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Sweetwater Falls Mystery #6
The Lies in the Falls
It’s the perfect time to enjoy the winter snow.
Unfortunately, there are things brewing in Sweetwater Falls that neither coffee nor hot cocoa can solve…
It’s Founders Day in the once idyllic town, as well as the beginning of the festive holiday season.
Contrary to the beautiful scenery, being the sheriff of Sweetwater is not quite as cozy as Spenser Song imagined. Nor did she think she would meet her match with her grumpy neighbor turned confidant, Ryker Makawi. When her evening out with Ryker is interrupted by the daughter of one of the town’s most powerful families. Spenser gathers her forces and launches a hunt for the supposed missing matriarch of the Gilchrist clan. It’s a hunt that grows increasingly strange with little making sense and even less being what it seems.
When her body is uncovered in a surprising way. The list of suspects is long.
Nothing and nobody are what they appear to be and when the finger pointing starts, Spenser doesn’t know who to believe. As she peels back the layers of the Gilchrist family, the answers she uncovers are far from what she expected them to be.
It’s wintertime in Sweetwater Falls and the bodies are falling like snow.
Will Spenser, with Ryker’s aid, solve the chilling case before the blizzard of chaos buries the whole town?
Unfortunately, there are things brewing in Sweetwater Falls that neither coffee nor hot cocoa can solve…
It’s Founders Day in the once idyllic town, as well as the beginning of the festive holiday season.
Contrary to the beautiful scenery, being the sheriff of Sweetwater is not quite as cozy as Spenser Song imagined. Nor did she think she would meet her match with her grumpy neighbor turned confidant, Ryker Makawi. When her evening out with Ryker is interrupted by the daughter of one of the town’s most powerful families. Spenser gathers her forces and launches a hunt for the supposed missing matriarch of the Gilchrist clan. It’s a hunt that grows increasingly strange with little making sense and even less being what it seems.
When her body is uncovered in a surprising way. The list of suspects is long.
Nothing and nobody are what they appear to be and when the finger pointing starts, Spenser doesn’t know who to believe. As she peels back the layers of the Gilchrist family, the answers she uncovers are far from what she expected them to be.
It’s wintertime in Sweetwater Falls and the bodies are falling like snow.
Will Spenser, with Ryker’s aid, solve the chilling case before the blizzard of chaos buries the whole town?
236 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 24, 2024
About the author
Elle Gray
167 books774 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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June 2, 2024
This whole series is good but I wish it was different from the Blake Wilder books. Even the same expressions are used. "I hate you so much right now" etc.
I "knew" who did it right away but it was still a fun read.
I "knew" who did it right away but it was still a fun read.
March 10, 2024
The lies in the Falls(A Sweetwater Falls Mystery Book 6)
OMG!!!!!!! This book was amazing, as well as being very sad. It just goes to show you how not to raise your children, as a parent you need to teach your children how to stand on their own two feet and not give them everything they want. I feel bad for the children, because 2 did horrible things and one has to live with regret. It is truly amazing how sheriff Song got to the bottom of this murder and finally caught the murderers and set an innocent man free. I can't wait to read the next book.
OMG!!!!!!! This book was amazing, as well as being very sad. It just goes to show you how not to raise your children, as a parent you need to teach your children how to stand on their own two feet and not give them everything they want. I feel bad for the children, because 2 did horrible things and one has to live with regret. It is truly amazing how sheriff Song got to the bottom of this murder and finally caught the murderers and set an innocent man free. I can't wait to read the next book.
August 23, 2024
Book 6 , A puzzling murder mystery
The author redeemed herself on this book 6 in the series. The story dealt with the suspense and mystery of a prominent businesswoman in town. There were plenty of suspicious characters including the cheating husband, disgruntled ex-husband, excommunicated brother, and her children. Once again the author looks stall the facts and realizes the don't add up. With her diligent sidekicks, siblings Amanda and Jacob, the sheriff puts all the pieces of the puzzle together to solve the murder, with a surprising twist. Now on to book 7!
The author redeemed herself on this book 6 in the series. The story dealt with the suspense and mystery of a prominent businesswoman in town. There were plenty of suspicious characters including the cheating husband, disgruntled ex-husband, excommunicated brother, and her children. Once again the author looks stall the facts and realizes the don't add up. With her diligent sidekicks, siblings Amanda and Jacob, the sheriff puts all the pieces of the puzzle together to solve the murder, with a surprising twist. Now on to book 7!
June 23, 2024
A murder mystery with just the right amount of twists and turns!
