Sloane Monroe Series Boxed Set #1-3

Sloane Monroe #1-3

by Cheryl Bradshaw

Cheryl Bradshaw's library of her New York Times bestselling Sloane Monroe Series, Books 1-3 (three complete novels):BLACK DIAMOND DEATH: Charlotte Halliwell has been keeping a deadly secret.Before revealing it to her sister Audrey, she's found dead. At first glance, it appears to be nothing more than a skiing accident, until the medical examiner discovers poison coursing through Charlotte's body.Audrey hires Sloane Monroe, a sassy, headstrong private investigator. As Sloane gets close to solving the case, a second body is found. With the killer aware that Sloane will stop at nothing to find him, he tracks her every move. Will Sloane uncover the truth before he strikes again?MURDER IN MIND: Sloane Monroe has solved every case except one ... the brutal murder of her sister Gabrielle.Three years have passed without a trace of the killer until today, when a young woman's body is discovered in front of the local supermarket. Now Sloane is faced with the most difficult challenge of her life - finding the man who is a master at concealing his identity before he strikes again.I HAVE A SECRET: Doug Ward has been running from his past for twenty years.But after his fourth whisky of the night, his steely resolve has started to crack, and he doesn't want to keep quiet -- not anymore.When blood is found on the deck where Doug was last seen, private investigator Sloane Monroe goes in search of the truth and uncovers the biggest secret of them all.Readers are saying:"The tone reminds me of Robert B.Parker's novels." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"The characters are interesting,and the plots kept me hooked." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"Refreshingly new/original series." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"Cheryl Bradshaws delivers yet again." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"Each book shows her talent as an author. Highly recommend." - L. Smith, Amazon Top Contributor ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"Bradshaw is a great storyteller." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"Believable characters and an entertaining dialogue with several twists." - Bookzilla, Top 1,000 Reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Are you a fan of authors like Agatha Christie and Mary Higgins Clark? You'll enjoy these fast-paced, page-turning mysteries by a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author.

Genres: Mystery, Fiction, Thriller, Crime, Suspense, Romance, Ebooks

566 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 3, 2012

About the author

Cheryl Bradshaw is a New York Times and 11-time USA Today bestselling author writing in multiple genres, including mystery, thriller, romantic suspense, supernatural suspense, and poetry. She is a Shamus Award finalist for best private eye novel of the year, an eFestival of Words winner for best thriller, and has published over fifty books since 2011.

Raised in Southern California, she now lives in North Texas. When she's not writing, she loves jet-setting to new countries, exploring the outdoors, and playing with her grandbabies.

For a free eBook, click here: http://cherylbradshaw.com/get-a-free-...

Book series in order by Cheryl Bradshaw:

Georgiana Germaine (Mystery Series)

1. Little Girl Lost - USA Today Bestseller
2. Little Lost Secrets
3. Little Broken Things
4. Little White Lies
5. Little Tangled Webs
6. Little Shattered Dreams
7. Little Last Words
8. Little Buried Secrets
9. Little Stolen Memories
10. Little Empty Promises
11. Little Hidden Fears

Sloane Monroe Mystery/Thriller Series

0. Silent As the Grave (prequel to series)
1. Black Diamond Death
2. Murder in Mind
3. I Have a Secret
4. Stranger in Town - Shamus Award Finalist
5. Bed of Bones - USA Today Bestseller
6. Hush Now Baby - USA Today Bestseller
7. Gone Daddy Gone - USA Today Bestseller
8. Smoke and Mirrors - USA Today Bestseller

Sloane Monroe Stories - Mystery Novella Series
(with characters from the main series)

1. Deadly Sins: Sloth
2. Deadly Sins: Wrath
3. Deadly Sins: Lust
4. Deadly Sins: Greed
5. Deadly Sins: Envy
6. Deadly Sins: Pride

Sloane & Maddie Peril Awaits - Mystery Series
(Spinoff Series with Sloane Monroe & her sidekick Maddie)

