M. Angelo Vale

Interview With Author M. Angelo Vale

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I write psychological thrillers that dig into secrets, obsession, and the quiet unraveling of people’s lives. The Quiet Ones Lie Best is my debut novel — the first in a planned series.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The Quiet Ones Lie Best explores the idea that the most dangerous people aren’t the loudest — they’re the ones you barely notice. I’ve always been fascinated by how trauma hides in plain sight, and what happens when the past catches up.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I tend to write late at night, when it’s quiet and everything feels a little more unhinged. I like to pace around in the dark and let scenes play out in my head before I ever type a word.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
Gillian Flynn, Tana French, and Alex Michaelides. I love books that make you question everything — even the narrator. I also draw a lot of inspiration from dark films like Gone Girl and Prisoners.

What are you working on now?
Book 2 in the series — and let’s just say it gets even darker. I want to explore the emotional aftermath of the first book while introducing a whole new web of secrets.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Right now, I’m submitting to free promotion sites, connecting with thriller readers, and letting word-of-mouth do its thing. I believe a good story finds its audience — you just need to give it some momentum.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Start before you’re ready. You’ll never feel 100% ready to publish — just get it out there, stay consistent, and focus on telling a story that you would want to read.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
“Write the book you can’t stop thinking about.”

What are you reading now?
The Chain by Adrian McKinty — fast-paced, disturbing, and brilliant.

What’s next for you as a writer?
Right now, I’m focused on growing this series and delivering stories that feel just as intense and emotionally layered as the first. My goal is to keep building momentum, stay true to the themes that resonate with readers, and carve out a space in the thriller world that feels authentic and unforgettable. I’m here for the long game — and the twists are just getting started.

If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
I’d take the kind of books that unravel slowly — the ones that haunt you long after the last page. I’m Thinking of Ending Things by Iain Reid, for its eerie descent into the mind. Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn, because it’s brutal, beautiful, and unapologetically damaged. The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward — a masterclass in misdirection and emotion. And The Enchanter by Vladimir Nabokov, a lesser-known psychological puzzle that feels both poetic and deeply unsettling. I’d want company on that island, and these books know how to whisper in the dark.

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