I’ve read 6 of Sheriff Spenser Song books by Ellie Gray and have come to rely on Ms Gray’s writing style to carry me away from my personal problems. I always enjoy the way Spenser Song unravels the mystery and finds the true murderer and this book was a perfect example of that! I’m already searching for the next book in the series! Take time to check out the Ellie Gray books. You won’t be disappointed!!
I’ve read 6 of Sheriff Spenser Song books by Ellie Gray and have come to rely on Ms Gray’s writing style to carry me away from my personal problems. I always enjoy the way Spenser Song unravels the mystery and finds the true murderer and this book was a perfect example of that! I’m already searching for the next book in the series! Take time to check out the Ellie Gray books. You won’t be disappointed!!
September 11, 2024
Disappointed
I loved the first three books in this series and had a hard time putting them down. However, the 4th book and this book were very predictable. I knew who committed the crimes early on in both books. It seemed so obvious that I felt like saying- Oh come on, it
I loved the first three books in this series and had a hard time putting them down. However, the 4th book and this book were very predictable. I knew who committed the crimes early on in both books. It seemed so obvious that I felt like saying- Oh come on, it
July 2, 2024
The Lies in the Falls by Elle Gray 6/3/2024 Kindle
It’s Christmas time when distraught daughter Aspen Gilchrist approaches Sheriff Song and her undersheriff with concern that her mother Wendy is missing. In spite of the daughter’s fear, there is considerable evidence the woman has voluntarily taken a few days to escape the pressure of her position as head of a successful lumber yard. If she has befallen to a crime, there are plenty of suspects as Wendy is unpopular with many. Days pass as a halfhearted search finds clues pointing both ways.
Once again, the characters in this series issue are interesting enough to hold the reader’s attention, while the story line is weak. Obvious confirmation of alibies is not undertaken, while potential suspects are overlooked. There were little annoying points. A potential culprit is deemed to be left-handed, but this is never again mentioned.
As I’ve said before, this is light reading I’ll continue indulge in but it’s not strong enough to recommend to others.
It’s Christmas time when distraught daughter Aspen Gilchrist approaches Sheriff Song and her undersheriff with concern that her mother Wendy is missing. In spite of the daughter’s fear, there is considerable evidence the woman has voluntarily taken a few days to escape the pressure of her position as head of a successful lumber yard. If she has befallen to a crime, there are plenty of suspects as Wendy is unpopular with many. Days pass as a halfhearted search finds clues pointing both ways.
Once again, the characters in this series issue are interesting enough to hold the reader’s attention, while the story line is weak. Obvious confirmation of alibies is not undertaken, while potential suspects are overlooked. There were little annoying points. A potential culprit is deemed to be left-handed, but this is never again mentioned.
As I’ve said before, this is light reading I’ll continue indulge in but it’s not strong enough to recommend to others.
January 28, 2024
Sheriff Song is enjoying the Founders Day activities dispite herself when she is approached by a Gilchrist family member (the founders of the local lumber empire) saying her mother is missing. Although Spenser thinks Wendy Gilchrist took a few days off (she's done it before), somehow the more she investigates the more convinced she is that this will turn out badly.
Investigating the ex-husband, the current husband, finances, credit cards etc everything points to the current husband. Things finally come to a head when the body is found and now it's murder.
After his arrest, Spenser still feels something is off and keeps digging.
This series is always a quick, easy read and gives a good indication of who the culprit is.
However, there is still no resolution to Spenser's husband's murder which was hardly mentioned in this one.
Investigating the ex-husband, the current husband, finances, credit cards etc everything points to the current husband. Things finally come to a head when the body is found and now it's murder.
After his arrest, Spenser still feels something is off and keeps digging.
This series is always a quick, easy read and gives a good indication of who the culprit is.
However, there is still no resolution to Spenser's husband's murder which was hardly mentioned in this one.
September 3, 2025
This story had potential to be good, but unfortunately just wasn’t. One of the main mysteries of the book (is she dead) was literally given away before reading as “when her body is uncovered in a surprising way” is on the back cover but then it is posed as something you’re not supposed to know until page 166 of 226 when they finally find her. I read several other books in the time it took me to finish this as it just seemed to be quite boring and lacking any real suspense to draw the reader in.
June 6, 2026
A definite must read
This was a devious and tragic story that will keep you guessing until the very end. When a local wealthy woman goes missing, everyone seems to have their own opinions about weather she left on her own, was abducted, and more. However, when the evidence begins to stack up against a certain individual, it seems as though the Sheriff and her team have closed the case, or have they? Not a story or series to be missed!
