D. S. Marsh - Author
Where quiet truth meets gentle mystery and the unexplained.
D.S. Marsh writes stories about what lives just beneath ordinary life, from real accounts of unseen influence to mysteries, romance, and the paranormal.Stories of quiet strength, hidden worlds, and moments that linger.
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About D. S. Marsh
D. S. Marsh (pen name of Donna Marsh) writes across the worlds of nonfiction, mystery, romance, and the paranormal. Her stories explore what lives just beneath ordinary life, where quiet strength, hidden worlds, and unanswered questions shape the lives of her characters.She writes the Guardians of the Gate paranormal series and the Wilhelmina Tell Mysteries, a mystery series featuring small town intrigue, character driven storytelling, and the search for truth beneath the surface. She is also the creator of The Quiet Ones nonfiction series, which highlights the quiet strength and lasting impact of ordinary people whose stories might otherwise go unheard.Drawn to ghost stories, unsolved questions, and the tension of what lingers just out of sight, her work blends warmth and wonder with shadow and sincerity. Across genres, her stories center on people, relationships, and the unseen forces that shape everyday lives.Now writing full time, D. S. Marsh invites readers into stories where small towns hold secrets, quiet lives carry power, and the unexplained is never far away.
Books
Featured NonfictionThe Quiet Ones:
Stories of Unseen GreatnessThe First Book in the Quiet Ones Series
True stories of quiet strength, overlooked lives, and the extraordinary impact of ordinary people. The Quiet Ones celebrates those whose influence is rarely loud but deeply lasting. These are stories of resilience, compassion, and the kind of power that doesn’t seek the spotlight.
Coming in 2026
NonfictionThe Quiet Ones:
Women of Strength Without SpectacleThe Next Book in the Quiet Ones Series
This book gathers stories of women whose strength was lived quietly through steadiness, responsibility, clarity, and care. They shaped families, communities, culture, and conscience without needing attention or applause. It is a book about strength that lasts, strength that holds, and strength that makes life possible for others.
Guardians of the Gate: Book One – Jason
A seemingly ordinary family is secretly bound by blood and oath to protect an ancient inter-dimensional gateway. As strange events ripple through their quiet town, buried secrets, supernatural threats, and shifting loyalties rise to the surface. Jason Storm is about to learn that his family’s legacy is far more dangerous, and far more real, than he ever imagined.
Coming in 2026
The gate calls again. This time, it’s Daniel Storm’s turn to stand watch.
The Bee's Tell No Lies - Coming in 2026
A brand-new cozy mystery series, The Wilhelmina Tell Mysteries, is currently in development, featuring small-town charm, layered secrets, and sleuthing with heart. These stories trade shadowed gateways for coffee shops, community ties, and puzzles hiding in plain sight, with just enough danger to keep the pages turning.
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