Hidden Secrets Epic Book Launch

About the Book

 

Book: Hidden Secrets: A Thriller (Mirror Estate Series Book Four) 

Author: S.F. Baumgartner 

Genre: Christian Mystery, Thriller 

Release date: September 24, 2024 

Abducted. Trapped. Hunted. Grace Benson must find a way out… or die trying. 

After her harrowing escape from a kill order, Grace thought she’d return to a normal life, only to be abducted from her home. 

Meanwhile, FBI investigations into the murders of a congressman and his staff uncover a shocking link to Grace’s abduction, threatening international stability. 

Desperate to survive, Grace allies with an unlikely partner—a child who knows the bunker’s secrets—but as they navigate the treacherous tunnel system, a misplaced step echoes through the corridors, alerting a deranged captor who now closes in, gun in hand. 

If you like Alex Cross, Gabriel Allon, you will like this unpredictable, fast-paced suspense thriller. 

 

Book Excerpt 

The boy grabbed it and dashed off with a quick “Thanks, Mom!” 

His chest swelling, Connor watched his son walk out the door. Turning back to his task, he focused on the steady rhythm of chopping, the sound oddly soothing. 

While prepping her kitchen, Lorraine asked, “What do you think of the new priest?” 

“Fr. Jeremy? He’s young, but he seems nice.” Kate handed Connor a bowl of freshly washed tomatoes. 

Fr. Jeremy seemed about Connor’s age, late thirties or early forties, but then Kate still called them kids. “Does that mean Fr. Phil is finally retiring? He’s talked about it for a while.” 

“Seems like it.” Lorraine arranged the tomatoes on a platter. “Fr. Jeremy’s homily was good, though. Fresh perspective.” 

Connor nodded, thinking about last Sunday Mass. “Yeah, he is good. Brings a different energy.” 

He headed out to the dining room to set the tables. The morning light streamed through the windows, casting a warm glow over the neatly arranged room. This quiet time before the rush, the calm before the storm, was always a blessing. 

“Hey, you guys open yet?” A voice hollered from outside the side door. 

 

  

About the Author 

S.F. Baumgartner writes fast-paced Christian suspense thrillers. Book 1 of her Mirror Estate series, Living Secrets, was selected as one of the Top Picks in the thriller category at Killer Nashville, 2024. Her love for writing comes second only to her love of reading. When she’s not busy writing about complex characters, secretive operatives, and relentless agents, she spends her time binge-watching crime TV shows, such as NCIS, or playing with her cats. If you enjoy James Patterson’s style—specifically short chapters—you’ll love her Mirror Estate series.