I would definitely recommend this book, series, and outstanding author.
This was a devious and tragic story that will keep you guessing until the very end. When a local wealthy woman goes missing, everyone seems to have their own opinions about weather she left on her own, was abducted, and more. However, when the evidence begins to stack up against a certain individual, it seems as though the Sheriff and her team have closed the case, or have they? Not a story or series to be missed!
I would definitely recommend this book, series, and outstanding author.
April 24, 2024
Quick, easy read. I am glad we finally quit getting all the backstory from the other novels and the story was allowed to carry on as if we already knew the important details. However, I was disappointed when I could predict the ending well before it was finished. The other novels left me wanting to continue reading until I was finished, this one I could have ended early as I knew who the killer was.
August 8, 2024
Too many suspects
Who did it? What did the do? Or did she just take off on a sabbatical without telling anyone? Write your list of suspects, dig into emails, financials, time!ines, interrogate, cross off list. Sheriff Song meticulously goes over every possibility and with the help of her Under Sheriff and the tech person. Finally after many dead ends they get their man/woman. In time to celebrate Christmas. Great job. Thank you.
Who did it? What did the do? Or did she just take off on a sabbatical without telling anyone? Write your list of suspects, dig into emails, financials, time!ines, interrogate, cross off list. Sheriff Song meticulously goes over every possibility and with the help of her Under Sheriff and the tech person. Finally after many dead ends they get their man/woman. In time to celebrate Christmas. Great job. Thank you.
April 5, 2025
I’ve enjoyed this series. I gave this book a rating of 3 because I do not like it when an author mentions something very significant once and does not follow it up with any further information. In a mystery/crime story it is especially important. During a scene at the morgue the coroner reveals very important information about the killer being left-handed and that very important information is never mentioned again.
July 18, 2026
The Lies in the Fall Review
This book loke all of Elle Grays book take you down a winding and twisting road. Not everything is as it seems which is the same for this book. I love the fact that i try and piece together the "evidence" as it is presented, this book was no different. I had a sneaky gut feeling the way this one was going to turn out, I was right!! Thank you Elle gray for another great read, keep them coming.
This book loke all of Elle Grays book take you down a winding and twisting road. Not everything is as it seems which is the same for this book. I love the fact that i try and piece together the "evidence" as it is presented, this book was no different. I had a sneaky gut feeling the way this one was going to turn out, I was right!! Thank you Elle gray for another great read, keep them coming.
September 9, 2026
number 6 of a very good series
With a change up in the type of crime in this one, Sheriff Song has her work cut out for her. The relationship between her and Ryan still develops slowly but gives hope for the future for their happiness after tragedies in both of their previous lives. Song uses her intuition and skills to solve all of her cases and in this one she has to push the limits to get to the right perpetrator. Good police procedural and another winner for the series.
With a change up in the type of crime in this one, Sheriff Song has her work cut out for her. The relationship between her and Ryan still develops slowly but gives hope for the future for their happiness after tragedies in both of their previous lives. Song uses her intuition and skills to solve all of her cases and in this one she has to push the limits to get to the right perpetrator. Good police procedural and another winner for the series.
January 30, 2024
I love the way Elle makes the characters come to life. I enjoy the witty, funny jabs the characters take at each other. Its easy to follow as they stay focused on the case, but show us their life in a small town continues. I come from a small town and I can see the real life here. Thanks for a great read Elle.
February 4, 2024
Small town, a touch of romance, and the trauma of life
Step by step, a young and brilliant woman walks her way through a town healing from its past and confronted by current challenges all the while building a life of caring and community. The author provides the detail a reader seeks while withholding bits and pieces of the answer. This
Step by step, a young and brilliant woman walks her way through a town healing from its past and confronted by current challenges all the while building a life of caring and community. The author provides the detail a reader seeks while withholding bits and pieces of the answer. This
March 30, 2024
#6 in the Sweetwater Falls Series. I love Elle Gray books. Who killed Wendy Gilchrist? She was a super rich Mom and was found dead after her daughter came to Sherriff Spenser Song to report her Mom missing. Everything points to the ex husband doing it, but did he? A surprise ending will shock you. Great mystery!
April 2, 2024
I like this series and normally by the time I am on Book 6 of a book series, the series has take a drop in interest for me and the story starts going down hill. This writer has kept the series fresh and hasn't changed the personalities of the main characters in this series. I will continue to read this and would recommend this series.
