SOMETHING WANTS TO RUIN EVERY FAMILY THAT LIVES HERE... A murder that stole 1982 national headlines: “Renowned Family Slayed in Home” A case that remained cold for forty long years. The Eyler family was anything but average. The father a top literary agent and the mother a duchess, they thrived in their prestigious Oakmont mansion surrounded by luxury…and secrets. Secrets that would eventually cost them their lives. On a cold autumn night, their legacy ended with a grisly massacre in one of the most horrific scenes ever investigated. Soon details splashed across every newspaper of how the family of five lay slaughtered in their library, cursing the mansion as it became branded the Execution Estate . With no witnesses and no motives, the killer remained free. The case grew colder. Speculations grew darker. Answers grew dimmer. Until now. Former estate manager, Derl Newman, steps forward four decades later with a suspicion and a wild clue that could lead investigators to finally solve the puzzle of why a killer would murder a family yet leave the many priceless heirlooms behind. The gardener with a grudge? The bitter butler? The maid hiding her mischief? With insider knowledge of what happened that fateful night, Derl meets with renowned documentarian Keisha Fenty to expose everyone’s darkest secrets that brought this house... and everyone who entered it ...to ruin. A whodunnit short story perfect for fans of Clue -like locked-room mysteries. "If Agatha Christie and Sherlock Holmes had a baby, they'd definitely birth it in A House of Ruin ! - reader review What Readers Are Saying About Pamela Crane: "You are not prepared for the twists...Pamela Crane has in store for you." - POPSUGAR "Crane succeeds at painting families and friendships in vivid detail; women will see their tussles and triumphs in these pages, and will relish the twists and moments of brave camaraderie and bold revenge... A satisfying read that has echoes of Liane Moriarty and of Emily Giffin's All We Ever Wanted ." - Booklist "Pamela Crane's anthem to female friendship and the empowerment of women proves one thing. Friends will do anything for each other...including lie, cheat in bed, and kill. Crane's deft treatment of this theme makes the besties in Little Deadly Secrets friends you'd want as your own...despite the fizzy cocktail of secrecy, betrayal, and deception they pour on every page. This novel is a read for our tumultuous times ." - Jenny Milchman, Mary Higgins Clark award-winning author of Cover of Snow and The Second Mother " One of the most chilling opening scenes I've ever read , and the tension keeps right on building. My advice: don't read this book...unless you're prepared not to put it down until you're finished!" - New York Times Bestselling Author Wendy Corsi Staub "I loved it! It's so well written, with sharply observed characters and the kind of fast-paced, twisty plot that keeps you turning the pages..." - Sunday Times and international bestselling author Debbie Howells "There is always great depth to Pamela's writing and this is no exception. Amidst a cleverly constructed psychological thriller that pulls you along from one page to the next, we are treated to the deconstruction of a friendship between Robin, Mackenzie and Lily. It's sad, infuriating but fascinating too. Once Pamela has pulled it all together, and the pieces fit into place you are left with a brilliantly told tale, a mystery is solved, and justice is served but what of the friendship...? You'll have to read it to find out but I promise, you won't be disappointed." - bestselling author Patricia Dixon "This was an incredibly fast-paced, heart racing, and twisty thriller with a great ending. The changing narratives truly keeps you on the edge of your seat, which leaves you guessing as to what the end result was going to be. Readers will find it a compelling read from start to finish." - The Nerd Daily "A deeply profound and memorable story. It is well-written and intricately plotted. Highly recommended." - Fresh Fiction "Wow, wow, WOW!! It's 3:15am and I have just finished this amazing book after not being able to put it down!" - NetGalley Review "I was blown away. If you loved Big Little Lies , you'll love this !" - NetGalley Review "The opening of this book goes from 0 to 100, instantly drawing you in: a serene and peaceful setting to 'woahhh I have GOT to see what happens here'" - NetGalley Review