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Before Lake Tawakoni was a reservoir, it was a valley thick with pine and secrets. They say one tree still grows beneath the water—upside down, feeding on broken promises. And from it crawls the Splinter Man: a bark-bodied figure with hollow eyes and creaking limbs. He doesn’t kill. He scatters. So if you hear wood groan near the eastern shore, don’t speak. Don’t lie. And whatever you do… don’t look into the water.

Join the Find & Color the Suspect Challenge from Teardrops of Lake Tawakoni: The Coloring Book! Hidden suspects appear on select pages—spot them, color them, and upload your finished artwork in the comments. The first 10 readers to find and share all hidden suspects will win a free audiobook and have their pages featured on the author’s website. Dive into suspense, secrets, and eerie East Texas landscapes in this interactive coloring experience.

Teardrops of Lake Tawakoni – The Eras Remix: In My Gen Z Era is dropping FREE on Kindle from October 13–17. This isn’t the OG—it’s the emotionally feral reboot. Rewritten for readers who binge thrillers like cursed playlists and annotate in trauma-coded emojis. If you missed the original, now’s your chance to spiral for $0. The lake’s not calm—it’s petty. And it’s carving teardrops into bodies like it’s a vibe check.

The lake’s watching—and the cover just dropped. Teardrops of Lake Tawakoni – The Eras Remix: In My Gen Z Era is giving haunted soft launch, forensic dread, and emotionally feral chaos. Loretta and David Smitty are chasing bodies, trauma-coded symbols, and small-town silence. TikTok-style chapters like POV: The Lake’s Got Beef and Unsent = Unsolved make this a bingeable thriller for anyone who spirals at 2AM and screenshots before they cry.

The cover for Teardrops of Lake Tawakoni: The Coloring Book is finally here—and it’s as haunting as the story itself. Split between blood-red dread and stark line art, this eerie design invites you to color your way through grief, secrets, and suspense. With two bonus games—Find & Color the Suspect and Hidden Message Challenge—this isn’t just a book. It’s a puzzle. A ritual. A reckoning. Unmasking evil, one body at a time.

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.

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

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

The wait is over— Teardrops of Lake Tawakoni  is officially on sale! Step into the shadows of a quiet Texas lake town where secrets fester and justice cuts deep. This gripping small-town murder mystery is now available in Kindle, paperback, and ebook formats  across all major retailers. Where to Buy: Amazon   – Kindle & Paperback Barnes & Noble  – Nook & Paperback Apple Books   – Ebook Google Play Store  – Ebook Rakuten Kobo  – Ebook Whether you prefer flipping pages or swipi

New Book Release! Step into the misty mornings of Lake Tawakoni, where every ripple hides a secret and every smile masks suspicion. In Teardrops of Lake Tawakoni , Loretta & David Allseitz weave a tale of betrayal, obsession, and justice in a tight-knit Texas community. This is the perfect escape for fans of new author crime thrillers craving atmospheric suspense and moral complexity. What Makes This Mystery Unmissable Every scene crackles with tension, from abandoned boat do