
Her First Mistake
Noelle Marshall, Book 1
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Stephanie Németh-Parker
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By:
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Kendra Elliot
When a very personal cold case murder is reopened, a detective’s secrets come to light in a novel of shocking twists and suspense by a Wall Street Journal bestselling author.
Thirteen years ago, Assemblyman Derrick Bell was murdered in his home by an intruder. His wife, Noelle Marshall, was left for dead. The crime was unsolved, but it wasn’t forgotten.
Today the FBI is tackling a fresh perspective on the case and looking to Noelle, now a detective for the Deschutes County sheriff’s office, for new clues. It is reopening everything Noelle thought was behind her. Memories of her escape from a traumatic childhood. A marriage that wasn’t the perfect love story she’d been promised. And a husband whose charm and privilege hid a dark side. But Noelle has been hiding something too: a secret about the night Derrick died that she has never told anyone.
As past and present and leads and misleads collide, one thing is frighteningly clear. Derrick’s murder wasn’t just unsolved. It’s unfinished. And only the truth—no matter the risk—can save the next victim.
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Thirteen years after the devastating murder of Assemblyman Derrick Bell and the near-fatal assault on his wife, Noelle, the FBI revisits the cold case. Now serving as a detective herself, Noelle finds herself compelled to confront long-buried secrets from her troubled past—secrets rooted in a toxic marriage and the hidden truths surrounding that fateful night. As the investigation unfolds, it becomes clear that the case was never truly closed; it was only waiting to be reopened. To prevent another tragedy, Noelle must summon the courage to face the full truth, no matter the cost.
Her First Mistake is an excellent kickoff to the Noelle Marshall series. Kendra Elliot truly delivers with this one—fast-paced, action-packed, and thoroughly engaging. The narration was exceptional, bringing the story vividly to life. The only issue I had was the frequent switching between the present investigation and the events from thirteen years ago, which made the story a bit hard to follow in the beginning.
Aside from that, it’s a solid read—well worth your time.
Great Read!
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