A town agreed
not to ask.
She asked anyway.
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speaker & advocate
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The China Grove Mysteries · Book One
When Sara Matthews moves to China Grove looking for a quiet place to write, she finds a photograph the previous owners left behind: two girls she doesn’t recognize, smiling the kind of smile she learned to wear herself, a long time ago.
Nobody in China Grove wants to talk about the girls. But Sara has spent a lifetime reading rooms like this one, and what she uncovers is a truth the town has been holding for forty years.
Writer. Advocate. Storyteller.
Kathy Sechrist is a survivor of domestic violence and a dedicated advocate for those who have experienced similar trauma. Through her powerful and honest writing, she shares her journey of healing and resilience, offering hope and support to others.
Her work now moves from memoir into the China Grove Mysteries, carrying forward the themes of truth, courage and recovery.
“A graceful and disquieting character study.”
Kirkus Reviews
“The storyline was educational, inspirational, and relatable.”
Online Book Club Review
“It gave me hope and encouragement. Highly recommend it!”
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Sara’s Redemption
A Journey of Courage, Resilience and Hope
One woman’s journey to reclaim her life after years of abuse and discover the strength within herself.
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Success Is the Best Revenge
A story of resilience and the fight for self-worth
Sara confronts manipulation, reclaims her instincts and discovers a strength she never knew she possessed.
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