Works in Progress

“No man chooses evil because it is evil; he only mistakes it for happiness, the good he seeks.” – Mary Shelley

Midnight Swim – A Domestic Thriller

Lizzie is a young mother who is hiding something. Her life is turned upside down when her husband drowns during a trip to the family beach house. While the death appears accidental, Lizzie has lingering questions and is fearful that she too is in danger. As she searches for clues to confirm her suspicion Peter was murdered, Lizzie doesn’t know who she can trust, and she suspects someone is watching her. Discovering the truth might jeopardize the new life Lizzie is creating for herself and her daughter. Secrets and how far one will go to keep them are at the heart of Midnight Swim.

Midnight Swim by Theresa Mintzer

The Ruins – A Psychological Thriller

Four suitemates from college reunite after fifteen years with their partners on a beach vacation. Everyone is excited to see each other, and friendships are rekindled. During a night of drinking, long-held secrets come to light. The following day, one of the women is found dead near the ruins on the island. Did something from her past get her killed?

The Ruins by Theresa Mintzer