M. Rebecca Wildsmith
#1 Bestselling Author of Supernatural Murder Mystery Books in 8 countries and Best Thrillers Book Awards Finalist!
#1 Bestselling Author of Supernatural Murder Mystery Books in 8 countries and Best Thrillers Book Awards Finalist!
Releasing June 23, 2026
Evelina Fontana
Author M. Rebecca Wildsmith Returns with a Haunting WWII Gothic Thriller
A gripping blend of historical suspense, espionage, murder mystery, psychological horror, and supernatural intrigue, set in war-torn 1940s Italy.
Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Daphne du Maurier, Ian Fleming, dark historical thrillers, wartime espionage novels, and gothic supernatural mysteries.
As World War II rages across Europe, Evelina Fontana is recruited by the British government for a dangerous mission behind enemy lines in Fascist Italy. Her assignment: infiltrate a remote asylum harboring secrets that could alter the course of the war.
Undercover as a nurse inside the imposing institution, Evelina quickly realizes that the asylum is far more terrifying than intelligence reports suggested.
Patients vanish without explanation.
Violent murders stain the halls.
Whispers echo through locked corridors at night.
And something unnatural seems to lurk beneath the surface of the asylum itself.
As Evelina attempts to uncover enemy operations hidden within the institution, she finds herself trapped in a deadly web of espionage, paranoia, occult mysteries, and psychological terror. With insanity closing in from every side, she must decipher hidden spy messages before the truth consumes her completely.
But some secrets were never meant to be uncovered.
Atmospheric, chilling, and filled with shocking twists, Evelina Fontana combines wartime espionage with supernatural suspense in a haunting gothic thriller that will keep readers guessing until the final page.
Readers who love hidden clues and immersive mysteries should pay close attention: Certain encoded messages within Evelina Fontana can only be deciphered using a paperback or hardcover copy of Verity Easton, purchased from Amazon.
Although Evelina Fontana is a standalone novel, readers of Verity Easton will also delight in the return of a crossover character.
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Verity Easton
#1 Kindle & Audible Bestseller in 8 countries & Best Thrillers Book Awards Finalist
“One of the year’s best paranormal thrillers…All aboard for an uncommonly satisfying murder mystery.”
— BestThrillers.com
A gripping paranormal thriller set in 1930s Egypt, blending murder mystery, ancient Egyptian mythology, supernatural suspense, archaeology, and gothic atmosphere.
Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Daphne du Maurier, and stories filled with the mysteries of ancient Egypt.
When Verity Easton travels from England to Egypt with her father – a professor at the British Museum – she is thrust into a dazzling world of tombs, legends, curses, and ancient secrets. Her father has been tasked with uncovering the final resting place of Nefertiti, and for the first time in her life, Verity feels deeply connected to her late Egyptian mother and her ancestral past.
But something deadly is stalking the sands of Egypt.
As a string of brutal murders unfolds around her, Verity discovers that the violence may be tied to forces far older and darker than anyone realizes. Surrounded by danger, ancient power, and deadly secrets, she must uncover the truth before she becomes the next victim.
Rich with immersive historical detail, supernatural mystery, suspense, and emotional depth, Verity Easton is a haunting paranormal murder mystery that transports readers straight into the heart of 1930s Egypt.
Although Verity Easton is a standalone novel, readers of Hattie Vavaseur will recognize the cameo appearance of one beloved crossover character.
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Hattie Vavaseur​
#1 Kindle & Audible Bestseller in 8 Countries
​“A deliciously supernatural mystery and love story best paired with a glass of sherry, a crackling fire, and a keen eye for secret messages hidden throughout.” — BestThrillers.com
A haunting gothic mystery filled with murder, hidden messages, supernatural intrigue, romance, and dark humor.
Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Daphne du Maurier, and P. G. Wodehouse.
As her memory begins to fail in old age, Hattie Vavaseur is taken to a strange mansion steeped in secrets, tension, and whispers of the supernatural. Inside its shadowed halls, she encounters the house’s enigmatic and volatile master – and soon finds herself entangled in the murder investigation of an American salesman.
With the help of a flamboyant medium, Hattie searches for clues in a house where nothing is quite what it seems. But beneath the murder mystery lies a far more personal question:
What happened in Hattie’s forgotten past?
As hidden messages emerge and long-buried truths surface, Hattie must untangle the secrets of the mansion before her fading memories disappear forever.
Atmospheric, witty, and emotionally gripping, Hattie Vavaseur is a supernatural gothic mystery that's perfect for readers who love paranormal suspense, historical mysteries, eccentric characters, and slow-burning intrigue.
Readers of Hattie Vavaseur can also look for cross-over character Vamelda Anstruthers in M. Rebecca Wildsmith’s second standalone mystery novel, Verity Easton.
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What advice do you have for others who are interested in joining your field?
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Sit down and do it! That's what I have to continue to tell myself every day. I can very easily direct my creativity into making every excuse "in the book" not to write, but redirecting that creativity into developing your characters and stories is definitely worth the feeling of accomplishment you'll get when you finally fulfill that dream of becoming a published author! I've always told myself that if just one person read and liked my book, that would make it worthwhile. And now, I've sold over 22,000 copies of my books, and I hear from readers from all over the world that they are enjoying my little stories. Still, I have to keep telling myself to sit down and write every chance I get.
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With a punning tagline on one side and accolades and availability on the other, Wildsmith’s bookmarks are the perfect example of how to keep fans in-the-know and excited about upcoming releases. With two international bestsellers on her shelf, Wildsmith’s tactic is one to emulate. So is her choice of online printers.
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Author M. Rebecca Wildsmith with a display for her bestselling supernatural mystery novels. The Melbourne Oddities Expo was held August 10 from 12-4 p.m. at the Melbourne Auditorium. The free event was hosted by the Florida Oddities Market, and featured about 100 vendors selling a wide variety of curious and unique items.
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"21 funny book club books guaranteed to make you laugh: Hattie Vavaseur by M. Rebecca Wildsmith is a supernatural mystery infused with humor and romance. Follow Hattie, an older woman with memory issues, as she finds herself in a peculiar old mansion. With the help of a flamboyant medium, she embarks on a quest to uncover the identity of an American salesman’s murderer. This book combines suspense, humor, and romance, making it a captivating choice for women in any reading group.
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About M. Rebecca Wildsmith
M. Rebecca Wildsmith writes supernatural mysteries with a vintage soul and a sharp modern twist. She penned her first whodunit on a clacking typewriter at age eight and has been hooked on twisty plots ever since. Her books, Hattie Vavaseur and Verity Easton, have sold over 30,000 copies worldwide, winning them the #1 Bestseller status on Kindle and Audible in 8 countries several times over. Verity Easton also won a finalist placement in the Best Thriller Book Awards.