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The Roaring Ridleys: Historical Thriller

The Roaring Ridleys by K.M. Colley

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The Roaring Ridleys

The Roaring Ridleys

In the glittering world of 1920s New York, the seven Ridley heirs seem to have it all: wealth, status, and protection as the city’s most powerful family. But when notorious gossip columnist Dale Caimen is found dead during their family’s renowned summer soiree, their carefully constructed world begins to crack.
Behind the champagne and jazz, each adopted Ridley sibling harbors secrets that could destroy them. There’s Amelia, the responsible eldest trying to hold it all together; Adesua, whose artistic ambitions in the Harlem Renaissance threaten her family’s expectations; wild child Kavita, whose dangerous nights in speakeasies may have finally caught up with her; Wei, the eldest brother who takes the spotlight any chance he gets; Omar, the stoic and empathetic mediator; Diego, Columbia college student who secretly dreams of being a chef; and Henrik, musically inclined baby brother.
As the murder investigation intensifies, long-buried tensions surface for the diverse Ridley family, who were adopted from their native lands of France, Illinois, India, China, Egypt, Argentina, and United Kingdom family loyalties unravel. Someone knows the truth about the Ridleys―and they’re willing to kill to expose it. In a world where appearance is everything and power comes at a deadly price, the siblings must decide what matters more: protecting the family name or each other.

To purchase The Roaring Ridleys, click the following link: Amazon 

Thomas & Mercer | May 1, 2026 | Historical Thriller, Black Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
Paperback | $16.99 | 365 pp. | ISBN#: 978-1662536113
Kindle eBook | $3.99 | 365 pp. | ISBN#: 978- 1662536106
Brilliance Audiobook | $20.00 | 9 hours | ASIN#: B0FSMY6X97

Praise for The Roaring Ridleys

“All-consuming and totally arresting, The Roaring Ridleys is a party of a read. Colley’s world-building will make you want to sit down with a bottle of champagne, and her edge-of-your-seat plotting will make you want to finish the book (and the bottle!) in one night. Colley loves the 1920s so much, and it’s clear in her writing. This debut author is one to watch!” ―Nekesa Afia, author of As Long as You’re Mine

“It’s a twisty, soapy, fun story of the rich and powerful, with many twists and turns. It’s a perfect spring novel.” —RedCarpetCrash book review

The Roaring Ridleys Author K.M. Colley

The Roaring RidleysK.M. Colley writes thrillers, contemporary mysteries, and cinematic stories that explore legacy and ambition. Her work often centers around powerful families, glamorous settings, and complex characters.

Born in Mobile, Alabama, she’s currently based in Tampa and Philadelphia. When not writing or reading, K.M. enjoys traveling, learning new languages, and building a creative legacy.

She’s also passionate about raising her autistic daughter, who dreams of creating her own comic book one day.

To learn more about K.M. Click any of the following links: Website, Instagram & IMDB

 

 

 

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