1. The Silent Boy
2. The Shadow Children
3. The Broken Soul
4. The Widow Maker
5. The Familiar Stranger

Addison Lockhart Ghost Mystery Series

1. Grayson Manor Haunting
2. Rosecliff Manor Haunting
3. Blackthorn Manor Haunting
4. Belle Manor Haunting
5. Crawley Manor Haunting

Stand Alone Mystery/Thriller Novels

1. Eye for Revenge - USA Today Bestseller
2. The Perfect Lie
3. Hickory Dickory Dead - USA Today Bestseller
4. Roadkill - USA Today Bestseller

Reviews

[Janet · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sloane Monroe is one hot ticket, and I admire author Bradshaw to the hilt for creating such a "what's she going to say next?" type of character. She's spunky, fearless, and protects a very tender side too. The twists in each of these novels surprise Sloane as much as the reader, and you feel connected to her all the way through each. It's a nice hand-in-hand dance. I am a big fan of Monroe, and Bradshaw in general, who has proven to all of us that indie writers can be top-quality "finds." We'll hopefully hear more from the character Sloane Monroe and from this author, Cheryl Bradshaw.

[Nancy · Rating 2 out of 5]

Two stars overall, 5 stars for editorial nightmare gems like:

It was my queue to leave
The fire adhered to my toes
Can I ask why you are interested in the West's?
hazel blue skies
her eyes were satiated with tears

There is also a difference between hurdling and hurtling, shuttering and shuddering, and it's paramount not paramour. Rooms do not have orifices, and I still have no idea what happened when the picture fell off the wall and the glass eradicated.

I read all 3 because I couldn't look away.

[Cliff Townsend · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed the books. They are certainly not very different than much of anything else when it comes to a PI story but it was a nice read and got increasingly better. I found the first book so so, the second much better and the third even better with regards to getting to know the characters and how much better the storylines got.

If Cheryl continues with these the way she is going she will have some great books ahead.

[Patty Winter · Rating 5 out of 5]

The first time I read the series on Sloane Monroe I really liked it, I have read them a second time now and I am going to purchase more of Cheryl's books. She is a very good author and I want to read more of her.

[Tonya Lee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Downloaded the books from Kindle and did not move from the sofa! Ms. Bradshaw knows how to WRITE!

[Pam · Rating 5 out of 5]

All three books were very good. They were quick reads and kept my interest all the way through. I never guessed the endings.

[Joan Thompson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed these three books. I liked the independant quality of the main character and her developing relationship with the man in black.

[Lynelle Clark · Rating 4 out of 5]

Book 1
I picked up the series box as a freebie a long time ago, and over the years I gathered quite a collection of the author's books in this way. I think it was because of the excellent reviews mostly that I downloaded them, but whatever the reason, I'm glad I did. The few bad ones were, in my opinion, people that didn't take the time to read the book—book trolls with no valid excuse and thumb sucked a review.
This year, I decided to read some of these books and so far, I'm not disappointed with the choice on my TBR list.
This is a fast-paced private investigator story, well written with a steady buildup to the end. It has the reader on the edge guessing until the last chapter.
The underlining romance between Sloane and Nick is another noteworthy happening. For some reason, I feel sorry for Nick as he tries hard to stay true to the relationship while Sloane is on a path of self-discovery and helping others. It all stemmed from her own sad past, which propels her to continue in her quest to help women in dangerous situations.
The suspense a gradual build to the end that kept you engaged and the bad people revealing themselves.
I like the cliffhanger book one ended in and can't wait to get to book 2 in the series. Hoping that it would continue. Because I am a romantic by heart, I really Nick and Sloane can work it out as well. If not, that will also be okay.

Book 2
"Sinnerman, where you gonna run to?
Where you gonna run to?
All on that day
Well I run to the rock, please hide me
I run to the Rock, please hide me
I run to the Rock, please hide me, Lord."


I understand that the original book title of this book was Sinnerman. A very apt name for the second book in the box set I downloaded.

