Emerson and Snow Series by AJ Estelliam

Detectives Kate Snow and Ally Emerson have just closed their first case together. But before they can celebrate, a far darker discovery awaits them at Ally’s home. At the bottom of her staircase lies the decomposing body of Ally’s husband-dead for days. The evidence points squarely at her. Insisting she be arrested, Ally is taken into custody... moreDetectives Kate Snow and Ally Emerson have just closed their first case together. But before they can celebrate, a far darker discovery awaits them at Ally’s home. At the bottom of her staircase lies the decomposing body of Ally’s husband-dead for days. The evidence points squarely at her. Insisting she be arrested, Ally is taken into custody. What appears to be an open-and-shut case of guilt soon unravels into something far more a hidden history of abuse, fractured trust, and secrets buried for years. As Ally’s past comes to light, Kate Snow finds herself navigating a dangerous maze of lies, fear, and manipulation-unsure who to trust, or whether Ally is a victim, a suspect…or both. Will Ally Emerson pay for a crime she may not have committed, or can Kate uncover the truth in time to save her from losing everything? Find out in Emerson. less

Detective Ally Emerson has discovered a truth more devastating than she ever imagined: the husband she survived for years was not only abusive, but a murderer, a rapist, and a man living a double life of crime. What once appeared to be a case against Ally for his death has exploded into a far-reaching investigation into Cameron Emerson’s hidden past... moreDetective Ally Emerson has discovered a truth more devastating than she ever imagined: the husband she survived for years was not only abusive, but a murderer, a rapist, and a man living a double life of crime. What once appeared to be a case against Ally for his death has exploded into a far-reaching investigation into Cameron Emerson’s hidden past. Suspended from the police while the circumstances of his death are examined, Ally finds refuge in the one place she feels safe-Detective Kate Snow’s home. What began as professional support has deepened into something far more intimate, and for the first time in years, Ally allows herself to believe that happiness might be possible. But the nightmare surrounding her husband’s crimes is far from over. As investigators uncover Cameron’s secret world-murders, affairs, stalking, and the obsessive recording of women-Ally is forced to confront the full extent of the man she once lived with. Each new revelation tightens the net of danger around her. Then, in the dead of night, the threat becomes terrifyingly real. A man breaks into Kate Snow’s home, knocking Kate unconscious before abducting Ally from her bed. Taken without warning, Ally is thrust into a fight for survival. Who is the man who has taken her-and how deeply is he connected to Cameron Emerson’s legacy of violence? Can Ally find the strength to escape before the secrets of the past claim her future? Find out in Secrets and Lies. less

Detective Kate Snow and Detective Ally Emerson are headed to Scotland-but this trip is far from a holiday. With the investigation into Ally’s late husband, the notorious criminal Cameron Emerson, finally closed, both women are attempting to breathe again. But peace is short-lived when Kate receives devastating news: her brother Billy has vanished. With a long history of drug addiction and months of silence behind him, Billy’s disappearance raises fears that something has gone terribly wrong... moreDetective Kate Snow and Detective Ally Emerson are headed to Scotland-but this trip is far from a holiday. With the investigation into Ally’s late husband, the notorious criminal Cameron Emerson, finally closed, both women are attempting to breathe again. But peace is short-lived when Kate receives devastating news: her brother Billy has vanished. With a long history of drug addiction and months of silence behind him, Billy’s disappearance raises fears that something has gone terribly wrong. Taking time away from Evergreen Police Department, Kate and Ally travel to Scotland to search for answers unofficially. Their journey leads them to a remote cabin and a trail of half-truths, broken connections, and unsettling discoveries. As they dig deeper, it becomes clear that Billy has become entangled in something far more dangerous than either of them anticipated. While the search grows increasingly urgent, so too does the bond between Kate and Ally. Away from the pressures of the job, their connection deepens-tested by fear, uncertainty, and the emotional weight of what they are uncovering. What began as trust is fast becoming something neither woman can ignore. Can Kate and Ally uncover the truth behind Billy’s disappearance before it’s too late? And amid the danger and darkness, can they allow themselves the promise of something real? Find out in Blood Promise. less

