T.J. Brown Books | Author of Fall River, Velvet Undercover, Summerset Abbey, and other books.

Summerset Abbey: A Bloom in Winter by author T.J. Brown

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where you’ll find information on my books, short stories, blog posts and services. I write uncommon historical novels bursting with oddities, wonder, magic and inspiration. My insatiable curiosity has led me to poke at the dark corners of history and reveal them to all who wander my way. Telling those stories is my joy—it’s how I connect, inspire and nourish. After 30 years in Portland, Oregon, I now live in a small town in the eastern part of the state, where I build community, conjure up delicious soups for my neighbors and collect critters.

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Coming in March 2026

What if the best Lizzie Borden story isn’t about Lizzie at all?

In the summer of1878, Clara Lodge, a 15-year-old orphan, is sent to live with her cousin, Lizzie Borden in Fall River, Massachusetts. What begins as an uneasy stay inside the oppressive Borden household soon spirals into a season of dread that leaves Clara marked with secrets and scars that she will carry for the rest of her life.

Now married and far from Fall River, Clara has achieved a fragile peace of mind, but when Lizzie is accused of murdering her parents, Clara is drawn back to the city she fled. To heal, she must confront the cousin she fears, the memories she buried, and the truth she tried so hard to forget.

Told across three timelines in one woman’s life, Fall River is a chilling blend of history, psychological suspense, and gothic horror—a reimagining of the Borden legend that asks: how long can the past stay buried before it comes for you?

Perfect for fans of Simone St. James, Kate Morton, and Jennifer McMahon, Fall River is a frightening and unforgettable reimagining of the Borden story.

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“Brown’s deliciously eerie page-turner is as shocking and haunting as the murders upon which it’s based. A daring, enthralling journey into the darkest depths of the human mind, Fall River held me in its chilling grip from start to finish.”
—Cat Winters, Bram Stoker Award nominee for In the Shadow of Blackbirds