Skip to main content

Daco S. Auffenorde

Born at the Naval hospital in Bethesda, Maryland and raised in Huntsville, Alabama—also known as Rocket City for its role in building the rocket that took astronauts into space—Daco holds a B.A. and M.A.S. from The University of Alabama in Huntsville and a J.D. from the Cumberland School of Law. She is a member of the International Thriller Writers, Mystery Writers of America, Alabama Writers' Forum, Authors Guild, and Alabama State Bar.

General Fiction
General Thriller
Thriller
Literary Fiction

Giveaways by Daco S. Auffenorde

The Medici Curse

Win The Ultimate Psychological Thriller Book Giveaway!

Enter to win the ultimate psychological thrillers prize pack, featuring great page-turners for suspense lovers!

1Winner

Books by Daco S. Auffenorde

The Medici Curse

The Medici Curse

A family curse. A missing heirloom. A house full of secrets. A descendant of a powerful Italian dynasty reckons with her family's troubled legacy and her own fractured memories in this Gothic thriller from the author of The Forgotten Girl. When aspiring artist Anna de' Medici Rossi inherits her family's opulent villa in Tuscany, she returns to a place steeped in tragedy and mystery. Living there as a child, Anna suffered from debilitating night terrors, frequently waking to find that she had wandered far from bed. During one such episode when Anna was twelve, her mother took a fatal tumble down the stairs. Vittoria's death was officially ruled an accident, but an heirloom ruby-and-diamond necklace was missing from her bruised neck. Whispered suspicions suggest that Anna pushed her mother and stole the precious jewels. Anna, remembering little from that night, is afraid they're right. But if that's true, then what became of the necklace, which has long been associated with legends of a family curse? Now back in Tuscany after sixteen years, Anna is shunned by the local townspeople as a killer who escaped justice, while only a few distant relatives and an old childhood friend offer solace. As she explores the sprawling villa, Anna uncovers hidden rooms and memories shrouded in fog, reigniting the violent night terrors of her youth. Plagued by unsettling visions and eerie occurrences, she questions her sanity and embarks on a harrowing journey to unravel the truth of her past. As her search deepens, she confronts shocking revelations that expose her to dangers she never anticipated. Blending Gothic and supernatural elements with a gripping exploration of identity and legacy, The Medici Curse is a beautifully crafted tale of family scandal, murder, art, and intrigue. Read more

Download for FreeBuy on Amazon
The Forgotten Girl

The Forgotten Girl

She’s haunted by a past she can’t remember. A beautiful woman wakes in a hospital bed, shackled and confused. She’s been in a coma for weeks. And can only remember her first name—Blue. Blue learns she fell from a window on the fourth floor of a hotel. Did she jump? Or was she pushed? To discover the truth, Blue must figure out who she is and what she was doing in that hotel. And she needs to do it fast. Because someone is out there, hunting Blue down, waiting for an opportunity to strike. Not knowing where to turn or who to trust, Blue must rely on her instincts to survive. Gradually, her memories begin to return, and they’re darker than she could ever have imagined. Will she put the pieces of her life back together before she’s silenced forever? The Forgotten Girl – the gripping psychological thriller perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, Alex Michaelides, Freida McFadden.** Winner of the 2023 Book of the Year in the Best Thriller Book Awards - BestThrillers.com **What readers are saying about The Forgotten Girl: “Whoa! What a ride. It was very fast-paced. The writing style kept me hooked and I didn't find myself losing any interest.” -Netgalley Reviewer “Wow! What a read! This was a fast-paced thriller, that certainly kept me glued to the edge of my seat. I loved it that much I read it in one sitting.” -Calm Stitch Read “You are on a rollercoaster of a ride and never see any of it coming. If you love thrillers and the kind of mysteries you cannot figure out until the end, then look no further, this book is for you.” -Uncorked Psychological Thriller “This is a brilliant read. Wonderful well written plot and story line that had me engaged from the start. Great suspense and found myself second guessing every thought I had continuously.” -Netgalley Reviewer “Grab yourself a copy of this book! I absolutely loved this! I read this book within a day, I couldn’t put it down. I loved the characters and the way I had to keep asking myself if I was right in how I thought the plot was turning out.” -Netgalley Reviewer “I read this book in one sitting, twisty and unpredictable with an ending that I didn't see coming. A really enjoyable read that thriller fans will love.” -Goodreads Reviewers “The twists just keep coming in this one! Going into the last few chapters I still had not figured out who the good guys and the bad guys were. This novel also has a bit of humor sprinkled throughout. The Forgotten Girl is an entertaining thriller that would be a perfect vacation read.” -Kristen and the Books “This book kept me on my toes, and also kept me guessing. I couldn’t put it down! Highly recommend if you are a thriller reader.” -Exploring Katie "THE FORGOTTEN GIRL introduces us to plucky heroine, Blue, who’s determined to find out who she is and what she’s forgotten—even if it’s her worst nightmare. The twists and turns keep coming, making it hard to put down." -Rebecca Fields, The Big Thrill Read more

Buy on Amazon