Painted

The Antique's Roadshow if Stephen King were the host...When art appraiser Anita Cassatt is sent to catalogue the haunting collection of reclusive artist Leo Kubin, it’s not just the eerie silence of the secluded house that unnerves her—it’s the hundreds of lifelike portraits watching her every move.Unbeknownst to Anita, Kubin left behind strict instructions for handling his art, rules designed to protect those who dare to enter his domain. As Anita and her team begin their work, they unknowingly awaken the dark secrets embedded in the house, secrets that don't want to remain hidden...Painted is a gothic ghost story, a chilling blend of psychological tension and a profound fear of the dark, where the art itself may be more alive than anyone could have imagined.What readers are saying:“Refreshing to encounter this subtle, delicate narrative where horror peeps slyly out...”“Painted is an effective haunted house tale, favoring tension and subtlety over outright violence and shocks.”“McKenzie does an incredible job with her characters, making them feel real and relatable, down to the secrets they keep from each other.”“This novel literally took my breath away in places.”“The plot is sensationally addictive, with a creepy factor that kept me turning pages late into the night.”“No gore or cheap scares here—this is a subtle and delicate chiller written in the spirit of a Shirley Jackson novel.”

About the Author

For many years Kirsten McKenzie worked in her family's antique store, where she went from being allowed to sell postcards in the corner, to selling Royal Worcester vases and seventeenth century silverware. She also managed fourteen years as a Customs Officer in both New Zealand and England, fighting international crime.Her time slip novels have been described as The Time Travellers Wife meets The Far Pavilions.Her bestselling horror novel Painted was released in 2017. Followed by her medical thriller Doctor Perry in 2018.Now a full time author, she lives in New Zealand with her husband, her daughters, and two cats. Kirsten can usually be found procrastinating on Twitter under the handle @kiwimrsmac.

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