"Set on the foggy Oregon coast, The Secret Attic is a thriller with unsettling horror elements about the twisted lengths we'll go to for family, and it's one readers will love. The Secret Attic is a delightfully creepy novel infused with menacing family secrets that unravel following a sudden death, and the mysteries and lies concealed within a house where nothing is what it seems. I promise you'll never look at a murder of crows the same way again. " --Lacey N. Dunham, author of The Belles

"Think your mother-in-law is bad? Just wait till you meet the MIL from hell in Chelsea Conradt's creepy whirlwind of a novel. The perfect read for bullied daughters-in-law everywhere." --Alma Katsu, New York Times bestselling author of Fiend

"THE SECRET ATTIC is creepy and atmospheric with a sprinkling of dark humor, exploring the horrors involved with sifting through one's past and confronting grief. Conradt captures the toxic mother-in-law dynamic effortlessly, then takes it to a whole new level of disturbing. I couldn't put it down!" --Miranda Smith, author of Smile for the Cameras

"Conradt twists family lore and creeping horror into a thrilling tale that drags you into its dark, deliciously toxic heart. The tension builds with every new box that Addison opens, compelling the reader to dig right alongside her until the very end. Absolutely riveting." --Lish McBride, author of Most Likely to Murder

"A deeply chilling exploration of the complex bonds formed by love and lies, THE SECRET ATTIC is at times as heartbreaking as it is frightening. You won't be able to stop reading." --Christina Henry, author of THE PLACE WHERE THEY BURIED YOUR HEART

"The Secret Attic is clever, unsettlingly immersive, and emotionally complex. This book simmers with suspense and an ever-growing unease that will have you checking over your shoulder--if you can tear your eyes away from the page long enough to do so." --C.J. Dotson, author of The Cut and These Familiar Walls

"Chelsea Conradt expertly mixes toxic family dynamics, the lasting impact of grief, and horror vibes in her newest release. Through turns that are both atmospheric and perfectly disturbing, THE SECRET ATTIC winds its way through your nightmares to deliver a chilling new twist on a revenge thriller. Do not miss this one!" --Darby Kane, #1 International Bestseller of Pretty Little Wife

"Claustrophobic and packed to the rafters with menace, The Secret Attic is a house of horrors filled with ghosts, lies, and the trauma we swallow to keep the peace for the sake of family." --Tanya Pell, author of Her Wicked Roots

Publisher: Poisoned Pen Press

Pub date: 2026-06-02

Length: 368 pages