Rest In Peace (Ellis Springs Series #3)

Sometimes, the past doesn’t always…REST IN PEACE.

Grace Werner, Dewey County’s Victim/Witness Advocate, is a force to be reckoned with and then some. Her reputation as a compassionate warrior within the criminal justice system proceeds her throughout the small rural community she calls home. While working closely with law enforcement officers, prosecutorial personnel, and crisis prevention counselors, Grace has built an impenetrable wall of safety, not only around her clients, but also around her teen son, Jason. Or so she hopes. No one can predict, with one-hundred-percent certainty, if the demons of their past will resurface.

Relocating to Ellis Springs had occurred abruptly for the Syracuse, New York native. The new venue and identities for her and Jason provided the best solution to escape her violent and cruel ex-husband . For ten years, Grace kept her guard up, never allowing others into her private life. Her focus remained on her son and her clients. After all, looking out for those in her care was her greatest skill. She was Grace the Protector.

Natalie Andrews and The Reverend Stephanie Talbot reach out to welcome Grace into their comforting circle. Grace surrenders her guard and permits true friendships to develop. Despite Grace’s long-standing beliefs about privacy and her fear of being found, she comes to trust them with her secret. Perhaps the biggest change of all happens when Jeremy Brewster enters the picture. Everything about the outdoorsy production engineer appeals to her. His calm demeanor, gentleness, and easy-to-please attitude melt the ice that has encased her heart since running away from her old life. At 40 years old, Grace begins to learn what true contentment and love feel like.

Just as Grace begins to focus more on her personal life, a client’s abusive husband seeks revenge against Grace for interfering in his marriage. For the first time ever, the fortress of security within the Dewey County Courthouse turns into a virtual prison as those, who care the most for her, close ranks and implement safety protocols to protect her. Grace feels the security measures are unnecessary and extreme, particularly as they inhibit her newfound personal life. However, as the threat escalates, Grace confronts nightmares she had never imagined. Will the presence of a new demon force her to run away again or will she stand her ground to protect those she loves?

Find out what happens next in the latest installment of the Ellis Springs Series. Will Grace Werner REST IN PEACE?