In this book, Sloane Monroe came face to face with a man that haunted her thoughts for three years. A man that caused her much pain in the past. Still not over the death of her sister, she vowed to catch him one way or the other.

Sloane Monroe proved to be a woman that never backs down from a challenge. Even willing to put her own life on the line to capture the man who had Park City in a fearful grip.

When another body immersed, that looked very similar to previous murders committed in the city, Monroe and the police had a tough time to capture the culprit. This time, with the help of the FBI, she was allowed to be part of the investigation and Coop was his usual self—pissed about her involvement.

With Nick out of the picture, she had the freedom to go full-throttle on this case.

Her nose and wit leading her on a very unlikely road to eventually catch the man that haunted her and the city.

Sloane's character had grown from the first book and I can't wait to learn more about her and her dare-devil antics.

Together with Maddie and Lord Berkley, she forged on and left no rock unturned, even if it meant to put herself at risk. She was willing to do so to stop this sadistic person.

A fast-paced thriller mystery that entertains and excites till the very end.

Book 3
In this book Sloane is taken back to her hometown after a schoolfriend was murdered.
A very complex story with an ever-developing main protagonist that must come to terms with her past while searching for a killer who was out to kill all of her former friends.
As secrets come to the surface and heartache amounts you as the reader gets drawn into the life of this small-town life and the secrets it kept.
The fast-paced plotline and suspense didn't disappoint and I am looking forward to read more from this author's books. Especially where the relationship between her and Giovanni is going.
Thank you for this wonderful freebie. It was entertaining, adventurous with a touch of romance to keep me intrigued.

[R.G. Phelps · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sloane Monroe Series Shows Her Tenacity

Cheryl Bradshaw must have a desire to be a real PI the way she keeps Sloane Monroe's nose to the grindstone throughout this three book series...
In Black Diamond Death, as an example, when everyone was saying accidentally death, she wasn't buying it. So, that's when she called in a favor from her whacky Park City Police lab girl that always seemed to find something, she was a gum chewing extrovert, Maddie. In the meantime a preliminary suspect Parker hits on Daniela giving Sloane an opportunity for special protection down the road, she isn't even aware of at the time. Daniela places her foot, looking like she's trying out for punter, and escaped with Sloane ready for a pickup save for those rewards down the road. Her lab friend Maddie does find enough to change the thinking from accidental death to Murder. It was just a matter of time when Sloane cracks the case much to the chagrin oh the local dedicated police officer named Coop. It takes special people to solve special cases.
Murder In Mind is a about a serial killer that comes back into the picture. Sloane Monroe's sister Gabrielle was killed around three years ago by this serial and her death left a big void where her heart was supposed to be. A young woman's body was found with very similar markings to what the original girls had been through. Sloane Monroe takes the case mostly out of, vengeance... Will she exact her revenge before Sinnerman slays his next victims, or will she be too late?
I have a Secret takes Sloane Monroe back for her High School Reunion Cruise, where one of her classmates was stabbed and thrown overheard. PI Sloane Monroe isn't about to let a murderer run free in her own barnyard. But her real concern is how many men will die before she discovers what the truth really is...

[Kristy Carey · Rating 4 out of 5]

BLACK DIAMOND DEATH
In this first book, we're introduced to the talented, independent and kick ass Sloane Monroe, as she searches for the truth behind the assumed accidental death of Charlotte Halliwell. But what is the truth and how does it all work together as one?

This story moves at a fairly good pace, allowing the reader to get sucked into the world of Sloane Monroe. Unlike the other female leads out there, Sloane isn't prone to accidents or stumbling along the mystery. Instead, we have a woman who knows how to solve a crime and sets out to do just that. She works hard to make sure that what she does is seeking truth and justice... If she steps on a few toes along the way, she's all right doing that.
We get what feels like sneak peeks into her personal life, knowing there's a mystery to be found there as well. Her friends, lovers, adversaries and clients all weave around her, helping and hindering at every step.
The answer isn't blaringly obvious and while you see all the clues, the answer doesn't appear early on, but rather you discover it along with Sloane.

