Books with author S.E. Green

She’s not evil, but she has certain. . . urges.Lane is a typical college student. Loving family. Good grades. Internship at the local animal hospital. Martial arts enthusiast. But her secret obsession is studying serial killers. She understands them, knows what makes them tick.Why? Because she is one, too. Everyone has a dark side... (Publisher's Note: This is a short story from The Strangler where Lane targets a pedophile.)

“Readers will be most fascinated by Lane herself, an emotion-less machine whose small twinkling’s of humanity is awakened as the killer gets ever closer.” ~BooklistLane swore never to be like her late mother. But now she too is a serial killer. One difference remains, she only stalks and punishes the guilty.There’s a new killer in town, or is there? As Lane pieces together the recent suicides, the trail leads back to a retirement home. Therein lies the one person linked to all her secrets and the key to unlocking her past.But will the truth bring redemption or ruin?WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING:“The ending literally left me with my mouth hanging open–not only was it shocking, it was more than a little gruesome and bloody. In a word, perfect.” ~Crimespree Magazine“Dark and disturbing–a high stake thriller that offers a window into a terrifying world.” ~Kami Garcia, #1 NYT Bestselling Author"S. E. Green spares no one--unique, twisted, and darkly thrilling." ~Jennifer L. Armentrout, #1 NYT Bestselling Author"A zippy, gripping psychological drama." ~Kirkus Reviews"With an engaging and complex main character and a plot twist you'll never see, Green's thrillers are to die for." ~RT Reviews“Readers who relish a darkly twisted and gritty crime thriller with a well-managed surprise ending will enjoy curling up with this one.” ~BCCB

“The ending literally left me with my mouth hanging open–not only was it shocking, it was more than a little gruesome and bloody. In a word, perfect.” ~Crimespree MagazineLane swore never to be like her late mother. But now she too is a serial killer.One difference remains—she only stalks and punishes the guilty.But while trailing a new killer of teenage girls dubbed “The Strangler”, Lane makes a terrible miscalculation and kills the wrong man.Now the family of the man she accidentally murdered is hunting the killer, and she is forced to cover her tracks by befriending them. Because everyone knows you keep your enemies close.But are they really enemies? Lane isn’t so sure.As the plot surrounding “The Strangler” tightens around her like a noose, for the first time she is tempted to trust someone with her darkest secrets. But will breaking down her boundaries bring salvation, or doom?WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING:“Dark and disturbing–a high stake thriller that offers a window into a terrifying world.” ~Kami Garcia, #1 NYT Bestselling Author"S. E. Green spares no one--unique, twisted, and darkly thrilling." ~Jennifer L. Armentrout, #1 NYT Bestselling Author"A zippy, gripping psychological drama." ~Kirkus Reviews"With an engaging and complex main character and a plot twist you'll never see, Green's thrillers are to die for." ~RT Reviews“Readers will be most fascinated by Lane herself, an emotion-less machine whose small twinkling’s of humanity is awakened as the killer gets ever closer.” ~Booklist“Readers who relish a darkly twisted and gritty crime thriller with a well-managed surprise ending will enjoy curling up with this one.” ~BCCB

A teen girl version of Dexter meets the high stakes danger and mystery of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo in this “unique, beautifully twisted, and rich” (#1 New York Times bestselling author, Jennifer L. Armentrout) debut.Lane is a typical teenager. Loving family. Good grades. After-school job at the local animal hospital. Martial arts enthusiast. But her secret obsession is studying serial killers. She understands them, knows what makes them tick.Why?Because she might be one herself.Lane channels her dark impulses by hunting criminals and delivering justice when the law fails. The vigilantism stops shy of murder, but with each visceral rush, the line of self-control blurs. And when a young preschool teacher goes missing—and returns in pieces—Lane gets a little too excited about tracking down “the Decapitator,” the vicious serial murderer who has come to her hometown.As she gets dangerously caught up in a web of lies about her own past, Lane realizes she is no longer invisible or safe. Especially after the Decapitator contacts her directly. Now she needs to use her unique talents to find the true killer’s identity before she—or someone she loves—becomes the next victim…

