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Tears of the Falls
On a beautiful autumn night, screams rang out through the forest.
A young woman was found brutally murdered.
And the string of mysteries that followed became an unimaginable nightmare…
After losing the love of her life and leaving her career with the FBI.
Spenser Song answered a job posting and moved to the small town of Sweetwater Falls.
Starting over was not easy.
Especially with the many dark mysteries of her past shadowing her every move.
As sheriff of Sweetwater, she has had to unravel the tragic crimes in the seemingly idyllic town.
When a young woman is found dead in the woods, with scant clues surrounding her body, Spenser is thrust into a mystery that will shock everyone to the core.
With the help of her semi-grumpy landlord, Ryker Makawi.
A man with trust issues and a tragic past.
The two become enveloped in volatile mysteries full of twisted conspiracies.
One that will endanger their lives and spark a fire in the fragile community.
A young woman was found brutally murdered.
And the string of mysteries that followed became an unimaginable nightmare…
After losing the love of her life and leaving her career with the FBI.
Spenser Song answered a job posting and moved to the small town of Sweetwater Falls.
Starting over was not easy.
Especially with the many dark mysteries of her past shadowing her every move.
As sheriff of Sweetwater, she has had to unravel the tragic crimes in the seemingly idyllic town.
When a young woman is found dead in the woods, with scant clues surrounding her body, Spenser is thrust into a mystery that will shock everyone to the core.
With the help of her semi-grumpy landlord, Ryker Makawi.
A man with trust issues and a tragic past.
The two become enveloped in volatile mysteries full of twisted conspiracies.
One that will endanger their lives and spark a fire in the fragile community.
251 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 9, 2026
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About the author
Elle Gray
131 books680 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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January 14, 2026
Ok. But not great
This book had so many things just wrong with it. I'll start with some obvious points. When your investigating a murder and you go to the place of business where the victim worked, in this case the Danny guy, your going to get names and alibis for all his co workers. Why was this not done in the first place. Makes Spencer's policing look like a Mayberry sheriff. Not at all like someone who once worked for the FBI. Another thing I would have loved to see was her returning to the parents and letting them know she found justice for their daughter and maybe apologize for accusing or thinking of the dad as a strong suspect. This wasn't Spencer's finest case and was certainly very dislikable at times. If these last couple of books are any indication how the rest are going to go then I should probably go ahead and call it quits with this series. If your just bored and need something to read this book is doable but otherwise I would skip and find something more interesting
This book had so many things just wrong with it. I'll start with some obvious points. When your investigating a murder and you go to the place of business where the victim worked, in this case the Danny guy, your going to get names and alibis for all his co workers. Why was this not done in the first place. Makes Spencer's policing look like a Mayberry sheriff. Not at all like someone who once worked for the FBI. Another thing I would have loved to see was her returning to the parents and letting them know she found justice for their daughter and maybe apologize for accusing or thinking of the dad as a strong suspect. This wasn't Spencer's finest case and was certainly very dislikable at times. If these last couple of books are any indication how the rest are going to go then I should probably go ahead and call it quits with this series. If your just bored and need something to read this book is doable but otherwise I would skip and find something more interesting
January 19, 2026
Wasn't a good read for me. Mostly a 2.5.
Seems a dismembered body was found in the woods. Then another body is found dumped elsewhere. Separate cases and there is no mention of the first one until the end of this installment thus leading to book 18. The second body is quickly identified and her life dissected. Very little to go on and all avenues seem to be investigated when a bit of evidence leads back to the beginning ( which to me was really investigated but glossed over).
Also boyfriend Ryker seems to be hovering, concerned for her safety. What boyfriend gets deputized to come along for protection? Shouldn't Sheriff Spencer pair up with a male deputy instead of her female undersheriff- sometimes, a bit of brute strength doesn't hurt where needed.
Just ok.
Seems a dismembered body was found in the woods. Then another body is found dumped elsewhere. Separate cases and there is no mention of the first one until the end of this installment thus leading to book 18. The second body is quickly identified and her life dissected. Very little to go on and all avenues seem to be investigated when a bit of evidence leads back to the beginning ( which to me was really investigated but glossed over).
Also boyfriend Ryker seems to be hovering, concerned for her safety. What boyfriend gets deputized to come along for protection? Shouldn't Sheriff Spencer pair up with a male deputy instead of her female undersheriff- sometimes, a bit of brute strength doesn't hurt where needed.
Just ok.
February 2, 2026
Tears of the Falls(A Sweetwater Falls Mystery Book 17)
OMG!!!!!!!!This book was quite disturbing and crazy. First Spencer and her team are called to the woods, because a desecrated body was found. As the team is working on that, they get another call about another body. They managed to solve the second murder, but are still working on the first one. I can't wait to read the next book.
OMG!!!!!!!!This book was quite disturbing and crazy. First Spencer and her team are called to the woods, because a desecrated body was found. As the team is working on that, they get another call about another body. They managed to solve the second murder, but are still working on the first one. I can't wait to read the next book.
January 23, 2026
Page turner
Sheriff's department is busy. First the blue card murder. Second a young lady that gives her heart to the community of Sweetwater Falls turns up dead. Interview after interview but nothing. Finally a break, she had a boyfriend. Now to find him but he's missing. This is not your I know who did it on page 5 who did it. Great job. Thank you.
Sheriff's department is busy. First the blue card murder. Second a young lady that gives her heart to the community of Sweetwater Falls turns up dead. Interview after interview but nothing. Finally a break, she had a boyfriend. Now to find him but he's missing. This is not your I know who did it on page 5 who did it. Great job. Thank you.
January 21, 2026
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Yikes!!!
More horror - in the form of a disarticulated homicide victim - fills up Spenser’s law enforcement plate - and then another homicide occurs, with a completely different modus operandi.
Yikes!!!
More horror - in the form of a disarticulated homicide victim - fills up Spenser’s law enforcement plate - and then another homicide occurs, with a completely different modus operandi.
January 20, 2026
Awesome series
Keeps me going with all the turns an twists.
Have really enjoyed the series.Can wait for the next one to read.
Keeps me going with all the turns an twists.
Have really enjoyed the series.Can wait for the next one to read.
January 23, 2026
Great book
This entire series has been great. Love Spenser and the rest of the characters. Very well written. Highly recommend this series
This entire series has been great. Love Spenser and the rest of the characters. Very well written. Highly recommend this series
January 25, 2026
Very good book about a sherif who was trying to solve a double murder in her community. Lots of twists and turns. Read it to catch the excitement.
January 28, 2026
Enjoyable, not one of my favorites by Elle Gray. However, I would recommend it to a friend. It kept me guessing until the end.
January 13, 2026
great read
Love this book. Keeps you wanting more to the last line! Can’t wait for the need book about Sheriff Song.
Love this book. Keeps you wanting more to the last line! Can’t wait for the need book about Sheriff Song.
January 11, 2026
Spenser just keeps on keeping on
So Spenser solves another case. But, what about those blue envelopes.?
I dont know how Spenser gets over her bruises so quickly.
So Spenser solves another case. But, what about those blue envelopes.?
I dont know how Spenser gets over her bruises so quickly.
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