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Sapphire Valley Mystery #4
Lies in the Valley
Being found next to a dead man was not where she thought her story would lead…
Zoe Fontaine has spent her life running.
After a near-death experience, she found herself on the run again.
This time, back to the familiar.
When she gets caught up in a case, the evidence points to her sister, Judy Fontaine.
Zoe will do anything in her power to help Judy.
But her sister has spent most of her adult life fabricating lies.
This time, Judy's lies and deception have gone too far.
Zoe never thought that her sister would be capable of murder.
But ever since Judy came out of rehab, things haven’t been the same.
No one trusts Judy, and her lies have proven detrimental to those around her.
And the secrets Judy carries come at a deadly cost to even those in Zoe's life.
Lies have consequences.
And trusting the wrong person could mean death.
Zoe Fontaine has spent her life running.
After a near-death experience, she found herself on the run again.
This time, back to the familiar.
When she gets caught up in a case, the evidence points to her sister, Judy Fontaine.
Zoe will do anything in her power to help Judy.
But her sister has spent most of her adult life fabricating lies.
This time, Judy's lies and deception have gone too far.
Zoe never thought that her sister would be capable of murder.
But ever since Judy came out of rehab, things haven’t been the same.
No one trusts Judy, and her lies have proven detrimental to those around her.
And the secrets Judy carries come at a deadly cost to even those in Zoe's life.
Lies have consequences.
And trusting the wrong person could mean death.
- GenresMystery
304 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 27, 2025
About the author
Elle Gray
166 books771 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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Displaying 1 - 7 of 7 reviews
January 2, 2026
Leaves me anxiously awaiting the next!!
What could I possibly say that hasn't been said so many times? I love her writing and she always keeps me wanting more! Her knowledge of all aspects of her stories has me astounded! She is a beacon in an otherwise dismal existence. Thank you for so many hours of enjoyment! Highly recommend her books!
What could I possibly say that hasn't been said so many times? I love her writing and she always keeps me wanting more! Her knowledge of all aspects of her stories has me astounded! She is a beacon in an otherwise dismal existence. Thank you for so many hours of enjoyment! Highly recommend her books!
February 1, 2026
yikes….
Between the election for Sheriff, and the spate of odd burglaries, Sapphire Valley is full of crises after crises.
Zoe’s grandmother gets scammed out of her savings, so continuing rehab is out of the question for Zoe’s sister.
Between the election for Sheriff, and the spate of odd burglaries, Sapphire Valley is full of crises after crises.
Zoe’s grandmother gets scammed out of her savings, so continuing rehab is out of the question for Zoe’s sister.
June 4, 2026
Do they play dirty?
Zoe continues to find trouble in one form or another. Life is changing with Judy in it and she's in trouble too. Things are getting interesting. I recommend this book and series.
Zoe continues to find trouble in one form or another. Life is changing with Judy in it and she's in trouble too. Things are getting interesting. I recommend this book and series.
August 20, 2026
had to stop reading this series because
The author kept using the words “Jesus” and “Jesus Christ” over and over again. Good storytelling, but couldn’t take the disrespect anymore.
The author kept using the words “Jesus” and “Jesus Christ” over and over again. Good storytelling, but couldn’t take the disrespect anymore.
December 29, 2025
This was a great story about Zoe and her sister Judy being accused of murder and stealing and the real answers come out with lots of suspense and action. Thank you for this excellent story.
February 17, 2026
It's time Zoe and her family got a break. That whole town is corrupt, and nobody can be trusted in that town.
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April 23, 2026
Zoe’s adventures continue
Always plenty of action for Zoe, who never seems to run out of things to investigate. Makes for a good read.
Always plenty of action for Zoe, who never seems to run out of things to investigate. Makes for a good read.
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