SINNERMAN
Secrets of Sloane's past are finally revealed, as we discover what happened to her sister Gabrielle. Haunted by her own demons, can she solve the one case that's plagued her for three years now, or will or will Sinnerman win in the end.

Book 1 managed to ease you into the story, before taking off like a shot. Book two simple tosses you, along with Sloane, into the fray. While I greatly enjoyed the chance to see deeper into Sloane's life, elements of it felt off at times. Her relationship took a turn between book 1 and 2, and as the reader that seemed to come out of nowhere, as if we were missing something.
That however is only a small element of the story at large, which delves into the mind of a serial killer in a well-researched way, without dragging the reader into a place too dark. In this case, we know who the killer is and the mystery isn't so much discovering him as it is watching Sloane learn the truth.

I HAVE A SECRET
The little we've learned about Sloane's part pales as we return with her to the place of her birth. Take a trip into the past with her as she searches for the truth, battles demons from the past and releases the truth from its shallow grave.

For book three, we leave the safe home of Park City, Utah, and head out to Tehachapi, California. Seeking out the whole story behind an old friend's murder, the reader is pulled into a small town world, where one family has long held a grip on the truth.
For the reader, we have a chance to see Sloane broken down at times, but also able to see how much stronger she has become. Her relationship is both strong and confusing to both the reader, as well as Sloane herself. At times, the secrets behind Giovanni seem forced, leaving us unsure of him, while at the same time sure he's one of the only ones trustworthy.


I thoroughly enjoyed the books and hope that there is more to come. I would love to delve deeper into Giovanni and see how Sloane fares in that trial. My hope is to see the strong and independent PI be finally happy in her life, content with where and who she is.

[Elaine · Rating 4 out of 5]

In Black Diamond Death the police are quick to call it an accident when a woman is killed on one of Utah's ski slopes. PI Sloane Monroe is hired by the woman's sister to look into it, insisting it was murder and Charlotte, the deceased woman's jilted lover is who she is pointing her finger at.

Charlotte was an impressive skier and a successful real estate agent. To avoid ruining the story for you, I won't say more.

While this wasn't a page-turner, it had an interesting twist. It didn't fail to hold my interest.

3.5 stars - 4
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Sinnerman is book 2 in the Sloane Monroe series.

Sloane - female private eye is smarter than FBI agents. Ya, that could happen. She’s warranted her own goofball guards to be with her 24/7 while a serial killer is on the loose. This one stretches the imagination – not that these things couldn’t happen but, ya know… Lone Sloane is almost able to leap tall buildings – well, almost.

Sinnerman has returned to resume his serial killings and has Sloane in his sights.

This wasn’t as good as the first in the series but still not bad.

3 Stars
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I Have A Secret is book 3.

Oh what a tangled web we weave...
Sloane is on a class reunion cruise and discovers a murder has taken place. One of her former classmates was killed and thrown overboard. She's back in her hometown where she uncovers one secret after another while former classmates continue to die.

This one was probably the page-turner of the three in this series. The reader wants to know the "big" secret. I still wasn't crazy about her personal guards protecting her, coming to her rescue time and again. It gives us this independent woman who really isn't all that independent.

Still...

4 stars

...

I have to round this baby off so 4 stars

Decent

[Marco Morissette · Rating 5 out of 5]

Discovered this author and this series a month ago on special by Amazon and give it a try! The comments were goods and I now understand after finished read the 3 books why! Sloane Monroe is quite a PI and with her boyfriend Giovanni it make the plots funnier. Really enjoy the 3 books and the plots and the characters keep delivers! It was fast pages turner books and I already purchased the fourth of the series. So if you haven't read any of this series please give it a try! Thanks to the author for sharing her talent with us.

[Heidi · Rating 4 out of 5]

set of 3 books I got from free kindle selections. light mysteries. the 1st book was alright and set much of the backstory. books 2 and 3 I enjoyed. would read additional books to the series if more are written

[Leslynn · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thoroughly enjoyed this book, it has all the elements I enjoy: a smart, tough, independent heroine and a realistic storyline. While it was an exciting read, I was sad to finish the books and I look forward to reading many more of Sloane's adventures!

