A Sapphire Valley Mystery Series by Elle Gray

Sitting on the side of the road, Zoe wonders,. “Where do I go from here? ”. While heading home from the newsroom Zoe Fontaine was in a near fatal accident. One that has left her battling anxiety and bouts of paranoia. In need of a refuge to give her a sense of peace and belonging,. she rents a place on the edge of Sapphire Valley. But when strange deaths spring up across town,. Zoe’s editor assigns her to investigate the gruesome, bizarre cases... moreSitting on the side of the road, Zoe wonders,. “Where do I go from here? ”. While heading home from the newsroom Zoe Fontaine was in a near fatal accident. One that has left her battling anxiety and bouts of paranoia. In need of a refuge to give her a sense of peace and belonging,. she rents a place on the edge of Sapphire Valley. But when strange deaths spring up across town,. Zoe’s editor assigns her to investigate the gruesome, bizarre cases. As Zoe attempts to make sense of the crimes and her own troubled past,. she runs into Leo Rowden, a veterinarian who runs a local clinic on the other side of town. Leo is riddled with painful memories and haunting nightmares of his own,. struggling with PTSD from his military days and coping with the loss of his fiancée. When Leo is asked to assist on the case, they uncover a twisted trail that stretches for miles. Could these incidents be connected to the sinister crimes gripping the town? Strange coincidences and murders are converging in Sapphire Valley. Determined to solve the town’s mysteries and overcome the nightmares of their pasts,. they find themselves embarking on a journey that will forever change their lives. less

Operation Desert Storm, 1991. A chaotic, catastrophic scene - and then everything goes black. Finally feeling a sense of peace and belonging, Zoe goes on a hike with Leo and her dog in Sapphire Valley. But when she receives news of her feisty grandmother’s unexpected return to town,. it seems Zoe's life is about to get more colorful. Upon her grandmother’s arrival at the Orchard Grove Nursing Home, things take a drastic turn. When a resident dies, the quiet life there turns chaotic... moreOperation Desert Storm, 1991. A chaotic, catastrophic scene - and then everything goes black. Finally feeling a sense of peace and belonging, Zoe goes on a hike with Leo and her dog in Sapphire Valley. But when she receives news of her feisty grandmother’s unexpected return to town,. it seems Zoe's life is about to get more colorful. Upon her grandmother’s arrival at the Orchard Grove Nursing Home, things take a drastic turn. When a resident dies, the quiet life there turns chaotic. The town sheriff dismisses it as natural causes, until more residents begin dying. Using Leo’s military contacts, Zoe uncovers a dark past behind the deaths, and a terrible betrayal. One that could have sparked a murderous desire for revenge. With her loyal dog by her side, Zoe soon finds herself facing dangers she never anticipated. Deception, negligence, and the ultimate betrayal. How far will Zoe have to go to save those she loves and the town she calls home? less

After being found in her editor’s hotel room with blood at the scene, Zoe is interrogated by the detective assigned to the investigation. Now she must follow a trail of dark secrets, ones that could change her life forever. After saving her grandmother and solving the Orchard Grove case, Zoe finally settles into her apartment with her dog Max. But her peace is short-lived. Chaos invades her work life when her editor, Rick, becomes erratic, unpredictable, and begins chasing mysterious leads... moreAfter being found in her editor’s hotel room with blood at the scene, Zoe is interrogated by the detective assigned to the investigation. Now she must follow a trail of dark secrets, ones that could change her life forever. After saving her grandmother and solving the Orchard Grove case, Zoe finally settles into her apartment with her dog Max. But her peace is short-lived. Chaos invades her work life when her editor, Rick, becomes erratic, unpredictable, and begins chasing mysterious leads. Zoe finds herself longing for the rigors of D. C. and her old job at the Washington Express, until Rick suddenly vanishes. The cryptic clues connected to his disappearance lead Zoe out of Sapphire Valley and into Charleston, where she discovers a ransacked hotel room, blood on the floor, and no signs of Rick. With the help of her colleagues, Zoe uncovers new clues that point to a familiar enemy, Linmans. As secrets from Rick’s past begin to be revealed, Zoe moves closer to the truth, but begins to wonder if she's ready to dive into that world again. With time running out, she makes a final attempt to find Rick, only to find herself caught in the crossfires. Veiled threats, hidden agendas, and rising chaos. In Sapphire Valley, prepare to be shocked. less