February 11, 2025
Great book
This series has been really good. Sheriff Song seems to be thrown into more murders and mysteries since she came to town. This book first brings a missing women then to everyone's amazement a horrible death. Her husband is charged with her death but Sheriff Song has her doubts.
This series has been really good. Sheriff Song seems to be thrown into more murders and mysteries since she came to town. This book first brings a missing women then to everyone's amazement a horrible death. Her husband is charged with her death but Sheriff Song has her doubts.
January 18, 2026
Riveting!
I really enjoy this series. It is nice getting to know the characters as they develop from one book to the next. While I figured out who murdered Wendy early on I still enjoyed watching the plot thicken and come to the conclusion. I would however like to know how the body was moved to its final destination.
I really enjoy this series. It is nice getting to know the characters as they develop from one book to the next. While I figured out who murdered Wendy early on I still enjoyed watching the plot thicken and come to the conclusion. I would however like to know how the body was moved to its final destination.
January 20, 2024
Good book! Sheriff Spencer Song had a missing person case to solve. There were several people that she thought might have wanted to harm the victim. A good mystery!!
Thanks to the author for this advanced copy of the book. I recommend it!
Thanks to the author for this advanced copy of the book. I recommend it!
January 27, 2024
The Lies in the Falls
I really enjoyed this book. This is a great mystery book. I could not put this book down. This book I full of intrigue and thrills. I loved this book. Can't wait till the next book in this series comes out. I highly recommend this book and series.
I really enjoyed this book. This is a great mystery book. I could not put this book down. This book I full of intrigue and thrills. I loved this book. Can't wait till the next book in this series comes out. I highly recommend this book and series.
January 29, 2024
Spencer is having trouble following the leads to the murder of the town matriarch.
Spencer is not happy with her investigation into the murder of a town matriarch. The leads are there but don’t quite close the gaps. She just has to dig harder.
Spencer is not happy with her investigation into the murder of a town matriarch. The leads are there but don’t quite close the gaps. She just has to dig harder.
January 30, 2024
Tuff case
Such a tough case with so many twists and suspects but as always Spenser and the team get it right in the end. Talking about getting it right - Ryker and Spenser finally get it right. I really look forward to many many more in this series.
Such a tough case with so many twists and suspects but as always Spenser and the team get it right in the end. Talking about getting it right - Ryker and Spenser finally get it right. I really look forward to many many more in this series.
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February 12, 2024I like Elle Gray books. Have read all of this series. Have been waiting awhile for the characters to develop a true romance. The stories of Spenser the sheriff are great mystery stories. Have enjoyed all of them.
February 21, 2024
Elle Gray continues her success
Elle Gray’s Sweetwater Falls series has another great hit. Interesting and suspenseful, Spencer’s character continues to improve and inspire to make the reader want more. Next book please!
Elle Gray’s Sweetwater Falls series has another great hit. Interesting and suspenseful, Spencer’s character continues to improve and inspire to make the reader want more. Next book please!
February 25, 2024
Great ending
Spencer Song is a wonderful character. At times, I wonder how such a smart woman can do things she shouldn't do, like visiting a potential suspect without backup. Also, there are times I wish the transitions were smoother. Will I read the next book. Yes!
Spencer Song is a wonderful character. At times, I wonder how such a smart woman can do things she shouldn't do, like visiting a potential suspect without backup. Also, there are times I wish the transitions were smoother. Will I read the next book. Yes!
February 28, 2024
Really good
The characters are very real, loyal, and kick butt. I really enjoy a good cop/mystery thriller. Elle Gray knows what reads want and deliver 100%. I hope this helps and as always happy reading
The characters are very real, loyal, and kick butt. I really enjoy a good cop/mystery thriller. Elle Gray knows what reads want and deliver 100%. I hope this helps and as always happy reading
March 6, 2024
Twisting Turns
Very good story. Well written with some twisty turns. Love Ryker, Annabel and Mocha. Looking forward to the next book to see what Sheriff Song has on her justice plate.
Very good story. Well written with some twisty turns. Love Ryker, Annabel and Mocha. Looking forward to the next book to see what Sheriff Song has on her justice plate.
March 6, 2024
It reels you in.
The way Elle tells the story it feels so real. I got so caught up in it that I was trying to solve the mystery along with Spenser. Now that is a mystery that was well told, so worth reading.
The way Elle tells the story it feels so real. I got so caught up in it that I was trying to solve the mystery along with Spenser. Now that is a mystery that was well told, so worth reading.
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