October 13, 2022

New Foster Kittens!

I'm in the middle of my busiest month of the year, but I couldn't pass up fostering this batch of super-goobers. From left to right: Sprout (she's a torbie with one grey paw and the attitude of a lioness); Mustard (he's an easygoing chonk who convinces himself he's able to fly every time I pick him up); and Momma Liya (at one and a half years, she's a kitten herself; she's sleek, gorgeous, and playful).

They should all be available for adoption through the Golden Valley Humane Society in early November. By then, they'll be certified Writer Cats. 🤓

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October 1, 2022

The Quarry Girls Is Out!

Aiigggghhhh! I am THRILLED to report that The Quarry Girls has been chosen as an Amazon First Reads!!! That means it's available through Kindle a month early! Even better? It’s a free download for Prime members and only $1.99 for everyone else. Get yours today!

Killers hiding in plain sight. Small-town secrets. A girl who knows too much. From the Amazon Charts bestselling author of Unspeakable Things and Bloodline comes a nerve-twisting novel inspired by a shocking true crime.

Minnesota, 1977. For the teens of one close-knit community, summer means late-night swimming parties at the quarry, the county fair, and venturing into the tunnels beneath the city. But for two best friends, it’s not all fun and games.

Heather and Brenda have a secret. Something they saw in the dark. Something they can’t forget. They’ve decided to never tell a soul. But their vow is tested when their friend disappears—the second girl to vanish in a week. And yet the authorities are reluctant to investigate.

Heather is terrified that the missing girls are connected to what she and Brenda stumbled upon that night. Desperately searching for answers on her own, she learns that no one in her community is who they seem to be. Not the police, not the boys she met at the quarry, not even her parents. But she can’t stop digging because she knows those girls are in danger.

She also knows she’s next.

"Few authors can blend the genuine fear generated by a sordid tale of true crime with evocative, three-dimensional characters and mesmerizing prose like Jess Lourey. Calling it: The Quarry Girls will be one of the best books of the year.” —Alex Segura, acclaimed author of Secret Identity, Star Wars Poe Dameron: Free Fall, and Miami Midnight

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September 12, 2022

BLOODLINE Won!

Lotsa fun news from the last two weeks! First (and I'm still buzzing from this): BLOODLINE won the Anthony Award for Best Paperback Original! The awards banquet was held last Saturday in Minneapolis, and I was thrilled to be in attendance and hanging with my crime writing community. The award was an unexpected honor; I was nominated alongside a slate of great authors, including Greg Herren, Tori Eldridge, Tara Laskowski, and Cheryl Head.

In more fun news, my publisher flew me out to LA to speak at an influencer event. The people there were beautiful and funny, and the ocean setting was breathtaking. I'm storing up all these wonderful memories to hold me over for the long cold winter that is surely just around the corner. :)

And finally...I have some mind-blowing THE QUARRY GIRLS news to share very, very soon. Stay tuned!

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