Ginny Myers Sain books

Ginny Myers Sain is a young adult author known for atmospheric Southern Gothic thrillers including Dark and Shallow Lies, Secrets So Deep, and One Last Breath.

Dark and Shallow Lies Reading Order

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Dark and Shallow Lies 2021 Buy
Secrets So Deep 2022 Buy
One Last Breath 2024 Buy

Standalone Novels

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When the Bones Sing 2025 Buy

Ginny Myers Sain writes young adult thrillers with a strong sense of place and Southern Gothic atmosphere. Her debut novel, Dark and Shallow Lies (2021), is set in the remote bayou community of La Cachette, Louisiana, where a girl returns to the swamp town where her best friend disappeared. The book earned praise for its moody setting and tense plotting.

Sain followed up with Secrets So Deep (2022) and One Last Breath (2024), both of which continue her pattern of placing teenage protagonists in atmospheric, unsettling locations where the past refuses to stay buried. Her upcoming When the Bones Sing (2025) is her first standalone outside the series.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Ginny Myers Sain written?

Ginny Myers Sain has written four books across two series.

What was Ginny Myers Sain's first book?

Ginny Myers Sain’s first book is Dark and Shallow Lies, published in 2021.

What is the setting of Ginny Myers Sain's books?

Sain’s books are typically set in atmospheric, often isolated locations in the American South. Dark and Shallow Lies takes place in the bayou country of Louisiana, while her other works use similarly evocative settings where the landscape itself feels like a character in the story.

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