Terry Keys

Terry Keys is a USA Today bestselling and award-winning novelist, songwriter, and poet. His debut thriller, "Chained Guilt," earned the NIEA Thriller of the Year award, establishing his reputation in the genre. Keys has also contributed as a writer for Examiner.com while maintaining a parallel career as a project manager in the oil and gas industry.

A native of Rosharon, Texas, Keys draws inspiration from his Southern roots and diverse professional background. His works often explore suspenseful narratives, with "The Missing" being another notable title in his bibliography. Outside of writing, he enjoys outdoor activities such as hunting and fishing. Keys resides in the Houston metropolitan area with his wife and two children.
Hidden Guilt Books
# Title Year
1 Chained Guilt 2015
2 Maximum Guilt 2016
3 Games of Guilt 2017
4 Death Toll Rising 2017
5 Death Toll Recon 2020
Short Stories/Novellas
# Title Year
1 Lie No More 2017
2 The Missing 2019
3 The Birthday Hunt 2021
Non-Fiction Books
# Title Year
1 The Kilwade Tragedy 2019
2 Stop Killing Us 2020
3 The Habit of Mindful Thinking / Everyone is Batsh*t Crazy 2023
Terry Keys Anthologies
# Title Year
1 The Murder Files 2017