Painted

By: Kirsten McKenzie

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

The Antique's Roadshow if Stephen King were the host...

When art appraiser Anita Cassatt is sent to catalogue the haunting collection of reclusive artist Leo Kubin, it’s not just the eerie silence of the secluded house that unnerves her—it’s the hundreds of lifelike portraits watching her every move.

Unbeknownst to Anita, Kubin left behind strict instructions for handling his art, rules designed to protect those who dare to enter his domain. As Anita and her team begin their work, they unknowingly awaken the dark secrets embedded in the house, secrets that don't want to remain hidden...

Painted is a gothic ghost story, a chilling blend of psychological tension and a profound fear of the dark, where the art itself may be more alive than anyone could have imagined.

What readers are saying:

“Refreshing to encounter this subtle, delicate narrative where horror peeps slyly out...”
“Painted is an effective haunted house tale, favoring tension and subtlety over outright violence and shocks.”
“McKenzie does an incredible job with her characters, making them feel real and relatable, down to the secrets they keep from each other.”
“This novel literally took my breath away in places.”
“The plot is sensationally addictive, with a creepy factor that kept me turning pages late into the night.”
“No gore or cheap scares here—this is a subtle and delicate chiller written in the spirit of a Shirley Jackson novel.”