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Serenity Springs Mystery #1
The Girl in the Springs
Serenity Springs is a picturesque small town where everyone knows your name.
Well, that was the case until one phone call changed everything...
PI Bridget Hartley is obsessed with all things mystery.
She even has a reputation for being Serenity’s go-to detective.
With the exception of small-town drama and the occasional crime, life in Serenity is serene.
Until a call from panicked parents searching for missing teens sets off a chain of events that no one could have foreseen.
Could hormones and young love be the reasons for their abrupt disappearance?
While searching for the missing lovebirds, Bridget stumbles upon a string of bizarre and unfortunate events.
Events with potential connections to other missing teen couples.
With odd circumstances surrounding all the disappearances, it seems breathtaking views and idyllic springs aren’t the only things Serenity is serving.
As the dominoes that kept the town together begin to fall, Bridget finds her own life spiraling out of control.
Sometimes life hits you like a tsunami, and the only way to survive is to hold on for dear life.
Will the girl in the Springs discover what she’s truly made of and save the town?
Well, that was the case until one phone call changed everything...
PI Bridget Hartley is obsessed with all things mystery.
She even has a reputation for being Serenity’s go-to detective.
With the exception of small-town drama and the occasional crime, life in Serenity is serene.
Until a call from panicked parents searching for missing teens sets off a chain of events that no one could have foreseen.
Could hormones and young love be the reasons for their abrupt disappearance?
While searching for the missing lovebirds, Bridget stumbles upon a string of bizarre and unfortunate events.
Events with potential connections to other missing teen couples.
With odd circumstances surrounding all the disappearances, it seems breathtaking views and idyllic springs aren’t the only things Serenity is serving.
As the dominoes that kept the town together begin to fall, Bridget finds her own life spiraling out of control.
Sometimes life hits you like a tsunami, and the only way to survive is to hold on for dear life.
Will the girl in the Springs discover what she’s truly made of and save the town?
- GenresMystery
309 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 12, 2024
1342 people are currently reading
211 people want to read
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 31, 2024
Small town sleuthing at its best!
The Girl in the Springs is a mystery set in a small town with charming, quirky characters and a deadly mystery to solve. Birdie, the main character, is brave, smart and very different from our usual heroine. Several teenagers have disappeared from Serenity Springs going back 20 years. First a young girl that is a friend of Birdie’s family is killed and then Birdie’s best friend is missing. Along with the new man in her life, Birdie wades through the clues despite the danger to find out the truth. This book is endearing, funny, charming, frightening and terrifying all the way to the plot twist you’ll never see coming. If you love a good mystery, you will love The Girl in the Springs by Elle Gray and K.S. Gray.
The Girl in the Springs is a mystery set in a small town with charming, quirky characters and a deadly mystery to solve. Birdie, the main character, is brave, smart and very different from our usual heroine. Several teenagers have disappeared from Serenity Springs going back 20 years. First a young girl that is a friend of Birdie’s family is killed and then Birdie’s best friend is missing. Along with the new man in her life, Birdie wades through the clues despite the danger to find out the truth. This book is endearing, funny, charming, frightening and terrifying all the way to the plot twist you’ll never see coming. If you love a good mystery, you will love The Girl in the Springs by Elle Gray and K.S. Gray.
July 31, 2024
Serial killer is loose in Serenity Springs
The new sheriff in town just realizes that she has a serial killer to track down. The new local PI Bridget or Birdie as she likes to be called talks to the sheriff about a new case she is working on and tells her that there have been more killings over the years that could be connected. This builds a new relationship between the new sheriff Donna and PI Birdie as they share information to finally track down this serial killer. So many twists and turns to keep you wondering who is the killer. You won’t want to put this book down until the end.
The new sheriff in town just realizes that she has a serial killer to track down. The new local PI Bridget or Birdie as she likes to be called talks to the sheriff about a new case she is working on and tells her that there have been more killings over the years that could be connected. This builds a new relationship between the new sheriff Donna and PI Birdie as they share information to finally track down this serial killer. So many twists and turns to keep you wondering who is the killer. You won’t want to put this book down until the end.
July 30, 2025
A bit like a cozy mystery
It was a pleasant, cozy mystery; light on suspense but charming in its small-town vibes. I enjoyed the setting of Serenity Springs and the quirky cast of characters, though the mystery itself felt a bit predictable. It’s a nice, easy read if you're in the mood for something gentle and not too intense. I have read a few books by this author, and it didn’t read like her previous works, so I was quite thrown. I am don't think I will read the rest of the series.
