Vera – A Blacklist Novella

~Tee Seabrone & Doog T.D.

Vera – A Blacklist Novella by Tee Seabrone and Doog T.D. is the voice of reason and consistency that holds the key to unlocking the door to Morgan’s grief. But when Vera begins breaking down those walls, Morgan’s reality shifts into obsession, putting everyone around her in danger.

Ten years ago, Raina Sawyer vanished while on vacation with her parents, Morgan and Gavin, at a family resort. Morgan has never given up searching for her daughter. Then, one morning in the lobby of the office building where she works, she sees a young woman and feels it deep in her bones: this is Raina. The scar on her chin. The nervous habit of pulling at her clothes. The familiar stance and tilt of her head. Everything about the young woman screams Raina to Morgan. After confronting the young woman and insisting she is her missing daughter, Morgan is escorted from the building and placed on temporary leave for her mental health. Nobody believes her. Not her husband. Not HR. Not even her sister. But Vera? She has always listened with empathy, never doubting Morgan or discouraging her from searching for answers.

Morgan isn’t swayed by her family’s disbelief. Instead, she stalks, surveils, and begins unraveling a mystery she is convinced will lead her to her daughter. But how far is too far when the truth is all you’re chasing?

The dual-authorship perspective brings remarkable depth to the cast of characters. Morgan wears her heartbreak on her sleeve, and you feel her loss, pain, and determination. She is relatable and easy to root for, even when she begins pushing boundaries. You want to see her find the answers she so desperately seeks. Her certainty is addictive, keeping readers firmly locked into her search.

Gavin is guarded, and his calm demeanor often reads as coldness. His concern for Morgan’s mental well-being is touching, but there is a lack of sincerity beneath it all that hints at a man with something to hide. It isn’t until one of the rawest scenes in the story that his true character is revealed.

And then there is Vera, who is a whole story of her own. But I’ll leave it at that because I refuse to hand you the key to that particular door and risk spoiling the story.

The domestic dread is immaculate: cold coffee, a hairline crack above the dresser, and a closed third-bedroom door that will have you wondering what happened behind it. This is a slow-burn thriller, with tension tightening as each new fact surfaces. The story immerses readers in the frightening possibilities of child abduction and trafficking while leaving you questioning why Morgan doesn’t simply go to the authorities. The chat threads and phone calls with Vera keep the momentum on point, while the transitions flow seamlessly without missing a stitch.

Blacklist was released August 5, 2026, and contains four separate novellas for readers to sink their teeth into. Vera is a solid choice for psychological thriller readers who enjoy having the floor fall out from beneath them one tile at a time.

I would like to thank Tee Seabrone and Doog T.D. for the opportunity to preview Vera – A Blacklist Novella. As always, all opinions and reviews are of my own volition, Karen Brooks aka The Tx Lit Chic. I have not been promised any compensation, current or future, by the author or publisher in exchange for a fair and honest review of Vera – A Blacklist Novella.

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