The Secret Cabin

Chesapeake Valley Mystery #4

by Elle Gray

It’s the holidays at Roman’s ranch, but behind the idyllic set-up,
a storm is brewing all around Eve…

After two hikers go missing in a snowstorm,
Sheriff Eve Wicker is fighting against all odds to bring them to safety.
When she gets a phone call from her boss that leaves her rattled.
She heads to the office to discuss a past case with Jamison.

While the storm brews both outside and in her life, the rescue party amidst the dangerous blizzard leads Eve to a cabin.
The hidden cabin is a blood-soaked crime scene, with the dead body of one of the hikers inside.
It seems a killer with an axe got to one of them first.

Each clue pulls on threads that leads her to the most shocking revelation.
Deadly storms, dangerous terrain, and a murderer with an axe to grind.
The hidden cabin is harboring many deadly secrets.

Genres: Mystery

281 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 19, 2025

About the author

Elle 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.

Reviews

[Mary Rowe · Rating 3 out of 5]

the snakes slither away

Crime never rests.

Brothers on an ill-conceived mission to scatter their father’s ashes run into danger and mayhem, leaving one dead and the other wounded.

Who, why and how the perpetrators were in the vicinity is a puzzle, as some cast an eye askance at Roman

[Patricia A. Biba · Rating 5 out of 5]

Eve's Discovery

Eve certainty was busy in this story. Solving a murder , finding the killer, standing up/for Roman, questioning trust and finding a canon on the top of the mountain. It was an interesting story and I couldn't put the book down because I needed to discover how it all turned out.

[Debbie Vetter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Spunky? Stubborn?

Talk about about brake a licking keep on ticking. That's Deputy Eve Wicker. Too many deaths, too many unanswered questions, too many false leads. Can she still trust her gut? Can she still trust Roman? Can she still trust Sharon? Someone wants her out. Someone in town is working against her. Who?? Great job. Thank you. On to book 5.

[Vicki Gilbertson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow such a different side of Roman, a man with many secrets.
Eve was having so many close calls. I've really gotta reevaluate my opinion of that Ranger, don't trust her. Someone really needs to do something to Cohan

[Linda Thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sheriff Eve is hot on the trail of the murderer of Duncan but things aren’t always what they seem.

Eve’s work mates are trying to say Roman is the guilty party but the witness proves them wrong. Now she is trying to find the real killers before they kill someone else.

[John Carroll · Rating 5 out of 5]

wonderful!!

This book kept me spellbound the whole time. Could not put it down. So ready for the next one !

[Esther Shelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Could not put this book down! Kept wanting to see what was happening next. Love the twist and turns. Looking forward to more Sheriff Wicker and her A-Team!!!

[Carol Dickens · Rating 5 out of 5]

The secret Cabin

Excellent book, once you start reading it, you don't want to stop. The plot is intriguing, filled with lots of twist and turns.

[Michael Curry · Rating 5 out of 5]

one step closer

Eve is one step closer to the end of her journey finding the nemesis and f her life. She is going to find him

[linda litwin · Rating 5 out of 5]

It will keep you awake!

Very good read! Interesting characters and plots, one of the better series, I've read on my Kindle, look forward to the next!

[bonnie kirchner · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Secret Cabin

I can't wait for the next book to come out. This is a very exciting mystery. I could not put this book down. Loved it. I highly recommend this book and series.

[Barbara Kaake · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great story about Eve trying to find out was is going on and trying to solve it with lot of suspense and action . Thank you for this excellent story.

[Laura G. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am enjoying this series.

A good quick read with enough plot twists to keep my interest. I hope we find out more about Roman’s military history.

[jean buck · Rating 4 out of 5]

Where is the killer?

This was a different mystery. The mystery continues . The story goes back some years to the death of her mother.

[Tami · Rating 5 out of 5]

amazing story

Loved it
Elle Gray is my new favorite author
I couldn’t put it down
I love all the characters in this book
Can’t wait for the next one

[Deborah stephens · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good story

Love it. good story telling and narrative of the book. They said the rain book number five. And the ones after that. I’ve enjoyed it.

[Theresa Scraggs · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved it and all the series with Sheriff Eve Wicker.
Wish I didn’t have to wait until December for the last book in the series!

[Pamala Doughty · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good book!

Good series, enjoying it so far. Hope it continues to entertain me! I believe if you decide to read this series, you'll enjoy it!

[Jeannette Hare · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyed the suspense
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[Bonnie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like how Eve is evolving. I had to finish this book before I could sleep!

[Mary · Rating 3 out of 5]

I started this book, not realizing that this is a series, so I didn't know the back story

[Stacey West-feather · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read

I’m a sucker for a holiday story. My gosh this Valley is full of bad people but Eva is going run them out or else!