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Olivia Knight FBI #12
The Housewife
A young mother is baking holiday treats when the unthinkable occurs...
FBI agent Olivia Knight and her partner, Brock, are ready to celebrate Valentine’s Day in style.
But when a home invasion turns deadly and a housewife is found in the kitchen with multiple stab wounds. The duo is called to an upscale neighborhood to track down the assailant before more bodies drop.
Was this a crime of passion and was the home invasion simply a ruse?
But when more housewives are found murdered with multiple stab wounds, it seems that there could be a potential serial killer on the loose.
With possible suspects ranging from the husbands who may have been having affairs to even the babysitter.
As more victims are found, the killer’s motivation is seemingly far more twisted and convoluted than Olivia could have ever imagined.
FBI agent Olivia Knight and her partner, Brock, are ready to celebrate Valentine’s Day in style.
But when a home invasion turns deadly and a housewife is found in the kitchen with multiple stab wounds. The duo is called to an upscale neighborhood to track down the assailant before more bodies drop.
Was this a crime of passion and was the home invasion simply a ruse?
But when more housewives are found murdered with multiple stab wounds, it seems that there could be a potential serial killer on the loose.
With possible suspects ranging from the husbands who may have been having affairs to even the babysitter.
As more victims are found, the killer’s motivation is seemingly far more twisted and convoluted than Olivia could have ever imagined.
221 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 29, 2024
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About the author
Elle Gray
129 books671 followersElle Gray lives in a small town with her 2 cats, and her handsome husky.
As a girl, she was obsessed with crime novels and thrillers.
Today, she loves writing and creating thrilling novels with courageous, strong heroes/heroines and dangerous psychopaths. She invites you to join her exciting world of detectives and FBI agents that take down killers and kick butt.
As a girl, she was obsessed with crime novels and thrillers.
Today, she loves writing and creating thrilling novels with courageous, strong heroes/heroines and dangerous psychopaths. She invites you to join her exciting world of detectives and FBI agents that take down killers and kick butt.
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July 23, 2024
Love thes stories and plots. However the grammar and English at times is embarrassing especially for an author. It is BORED WITH not BORED OF. It is ALL OF A SUDDEN not ALL THE SUDDEN. It is BY ACCIDENT. Not ON ACCIDENT. Tons of ending sentences in a preposition. Lots of repetitive thoughts and keep saying the same things over on different words. And the big one from many authors when a protagonist is about to kill somrone: “
You don’t have to do this”. I’m no English teacher but really? I expect more from writers. Characters and varies always great. Holds my attention if I can get past cringing at this stuff.
You don’t have to do this”. I’m no English teacher but really? I expect more from writers. Characters and varies always great. Holds my attention if I can get past cringing at this stuff.
February 12, 2024
The Housewife
This was another great read about FBI agent Olivia Knight and her partner, Brock. They are tasked with finding the killer(s) who have broken through extreme security systems in order to kill wealthy, vulnerable women. Trying to determine how these complicated security systems are breached is the key to finding why these women were murdered when so few items were taken from their expensive homes, and how they were targeted. A great way to spend time with Olivia & Brock.
This was another great read about FBI agent Olivia Knight and her partner, Brock. They are tasked with finding the killer(s) who have broken through extreme security systems in order to kill wealthy, vulnerable women. Trying to determine how these complicated security systems are breached is the key to finding why these women were murdered when so few items were taken from their expensive homes, and how they were targeted. A great way to spend time with Olivia & Brock.
February 20, 2024
An FBI Thriller
Special agents Olivia and Brock are not only thinking about a case still opened but are now after another serial killer. This one doesn’t seem to leave any clues to follow up on, just the dead housewives bodies. However, the serial killer does seem to be able to get pass the victim’s alarm systems so that is where they start.
This one will keep you guessing how will they stop this killer!
Special agents Olivia and Brock are not only thinking about a case still opened but are now after another serial killer. This one doesn’t seem to leave any clues to follow up on, just the dead housewives bodies. However, the serial killer does seem to be able to get pass the victim’s alarm systems so that is where they start.
