Kellie M. Parker

Stories of redemption and hope in a dark world

Welcome! I’m Kellie, award-winning author of atmospheric thriller and fantasy books full of mystery, dangerous adventure, and swoony romance for teens and teens at heart. No explicit swearing or open-door scenes here! Pour yourself a steaming cup of tea, take a seat by the fire, and stay a while, for there are tales to tell.

Grab your free e-book!

Coming August 18, 2026

Beneath the Drowning Tide is an atmospheric, myth-inspired YA romantasy about two sisters trapped in a sunken cathedral by the sea god’s curse, and the thief who becomes stuck also when he breaks in. It’s yours for free when you subscribe to my author newsletter. You’ll receive a monthly email with my latest book news, book recs, and musings on the creative life. Opt out any time.

Also by Kellie – Thin Air

Thin Air book cover with airplane and teens

Eight hours. Twelve contestants. A flight none of them might survive. A flight to Paris full of teenagers seeking opportunity turns deadly in this suspenseful, locked-door YA thriller.

Praise for Thin Air

Emily’s empathetic first-person narration, rendered in assured prose, is a steadfast vehicle that drives readers from one suspenseful scare to the next. There are no snakes on this plane, but the dangers are real in this ticking-clock thriller by Parker.”

—Publishers Weekly

“Stow your tray tables and adjust your seat backs. This is no ordinary murder mystery. Thin Air takes off at the speed of sound, dropping you immediately into the action at 30,000 feet. You’ll need an oxygen mask of your own as the twists leave you gasping and every page-turn propels you closer to an ending you’ll never see coming. A fast-paced, claustrophobic thrill ride of a story that’s perfect for reading on vacation…unless, of course, you’re flying there.”

—Ginny Myers Sain, New York Times bestselling author of Dark and Shallow Lies

A fun page-turner. Emily’s first-person narration establishes her as a sympathetic and flawed protagonist. The initial chapter quickly sets the taut line of tension that’s maintained throughout, with each chapter opening with a time stamp marking the plane’s progress across the Atlantic. The fast pace will keep readers engaged, particularly fans of locked-room mysteries.”

—Kirkus Reviews

“Horror, the ugly side of competitiveness, and palpable fear permeate Parker’s claustrophobic thriller. The read is truly original, making the most of its inescapable airplane setting. Filled with twists and dread, this novel will thrill those curious about the dark side of human nature and what it means to be a survivor.

—Booklist

CONNECT WITH ME ONLINE

JOIN MY NEWSLETTER