The Author

C.A. Wittman grew up in Northern California. In 1993 she moved to Maui, Hawaii where she raised her children. The author now lives between New York and Los Angeles.

About My Work



Welcome to my shop! I write psychological and domestic thrillers that explore the complexities of family and relationships. My stories reveal hidden truths and relatable struggles, drawing you into gripping plots filled with suspense, engaging characters and unexpected twists. I aim to keep you on the edge of your seat, inviting reflection long after the last page. 

Here are a few examples of my work:

The Other Nadia Bisset
Identical Twins. A Trusting Mother. A Stolen Child.
Nadia and Lydia Bisset are beautiful, ethereal mirror twins, but when their mother, Carla, awakens from a drug-induced sleep to find one of her daughters missing, her world unravels. As years pass, Carla grapples with Nadia’s growing psychopathy, leading to shocking revelations that threaten everything she holds dear.

Good Neighbors
Secrets, Infidelity & Murder.
Gemma’s sheltered life in a luxury LA villa takes a dark turn when a secret affair with her friend’s husband is exposed. As tensions rise within their tight social circle during the pandemic, new neighbors reveal hidden truths that force Gemma and her friends to confront their relationships and their darkest selves.

Synanon Kid
"I told you mothers do not matter here. We are all your mothers."
In this memoir, I share my experience growing up in a cult, where I was taken from my mother to live in a controlled environment. This coming-of-age story reflects the unconditional love between mother and daughter and the the challenges of navigating a complex childhood.

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