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