About the Author

KELLEY ARMSTRONG graduated with a degree in psychology and then studied computer programming. Now, she is a full-time writer and parent, and she lives with her husband and three children in rural Ontario, Canada. She is the author of City of the Lost, the first book in the Casey Duncan mystery series.

Reviews

"Bestseller Armstrong fuses small-town mystery with high-concept thriller in her propulsive fourth Rockton novel. . . Casey's present-tense narration heightens tension, while colorful characters with checkered pasts add humor, intrigue, and heart. New readers and longtime fans will enjoy Armstrong's adrenaline-fueled plot, which cleverly capitalizes upon her inventive series premise." --Publishers Weekly "The Rockton novels are fine blends of story, character, and setting. The town of Rockton is not merely window dressing, and its characters aren't superficially drawn. In fact, two elements feed off one another, with the vividness of the place adding depth to the people who inhabit it." --Booklist Praise for the Rockton Novels: THIS FALLEN PREY "The empathetic central characters grapple with the nature of violence and the choices they're willing to make to protect loved ones. Armstrong delivers surprising twists and keeps readers guessing about who the next victim might be." --Publishers Weekly "Kelley Armstrong's solid Casey Duncan Series... is turning into one of the best new finds of the decade. . This Fallen Prey is the best Rockton novel so far, as this town of people with no pasts confront a man who seems to spread death. Is he a killer or a potential victim? Slick plotting and good characters are hallmarks of this clever series." --Globe and Mail A DARKNESS ABSOLUTE "The unusual setup and isolated location increase tension in a fast-paced entry that will keep readers guessing." --Publishers Weekly "Armstrong keeps the plot turning and cranks up the tension from one chapter to the next. She's already shown she's good at that, and A Darkness Absolute is no exception." --The Oklahoman CITY OF THE LOST "[A] locked room mystery on steroids; readers should prepare for an all-nighter to finish it." --Booklist "Excellent first in a new thriller series... A highly unusual set-up sets the stage for a distinctive cast of characters and a page-turning plot." --Publishers Weekly (starred review)