Detectives Kate Snow and Ally Emerson arrive in Scotland on what was meant to be a working holiday-and a final attempt to track down Kate’s estranged brother. When they finally find him, the relief is short-lived. Billy Snow appears to be entangled with the local police…and with a case far darker than either of them imagined. A woman is discovered dead in a suitcase outside Snow and Emerson’s remote holiday cabin. Her body is badly decomposed. Her eyes have been gouged out... moreDetectives Kate Snow and Ally Emerson arrive in Scotland on what was meant to be a working holiday-and a final attempt to track down Kate’s estranged brother. When they finally find him, the relief is short-lived. Billy Snow appears to be entangled with the local police…and with a case far darker than either of them imagined. A woman is discovered dead in a suitcase outside Snow and Emerson’s remote holiday cabin. Her body is badly decomposed. Her eyes have been gouged out. And it quickly becomes clear this murder is not an isolated incident. Something sinister has been unfolding in Paisley for some time. Driven to uncover the truth, Snow and Emerson launch their own investigation-one that may be placing Billy in even greater danger. What is his real involvement? Why has he been lying to Kate about his new life? And how far do the lies truly go? As the body count rises and secrets surface, Kate and Ally’s partnership deepens into something more powerful-and more fragile. When the full truth about Billy finally comes to light, will their bond survive it? Find out in. .. Bridge to Nowhere. less

Detective Kate Snow and Detective Ally Emerson are barely home from their Scottish adventures when the past comes crashing back into their lives. A child is dead. An eight-year-old. And the details are chillingly familiar. The murder mirrors the very first case that brought Emerson and Snow together-a case they believed was closed for good. The killer, Michael Ratcliffe, is already behind bars. He can’t be responsible... moreDetective Kate Snow and Detective Ally Emerson are barely home from their Scottish adventures when the past comes crashing back into their lives. A child is dead. An eight-year-old. And the details are chillingly familiar. The murder mirrors the very first case that brought Emerson and Snow together-a case they believed was closed for good. The killer, Michael Ratcliffe, is already behind bars. He can’t be responsible. Or can he? As doubt creeps in, everything they thought they knew begins to unravel. Did they put the wrong man away? Is a copycat stalking their town? Or has something far more disturbing been overlooked? Pulled back into the investigation that ignited their partnership, Snow and Emerson race to uncover the truth before another life is lost. As the pressure mounts, so does their connection. With danger closing in and emotions running high, long-unspoken words finally surface-changing everything between them. Can they stop a killer in time? And with their relationship reaching a new depth, what kind of future awaits them? Find out in… By the Book. less

Detective Ally Emerson and Detective Kate Snow have cemented their partnership at Evergreen Police Department’s Missing Persons Unit. After surviving their first case together, they are sharper, stronger-and more connected than ever. But peace is short-lived. When a human jawbone is discovered on the frozen shore of a remote lake-uncovered during a search related to the suicide case that closed their last investigation-what begins as an unexpected find quickly spirals into something far darker... moreDetective Ally Emerson and Detective Kate Snow have cemented their partnership at Evergreen Police Department’s Missing Persons Unit. After surviving their first case together, they are sharper, stronger-and more connected than ever. But peace is short-lived. When a human jawbone is discovered on the frozen shore of a remote lake-uncovered during a search related to the suicide case that closed their last investigation-what begins as an unexpected find quickly spirals into something far darker. Who did the bone belong to? How long has it been hidden beneath ice and silence? And where is the rest of the body? As Emerson and Snow dig deeper, they uncover the threads of an age-old murder buried in Evergreen’s past-a case long forgotten, but never truly laid to rest. Secrets resurface. Old loyalties fracture. And someone is determined to keep the truth frozen in time. While the investigation intensifies, so do the fractures within their partnership. Snow is fiercely loyal, her love for Emerson unwavering. But Emerson is quietly unravelling. Haunted by trauma, plagued by sleepless nights and violent nightmares, she refuses to admit she is struggling. Determined to appear strong, she pushes forward-until the cracks become impossible to ignore. Snow wants to save her. But how do you help someone who won’t let you in? As the past collides with the present, Emerson and Snow must uncover the truth behind the remains on the lakeshore-before buried secrets claim more than just the dead. less

