As 2025 comes to a close, I find myself both grateful and a little overwhelmed—in the best possible way. This past year has been one of steady growth, unexpected opportunities, and a lot of learning. What started as a book release has now expanded into something much larger: a developing film project, a growing reader community, and a clear sense of where the Abbey Rhodes Mysteries are headed next. The Cleansing  Is Almost Here Book Three in the Abbey Rhodes Mysteries, The Cl

As this year comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on just how much has changed—and how much is still ahead. A year ago, Watergrave  had just been released. Today, we’re talking about Book Three launching in January , a film project moving toward production , and a calendar for 2026 that’s already filling up with book signings, book clubs, and conversations I never imagined having at this stage. It’s humbling. And it’s exciting. The Cleansing  Is Almost Here The third bo

There are moments in life when you pause, look around, and realize you’re standing inside a chapter you once only imagined. This is one of those moments. On a recent episode of The Mitchell S. Karnes Podcast , I finally got to share news I’ve been holding close for a while: the lead casting for the Watergrave  film and streaming series is officially set , and production is moving forward. Abbey Rhodes Has a Face After months of conversations, meetings, and careful considerati

A year ago, Watergrave  was just launching as a novel. Today, it’s moving steadily toward the screen. That’s still surreal for me to write. On a recent episode of The Mitchell S. Karnes Podcast  (simulcast with The Neil Haley Show ), we dove deep into what’s happening right now with the Watergrave  film and streaming adaptation—and things are officially in motion. The Film Is Moving Forward Just last week, I met with the core creative team who will be bringing Watergrave  to

The past few months have been an incredible ride as The Least of These —the second book in my Abbey Rhodes mystery series—launched and...

It's been an incredible few weeks as my latest Abbey Rhodes mystery novel, The Least of These , officially hit the shelves. Seeing...

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Years of planning and months of work come to fruition on Saturday, February 1, 2025 with the public release of Water Grave . I've waited...

by Mitchell S Karnes Austin held the shoebox at his side and stared at the silver casket as it sunk into the hole in the ground. His...