Winter Austin

Winter Austin is a suspense and thriller author known for crafting vivid, deadly romantic thrillers rooted in rural and agricultural settings. Drawing from her Midwestern upbringing in Iowa, she infuses her narratives with the atmospheric richness of small-town life and the gripping tension characteristic of the genre. Her storytelling prowess stems from a lifelong passion for captivating tales, honed through years of listening to family stories shared around campfires and dinner tables.

A self-described "glass half-empty" personality, Austin channels her mindset into creating suspenseful plots that keep readers on edge. Her works often reflect her deep appreciation for rural life and military themes, blending these elements seamlessly into her narratives. With over 15 years of writing experience, she emphasizes the dedication and effort behind her craft, relying on meticulous craftsmanship rather than artificial intelligence. Austin continues to balance her writing career with the demands of family life, drawing inspiration from her surroundings to deliver compelling, high-stakes stories.
A Bounty of Shadows Books
# Title Year
1 Ride a Dark Trail 2025
Benoit and Dayne Mystery Books
# Title Year
1 The Killer in Me 2021
2 Hush, My Darling 2022
3 Straight for the Kill 2023
4 A Requiem For The Dead 2024
Degrees of Darkness Books
# Title Year
1 Relentless 2019
2 Retribution 2019
3 Revenge 2019
4 Reckoning 2019
Hera Force Books
# Title Year
1 Mockingbird's Cry 2021
2 Phoenix's Ascent 2022
McIntire County Books
# Title Year
1 Atonement 2015
2 Born to Die 2023
3 Sins of the Father 2023
4 Liar, Liar 2023