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A blood-stained cloth. A silent church. A town steeped in secrets. Book 3 of A Texas Thriller of Murder and Betrayal is coming—and this exclusive first look at the possible cover reveals a darker, more ritualistic layer to the mystery. The Sins of Greenville pulls David and Loretta into a case where faith and violence intertwine, and redemption may be the most dangerous lie of all. Patrons, you saw it first. Stay tuned for more behind-the-scenes reveals.

Drivers near Point, Texas have reported picking up a barefoot woman on FM 47—only for her to vanish before reaching her destination. Locals say she’s the ghost of a girl who died in a 1979 wreck, still trying to find her way home. This chilling East Texas legend draws curious travelers and ghost hunters alike. Discover the haunting truth behind the Vanishing Hitchhiker of Lake Tawakoni.

The Dollmaker of Point is officially in production as an audiobook, voiced by the incomparable Jess Wright. Her narration brings every eerie whisper and bloodstained secret to life. And don’t forget—Teardrops of Lake Tawakoni will be available in less than two weeks, also narrated by Jess. If you love Southern noir, forensic intrigue, and emotionally charged suspense, these audiobooks will pull you deep into the heart of Texas darkness.

Don’t miss your chance to download Teardrops of Lake Tawakoni—a gripping Texas thriller of murder and betrayal—free on Amazon starting September 11th for five days only. Dive into the fog-drenched mystery where secrets surface and danger lurks beneath every ripple. Perfect for fans of psychological suspense and Southern noir. Claim your copy and uncover the truth before the offer disappears.

The Dollmaker of Point, Book 2 in A Texas Thriller of Murder and Betrayal, is releasing early! Available on Amazon starting September 13—weeks ahead of its original October 1 date. Dive into this chilling Southern noir packed with forensic suspense, betrayal, and atmospheric mystery. Don’t miss the next gripping installment from Loretta & David Allseitz. Stay tuned for more updates and exclusive content.

Discover the Audible audiobook of Teardrops of Lake Tawakoni, narrated by Jess Wright, arriving in under three weeks—earlier than Halloween! Mark your calendars now for a chilling Texas thriller experience rich in murder mystery, forensic suspense, and betrayal on Lake Tawakoni.

Get an exclusive 10-minute sneak peek of Teardrops of Lake Tawakoni, a chilling Southern noir audiobook available only to Patreon members. Dive into forensic suspense, eerie lake secrets, and the first whispers of a murder that won’t stay buried. Join Loretta Allseitz’s Patreon for early access and immersive crime fiction content.

In 1998, a woman in West Tawakoni discovered a torn shirt and muddy footprints beneath her backyard clothesline—where a figure had briefly hung at dawn. No body was found. Locals still whisper about the man who never left the lake. Dive into this eerie unsolved mystery that blends Southern folklore with chilling forensic detail.

The Dollmaker of Point is a chilling psychological thriller and Book Two in A Texas Thriller of Murder and Betrayal series. When a brutal Texas murder mystery shocks the town of Point, married detectives Loretta and David Smitty face a serial killer who leaves dolls mirroring each victim’s wounds. Dark, twisted, and unforgettable, this crime thriller delivers edge-of-your-seat suspense for fans of murder mystery and suspense novels.

I’ve been quiet today—and probably will be for the next few. I’m deep in the final chapters of the next Texas Thriller of Murder and Betrayal. The ending’s taking shape, and soon I’ll be in editor mode. Keep an eye out for teasers and exclusive first looks… the next body drop is coming.

Get a free taste of the mystery that started it all. In the opening chapters of Teardrops of Lake Tawakoni, David & Loretta Smitty step into a case soaked in silence, grief, and something colder than water. The lake doesn’t just hold secrets—it protects them. Read the sample now and feel the first ripple.

Something’s wrong. David & Loretta Smitty have been called in, but the town isn’t talking—and the silence feels rehearsed. The air is heavy. The scene is precise. And whatever’s happening here didn’t start with them. It won’t end with them either. Something is coming. And last night, it got closer.

In 2019, surveyors near Lake Tawakoni uncovered shallow, unmarked graves—no headstones, no records, just silence and bones. The land was once a forgotten homestead, abandoned in the 1940s. The remains were never identified. Locals say the site was quietly fenced off, but the questions linger: Who were they burying—and why didn’t they want them found?

Locals say if you hear crying near Lake Tawakoni at dawn, don’t follow it. The Wailing Woman—drenched in fog and grief—calls for her lost daughter, Lila. Campers report sobbing, wet footprints, and dreams of drowning. She vanished decades ago, but the lake never forgets. And neither does she.

Beneath the surface of Lake Tawakoni, the water holds more than silt and secrets—it holds stories that were never meant to be unearthed. In the quiet hush of dawn, where mist curls like breath over the shoreline, a single clue threatens to unravel everything. This post dives into the forensic fragments, emotional echoes, and buried truths that inspired Teardrops of Lake Tawakoni. Some mysteries drown. Others claw their way back.

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The woods around Lake Tawakoni fall silent before something happens. No wind. No crickets. Just stillness—and then the bonfires. Locals whisper about shadowed figures, bone circles, and symbols that bleed sap. No arrests. No answers. Just rumors. And the occasional missing person. I didn’t want to believe it either. Until I saw the clearing.

The Dark Beneath: Scary Folklore & Whispers Near Lake Tawakoni... They say the lake is peaceful. A place for fishing, swimming, and quiet reflection. But Lake Tawakoni doesn’t just hold water—it holds stories. And some of them don’t float. Today I will start revealing the unsettling truths & rumors that make this East Texas reservoir more than just a scenic backdrop. These are the whispers that linger in the fog, ripple beneath the surface, and echo in the silence between foo

Something’s stirring beneath the surface. I’m thrilled to share that the audiobook for Teardrops of Lake Tawakoni  is officially in production. The voices have been cast. The script is being shaped. And the silence around the lake is about to be broken in a whole new way. This story—my debut novel, steeped in Southern noir and psychological dread—has always lived in whispers. Now, it’s getting a voice. Or several. And they’re haunting. The projected release date? Halloween 20

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