James Dain
The Twisted shelf

Twisted: for readers who like it darker

Disturbed personalities, bizarre situations. Dark psychological suspense in the tradition of Poe, Highsmith and Hitchcock. Every Twisted book carries a darkness rating, so you know what you're walking into.

  1. 1Cover of Leaving Venice by James Dain — Twisted book 1
    Short story

    Leaving Venice

    Darkness 2/5

    A lover vanishes. The streets close in. The clock is running out. William Slocum must leave Venice. Quickly.

    Content note: A Hitchcock-style short read.

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  2. 2Cover of The Invisible Worm That Flies in the Night by James Dain — Twisted book 2
    Novel, 331 pages

    The Invisible Worm That Flies in the Night

    Winner — Best Novel, L.A. Neo-Noir Festival
    Darkness 5/5

    A stranger on the run. A fatherless boy. A cop who won't look away.

    Content note: Disturbing subject matter, handled seriously. For mature readers.

    Paperback · $19.95
    Ebook · $5.99
  3. 3Cover of You Always Kill the One You Love by James Dain — Twisted book 3
    Novel, 276 pages

    You Always Kill the One You Love

    Darkness 4/5

    Dan thought he'd gotten away with murder. But did he?

    Content note: An unreliable narrator. You'll be guessing what's real until the epilogue.

    Paperback · $19.95
    Ebook · $5.99
  4. 4Cover of Burning Mama by James Dain — Twisted book 4
    Short story

    Burning Mama

    Darkness 5/5

    A boy with no way out. A mother with no mercy.

    Content note: Child abuse and revenge. The darkest story I've written.

    Ebook · $3.49
Cover of Leaving Venice by James Dain — Twisted book 1
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A Hitchcock-style short story. Love and death in the city of canals.

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