The Gristmill is a story of a fresh life, youthful adventures, and the process of developing one’s character. The Grist Mill reveals how the development of ones being may best be accomplished through the process of trial and error. Many times people who don ́t experience failure until the latter part of their lives, fall apart because they are not prepared to face the consequences of failure. The Grist Mill by author Angus Rafferty Beckman, is an inspirational biographical account that creates an enjoyable means for readers to contemplate how they may have developed their sense of confidence and the ability to make good decisions through the touching and often comical escapades of young Angus Beckman.

Paisley Mott struggles with anxiety. Her particular blend of anxiety causes her to go into a hyper-focused state, which can lead to more anxiety. After the tragic death of her mother, she began to see her anxiety-induced hyper-focus as a strength. Now, she's a paranormal investigator with an up and coming web series that is propelling her into becoming an expert in her field. Hollis Grimm is a charismatic preacher from the small Appalachian mining town of Grey Water Ridge. When he contacts Paisley to help shine some light on the mysterious mutilation of seven women in the woods outside of town, she is on the first flight out. It wasn't the murders that drew her to the South or the charming preacher, but the claim that the locals believe God has sent a creature to punish the town for its sins. And that this isn't the first time. The preacher, an outsider turned sheriff, an heiress and internet celebrity, a man obsessed with the past, an old-timer with an ax to grind, an obsessed fan, and a growing number of bodies stand between Paisley and the truth. After digging into the dark secrets of the town's history she must decide what is more dangerous, the monster in the woods, or the people who believe in him. If she isn't careful, she will not be leaving Grey Water Ridge with the story, let alone her life.

'Darkly, intricately layered, full of pitfalls and switchbacks, moving and merciless' Sunday Times bestseller Tana French A gripping, heart-stopping and strikingly original thriller about friendship, family and revenge, perfect for fans of THE SILENT PATIENT, Lucy Foley's THE HUNTING PARTY and Peter Swanson's THE KIND WORTH KILLING. 'A must-read novel . . . Spine-tingling' Hello! It all began on Grist Mill Road . . . Matthew and Hannah were just playing in the woods, a little way from home. But now he's tying Hannah to a tree. And she has never been so terrified. Patrick is there too, hidden, watching. He can't move. He can't take his eyes off Matthew's gun. Years later, in New York City, leading adult lives they never would have imagined, the three will meet again. With even more devastating consequences. 'Arresting . . . Sophisticated . . . Elegant' New York Times 'Dark, compelling and beautifully written, Grist Mill Road absolutely captivated me' Cass Green, author of In A Cottage In A Wood 'At once disturbing and discomforting, at the same time as being excitingly un-put-down-able . . . A superblywritten psychological thriller with the power and deadly ferocity of a harpoon' Shots magazine 'I couldn't put Grist Mill Road down. Yates is particularly brilliant on the dark urgency of adolescence, and conjuring up a sense of place . . . I loved it' Eve Chase, author of Black Rabbit Hall and The Vanishing of Audrey Wilde 'Dark, intense, and disturbing . . . A thriller with imagination to spare' Krysten Ritter 'A sinister, plot-twisty tale . . . Intelligent' Oprah.com 'If you like layered, psychological suspense stories then I highly recommend Grist Mill Road. 5 stars!!!' Goodreads reviewer

When four very different small-town Delaware high school girls are forced to join a mother-daughter book club over summer vacation, they end up learning about more than just the books they read.

Kelly and her four best friends refuse to sit down in their rocking chairs to nod off in retirement. They want nothing more than to peacefully live in a small Texas town and enjoy their grandchildren. They courageously face the challenges of Alzheimer's and widowhood, while still finding fun and humor through their lifetime friendships and family. But, their cozy world is shattered when they come face to face with pure evil. Reminded of their heritage of freedom fighters, they are determined to change the status quo. They reject the idea that we're trapped and doomed to repeat the same old cycle of struggles. However, when confronted with a sinister shadow world, they become the target of a corrupt gang of sex traffickers.

The book tells the story of a gentleman that plans to buy a home in East Hampton. He is offered a crumbling mansion near an eighteenth-century windmill. He is shocked to discover that the house is inhabited by two female recluses, mother and daughter...once rich but now threatened with eviction. The man falls under the women's spell.

"In this newly revised edition of The Gristmill, young readers will discover that people would travel from far and wide to visit the gristmill for the essential service of having their grain ground. Find out how the miller produced flour, the staple of life, as well as what jobs the miller did, what made the grinding stones turn, and how wheat becomes bread"--