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Grave Pursuits (Pennsylvania Parks Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Elle E. Kay (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Some secrets refuse to stay buried. Some killers never stop.

When DCNR Ranger Emily Davis discovers a human skull buried in the Pennsylvania wilderness, she unwittingly exposes a decades-old crime and a serial killer who has been using her park as a dumping ground. As more remains are uncovered, one set is traced to a long-forgotten cold case involving a missing judge, a mystery that now appears to be just one piece of a disturbing pattern. Clues suggest the judge’s disappearance is connected to several other missing persons cases—each one pointing to a predator who has gone undetected for years.

State Police Sergeant Wade Brunner has spent years chasing justice, but this case is personal. Not only is Emily the woman he never stopped loving, but working alongside her stirs memories of the one case that still haunts them both—Emily’s missing sister, Nora. While her disappearance remains separate from the murders, every uncovered body forces Emily to relive the trauma of losing her sister.

As they work to unravel the threads of a case spanning years and victims, Wade and Emily must confront their past, their faith, and a relentless killer who has no intention of stopping.

But the closer they get to the truth, the more dangerous it becomes. Someone is watching. Someone is hunting. And Emily may be the next to vanish.

For fans of Colleen Coble, Lisa Phillips, and Susan May Warren, Grave Pursuits is a riveting Christian suspense novel where past sins refuse to stay buried, and faith is the only thing standing between justice and death.

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    Pennsylvania Parks
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    January 2, 2023
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A park ranger.

woman in forest on teal background

A woman in love.

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A perfect fit for the Butcher of Boulder Field's victim type.

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Discover a captivating mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end - grab your copy of 'Grave Pursuits' today.

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A straightforward romantic thriller enlivened by dynamic characters.
Estranged high-school sweethearts find themselves entangled in a serial-killer case in Kay's mystery series opener.

Pennsylvania park ranger Emily Davis, while searching for a missing hiker, stumbles onto a human skull. Soon, the rest of skeleton is found, and it appears that the killer posed the body by folding its hands. Equally startling to Emily is the police detective assigned to investigate it: her ex-boyfriend, Sgt. Wade Brunner, whom she hasn't seen in 11 years. When they were teenagers, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and left her when she desperately needed him—just after her little sister, Nora, went missing. While Emily and Wade sift through their unresolved feelings and rekindle their romance, police dogs unearth other murder victims... The depiction of their complicated past and reunion is remarkably detailed, generating compelling drama that their investigation only enhances... —Kirkus Reviews

I loved this story. The tagline is perfect - there was lots of tension and the body count added up. I like that the story took place in a real location - Hickory Run State Park in the Poconos, and I learned a lot about what it's like to be a park ranger. I've been to the area, but not this particular park, but the author's descriptions made it easy to visualize. There were several scenes through the villain's point of view which added depth and intrigue. I enjoyed trying to figure out the identity of the killer, following the clues the author sprinkled along the way. The romance thread added a nice element without taking over the story. As with all Elle's books, she effectively included messages of salvation, mercy, and forgiveness without being preachy. I'm looking forward to the next book in this series. —Linda Shenton Matchett, Author of Love at First Flight

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BMSH5RD9
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Faith Writes Publishing (January 2, 2023)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 2, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.8 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 293 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 285 ratings

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Elle E. Kay

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Gripping Suspense ♦ Engaging Romance

Elle E. Kay is an Angel Award-winning Christian fiction author known for her gripping suspense and engaging romance novels. She lives on a hobby farm in Central Pennsylvania with her husband, three dogs, and a variety of farm animals. A devoted follower of Christ, Elle is actively involved in her church's youth ministry and shares her love of Jesus through music.

Her writing journey began with non-fiction, poetry, and children's books before she made her Christian fiction debut in 2016. Since then, she has written 24 novels in the genre.

Elle is the author of the Endless Mountain and Pennsylvania Parks series, both romantic suspense collections set in Pennsylvania’s scenic Appalachians.

In addition to her solo projects, she has contributed to several multi-author series, including the Lawkeeper series (three contemporary and four historical novellas), Blushing Brides (two novels), Heroes of Freedom Ridge (three novels), and Christmas in Redemption Ridge (two novels). In October 2024, she contributed Midnight Offensive to the Silent Night anthology, part of the Winter Shivers collection.

Her stories seamlessly weave faith, suspense, and romance, offering readers thrilling narratives grounded in Christian values.

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Customers enjoyed the suspenseful and Christian thriller story. They found it enjoyable to read and enjoyed learning about the local parks and areas. Readers also liked the character development and second chance romance.

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Customers enjoy the suspenseful Christian fiction mystery. They find it a gripping, fast-paced thriller with spiritual elements. Readers mention that the book is intense, with deception, murder, and secrets.

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"I enjoyed reading (and listening) it this book! It was intense, suspenseful, with faith and light romance! Kept me turning pages, or listening...." Read more

"...Nice mystery and love story with scripture in it." Read more

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Customers enjoy reading the book. They find the story engaging and look forward to more books by the author. They also appreciate learning about local parks and areas.

"The author did a fantastic of keeping the reader in suspense. A terrific read. Don't leave this book unread and enjoy !" Read more

"I enjoyed reading (and listening) it this book! It was intense, suspenseful, with faith and light romance! Kept me turning pages, or listening...." Read more

"Really enjoyed reading this and not having to watch out for bad words. Nice mystery and love story with scripture in it." Read more

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Customers enjoy the characters and the second chance romance.

"Fell in love with the characters, and was rooting for Wade and Emily. Good ending anxious to read the next in the series." Read more

"This isn't a cozy mystery. Interesting characters are followed in each book." Read more

"...Loved the characters and the second chance romance. I also really enjoyed reading about the parks and areas I know well...I live in Pennsylvania...." Read more

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    5.0 out of 5 stars Good Christian thriller
    Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2025
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    Fell in love with the characters, and was rooting for Wade and Emily. Good ending anxious to read the next in the series.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars The Best
    Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2025
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    The author did a fantastic of keeping the reader in suspense. A terrific read. Don't leave this book unread and enjoy !
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  • Marietta Vielfaure
    4.0 out of 5 stars Grave Pursuits
    Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2024
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    This is the first time that I have read anything from this author I really enjoyed it. I love how the main characters had to deal with past issue before they could let go with their feeling. There were many twist and turns about the murderer was and it made you think about all the different character and their own issues I would recommend this series to any one who enjoys a good murder mystery.
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  • Deanna Mosier
    5.0 out of 5 stars full of suspense-page turner!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2024
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    I enjoyed reading (and listening) it this book! It was intense, suspenseful, with faith and light romance! Kept me turning pages, or listening. Enjoyed the narrator too!
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  • Diane
    5.0 out of 5 stars enjoyable read
    Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2024
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    Really enjoyed reading this and not having to watch out for bad words. Nice mystery and love story with scripture in it.
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  • JustaThought
    3.0 out of 5 stars Mediocre
    Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2025
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    Reads like a young adult murder mystery novel. The obvious plot and shallow character development makes this an awkward and clunky read. Three stars for the refreshing lack of foul language.
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  • Martha Moss
    5.0 out of 5 stars Christian fiction mystery
    Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2024
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    This isn't a cozy mystery. Interesting characters are followed in each book.
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  • Pat
    4.0 out of 5 stars Very suspensefull
    Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2023
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    There are lots of missing women. Some are found dead. Hopefully others will be found alive. But who is targeting Emily & why? A good mystery.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars A gripping tale
    Reviewed in Canada on September 9, 2023
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    So many murder victims and the perpetrator a complete surprise! I found it difficult to quit thinking about how scary a situation like that would be!
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