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Sapphire Valley Mystery #5
Hunted in the Valley
After a mysterious near-death experience, Zoe Fontaine moves to the idyllic small town of Sapphire Valley.
There she hopes to get her life back in order.
When she finds the town’s pharmacist hanging from the ceiling in a grisly scene, she immediately reports it to the authorities.
But many things in the apparent suicide case aren’t adding up.
With the help of the handsome, gruff town vet, Leo, reporter Zoe Fontaine uncovers a conspiratorial land mine.
One that connects to a huge pharmaceutical scandal.
While this case is ongoing, Leo and Zoe’s issues with the Linman group grow.
As Zoe investigates the suicide case, she finds herself in the crosshairs as more deaths follow.
With all roads leading back to the shadowy Linman group.
It's only a matter of time before the hunter becomes the hunted.
There she hopes to get her life back in order.
When she finds the town’s pharmacist hanging from the ceiling in a grisly scene, she immediately reports it to the authorities.
But many things in the apparent suicide case aren’t adding up.
With the help of the handsome, gruff town vet, Leo, reporter Zoe Fontaine uncovers a conspiratorial land mine.
One that connects to a huge pharmaceutical scandal.
While this case is ongoing, Leo and Zoe’s issues with the Linman group grow.
As Zoe investigates the suicide case, she finds herself in the crosshairs as more deaths follow.
With all roads leading back to the shadowy Linman group.
It's only a matter of time before the hunter becomes the hunted.
- GenresMystery
306 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 23, 2026
About the author
Elle Gray
167 books775 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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March 1, 2026
A page turning mystery
This book convinces Zoe that she is on the right track to proving that Lineman’s company is responsible for so many murders amongst other things. Her boyfriend Leo is worried that she is too close and that she is in danger. Zoe’s investigative journalism skills is not going to stop her from getting to the truth.
But will the consequences be worth her revealing the truth. This is definitely a page turner.
This book convinces Zoe that she is on the right track to proving that Lineman’s company is responsible for so many murders amongst other things. Her boyfriend Leo is worried that she is too close and that she is in danger. Zoe’s investigative journalism skills is not going to stop her from getting to the truth.
But will the consequences be worth her revealing the truth. This is definitely a page turner.
January 30, 2026
Oh no I need the next book!!
Oh my gosh, 3 o’clock in the morning and I could not put this book down. I just hated getting to the end and knowing I would be waiting for the next book. Elle Gray’s books will keep you on the edge of your chair. She has several. Characters that she writes about and they’re all excellent. I totally recommend you start reading her books.
Oh my gosh, 3 o’clock in the morning and I could not put this book down. I just hated getting to the end and knowing I would be waiting for the next book. Elle Gray’s books will keep you on the edge of your chair. She has several. Characters that she writes about and they’re all excellent. I totally recommend you start reading her books.
July 26, 2026
Beware of the Linman group
Zoe is on the hunt for the truth. She meets several people involved with the Linman group and is slowly figuring things out. Leo is worried that she's in danger and trying to help. The story has several twists and turns, and the ending is a surprise. Can't wait to read the next one.
Zoe is on the hunt for the truth. She meets several people involved with the Linman group and is slowly figuring things out. Leo is worried that she's in danger and trying to help. The story has several twists and turns, and the ending is a surprise. Can't wait to read the next one.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This was great story about Zoe coming to grips about what is happening in her home town and trying to find answers who is responsible for what is going on with lots of suspense and action and a ending I didn’t see coming. Thank you for this excellent story.
February 3, 2026
Another great read by Elle
Wow, with so many twists and turns Elle sets the stage so the reader is part of the townfolk. Very hard to put down. I love the story line and the pace . looking forward to book 6.
Wow, with so many twists and turns Elle sets the stage so the reader is part of the townfolk. Very hard to put down. I love the story line and the pace . looking forward to book 6.
May 3, 2026
YIKES!
What a cliffhanger ending!!!!
Zoe continues to dig into the Sapphire Foundation, and every bit and piece of information adds to the picture of unsavory skulduggery on the part of the Linman organization.
What a cliffhanger ending!!!!
Zoe continues to dig into the Sapphire Foundation, and every bit and piece of information adds to the picture of unsavory skulduggery on the part of the Linman organization.
June 25, 2026
Horrible ending
This series has been a.good read until now I absolutely hate stories that end with a major cliff hanger! I don't like being forced to buy the next book in a series to get the rest of a story!
This series has been a.good read until now I absolutely hate stories that end with a major cliff hanger! I don't like being forced to buy the next book in a series to get the rest of a story!
August 2, 2026
The Plot Thickens
What happened years ago is impacting Zoe's and Leo's lives. One corporation's involvement is trying to destroy lives and protecting its name. While the story continues, the deaths and destruction is getting old.
What happened years ago is impacting Zoe's and Leo's lives. One corporation's involvement is trying to destroy lives and protecting its name. While the story continues, the deaths and destruction is getting old.
February 15, 2026
Awesome Read
Lots of twists and turns for every amateur detective out there! Very well written work. I highly recommend this book to everyone!
Lots of twists and turns for every amateur detective out there! Very well written work. I highly recommend this book to everyone!
April 23, 2026
That Valley is a strange place 🤔
May 1, 2026
awesome
Great series can’t put the books down!! Want more to read!
Please keep writing more of your books!’ Thank you
Great series can’t put the books down!! Want more to read!
Please keep writing more of your books!’ Thank you
May 7, 2026
Keeps you hanging
Good read,but I don’t like books that don’t end right. After reading the entire book, the ending is not satisfying.
Good read,but I don’t like books that don’t end right. After reading the entire book, the ending is not satisfying.
June 11, 2026
leave you hanging
Another great book in the series. Just when I was about to read the next page the book leaves you hanging.
Another great book in the series. Just when I was about to read the next page the book leaves you hanging.
October 7, 2026
Oh man what a cliffhanger
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