NMBA Member Diane Hatz Releases The Journey H0me

For years, Alex Scott could only survive. Now she’s ready to live.

As Alex plans a lavish birthday party for her abusive boss, the celebration is a cover. She’s part of an operation to steal JT’s plans and take him down from the inside. But standing up to the powerful billionaire means confronting more than just a man. It means breaking the lifelong pattern that kept her small.

As Alex carries out her mission, the inner voice that once kept her quiet begins to fight for its survival. And beyond her, something darker is stirring. A shadow force is gathering strength, feeding on fear, shame, and human separation.

To break free, Alex must face not only JT, but the part of herself that learned to survive by disappearing.

What begins as an act of defiance becomes something deeper: a psychological reckoning with the unseen forces inside and out that shape our lives.

The Journey Home is the fourth novel in the Mind Monsters series, blending contemporary fiction with psychological and visionary storytelling about trauma, healing, and personal transformation. Can be read as a standalone. 

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Reviews

“Inventive, emotionally rich, and boldly original, The Journey Home is a triumphant finale that rewards loyal readers drawn to the enduring power of hope, healing, and self-discovery.”  - 5 Stars, Highly Recommended, The International Review of Books  

“…engaging and holds one's attention from beginning to end” - Recommended, The US Review of Books

“A work of visionary fiction cemented by a proactive, creative main character whose likeable force drives a blend of psychological thriller and paranormal suspense.” – D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review

“The Journey Home uses humorous, hyperbolic satire to address real-life issues that affect people on a daily basis. The over-the-top portrayals hammers home how deeply these problems are entwined with our culture and give a fascinating, fresh way of seeing the issues.” – Independent Book Review 

Continue the Adventure with The Mind Monsters Series
Follow Alex's path from disconnection to remembrance across all four books.

Book 1: Rock Gods & Messy Monsters, a #1 Amazon Hot New Release 3 categories and Eric Hoffer Award First Runner-Up.
Book 2: Fallen Spirits
Book 3: The Light of Wounds

Join the Journey — The Mind Monsters Series
New to Alex's world? Start with a free short story prequel at dianehatz.com., then follow her path across all four books.