ammunition appears on her porch. As she solves the mystery behind this chilling delivery, Jennifer becomes trapped in a web of deceit, betrayal, and danger that threatens to consume her newfound sanctuary.


Michaela Riley crafts a compelling narrative that blends emotional depth with edge-of-your-seat suspense. Through Jennifer's journey, the novel explores themes of trust, justice, and the indelible scars of past traumas. From the haunting beauty of the Virginia coastline to the unsettling interactions with her enigmatic neighbors, every page immerses readers in a world where appearances can deceive and secrets lurk beneath the surface.

The author wanted to create a story that challenges readers to confront their fears and question their perceptions of truth and loyalty. Jennifer's journey is one of empowerment as she learns to move through a treacherous path while reclaiming her voice and agency.

Dark Scales of Justice is not just a tale of suspense. It is a deeply human story that resonates with anyone who has faced life's uncertainties head-on. The author's deft storytelling and stark characterizations make this novel interesting for fans of psychological thrillers and emotionally charged dramas.


Dark Scales of Justice is now available in paperback and hardcover in major online bookstores.

 

For more information, please contact:

Michaela Riley

About the Author

Michaela Riley, based in the scenic landscapes of Virginia, shares her life with her fiancé and two cherished dogs, Morrigan, a red German Shepherd, and Carlos, a spirited Chihuahua-Terrier mix. Her debut book is a heartfelt tribute to her late Black Labrador Retriever, Princess, whose adventurous spirit and unwavering companionship inspired Michaela to immortalize their shared experiences. Through storytelling, Michaela celebrates the bond between humans and their canine companions, inviting readers to cherish the love and joy their furry friends bring to life.

 

 


Critics' Requiem

Echoe's Never Die

The Editor's Shadow

What if the worst thing you ever read about yourself was true—and the whole world believed it?

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Arthur Penwright’s debut novel was supposed to make him a star. Instead, he becomes the target of an online mob, as anonymous critics tear his life apart with words sharper than any knife. In this gripping psychological thriller about writers and critics, Arthur’s quest for vindication spirals into obsession, revenge, and murder as he hunts down those who ruined him.

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Set in the ruthless world of publishing and social media, Critics’ Requiem is a dark and twisty suspense novel about the power of words, the danger of cancel culture, and the line between justice and madness. Fans of literary thrillers, meta-fiction, and books like The Silent Patient or Gone Girl will devour this page-turner where every review can be deadly.

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Perfect for readers searching for:
literary thriller series, psychological suspense, books about writers and critics, novels about online bullying, dark fiction about internet mobs, fiction about toxic online culture, book reviewer murder mystery, psychological revenge stories, books for writers and book lovers

The story isn’t over. The legend of Arthur Penwright returns with a vengeance.

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Across Europe, literary critics are turning up dead—each murder foretold by a chilling manuscript leak, each scene echoing the crimes of the infamous Penwright case.

 

Detective Elias Mercer is called out of retirement, Maia Walsh is drawn back into a web of obsession and betrayal, and Arthur finds passion and peril with the mysterious Sabine Leclerc.

Echoes Never Die is a dark literary thriller about love, betrayal, and digital justice. As new killings sweep Paris, Prague, and beyond, the line between victim and villain blurs. Who controls the narrative when legends refuse to die?

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Perfect for fans of:
psychological thrillers, global suspense series, dark academia, novels about betrayal and obsession, European thrillers, books about viral crime, books with strong female leads, books about digital scandals, trending booktok thrillers

Every ending is a new beginning. The final story is being written.

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A new apprentice steps from the shadows, orchestrating copycat killings and leaking chapters that shake the literary world. As the body count climbs across Lisbon, New York, and beyond, Arthur, Sabine, Maia, and Mercer are forced into a final, deadly showdown.

 

In this international murder mystery, old legends and new obsessions collide.

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The Editor’s Shadow is a gripping psychological suspense novel about redemption, legacy, and the mythic power of narrative. Perfect for readers who crave dark fiction, meta-narrative thrillers, and stories where every secret can kill.

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For readers who love:
copycat killer thrillers, psychological suspense series, novels about redemption and justice, gripping suspense novels, international murder mysteries, books about myth and legacy, fiction about narrative power, trending thrillers for adults

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