S. D. O'Donnell

The Debut Novel

"Deadly Memories" is a riveting thriller that will more than keep the pages turning.

The Midwest Review

Though I like clever plots and great writing, it’s the characters that determine how much I’ll love a story in the end. And Deadly Memories has some very good characters. Good enough I’d love to see them in another novel, and another after that.

Niko Silvester for IndieReader

There is a subtle dark undertone which runs through from early on, and you aren't entirely sure, until the end, who it is directed to or why. Overall, the book is beautifully put together with well-rounded characters and a nice twist at the end. Really, this book is well worth a read.

Steven Daws for Reader's Favorite



 Deadly Bayou, the next book in the series, is underway.

SD and her husband made a special trip to Louisianna to research the area of the book. She visited her place of birth (Thibodeaux) and finally got be the one who knew what direction to go.

You see, friends and family call her directionally-impaired -- and she can't deny it. Her husband is the opposite -- she calls him her human GPS.

But down in bayou country directions are based on the bayous. You go up the bayou, down the bayou, or across the bayou. And there was one time when her husband got turned around and SHE knew which way to go. It was easy. They needed to go down the bayou.

And if you ever want to enjoy time in southern Louisianna and get a New Orleans feel but be out of the city, try a stay at Chez Felicite  in Raceland.  Then drive up the bayou to Thibodeaux and eat at Fremin's.