Darkness Wins: Kay A. Oliver's Blood-Seed Claims Crime-Fiction Award

An Unrelenting Psychological Thriller That Dares to Stare Evil in the Face

LOS ANGELES, CA, February 20, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Darkness does not whisper in Blood-Seed. It hunts. And now, it has claimed victory.

An acclaimed author, Kay A. Oliver, has won the prestigious Crime-Fiction Award for her dark thriller Blood-Seed, a novel that draws readers into a psychological battlefield where danger lurks on every page, sparking curiosity and anticipation.

With razor-edged tension and cinematic pacing, Blood-Seed confronts the unsettling truth that evil rarely announces itself. It strategizes, manipulates, and strikes when least expected. Praised for its layered characters, relentless suspense, and morally complex terrain, the novel has carved out a commanding place in contemporary crime fiction.

In Blood-Seed, the stakes are not just life and death. They are psychological. Secrets unravel. Motives shift. And the line between justice and vengeance blurs into something far more dangerous. Readers have described the experience as gripping, haunting, and impossible to put down.

"Blood-Seed explores what happens when darkness stops hiding and starts winning," said Oliver. "I wanted to examine the fragile boundary between control and chaos, and how easily it can fracture. This award is an incredible honor and a testament to readers who are willing to confront the shadows."

With this Crime-Fiction Award, Oliver reinforces her reputation as a fearless storyteller unafraid to explore the darker corners of human nature, and the consequences of ignoring them.

Blood-Seed is now available in paperback, hardcover, and Kindle formats on Amazon, making it easy for readers to purchase and start reading today.

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For those ready to step into the shadows, the darkness of Blood-Seed is waiting. Discover it now and experience the gripping psychological thriller firsthand. This book is the second installment in the Kutter Murder Mystery series.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kay A. Oliver is an award-winning author and a distinguished figure in literature and entertainment, celebrated for her mastery of crime fiction, spanning cozy mysteries to gripping psychological thrillers. Whether you're a casual reader or an aspiring writer, her stories are crafted to spark joy, provoke thought, and keep readers turning pages late into the night.

Her work has earned more than thirty literary awards, including being named Fiction Author of the Year 2025 by the International Association of Top Professionals. Recognizing her accomplishments can inspire aspiring writers and industry followers to pursue their own goals. In addition, she was inducted into Marquis' Who's Who in American in 2025.

With over three decades in Hollywood, Kay infuses her writing with industry insight and a cinematic edge, fostering admiration and confidence in her storytelling skills among readers and industry followers.

Explore her world of stories and writing resources at KayAOliver.com.

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