It was a pleasant, cozy mystery; light on suspense but charming in its small-town vibes. I enjoyed the setting of Serenity Springs and the quirky cast of characters, though the mystery itself felt a bit predictable. It’s a nice, easy read if you're in the mood for something gentle and not too intense. I have read a few books by this author, and it didn’t read like her previous works, so I was quite thrown. I am don't think I will read the rest of the series.
July 13, 2024
Great news series
Really liked the beginning of this new series and can't wait to find out what happens next. Love the new characters. Birdie is so quirky but smart and loveable. Noah is her perfect match. Have to mention that as soon as the villain was introduced I knew he was the one. Don't know how I knew I just did. However, loved the twists and turns and sometimes I wondered whether or not I was right. What a great start for a new series.
Really liked the beginning of this new series and can't wait to find out what happens next. Love the new characters. Birdie is so quirky but smart and loveable. Noah is her perfect match. Have to mention that as soon as the villain was introduced I knew he was the one. Don't know how I knew I just did. However, loved the twists and turns and sometimes I wondered whether or not I was right. What a great start for a new series.
September 15, 2024
Quite good
I don't usually like chatty books like this however it grew on me. Birdie is very smart and capable. Quite her own person; open, honest and unafraid to say what she thinks. Back in her hometown as a preschool worker and PI,she is overseeing a house construction, meets contractor Noah, and finds a dead body. From there she is involved in missing persons and murder investigations. Humorous at times.
I don't usually like chatty books like this however it grew on me. Birdie is very smart and capable. Quite her own person; open, honest and unafraid to say what she thinks. Back in her hometown as a preschool worker and PI,she is overseeing a house construction, meets contractor Noah, and finds a dead body. From there she is involved in missing persons and murder investigations. Humorous at times.
April 20, 2025
I couldn’t wait to get back to this story! Everytime I put it down, I wonder what I will read next! The characters are likeable and down to earth! From Birdie to Donna, even Noah and Maisy! Being an independent woman who doesn’t really care for romance stories and loves bad ass women, this read was still a page turner! I love Elle Gray, I love her as an author and anyone she collaborates with! Thanks for a great ending! Can’t wait to read more of Elle’s artistic works!!!
May 12, 2025
Surprise!
The book starts rather slowly because of describing the main characters and getting to know their roles, I was pleasantly curious as to where they would fit into the story. I found myself picturing each character vividly in my mind. A band of quirky characters that brought such great storylines to this read.
I gave it four stars because I figured out the culprit rather quickly. Overall, it was a great read and I'm excited to follow Birdie's further adventures.
The book starts rather slowly because of describing the main characters and getting to know their roles, I was pleasantly curious as to where they would fit into the story. I found myself picturing each character vividly in my mind. A band of quirky characters that brought such great storylines to this read.
I gave it four stars because I figured out the culprit rather quickly. Overall, it was a great read and I'm excited to follow Birdie's further adventures.
August 5, 2024
somehow despite the numerous sets of remains, not quite the gripping suspense
The story does take some interesting and unanticipated turns, while the heroine, Birdie, solves the case of a classroom’s missing mascot, burglaries at her grandmother’s assisted living residence and - ultimately - the perpetrators of homicides spanning decades.
The story does take some interesting and unanticipated turns, while the heroine, Birdie, solves the case of a classroom’s missing mascot, burglaries at her grandmother’s assisted living residence and - ultimately - the perpetrators of homicides spanning decades.
August 7, 2024
Love Birdie!
This was a really good book, I love Birdie and Noah and can not wait to read the next one.
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I saw right through Stanley and even called a few of the twists, but there were a few more that I had not expected. It kept me turning pages waiting for the big reveal. looking forward to the next book in the series!
This was a really good book, I love Birdie and Noah and can not wait to read the next one.
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I saw right through Stanley and even called a few of the twists, but there were a few more that I had not expected. It kept me turning pages waiting for the big reveal. looking forward to the next book in the series!
August 12, 2024
Blake,Spencer, Olivia, and now birdie I have read all of Elle Gray's book series this is the last one I have to read ...all I'm waiting on is the last books to be released ...love Elle Gray you can relate to all the people she writes about and i absolutely love the snide remarks and jokes sherleen was so funny because I know someone just like her 😂 . Keep writing Elle and I'll keep reading...a big 5 🌟
October 12, 2024
Who was guilty?
It was a very interesting story. Birdey was a new private investigator and she was searching to find information about the missing kids over the years. She helped the police investigate the missing kids plus Mia who was just taken. They had many suspects but no real evidence. Well by the end of the story Birdey had a boyfriend and had solved the murders.
It was a very interesting story. Birdey was a new private investigator and she was searching to find information about the missing kids over the years. She helped the police investigate the missing kids plus Mia who was just taken. They had many suspects but no real evidence. Well by the end of the story Birdey had a boyfriend and had solved the murders.
