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Columbia River, Book 4
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Michael Crouch
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Kendra Elliot
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A Wall Street Journal bestselling series.
For a search and rescue expert, the buried remains of her past are a dangerous obsession in a twisting novel of suspense by a Wall Street Journal and Amazon Charts bestselling author.
Rowan Wolff was five years old when she, her brother, and their babysitter were kidnapped by a serial killer in the Pacific Northwest. The babysitter was murdered. Rowan was saved. Her brother was killed and buried in the forest, his remains never found. The convicted killer refuses to say where he buried the boy. Twenty-five years later, Rowan is committed to search and rescue with her faithful canine and is obsessed with finding her brother’s grave—and closure.
Detective Evan Bolton thrives on unraveling tough cases, but his latest is disturbing. There’s another serial killer hunting in Deschutes County, Oregon, and the crimes are identical to those committed by the sociopath languishing in prison. Each victim is linked to Rowan. When skeletal remains of several bodies are exhumed in the forest, Rowan’s connection becomes more entwined and impossible to ignore.
Rowan and Evan are determined to solve the case before someone else dies. And someone else will, as the truth about the past is unearthed.
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The Night Before
- By: Lisa Jackson
- Narrated by: Alyssa Bresnahan
- Length: 18 hrs and 17 mins
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Caitlyn Montgomery Bandeaux wakes one morning drenched in blood, her head pounding mercilessly. Worst of all, she can't remember what happened the night before - when her estranged husband was murdered. Now the police want answers. Tormented, Caitlyn turns to her sister for support and is warned not to talk to the handsome new psychologist in town. But she soon realizes he's the only person she's comfortable confiding in.
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Couldn't believe it...
- By Deborah on 10-14-11
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Inherit the Bones
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- Narrated by: Harper Landry
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Secrets and lies can’t stay buried forever in Cedar Valley. In the summer, hikers and campers pack the small Colorado town’s meadows and fields. And in the winter, skiers and snowboarders take over the mountains. Season by season, year after year, time passes, and the lies, like the aspens and evergreens that surround the town, take root and spread deep. Now, someone has uncovered the lies, and it is his murder that continues a chain of events that began almost 40 years ago.
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intriguing
- By Anonymous User on 06-26-19
By: Emily Littlejohn
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Mission to Protect
- Military K-9 Unit, Book 1
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When the Red Rose Killer leaves his calling card for Staff Sergeant Felicity Monroe, she knows exactly what that means-she's on his revenge list. Her boss, Master Sergeant Westley James, and K-9 German shepherd Dakota become her guardians, but they'll have to act fast to escape the man who wants her dead.
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Lots of Christian Emphasis
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By: Terri Reed
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Red Creek
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- By: Nathan Hystad
- Narrated by: Will Damron
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Once a best-selling horror author, Paul Alenn is in a slump. His wife and daughter are across the country, moved away to the West Coast, leaving him alone in his Central Park-adjacent New York townhouse. When his sister calls, asking for help packing up his estranged mother’s house in his old hometown, Red Creek, he decides to put the past behind him and face his demons.
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Story lacked... understanding
- By Sara on 02-21-19
By: Nathan Hystad
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- Clerissa Sanchez
- 06-23-23
Love Kendra Elliot!
I think I’ve love every Kendra Elliot story I’ve ever read or listened to and this one was no exception. I was really rooting for Rowan and Evan they are so cute together! My favorite thing about her books is that she has a strong female lead but the males are also strong and sweet. I love Rowan’s family dynamic and the bond she has with her siblings. The ending was perfect! I can’t wait to read the others in the series!
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- Pamela Sheppard
- 07-05-23
WOW
The author has again amazed me with her storytelling. I really enjoy listening to her books.
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- pdaake
- 10-12-23
Edge of my seat thriller
The children go through so much in this storyline and it leaves me waiting for the next shoe to drop. The narrator is spot on!
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- JigsawGirl
- 03-13-24
Haunting
This book was sad, painful, emotional, and frightening at minimum. Two small children aged 5 & 7 trying to survive with a serial killer.
I think I spent almost the entire book holding my breath for the next thing that was going to happen. The way Rowan and Malcolm were treated by people who were pure evil was horrendous.
There were a few things that were very obvious to me at the beginning of this book. I needed the how and why to be explained. Knowing certain things did not take away from the suspense and sense of danger I got from the book.
The romance was very mild. Tbh, if Rowan and Evan want to really begin or continue their agreement to have a relationship, they need another book.
The ending did not give me the one thing I was expecting, and I was very surprised. There were points where the story dragged a bit because it seemed like it took the characters forever to ask the most obvious questions.
There was no SA in this book, which I was very glad to discover. I think the author did an excellent job conveying the emotions and fears of the characters.
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- KDB
- 10-25-23
Great story
This was an amazing story , Kendra as always weaves an entertaining tale. Narration by Teri and Michael was done to perfection. pitch and tone was spot on and brought this great read to life. Now to be patient for book 5 is going to be tough.
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- Rachael Maxwell
- 06-18-23
Perfect Next Chapter in Columbia River story!
I have been a fan of this author for a long time! Everything she puts out is just excellent! This latest chapter in the Columbia River sage doesn’t disappoint. The story is fast paced. The narration is superb. It tied together many familiar characters from the Mercy Kilpatrick series, as well. The story telling kept me on the edge of my seat! And the conclusion was perfect and satisfying! Don’t wait just get it!
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- Heather
- 11-17-23
Loved this book!
Every time I thought I had the plot figured out it changed completely. Great storytelling!!
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- cavalierlvr
- 10-24-23
Enjoyable Listen
Fast paced story and I loved the dog. Surprise at who the killer was. Good job by the narrators. Really no need for use of the F word though.
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- Danielle
- 06-18-24
Great story!
So far, this story has been my favorite. I loved the two narrators and the emotions in this story were strong and make your heart ache. The characters were great and the story ket moving along and always got to the point.
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- kellycole35
- 06-24-23
Can’t wait for the next book.
I have read just about all of a Kendra Elliot’s books. They do not disappoint. Narrators were very good also!
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