A murdered child. A small town. A cult lurking in the shadows…Vickie has always lived a quiet, ordinary life in an equally quiet and ordinary small town. Yet one fateful night a child turns up dead in the woods behind her house in a ritualistic slaughter.Vickie and her family are suddenly thrown into a national spotlight.But as the investigation unfolds, she begins to realize her family isn’t so ordinary after all. Evil is inching closer to those she holds dear and Vickie isn't sure who she can ultimately trust.(Publisher's Note: This is a standalone novel and also part of the Twisted Truth Box Set)WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING:“Twisty, grippy, and nasty in all the right ways, Ultimate Sacrifice reimagines the ‘satanic panic’ for YA crime readers.” ~Vic James, author of The Gilded Cage.“A dark and twisty tale. Ultimate Sacrifice takes the reader down a path they won’t see coming.” ~Mindy McGinnis, author of This Darkness Mine.5 STARS! “Ultimate Sacrifice by S. E. Green is going to scare you, give you chills and keep you on the edge of your seat! One of the creepiest supernatural reads I have read!” ~Ben Alderson, #1 UK BookTuber5 STARS! “A heart pumping, ‘edge of your seat’ thriller. Will make your skin crawl. It is perfect for readers looking for a dark small town crime story with a high creep factor.” ~Darque Dreamer, Goodreads Reviewer5 STARS! “One of those books that starts off with a bang and doesn't let up until the very end. Twins, mystery, a bit of romance, and one creepy as hell cult.” ~Jasmine B., Amazon Reviewer

"With an engaging and complex main character and a plot twist you'll never see, Green's thrillers are to die for." ~Kirkus ReviewsLane swore never to be like her late mother. But now she too is a serial killer. One difference remains, she only stalks and punishes the guilty.The Strangler: While trailing a new serial killer of teenage girls dubbed “The Strangler”, Lane makes a terrible miscalculation and kills the wrong man. Now the family of the man she accidentally murdered is hunting the killer, and Lane is forced to cover her tracks by befriending them. Because everyone knows you keep your enemies closer.The Suicide Killer: There’s a new killer in town, or is there? As Lane pieces together the recent suicides, the trail leads back to a retirement home. Therein lies the one person linked to all her secrets and the key to unlocking her past. But will breaking down her boundaries bring salvation or doom?(Publisher's Note: Includes two full novels.)WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING:“The ending literally left me with my mouth hanging open–not only was it shocking, it was more than a little gruesome and bloody. In a word, perfect.” ~Crimespree Magazine“Dark and disturbing–a high stake thriller that offers a window into a terrifying world.” ~Kami Garcia, #1 NYT Bestselling Author"S. E. Green spares no one--unique, twisted, and darkly thrilling." ~Jennifer L. Armentrout, #1 NYT Bestselling Author"A zippy, gripping psychological drama." ~RT Reviews“Readers will be most fascinated by Lane herself, an emotion-less machine whose small twinkling’s of humanity is awakened as the killer gets ever closer.” ~Booklist“Readers who relish a darkly twisted and gritty crime thriller with a well-managed surprise ending will enjoy curling up with this one.” ~BCCB

A teen girl version of Dexter meets the high stakes danger and mystery of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo in this riveting debut.Lane is a typical teenager. Loving family. Good grades. After-school job at the local animal hospital. Martial arts enthusiast. But her secret obsession is studying serial killers. She understands them, knows what makes them tick. Why? Because she might be one herself. Lane channels her dark impulses by hunting criminals and delivering justice when the law fails. The vigilantism stops shy of murder, but with each visceral rush, the line of self-control blurs. And when a young preschool teacher goes missing—and returns in pieces—Lane gets a little too excited about tracking down “the Decapitator,” the vicious serial murderer who has come to her hometown. As she gets dangerously caught up in a web of lies about her own past, Lane realizes she is no longer invisible or safe. Especially after the Decapitator contacts her directly. Now she needs to use her unique talents to find the true killer’s identity before she—or someone she loves—becomes the next victim…

A murdered child. A small town. A cult lurking in the shadows…Vickie has always lived a quiet, ordinary life in an equally quiet and ordinary small town. Yet one fateful night a child turns up dead in the woods behind her house in a ritualistic slaughter.Vickie and her family are suddenly thrown into a national spotlight.But as the investigation unfolds, she begins to realize her family isn’t so ordinary after all. Evil is inching closer to those she holds dear and Vickie isn't sure who she can ultimately trust.WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING:“Twisty, grippy, and nasty in all the right ways, Ultimate Sacrifice reimagines the ‘satanic panic’ for YA readers.” ~Vic James, author of The Gilded Cage.“A dark and twisty tale. Ultimate Sacrifice takes the reader down a path they won’t see coming.” ~Mindy McGinnis, author of This Darkness Mine.5 STARS! “Ultimate Sacrifice by S. E. Green is going to scare you, give you chills and keep you on the edge of your seat! One of the creepiest reads I have read!” ~Ben Alderson, #1 UK BookTuber5 STARS! “A heart pumping, ‘edge of your seat’ thriller. Will make your skin crawl. It is perfect for readers looking for a dark story with a high creep factor.” ~Darque Dreamer, Goodreads Reviewer5 STARS! “One of those books that starts off with a bang and doesn't let up until the very end.” ~Jasmine B., Amazon Reviewer

