THE LOBBY

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.

Small towns thrive on familiarity—routine, reputation, and silence. When nothing looks wrong, no one wants to ask hard questions. In places like East Texas, crime doesn’t announce itself; it hides in habits and unspoken agreements. This essay explores why familiarity can be more dangerous than anonymity, and why the quiet places we trust most often carry the heaviest secrets.

The folder was thin, warped at the edges, but heavy with ghosts. Murder Doesn’t Clock Out: Before Quinlan. Back then Loretta and David thought they were invincible—Texas Violent Crimes Task Force rookies chasing shadows. What they found instead was a wax museum of the dead, a blaze that erased more than evidence, and the first mistake that would haunt every case to come.

Before the cabin. Before the quiet. Before East Texas started calling us back. David and I were detectives chasing murder through backroads, burned-out buildings, and lies that didn’t crack easy. Murder Doesn’t Clock Out: Before Quinlan is the prequel — seven cases that built our grit, tested our instincts, and taught us the hard way that justice doesn’t come clean. You want the truth? Start here. — Loretta

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.

Dive back into the chilling world of Teardrops of Lake Tawakoni with the upcoming companion coloring book. Featuring eerie illustrations pulled from the novel, this creepy coloring experience hides a sinister twist—select pages include a “Find & Color the Suspect” challenge. Submit all completed suspect pages to enter a drawing for a free autographed copy of the book and a free audiobook edition. Dare to color the shadows?

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.

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.

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.

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

If you’ve felt the chill of Teardrops of Lake Tawakoni —the grief-soaked air, the blood in the water, the secrets buried beneath the surface—then you’re going to love what’s coming next. 🎧 The audiobook is on its way!  And soon, Patreon subscribers will be the first to hear it. I’m releasing an exclusive teaser audio clip that drops you straight into the heart of the mystery. You’ll hear select scenes brought to life with haunting narration and the kind of tension that linge

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