Author Archives: J.E. Nickerson

Crime Time with Samantha Leary-When Escape Becomes Its Own Trap

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Samantha Leary Crime Time: Observing desperation, escape, and consequences. When freedom comes at a price, nothing is as it seems.

06 Break In A Samantha Leary Short Story

Sarah’s quiet life is shattered when a desperate, injured woman appears on her doorstep during a storm. Alone and terrified, Sarah must navigate fear, survival, and the courage to protect another in a world where danger lurks just outside her door. Break In is a gripping, atmospheric short story set in the chilling, psychological world of Samantha Leary.

05 The Protected Name A Samantha Leary Short Story

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Late-night confrontation with Governor Hargrove reveals secrets, tension, and a lead on missing funds in this slow-burn Samantha Leary thriller scene.

Stolen Trust New Samantha Leary Psychological Thriller Now Available

A programmer is dead over AI protocols. Samantha Leary investigates obsession, control, and deadly secrets in this suspenseful thriller.

Samantha Leary Psychological Thrillers Now on Audible

All Samantha Leary psychological thrillers are now on Audible. Immerse yourself in suspense, secrets, and dark twists as you listen to these gripping thrillers anytime, anywhere.

Crime Time with Samantha Leary— When Trust Becomes a Trap

Trust is the currency scammers prey on. From sob stories to flattery and pressure, they manipulate attention and exploit goodwill. Samantha Leary examines the subtle patterns of deception and why caution is the best protection.

New Release: What She Didn’t See – Book 18 in the Samantha Leary Series

When an online performer is found dead in her apartment, the investigation uncovers a predator operating in plain sight. Samantha Leary and Greg trace digital footprints, uncovering a calculated manipulator who exploits attention, money, and trust to ensnare his victims.

Meanwhile, Greg’s daughter, Ella, unknowingly steps into the same dangerous world—her naivety and desire for validation leaving her just steps away from the same fate.

What She Didn’t See is a taut psychological thriller about boundaries, manipulation, and the hidden dangers lurking behind screens. In this world, even careful choices aren’t always enough—and the unseen consequences can leave permanent scars.

Where did Alice go?

Alive: Alice Was Here is a psychological thriller in the Samantha Leary series—where a woman’s disappearance leaves echoes, secrets, and a truth that refuses to stay buried.

If you want a slightly punchier version or one that leans harder into “missing woman” search terms, I can tune it—but this one threads the needle between Google and your tone nicely.