Friday, October 28, 2022

In the Pines by Kendra Elliot

 "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!


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36 comments:

  1. I will indeed be checking this one out, especially as it's based in Oregon. Is the whole series set there?

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    1. All the Mercy Kilpatrick mysteries are set in Oregon! and in the first books you get to meet her prepper family, which is also fun.

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    2. Turns out I already had the first book on my Kindle! LOL!

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    3. Well there you go...now you just have to find the time to read it. :D

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  2. This sounds like my kind of book! Glad to hear you enjoyed it so much! :)

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    1. This series is so great! I think you would really like these books. :D

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  3. I've not read this series and it does sound like one I would enjoy. I'm adding it to my reading list.

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    1. I think you would like this series. It's one of my favorites! :D

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  4. I do enjoy books set in the woods and treasure hunts, this sounds really good

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    1. And it's the craziest treasure hunt, with some odd characters in town hunting for it.

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  5. Hi 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.

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    1. You'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

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  6. Sounds neat. I like the sound of the setting too.

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    1. It's a good setting...lots of preppers living in that area in these books. :)

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  7. I haven't read this author but I've read some great reviews for her books.

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  8. I'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!

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    1. I think you'd like her Mercy Kilpatrick series. The characters are so fun, and the setting so interesting. :D

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  9. I just put the first book on hold at the library! Thank you.

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  10. I haven't read this author but should try her books.

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    1. She writes really well, though I've only read her Mercy Kilpatrick series.

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  11. This author has been on my TBR in ages and I absolutely love the sound of this one.

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    1. Elliot's Mercy Kilpatrick series is SO good. I love it. :D

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  12. I agree! This was a blast to be back in Mercy's world.

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    1. I love Mercy and Truman and the community where they live! :D

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  13. This certainly sounds suspenseful! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

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    1. It was a very fun and fast-paced mystery. :)

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  14. I haven't read any books by this author so will have to check out her books!

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    1. Definitely give her a try. I recommend starting with A Merciful Death.

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  15. I 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.

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    1. Mercy and Truman are the best! I hope she writes another book with them in it. :D

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    1. Getting to read another book about such favorite characters is always fun. :D

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