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A. Bates is the author of the novel Party Line. If you enjoy stories that explore the complexities of human connection, you'll want to check out their work.

Carol Ellis is the author of The Window, a gripping psychological thriller. Her work often explores the darker corners of human nature.

Caroline Bruce Cooney was born in Geneva, New York and raised in Greenwich, Connecticut. She became interested in writing while still in grade school, and began publishing her stories when her children were young. She has published more than 75 suspense, mystery, and romance novels for teenagers. She currently resides in Fort Mill, South Carolina.

Christopher Pike pseudonym of American author Kevin Christopher McFadden. McFadden began writing mystery and science fiction novels after leaving college, but he was unable to publish them. When an editor at Avon Books suggested that he write a teen thriller, he wrote Slumber Party, which was published in 1985 and went on to a bestseller. In addition to dozens of teen thrillers, he has written books for children and for adult audiences.

D. E. Athkins is the author of the compelling family drama, Sister Dearest. Readers who enjoy stories about complex relationships will find much to explore in their work.

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Jay Bennett (1912–2009) was a prominent American author who redefined the young adult mystery genre. He remains a staple in educational curricula for his high-stakes, psychologically driven narratives.

Lael Littke is the author of The Watcher. They write thrilling stories that keep you guessing. If you like suspense, you'll want to check out their work.

Robert Lawrence Stine, known professionally as R. L. Stine, is an American author of horror and comedy fiction for children and young adults. Born in Columbus, Ohio, he graduated from Ohio State University and began his career writing for Scholastic magazines and humor books before turning to horror fiction with Blind Date (1986). He is best known for the Fear Street series, launched in 1989, and the Goosebumps series, launched in 1992, which together have sold more than 400 million copies world...

Sinclair Smith is the author of The Waitress, a story that explores the everyday lives of those who serve us. If you enjoyed that, you'll appreciate Smith's knack for drawing you into relatable characters and their quiet struggles.

T. Pines writes horror fiction. They are the author of Thirteen and 13 tales of horror.