This one will keep you guessing how will they stop this killer!
March 22, 2024
Have to say its ok.
The book is interesting and keeps your attention. The story line is very unique, never would have figured out the killers. Its got me wondering about something tho. In other stories about/with FBI agents, don't the agents have other team members to do computer work like searches, etc. It seemed like Olivia and Brock were on their own a lot. Of course they are super agents though. I wasn't surprised by the ending. It had to end that way. Now, I'm worried.
The book is interesting and keeps your attention. The story line is very unique, never would have figured out the killers. Its got me wondering about something tho. In other stories about/with FBI agents, don't the agents have other team members to do computer work like searches, etc. It seemed like Olivia and Brock were on their own a lot. Of course they are super agents though. I wasn't surprised by the ending. It had to end that way. Now, I'm worried.
February 23, 2024
A definite must read book and series
This was another fantastic thriller that you won't want to miss! A complex case with many misdirects, suspense, and intriguing twists. It was a great addition to this terrific series.
I would definitely recommend this book, series, and outstanding author.
Can't wait for the next release! (Even after that huge cliffhanger!)
This was another fantastic thriller that you won't want to miss! A complex case with many misdirects, suspense, and intriguing twists. It was a great addition to this terrific series.
I would definitely recommend this book, series, and outstanding author.
Can't wait for the next release! (Even after that huge cliffhanger!)
May 18, 2024
The Housewife(Olivia Knight FBI Mystery Thriller Book 12)
OMG!!!!!!! This book was amazing. It shows that even rich people can be murdered. Olivia and Brock have their jobs cut out for them this time, very rich people, security systems and murder. A very intelligent murderer, an accomplice and a friend. So messed up. They solve it all in the end but it took a while.
OMG!!!!!!! This book was amazing. It shows that even rich people can be murdered. Olivia and Brock have their jobs cut out for them this time, very rich people, security systems and murder. A very intelligent murderer, an accomplice and a friend. So messed up. They solve it all in the end but it took a while.
April 7, 2025
Nothing ruins Valentine's Day like a new case, and a dead body.
As Olivia and Brock rush to figure out who would want this young mother dead, they are met with a defiant family, and questions that seem to be without answers.
A great book! I enjoyed this one, and the edge of the chair feeling. I had a book hangover after this one, as I could not sleep until I finished it.
As Olivia and Brock rush to figure out who would want this young mother dead, they are met with a defiant family, and questions that seem to be without answers.
A great book! I enjoyed this one, and the edge of the chair feeling. I had a book hangover after this one, as I could not sleep until I finished it.
April 20, 2025
Serial killers are hard to catch unless you have Olivia and Brock.
Great read. Another I couldn't put down. Trying to figure this out was tough. Glad I had Olivia and Brock to help. They sure are getting some followers on the bad side looking for revenge. But, thankfully they are good at there job. Now we are in for a great "what do I do now".
Great read. Another I couldn't put down. Trying to figure this out was tough. Glad I had Olivia and Brock to help. They sure are getting some followers on the bad side looking for revenge. But, thankfully they are good at there job. Now we are in for a great "what do I do now".
February 10, 2024
The Housewife
I loved this book . This is a great thriller. I could not put this book down. This book keeps you in suspense until the very end. This is a must read thrilker. I highly recommend this book
I loved this book . This is a great thriller. I could not put this book down. This book keeps you in suspense until the very end. This is a must read thrilker. I highly recommend this book
February 19, 2024
just another psycho killer….
People in fancy houses in gated communities with state of the art security are being targeted by a particularly sinister psychopath….while Zara and the Gamemaster remain on the loose.
People in fancy houses in gated communities with state of the art security are being targeted by a particularly sinister psychopath….while Zara and the Gamemaster remain on the loose.
May 11, 2024
Security Systems
Olivia and Brock get assigned to some interesting stories to solve. Rich women being murdered in their own secured homes. A lot of research was involved due to the security was turned off but how and by whom. Interesting nook.