February 25, 2025
Great Start to a New Series
This book quickly pulls you in and keeps you guessing right up to the end. For once I’m actually glad I’m late starting a series so that doozy of a cliffhanger doesn’t keep me biting my nail until the next book is released. It’s 10:33pm and I can’t bring myself to wait until tomorrow to start the next book. Book 2 here I come! Who needs sleep. 😉
This book quickly pulls you in and keeps you guessing right up to the end. For once I’m actually glad I’m late starting a series so that doozy of a cliffhanger doesn’t keep me biting my nail until the next book is released. It’s 10:33pm and I can’t bring myself to wait until tomorrow to start the next book. Book 2 here I come! Who needs sleep. 😉
April 16, 2025
Another good choice
Not only a good book, but a hint of more to come. I don't know how books find their way to kindleunlimited, but I have really lucked out whenever I've opened one to read. Plus now have another good author to go to. This is a really good book.
Not only a good book, but a hint of more to come. I don't know how books find their way to kindleunlimited, but I have really lucked out whenever I've opened one to read. Plus now have another good author to go to. This is a really good book.
October 31, 2025
Missing Teens
This was a great book and I couldn't go to sleep at night. I really enjoyed it. I am looking forward to the next book.. I love the way this one finished. It keeps you hanging.
This was a great book and I couldn't go to sleep at night. I really enjoyed it. I am looking forward to the next book.. I love the way this one finished. It keeps you hanging.
July 12, 2024
This was a great new story about Bridget and trying to find out what going on in this small town. There was lots of suspense and action and I really enjoyed this new series. Thank you.
July 14, 2024
Great book
I really enjoyed reading this book. I love the new characters. Birdie is something else.She is smart and kind of funny. Thanks for this new series.
I really enjoyed reading this book. I love the new characters. Birdie is something else.She is smart and kind of funny. Thanks for this new series.
July 17, 2024
excellent
Lots of twists and turns with a sweet love story inter-twined kept me page turning! Loved this book and hope this series continues
Lots of twists and turns with a sweet love story inter-twined kept me page turning! Loved this book and hope this series continues
July 19, 2024
The Girl in the Springs
Boring book. Did not finish it. There was no thrills in this book Will not read any more of this series
Boring book. Did not finish it. There was no thrills in this book Will not read any more of this series
July 19, 2024
Wild new characters and Wilder crazier little town. It is gonna be an adventure, looking forward for next book.
July 21, 2024
The Girl in the Springs
Excellent book, I enjoyed it from beginning to end. Great book for a cold and rainy day. I recommend this book.
Excellent book, I enjoyed it from beginning to end. Great book for a cold and rainy day. I recommend this book.
July 24, 2024
great new series ñ
Enjoyed quite a bit this new Gray's character. PI Birdie's quirky self is a bonus. Don't miss this new series!
Enjoyed quite a bit this new Gray's character. PI Birdie's quirky self is a bonus. Don't miss this new series!
July 25, 2024
entertaining series.
Last page left you with a cliffhanger, hopefully this series will continue Always enjoy Elle Gray books. Hope they keep coming.
Last page left you with a cliffhanger, hopefully this series will continue Always enjoy Elle Gray books. Hope they keep coming.
September 6, 2024
I love a small town sleuth- especially a foreign one!
September 12, 2024
Great new heroine.
I enjoyed the change of pace from law enforcement officer to PI. Can’t wait to read the next book. Hope it is as good as this one.
I enjoyed the change of pace from law enforcement officer to PI. Can’t wait to read the next book. Hope it is as good as this one.
October 17, 2024
Fun read
Unbelievably fabulous
I can't wait to read next one love characters and romance perfect
Love buckaroo great twists and turns
Unbelievably fabulous
I can't wait to read next one love characters and romance perfect
Love buckaroo great twists and turns
November 14, 2024
It took me a little while to get into it. But I ended up loving it. It was not spicy and did not use a lot of foul language.
November 16, 2024
I liked it
I would read the next online but it isn’t on kindle unlimited just yet. Hopefully I can get back to it another time!
I would read the next online but it isn’t on kindle unlimited just yet. Hopefully I can get back to it another time!
January 26, 2025
Worth the read
Started out a little slow for me but quickly picked up the excitement and pace. Can't wait to read the next book in the series.
New author for me and enjoying.
Started out a little slow for me but quickly picked up the excitement and pace. Can't wait to read the next book in the series.
New author for me and enjoying.
February 2, 2025
Kindle
March 24, 2025
great!
Ready for the next one! Enjoy d it and didn’t figure it out in the first 2 chapters like so many!
Ready for the next one! Enjoy d it and didn’t figure it out in the first 2 chapters like so many!
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