Welcome to the official website of Savanna Tyler Vaughn , bestselling author and master of psychological suspense.
Her stories blend deep emotion, gripping realism, and chilling twists that linger long after the final page.
Vrai’s latest Rocky Mountain thriller takes readers on a haunting journey through fear, survival, and the dark corners of human nature.
Explore her books, learn about her creative journey, and stay tuned for updates, news, and upcoming releases.
Sometimes the scariest stories are the ones closest to home.


Savanna Tyler Vaughn was born in Fayetteville, Tennessee. She practiced as a nurse for twenty years and then became a private investigator in 1995 and a certified pharmacy technician in 2001.
She received a diploma in special publishing from the Institute of Children’s Literature in 1994. Her first book, FLOUR SACK WEAR, was released in 2005, followed by MILE MARKER ELEVEN.
A HOLE IN TIME is her first novel.
She had a son who is now deceased and one daughter, four grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. She lives in Huntsville, Alabama.
Book Author
It was supposed to be a peaceful escape — a writer’s retreat in the Rockies, far from the chaos of city life. But for Vrai Caroll O’Neal, peace was about to become a nightmare.
A year after her father’s tragic murder, Vrai retreats to her secluded cabin in Ouray, Colorado, to write her final novel. But as snow falls quietly over the mountains, an unexpected face from her past appears — the face of Alvarez Vasquez, a notorious criminal she once investigated as a journalist.
The world believes Vasquez fled the country after escaping prison. But Vrai knows better — she’s staring straight into the eyes of Tennessee’s most wanted man.
“A chilling masterpiece.”
Vrai Caroll O’Neal weaves suspense and emotion with breathtaking precision. I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough — the tension builds beautifully, and the ending left me stunned.