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Join authors Loretta & David Allseitz for Whispers & Witnesses, a thriller book signing and vendor haunt on October 18th, 5–7 PM at The Venue at 84 WEST in Denison, TX. Discover chilling reads like Teardrops of Lake Tawakoni and The Dollmaker of Point, shop eerie vendor goods, and experience a night of suspense. Limited books available—bring cash or VENMO. Dare to attend. Witness the whispers. Embrace the haunt.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Step into the morgue drawer—Cadaver Curator is your backstage pass to the forensic heart of my fiction. Get exclusive behind-the-book content, early access to chapters, and a free ebook after two full months. This tier is for readers who crave the evidence, not just the story.

Become a Cadaver Recruit on Patreon: Your Invitation to the First Cut Step across the police tape and into the shadows where every lifeless form tells a story. As a Cadaver Recruit on Patreon, you’re the first to examine the cold truth at the heart of each mystery—unmasking evil, one body at a time. You’ll glimpse exclusive behind the book content, and wield your “Cadaver Recruit” badge with pride in our community. This is your front-row seat to the anatomy of dread, where ev

"The Hit List" on Patreon Behind the scenes: The "Hit List" evidence from Teardrops of Lake Tawakoni Deep in the woods, inside a long-abandoned cabin, my detectives unearthed a box of forgotten papers—battered notebooks, folded scraps, and one chilling artifact that changed everything. The notebook was old, but the ink was sharp. Neat handwriting filled every page, listing names tied to Quinlan’s meth trade: dealers, addicts, informants. 🔍 Author’s Note:    This notebook bec