Being found next to a dead man was not where she thought her story would lead…. Zoe Fontaine has spent her life running. After a near-death experience, she found herself on the run again. This time, back to the familiar. When she gets caught up in a case, the evidence points to her sister, Judy Fontaine. Zoe will do anything in her power to help Judy. But her sister has spent most of her adult life fabricating lies. This time, Judy's lies and deception have gone too far... moreBeing found next to a dead man was not where she thought her story would lead…. Zoe Fontaine has spent her life running. After a near-death experience, she found herself on the run again. This time, back to the familiar. When she gets caught up in a case, the evidence points to her sister, Judy Fontaine. Zoe will do anything in her power to help Judy. But her sister has spent most of her adult life fabricating lies. This time, Judy's lies and deception have gone too far. Zoe never thought that her sister would be capable of murder. But ever since Judy came out of rehab, things haven’t been the same. No one trusts Judy, and her lies have proven detrimental to those around her. And the secrets Judy carries come at a deadly cost to even those in Zoe's life. Lies have consequences. And trusting the wrong person could mean death. less

After a mysterious near-death experience, Zoe Fontaine moves to the idyllic small town of Sapphire Valley. There she hopes to get her life back in order. When she finds the town’s pharmacist hanging from the ceiling in a grisly scene, she immediately reports it to the authorities. But many things in the apparent suicide case aren’t adding up. With the help of the handsome, gruff town vet, Leo, reporter Zoe Fontaine uncovers a conspiratorial land mine... moreAfter a mysterious near-death experience, Zoe Fontaine moves to the idyllic small town of Sapphire Valley. There she hopes to get her life back in order. When she finds the town’s pharmacist hanging from the ceiling in a grisly scene, she immediately reports it to the authorities. But many things in the apparent suicide case aren’t adding up. With the help of the handsome, gruff town vet, Leo, reporter Zoe Fontaine uncovers a conspiratorial land mine. One that connects to a huge pharmaceutical scandal. While this case is ongoing, Leo and Zoe’s issues with the Linman group grow. As Zoe investigates the suicide case, she finds herself in the crosshairs as more deaths follow. With all roads leading back to the shadowy Linman group. It's only a matter of time before the hunter becomes the hunted. less

The world can be a cruel place. Zoe Fontaine has had to battle many enemies in the shadows. When her sister becomes the target of someone’s twisted games. It’s up to Zoe to find the truth. While caring for her sister, who lies in a comatose state. A mysterious fire tears through the community center in town. Hoping to get Zoe away from her obsession with her sister’s case. Leo urges Zoe to investigate the town’s fire. Soon, cryptic messages begin to lead Zoe down a life-threatening path... moreThe world can be a cruel place. Zoe Fontaine has had to battle many enemies in the shadows. When her sister becomes the target of someone’s twisted games. It’s up to Zoe to find the truth. While caring for her sister, who lies in a comatose state. A mysterious fire tears through the community center in town. Hoping to get Zoe away from her obsession with her sister’s case. Leo urges Zoe to investigate the town’s fire. Soon, cryptic messages begin to lead Zoe down a life-threatening path. It seems someone is watching her every move. When multiple fires erupt, lighting Sapphire Valley ablaze. And one of Zoe’s sources ends up dead. Zoe grows desperate to solve the case, going undercover to expose the culprit. While the arsonist wreaks havoc in the small town, Zoe finds comfort in Leo. But when Leo receives life-changing news. Zoe and Leo face the biggest hurdle in their relationship. Infernos, pharmaceutical coverups, and many casualties. It will take an arsenal of investigative prowess to get to the bottom of it all. Many lives are on the line, and one man's obsession will change everything. less