Stories by @liacrichton

Sadie

Sadie is a gripping YA thriller that follows a teenage girl’s quest for vengeance after the murder of her younger sister, Mattie. Sadie, who has spent her life protecting Mattie from their neglectful mother and the dangers of the world, disappears after Mattie is found dead. Determined to track down the man she believes is responsible, Sadie embarks on a dangerous journey across the country. Meanwhile, a true-crime podcaster, West McCray, begins investigating her disappearance, piecing together her story through interviews and clues. Told through dual perspectives—Sadie’s first-person narrative and McCray’s podcast episodes—the novel explores themes of trauma, justice, and survival, offering a haunting and emotional portrayal of a girl who refuses to be forgotten.

Bright Young Women

Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll is a psychological thriller inspired by the real-life crimes of Ted Bundy. The novel follows Pamela Schumacher, the president of a Florida sorority, whose life is shattered when a serial killer attacks her house, brutally murdering two of her sisters. In the aftermath, Pamela becomes determined to seek justice and expose the failures of law enforcement, who often underestimate women’s intelligence and resilience. Parallel to Pamela’s story, the novel also follows Tina, a woman in the Pacific Northwest whose best friend disappeared under similar circumstances. As their paths intersect, they unravel the horrifying truth behind the charming but monstrous man responsible. Through its gripping narrative, Bright Young Women critiques the way society romanticizes killers while sidelining the stories of the women they destroy. It’s a powerful exploration of survivor strength, media bias, and systemic misogyny.

The Agathas

Last Summer, Alice Ogilvie’s basketball-star boyfriend, Steve, dumped her. And ended up with her ex-best friend, Brooke Donovan. Now Brooke is dead, and the whole town of Castle Cove thinks they know who did it: Steve. But Alice isn’t so sure. Enter Iris Adams, Alice’s tutor. All Iris wants is to get out of Castle Cove—and the hefty reward Brooke’s grandmother is offering to anyone who can find Brooke’s killer is exactly what she needed to make it happen. Alice has a theory, but she can’t prove it alone—she needs Iris and her levelheaded intelligence. And with the complete works of Agatha Christie, the master of mysteries herself, they might be able to find Brooke justice—if they can stay alive themselves.

Pretty Little Liars

Pretty Little Liars is about four high school friends whose clique is torn apart after their leader goes missing. The friends are then terrorized by a mysterious figure named "A" who threatens to expose their secrets.