"Three weeks ago a lawyer had posted online a rambling ten-line composition titled 'In the Pines' that supposedly led to a $2 million hidden treasure. The lines had been written by recently deceased millionaire Chester Rollins, and the public had voraciously tackled the mystery, speculating about which words were actual references to the treasure and which were red herrings. This week Truman Daly's tiny Central Oregon town had been swarmed as some of the treasure hunters decided one line was an allusion to the city of Eagle's Nest."
A treasure hunt. Lots of crazy treasure hunters. A murder. A missing woman and her 18-month-old daughter. Two precocious kids. Family secrets. Twists and turns. And FBI agent Mercy Kilpatrick, her husband, police chief Truman Daly, and their friend Evan Bolton, a sheriff's detective in the neighboring Deschutes County. What more could anyone want in a book?
I love Kendra Elliot's entire series centered around Mercy and Truman, so I was very excited to read this latest book of hers. And it's SO good! The mystery is compelling. There's good pacing and suspense. And the interactions between Mercy and Truman and the two teens they've adopted always make me smile. I was so happy to be back in Eagle's Nest that I finished this one in two days, and then I was sad it was over so fast. If you want to read some really good mysteries with very memorable and likable characters, then check this series out.
Happy Reading!
Other Kendra Elliot books I've reviewed:
I will indeed be checking this one out, especially as it's based in Oregon. Is the whole series set there?
ReplyDeleteAll the Mercy Kilpatrick mysteries are set in Oregon! and in the first books you get to meet her prepper family, which is also fun.
DeleteTurns out I already had the first book on my Kindle! LOL!
DeleteWell there you go...now you just have to find the time to read it. :D
DeleteThis sounds like my kind of book! Glad to hear you enjoyed it so much! :)
ReplyDeleteThis series is so great! I think you would really like these books. :D
DeleteI've not read this series and it does sound like one I would enjoy. I'm adding it to my reading list.
ReplyDeleteI think you would like this series. It's one of my favorites! :D
DeleteI do enjoy books set in the woods and treasure hunts, this sounds really good
ReplyDeleteAnd it's the craziest treasure hunt, with some odd characters in town hunting for it.
DeleteHi Lark, This novel sounds really good and I am always torn should I jump into a series that has already been going for awhile or read the first book in the series. But In the Pines is right now available on kindle unlimited which I subscribe to so I am going to dive in and read this book first.
ReplyDeleteYou'll notice that there are parts of Mercy's & Truman's back story that you don't know, but the author does a good job of catching you up on what's important for this mystery. Happy reading! :D
DeleteSounds neat. I like the sound of the setting too.
ReplyDeleteIt's a good setting...lots of preppers living in that area in these books. :)
DeleteI haven't read this author but I've read some great reviews for her books.
ReplyDeleteI really like her books. :D
DeleteI've been aware of this author but have yet to take the time to read any of her books. Your review has made me want to change that. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI think you'd like her Mercy Kilpatrick series. The characters are so fun, and the setting so interesting. :D
DeleteI just put the first book on hold at the library! Thank you.
ReplyDeleteHappy reading! :D
DeleteI haven't read this author but should try her books.
ReplyDeleteShe writes really well, though I've only read her Mercy Kilpatrick series.
DeleteOooh, I love treasure hunts!
ReplyDeleteAnd the one in this book is so crazy.
DeleteThis author has been on my TBR in ages and I absolutely love the sound of this one.
ReplyDeleteElliot's Mercy Kilpatrick series is SO good. I love it. :D
DeleteI agree! This was a blast to be back in Mercy's world.
ReplyDeleteI love Mercy and Truman and the community where they live! :D
DeleteThis certainly sounds suspenseful! I'm glad you enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteIt was a very fun and fast-paced mystery. :)
DeleteI haven't read any books by this author so will have to check out her books!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely give her a try. I recommend starting with A Merciful Death.
DeleteI was thrilled we got another Mercy/Truman book too! I breezed right through this one as well. I'm so happy they're on Kindle Unlimited as a read/listen for free with membership.
ReplyDeleteMercy and Truman are the best! I hope she writes another book with them in it. :D
DeleteGlad you enjoyed this one :)
ReplyDeleteGetting to read another book about such favorite characters is always fun. :D
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