In the heart-pounding sequel to the “zippy, gripping psychological drama” (Kirkus Reviews) Killer Instinct, teen vigilante Lane must face the secrets and unexpected consequences that arise in the wake of her first kill.It’s been three months since Lane made her first kill—the sadistic Decapitator—and now she feels both closer and more alienated than ever from her united, grieving family. Haunted by conflicting memories of her mother, Lane resumes her role as the vigilante Masked Savior out of a feeling of obligation—but her heart just isn’t in it anymore. Now that Lane has felt the rush of deeper, darker thrills, a growing part of her wants to revisit its seductive power, and she’s not sure how long she can resist. Meanwhile, the Masked Savior has inspired its own fan site, where groupies gather online to praise, document, and debate each delivered act of justice. But one of Lane’s secret admirers is becoming a cunning copycat, exacting “justice” on defenseless innocents, escalating the violence with each attack. Someone is watching Lane, edging closer to making contact. Someone who knows her darkest secrets. Will Lane be able to stop the copycat and keep her identity protected? Or will she give in to the thrills that tempt her?

In the heart-pounding sequel to the “zippy, gripping psychological drama” (Kirkus Reviews) Killer Instinct, teen vigilante Lane must face the secrets and unexpected consequences that arise in the wake of her first kill.It’s been three months since Lane made her first kill—the sadistic Decapitator—and now she feels both closer and more alienated than ever from her united, grieving family. Haunted by conflicting memories of her mother, Lane resumes her role as the vigilante Masked Savior out of a feeling of obligation—but her heart just isn’t in it anymore. Now that Lane has felt the rush of deeper, darker thrills, a growing part of her wants to revisit its seductive power, and she’s not sure how long she can resist. Meanwhile, the Masked Savior has inspired its own fan site, where groupies gather online to praise, document, and debate each delivered act of justice. But one of Lane’s secret admirers is becoming a cunning copycat, exacting “justice” on defenseless innocents, escalating the violence with each attack. Someone is watching Lane, edging closer to making contact. Someone who knows her darkest secrets. Will Lane be able to stop the copycat and keep her identity protected? Or will she give in to the thrills that tempt her?

Lane swore never to be like her late mother. But now she too is a serial killer. One difference remains, she only stalks and punishes the guilty.The Strangler: While trailing a new serial killer of teenage girls dubbed “The Strangler”, Lane makes a terrible miscalculation and kills the wrong man. Now the family of the man she accidentally murdered is hunting the killer, and Lane is forced to cover her tracks by befriending them. Because everyone knows you keep your enemies closer.The Suicide Killer: There’s a new killer in town, or is there? As Lane pieces together the recent suicides, the trail leads back to a retirement home. Therein lies the one person linked to all her secrets and the key to unlocking her past. But will breaking down her boundaries bring salvation or doom?(Publisher's Note: Includes commissioned sketches of key scenes.)WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING:“The ending literally left me with my mouth hanging open–not only was it shocking, it was more than a little gruesome and bloody. In a word, perfect.” ~Crimespree Magazine“Dark and disturbing–a high stake thriller that offers a window into a terrifying world.” ~Kami Garcia, #1 NYT Bestselling Author"S. E. Green spares no one--unique, twisted, and darkly thrilling." ~Jennifer L. Armentrout, #1 NYT Bestselling Author"A zippy, gripping psychological drama." ~Kirkus Reviews"With an engaging and complex main character and a plot twist you'll never see, Green's thrillers are to die for." ~RT Reviews“Readers will be most fascinated by Lane herself, an emotion-less machine whose small twinkling’s of humanity is awakened as the killer gets ever closer.” ~Booklist“Readers who relish a darkly twisted and gritty crime thriller with a well-managed surprise ending will enjoy curling up with this one.” ~BCCB

“Readers will be most fascinated by Lane herself, an emotion-less machine whose small twinkling’s of humanity is awakened as the killer gets ever closer.” ~BooklistLane swore never to be like her late mother. But now she too is a serial killer. One difference remains, she only stalks and punishes the guilty.There’s a new killer in town, or is there? As Lane pieces together the recent suicides, the trail leads back to a retirement home. Therein lies the one person linked to all her secrets and the key to unlocking her past.But will the truth bring redemption or doom?WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING:“The ending literally left me with my mouth hanging open–not only was it shocking, it was more than a little gruesome and bloody. In a word, perfect.” ~Crimespree Magazine“Dark and disturbing–a high stake thriller that offers a window into a terrifying world.” ~Kami Garcia, #1 NYT Bestselling Author"S. E. Green spares no one--unique, twisted, and darkly thrilling." ~Jennifer L. Armentrout, #1 NYT Bestselling Author"A zippy, gripping psychological drama." ~Kirkus Reviews"With an engaging and complex main character and a plot twist you'll never see, Green's thrillers are to die for." ~RT Reviews“Readers who relish a darkly twisted and gritty crime thriller with a well-managed surprise ending will enjoy curling up with this one.” ~BCCB