Detective Kate Snow is fighting for her life. Rushed to hospital under urgent circumstances and suspected of arsenic poisoning, she becomes the latest casualty in a case that has spiralled far beyond control. At her bedside stands Detective Ally Emerson-partner, protector, and the one person refusing to let her slip away. What began with the discovery of a jawbone on the shore of Barrowmere Lake has unravelled into a decades-old nightmare... moreDetective Kate Snow is fighting for her life. Rushed to hospital under urgent circumstances and suspected of arsenic poisoning, she becomes the latest casualty in a case that has spiralled far beyond control. At her bedside stands Detective Ally Emerson-partner, protector, and the one person refusing to let her slip away. What began with the discovery of a jawbone on the shore of Barrowmere Lake has unravelled into a decades-old nightmare. Jane Peterson, missing for eleven years, has finally been found-her remains scattered between the frozen lakeside and the surrounding forest. Buried nearby lay Neil Perkins, the man she was having an affair with, his body preserved by lethal levels of arsenic. But Jane and Neil are only the beginning. Jane’s sister died under suspicious circumstances. John Peterson’s subsequent lover vanished without trace. And now, with Snow poisoned and Peterson himself missing, the investigation takes on a terrifying urgency. Is John Peterson a grieving husband…or a calculated killer who has evaded justice for over a decade? As Snow battles the lingering effects of the toxin, Emerson is forced to confront her own fragile state. Haunted by past trauma and pushed to the edge, she must hold herself together long enough to track down a man who may have been hiding in plain sight all along. With time running out and the body count rising, Emerson and Snow face their most dangerous case yet-one that threatens not only their careers, but their lives. Find out what happens in…Emerson’s Way. less

For over a decade, John Peterson has hidden in plain sight. First, his wife Jane disappeared. Then Jane’s sister. Then the woman who came after. Beneath the immaculate beauty of his prized rose garden lay the truth-a graveyard of secrets, of women poisoned and buried, some identified…others lost to time. Now the hunt has turned personal. Detective Ally Emerson and Detective Kate Snow have been closing in on the sadistic killer... moreFor over a decade, John Peterson has hidden in plain sight. First, his wife Jane disappeared. Then Jane’s sister. Then the woman who came after. Beneath the immaculate beauty of his prized rose garden lay the truth-a graveyard of secrets, of women poisoned and buried, some identified…others lost to time. Now the hunt has turned personal. Detective Ally Emerson and Detective Kate Snow have been closing in on the sadistic killer. But just as they near the end of a case that has spanned decades, Peterson strikes back-kidnapping Emerson’s mother and vanishing without a trace. With every hour that passes, the danger grows. Peterson has spent years perfecting his methods. He is patient. Calculated. Ruthless. Desperate to save her mother, Emerson must push past exhaustion and fear, drawing on every ounce of strength she has left. Snow stands beside her-loyal, determined-but even together, they may not be enough. Can they find her before it’s too late? Or will the man who went unnoticed for years finally claim his most devastating victim? Find out in…Dead Snow, the next gripping instalment in the Emerson and Snow series. less

John Peterson is dead. Behind bars, the killer who evaded justice for years has taken his own life, swallowing arsenic hidden inside a tooth cap he had saved for the perfect moment. With him goes the chance for answers-but not the consequences of his crimes. Now all that remains is the aftermath. Victims still need justice. Evidence must be pieced together, and the lives shattered by Peterson’s actions must somehow begin to heal... moreJohn Peterson is dead. Behind bars, the killer who evaded justice for years has taken his own life, swallowing arsenic hidden inside a tooth cap he had saved for the perfect moment. With him goes the chance for answers-but not the consequences of his crimes. Now all that remains is the aftermath. Victims still need justice. Evidence must be pieced together, and the lives shattered by Peterson’s actions must somehow begin to heal. As Detective Ally Emerson and Detective Kate Snow work to close the final chapter of the Peterson case, Snow becomes increasingly concerned about Ally. The past months have taken their toll, and Snow is determined that Ally take time to recover. When Snow and Benson suggest that Ally adopt a rescue dog, the idea catches her completely off guard. A support dog? Ally isn’t sure she wants to see herself that way. She’s trying to move forward, not label herself as broken. But when a black-and-white dog named Ziggy re-enters her life, Ally begins to realise that healing doesn’t always happen alone. As Emerson and Snow navigate the challenges of bringing Ziggy into their world-and their growing relationship-Ally faces decisions about what comes next. Should she finally build a home of her own, or accept Snow’s offer to move in together? With new beginnings on the horizon, the path forward may offer hope. But healing takes time, and the scars of the past are not easily left behind. Can Ally truly move forward? Find out in…Shelter. less