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Kelly Keevins
Debut Author
THE CAVERN
(2025)
NEW RELEASE!!!
The year is 2040 but Elsie doesn't remember anything past 2035.
She shows up in the cavern out of nowhere. She can't remember how she got there or what happened to her.
Elsie doesn't remember the Earth getting destroyed, or what is left of the world has retreated to underground caves. She finds herself being greeted by the main inhabitants of this refuge. They seem warm and welcoming except for one, Angelo. Angelo is immediately suspicious of Elsie. Angelo wonders if she could be a spy from the Elite, a group of scientists and wealthy people that developed the cavern system and still live there.
Soon Elsie becomes enmeshed in the cavern living and becomes indispensable to those around her. But Angelo can't help but wonder at what cost to the people of the cavern. As their attraction grows, Angelo slowly gets to know her and discovers he wants to help her recover her memories - not just for his peace of mind but for hers also.
"This book was amazing! It captivated me from the very first page. It had all the suspense, mystery, and excitement I look for in a dystopian novel. The characters were very well written and extremely lovable! The world building was on another level. I felt like was right there in the story. I can't wait to read more by this author and am truly shocked that this was her first novel!"
Desiree Lewis-Dahlke
Paralegal,
State of Florida- DCF
Praise & Reviews
"Kelly Keevins does a great job of hooking the reader in and building interest in the characters and the events of the plot! I want to know who and what is happening with Elsie and how she got into the cavern right from the start. There is the ominous pseudo presence of the Elite and the tension of a possible romance which builds the fascination with the characters."
-Nick Ferraro
Author, The Craftsman and Carlo's Pizza
"The Cavern is a powerful and captivating read that will appeal to fans of dystopian fiction. With its engaging characters, atmospheric world-building, and a mystery that unravels piece by piece, The Cavern will stay with readers long after they’ve finished the last page."
-Kristine Plent
Third Grade Teacher
New Jersey
Upcoming Events
- Book Signing at Barnes and Noble Eatontown32 days to the eventAug 23, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PMBarnes & Noble, 180 NJ-35 #2002, Eatontown, NJ 07724, USA
- Founder's Day at Lavallette52 days to the eventSep 12, 2026, 11:00 AM – 7:00 PMPhiladelphia Avenue, Philadelphia Ave, Lavallette, NJ 08735, USA
- Collingswood Book Festival73 days to the eventOct 03, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PMHaddon Avenue, Haddon Ave, Collingswood, NJ, USA
- Wildwood Fall Festival87 days to the eventOct 17, 2026, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PMFox Park, Ocean Ave, Wildwood, NJ 08260, USA
- Firehouse 22 - Pioneer Hose Ladies Auxiliary Holiday Craft Show116 days to the eventNov 14, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PMDrum Point Road, Drum Point Rd, Brick Township, NJ 08723, USA
- Cape May Holiday Craft Show130 days to the eventNov 28, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PMCape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204, USA
- Allaire Christmas Craft Fair137 days to the eventDec 05, 2026, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM4263 Atlantic Ave, 4263 Atlantic Ave, Wall Township, NJ 07727, USA
About Kelly Keevins
Kelly Keevins graduated from Rutgers University and is currently retired from a 20 year long career in child care development. She is now a stay at home mother. The idea of writing a novel came to fruition when one night, she had a dream that stuck with her and she felt that it was a story that needed to be told. Needing her creative outlet satisfied, she began writing. She never realized that it would ignite a passion in her and a love of writing. Kelly lives in New Jersey with her husband, two boys, and her parents. Kelly is an avid reader and loves most novels set in dystopian or paranormal settings. Kelly is a Disney lover and spends any free time scheming how to plan her next Disney vacation.