Thomas Kies

Thomas Kies is the author of the Geneva Chase Mystery Series. He has worked for newspapers and magazines for many years, primarily in New England and New York. His Shadow Hill earned a nomination for the 2022 Sue Grafton Memorial Award by the Mystery Writers of America.

Thomas Kies is widely known for his Geneva Chase mystery series, which chronicles the life of journalist Geneva Chase as she navigates through complex murder cases. A journalist predisposed to trouble, Chase is an engaging yet flawed character.

His debut novel, Random Road (2017), introduced readers to Geneva's world, where she tackles a gruesome murder case to revive her career. It was followed by Darkness Lane (2018), Graveyard Bay (2019), and Shadow Hill (2021). The most recent work in the series Whisper Room came out in 2022.

Kies also serves as the President of the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce.

Thomas Kies lives and writes on a barrier island on the coast of North Carolina with his wife, Cindy. He is currently working on his next novel, Graveyard Bay.

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