About
A.D. Vancise is an award-winning author whose work dives fearlessly into the shadows, blending psychological suspense with the macabre. Her latest novel, Hidden in the Shadows, won the 2025 American Fiction Award for Horror: General and has been praised by Kirkus Reviews, BookLife, and Literary Titan.
When she’s not wrangling words (or her three dogs and four cats), she’s usually convincing her family that writing “just one more chapter” really does count as a household chore.
Featured Work
Hidden In The Shadows
Winner of the 2025 American Fiction Award, Hidden in the Shadows follows Evie Day as she returns to her small hometown after her grandfather’s death and stumbles upon a hidden photo, a vial of blood, and a safety deposit key that pull her into a world of secrets and danger. Meanwhile, Charlie Baker unearths suppressed memories of ritual abuse and trafficking—memories that reveal he is more entangled in the darkness than anyone realizes. Their paths converge in a chilling mystery where the true monsters are those hiding in plain sight.
Other Works
Awards and Recognition
- Awarded the 2025 American Fiction Award in Horror: General for Hidden in the Shadows, a dark and twisty thriller praised for its shocking turns and relentless tension.
- Literary Titan Gold Award American Fiction Award Horror: General Reader Views 5 Star award Next Generation Short Story Book Awards Finalist Booklife Editors Pick
