R.D. BRADY, Thriller Author
Unearthing History, Igniting Thrills
Runs Deep
Caught in a Storm. Trapped with a Killer.
A violent past. A town on edge. One man’s fight to prove he’s not the monster they remember.
Ten years after being convicted for a murder he didn’t commit, Steve Kane returns to Millners Kill—just as a deadly storm rolls in and the killings begin again. As fear grips the town, Steve must outrun the rising body count and a community ready to blame him all over again.
A tense and twist-filled small-town thriller perfect for fans of Karin Slaughter, C.J. Box, and Lisa Gardner.
Read the first pulse-pounding novel in the Steve Kane Series today.
R.D. Brady writes bestselling thrillers where fierce women, ancient secrets, and cutting-edge science collide. With a background in criminology and terrorism, she brings gripping authenticity to over sixty adrenaline-fueled novels.
What Readers Are Saying:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This book grabbed me from the start and didn't let go! I was totally blindsided. Loved it!"
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Started it one afternoon and couldn't put it down."
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “It has everything you'd want: a serial killer on the loose in a town cut off from the outside world by a storm, a likable convict who is probably being framed, several suspects, as well as lots of twists and turns."
Why You'll Love It
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Small-town secrets collide with big-time danger in this edge-of-your-seat thriller
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A relentless storm, a rising body count, and a town on the brink
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A wrongfully convicted hero with heart, grit, and everything to lose
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Twisty, emotionally charged suspense that doesn’t let go
Ready to face the storm?
Some storms don’t pass—they hunt.
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A life threatening storm is the perfect hunting ground for a serial killer looking to play
Ten years ago, Simone Granger's brutal murder rocked the sleepy little town of Millners Kill. Steve Kane, then sixteen, was quickly arrested and convicted. But Steve knows he's innocent. Someone else took the life of his best friend's sister.
Now on parole, Steve is forced to return to the town that hates him. He would rather be anywhere than Millners Kill. But at least in his hometown, he's got his grandmother, his brother, and State Police Investigator Declan Reed on his side.
Steve, though, has a plan: he'll keep his head down, draw no attention to himself, and as soon as he can, he'll move away from the town that hates him.
But someone else also has a plan for Steve, a course of action he's been waiting ten long years to finish.
As the storm of the century hits Millners Kill, the bodies begin to pile up. A town is losing its grip, and all their rage is focused on one man.
Steve knows he's an innocent man. But will anyone give him a chance to prove it?
Tropes and Themes:
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Wrongful Conviction Thriller
A protagonist fighting to prove their innocence long after the justice system failed them. -
Small Town Murder Mystery
Secrets, lies, and grudges simmer beneath the surface in a close-knit community. -
Storm-Locked Suspense
An isolated setting where a storm traps characters with a killer—a top trope in survival thrillers. -
Serial Killer on the Loose
A chilling presence stalks the town, with rising stakes and escalating body count. -
Man Versus Mob Mentality
The town becomes a dangerous force of its own, driven by collective fear and blame. -
Redemption Arc
A flawed hero gets a second chance—to clear his name and stop a murderer. -
Grudging Allies and Found Family
Support comes from unexpected places—deepening emotional stakes and character investment. -
Psychological Cat-and-Mouse
Mind games, misdirection, and suspense dominate as the real killer stays one step ahead. -
Locked-Room Mystery in the Wild
No escape. No outside help. Just one man, a killer, and a town full of suspects. -
Twist Ending Thriller
A final reveal that redefines everything—ideal for fans of Gillian Flynn or Tana French.
Copyright Information
Copyright © 2015 by R.D. Brady, Runs Deep, Scottish Seoul Publishing, Dewitt, NY
ISBN for E-Books: 978-0-9895179-6-6
ISBN for Print: 9781512218060
All Rights Reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system without the written permission of the author, except where permitted by law.
Printed in the United States of America.
This book is a work of fiction. All characters, places, and events herein are a product of the author's imagination. Any resemblance to real individuals, situations or events are purely coincidental.
