Where Secrets Sleep
Book 2: The Secrets Trilogy
by CherAnn Wright
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Pub Date May 19 2026 | Archive Date Jun 25 2026
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Description
Cicadas always come back. So does everything else the ground was asked to keep.
When Kevan and Nathan inherit Ivymond, the sprawling Georgia estate left to Nathan by his late godmother Dorothy, they believe the hardest part is behind them. But when their young daughter Frannie begins humming a song no one taught her, speaking to a girl no one else can see, and leading them toward something buried at the far edge of the property, they realize Ivymond may be hiding more than old memories.
As they search for answers, the past begins to surface.
Woven between the present day and the summer of 1955, Grace Johnson’s story slowly unfolds. She was a girl who knew the difference between a shepherd and a wolf. She loved fiercely and in secret. And she disappeared before anyone thought to ask the right questions.
Now an old ballad about a girl, love, and silence is echoing across the land once more.
As past and present collide, one family’s search for truth will uncover what was meant to rest, was never meant to sleep.
“Grace’s story broke my heart. the ending stitched it back together. A stunning sequel that surpasses the first.”
A Note From the Publisher
Where Secrets Sleep offers reviewers a fully realized literary experience — atmospheric prose, a morally complex mystery, and deeply human characters navigating loss, inheritance, and the act of bearing witness. It is a book that rewards readers who love both careful plotting and beautiful writing. Early reviewers who engage with it will find themselves with a lot to say — which is exactly what great book club and library fiction does.
This book will appeal to readers of literary mystery and Southern Gothic fiction — particularly fans of Delia Owens (Where the Crawdads Sing), Barbara Kingsolver, and Lisa Wingate. It will resonate strongly with book clubs, readers who enjoy dual-timeline narratives, and those drawn to stories rooted in place, family, and the uncovering of historical injustice.
Advance Praise
“This has to be one of my all-time favorites. I can't even begin to unpack it all. The story, the anger the heartbreak. It’s well worth the read, but you should have a box of tissues handy.”
“Heartbreaking, haunting, and beautifully told.”
“Wright masterfully explores how the past can haunt the present, and how far people will go to protect the truth.”
“This book took me on a ride.”
“A captivating and emotional thriller/mystery that keeps you hooked from start to finish.”
“Interesting. Intriguing. Heartwarming. Emotional.”
Marketing Plan
Author Platform
The author maintains an active website/blog and social media presence, where she shares her writing journey, behind-the-scenes process, and updates about the series. Blog content will included personal reflections on the challenge of writing a sequel and the emotional investment in this story.
Series Momentum
Where Secrets Sleep is the sequel to Where Secrets Stay, which established the world, characters, and readership. Fans of Book 1 will be a built-in, motivated audience for this title and will be actively notified of its release.
NetGalley ARC Campaign
This NetGalley listing is a central pillar of the publication strategy, targeting librarians, booksellers, and book bloggers who specialize in historical fiction and mystery. Reader reviews and early word-of-mouth will be used to build visibility ahead of release.
Book Club Outreach
Given its themes of family secrets, justice, grief, and community, Where Secrets Sleep is ideally suited for book club discussion. Outreach to online and local book clubs will be a priority, supported by a reader guide with discussion questions.
Social Media & Reader Community
The author will use her social platforms to share quotes, character spotlights, setting imagery, and countdown content leading to release. Pinterest will be used to reach readers and book lovers with visual content tied to the novel's mood and themes.
Continued Series Development
A third book in the series is planned, Where Secrets End, which means building readership now serves long-term series momentum. Readers who discover Where Secrets Sleep through NetGalley become invested in what comes next.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9798994036334 |
| PRICE | $4.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 364 |
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