Psychological thriller/mystery/suspense novels with a dash of romance. When Michele was 3 years old, she taught herself to read because she wanted to write stories so badly. As you can … Read More about Bestselling, Award-Winning Author
The Secret Diary of Helen Blackstone
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The Summoning
Book 4 in the Secrets of Redemption series! It started so innocently. Charlie only stopped in this charming, wholesome town because she was lost. But things are never as they seem in Redemption …
The Reckoning
Book 5 in the Award-Winning Secrets of Redemption series! She was supposed to be safe. However, nothing is ever what it seems in Redemption. And you should never, ever, discount the darkness hiding under the surface.
The Stolen Twin
As a child, Kit’s twin sister Cat disappeared, never to be heard from again. Until one Halloween night. But is it really Cat? Or is it someone else playing a sinister and deadly game?

Short Story: Henry’s Last Wish, Part 2
Note from Michele: This is Part 2 of a complete short story that takes place in the Secrets of Redemption universe. However, if you haven’t read the free novella, The Secret Diary of Helen Blackstone, you may want to start there as this short story builds on what was revealed there. You can also check out […]

Short Story: Henry’s Last Wish, Part 1
Note from Michele: This is Part 1 of a complete short story that takes place in the Secrets of Redemption universe. However, if you haven’t read the free novella, The Secret Diary of Helen Blackstone, you may want to start there as this short story builds on what was revealed there. Helen’s heart sank as she […]

Start the New Year with a New Release
What better way to start 2021 off than with a brand new book that was just released in 2020. I’ve complied a list of new books from indy authors to check out, as it’s always fun to find a new fave author. (And, of course, I’ve included my two releases as well.) Enjoy! It all […]
What critics are saying …
“Michele Pariza Wacek spins a page-turning and twisted tale in her debut paranormal thriller novel. Readers will soon discover that her main character is not the only one shrouded in mystery. Indeed, Wacek’s first-person narrative is replete with quite an elusive, but well-defined, cast. While there is a small handful of players who appear to have their act together, many are designed not only as foils intended to bring out the best as well as the worst in Kit, but also as red herrings. They have passive-aggressive issues, vacillating between genuine kindness and concern to downright patronization, greed, and, in some cases, blatant manipulation. Readers undoubtedly will find themselves in a quandary when attempting to identify culprits. Wacek adds even more to the confusion by setting the plot’s backdrop to a consistent foreboding mood, which is reflected in the seasons, weather, and time of day. Well-written and gripping from beginning to end, The Stolen Twin is a must read mystery.”
Anita Lock
RECOMMENDED by the US Review of Books