[Grace Stallworth-Papino · Rating 5 out of 5]

AWESOME READ

I LOVE HOW TOUGH SLOANE IS AND THAT FINALLY SHE GOT HER SISTER'S MURDERER. I HAVE READ SEVERAL OF YOUR BOOKS MS. CHERLY BRADSHAW AND I FEEL YOU'RE ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. THANKS FOR MAKING ALL THE SLOANE MONROE SERIES, I AM ON TO THE NEXT ONE.

[Teresa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun weekend read

[Jenny · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a series of 3 short mystery novels with P.I. Sloane Monroe as the protagonist. Not going to win any awards for literature, but they were all quick, fun, suspenseful reads.

[Paula Marshall · Rating 4 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this series!!!!

[Veronica Billhimer · Rating 5 out of 5]

it was an easy read, a little predicable , but was great! I enjoyed it, it kept my attention really love Sloane she's one tough chic!

[Gail · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed each of the three books in this boxed set; the mysteries, characters and dialogue. As a fan of female private investigators, I cheered as Sloane Monroe stood her ground against arrogant police and frightening death threats. Sloane is determined to catch the bad guy; however, no need to worry about her exposure, given her romance with a suspected Mafia boss. Sloane is far from a damsel in distress, but Gio, her knight in shining armor, is steadfast in arranging 24-hour protection. Though it takes away from the suspense of wondering how Sloane will survive the danger she puts herself in, who doesn't get a thrill out of a budding romance intertwined with a murder mystery?

[Anita · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great series! Sloane Monroe is a private investigator who is always running into trouble both professionally and in her personal life - her cases tend to overlap with her own personal history. In two she is still coping with the death of her twin sister at the hands of a murderer in the second story she finds him. In the last story she returns to her home town after the murder of a high school friend on their reunion cruise. This case blows up into three murders and a kidnapping - all related to a twenty year night of partying by four of Sloane’s classmates.

[Will Decker · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm giving the overall rating of all three books 4 stars even though some were better than others. I do recommend reading them in the proper order for a better understanding of the dynamics between the characters. I like Bradshaw's writing style and will continue the series as time allows. Sloan Monroe is a kick ass PI that doesn't beat around the bush. What you see is what you get. Good series!

[Cynthia Maddox · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed all three of these books. They're well written and I like the fact that the series was tied together so well. Really love the characters, particularly the boyfriend. Everyone needs a boyfriend like Sloane's.

[Michael Lappin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Riveting

All three of these books were outstanding. Bradshaw has developed excellent characters and weaved them in and out of the books. She has done and still does a dynamite job with Sloan.

[Mary S. · Rating 2 out of 5]

shallow and poorly written.

Childish in spite of a potentially ok story line. Filled with ridiculous metaphors, predictable and i am sorry I finished the first book. I hoped it would get better. It did not. Wasted if time.

[luvmykindles · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well-written, entertaining series

This three book series grabbed me from the start, and kept me entertained for three days (as I couldn't put it down). Will be looking for more by this author!

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sloane Monroe Series Boxed Set : Books 1-3

Sloane Monroe is a P.I. She found the murderer that killed her sister. Later she found the Sinnerman that kills women. Last was a whopper. Three men killed because of a rape and a lost child. If you like suspense these books are for you.

[Susan Gregan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sloane Monroe book 2

Good plot, kept me interested. I thought the characters were really great. They were well constructed. The book was really great.

[Dorothy O'Quinn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Secrets, secrets and more secrets!

This book has so many secrets, I hardly wanted to put the book down. Will recommend it to friends and family. Love it!

[Kaitlin · Rating 3 out of 5]

I consider mysteries a palate cleanser between my nonfiction books, and I read each of the three books in three days. Highly recommended for mystery lovers.