Olivia and Brock get assigned to some interesting stories to solve. Rich women being murdered in their own secured homes. A lot of research was involved due to the security was turned off but how and by whom. Interesting nook.
May 24, 2024
Housewife keeps you guessing
Another gteat tead by Elle Gray. She never seems to disappoint. This had me guessing the out come and I could not have been farther from the correct killer if I tried. On to book 13 the intro was very suspenseful. Keep your books coming!!
Another gteat tead by Elle Gray. She never seems to disappoint. This had me guessing the out come and I could not have been farther from the correct killer if I tried. On to book 13 the intro was very suspenseful. Keep your books coming!!
December 16, 2024
Another murder solved with surprise ending
The investigation and capture of another serial killer was as expected. The romance between Olivia and Brock is blossoming. The best about this read is the surprise ending. On to the next book....
The investigation and capture of another serial killer was as expected. The romance between Olivia and Brock is blossoming. The best about this read is the surprise ending. On to the next book....
January 15, 2026
The Housewife
Great book, Olivia and Brock have their hands full with lots of murders.. The murderer was very smart and left no clues. Smart as a whip the murders kept happening. They finally get a break and then the chase begin.
Great book, Olivia and Brock have their hands full with lots of murders.. The murderer was very smart and left no clues. Smart as a whip the murders kept happening. They finally get a break and then the chase begin.
February 10, 2024
Can't Olivia and Brock ever get a break 😪
February 11, 2024
Good story, nonstop reading
Fast paced and suspenseful, lots of twists keep the pages turning. The usual cliffhanger has me looking forward to what's next! Well done!
Fast paced and suspenseful, lots of twists keep the pages turning. The usual cliffhanger has me looking forward to what's next! Well done!
February 11, 2024
This was a good book that moved along quickly. The story was a good thriller. I highly recommend this book.
Thanks to the author for this book.
Thanks to the author for this book.
February 15, 2024
Wow!
What an ending! I did not see that coming at all! I really don't know how Elle and K.S. Gray coming up with such great twist.
What an ending! I did not see that coming at all! I really don't know how Elle and K.S. Gray coming up with such great twist.
February 17, 2024
Olivia and Brock are trying to find out who are targeting peoples homes and killing and robbing them even with security systems and finding out. This story had lots of suspense and action. Thank you.
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February 21, 2024Did not disappoint.
March 17, 2024
3.5 Stars
I enjoyed the story but felt it moved too slowly. It was taxing to read more than a chapter or two at a time until the last quarter of the book.
I enjoyed the story but felt it moved too slowly. It was taxing to read more than a chapter or two at a time until the last quarter of the book.
April 5, 2024
I am reading these out of order but the stories do well as a stand alone.
August 5, 2024
3.5 stars - another brutal cliffhanger!
October 6, 2024
Awesome
Have loved all these books, the twists and turns. Keeps me wanting more. Love all Elle Grey books try them.
Have loved all these books, the twists and turns. Keeps me wanting more. Love all Elle Grey books try them.
March 24, 2025
Fantastic Story
This book is really worth the read. It is full of twists and turns that you don't see coming. Plus the ending leaves you speechless.
This book is really worth the read. It is full of twists and turns that you don't see coming. Plus the ending leaves you speechless.
September 18, 2025
Super good story!
What a great story. Loved this one, too! Ms. Gray is so talented. Her characters come alive. This series really should be a movie mini-series.
What a great story. Loved this one, too! Ms. Gray is so talented. Her characters come alive. This series really should be a movie mini-series.
February 21, 2024
Another fave
Another one of my favorites in the Olivia Knight series. Yes, another disgusting sadistic killer, but good editing and an intriguing story line. Good stuff! And the murder scenes are not as graphic as those in the previous book. Whew!
Another one of my favorites in the Olivia Knight series. Yes, another disgusting sadistic killer, but good editing and an intriguing story line. Good stuff! And the murder scenes are not as graphic as those in the previous book. Whew!
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