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J.J. Graves Mystery #18
Done Dirty
From New York Times bestselling author Liliana Hart comes a chilling new J.J. Graves mystery that will keep you guessing until the very last page.
Death has never been more impossible to explain.
When a man stumbles into traffic during rush hour on King George County's busiest street, Sheriff Jack Lawson assumes it's a tragic accident. But coroner J.J. Graves discovers something that chills her to the bone—witnesses saw the victim walking normally one moment, then lurching to his death the next. No one saw anyone push him. No one saw him fall.
When a spectator plummets from the bleachers at the high school baseball game, then an elderly woman collapses on the church steps after Sunday service, a terrifying pattern emerges. Three deaths. Three public locations. Dozens of witnesses each time.
And not a single person saw how they died.
As more victims fall in plain sight yet somehow out of view, J.J. and Jack face their most baffling case yet. In a county where secrets run as deep as the Rappahannock River, someone has discovered the perfect way to commit murder—in front of everyone, yet completely unseen.
But in King George County, the dead never stay silent for long. And J.J. Graves won't rest until she uncovers a killer who's hiding in plain sight.
Sometimes the most dangerous predator is the one nobody sees coming.
Death has never been more impossible to explain.
When a man stumbles into traffic during rush hour on King George County's busiest street, Sheriff Jack Lawson assumes it's a tragic accident. But coroner J.J. Graves discovers something that chills her to the bone—witnesses saw the victim walking normally one moment, then lurching to his death the next. No one saw anyone push him. No one saw him fall.
When a spectator plummets from the bleachers at the high school baseball game, then an elderly woman collapses on the church steps after Sunday service, a terrifying pattern emerges. Three deaths. Three public locations. Dozens of witnesses each time.
And not a single person saw how they died.
As more victims fall in plain sight yet somehow out of view, J.J. and Jack face their most baffling case yet. In a county where secrets run as deep as the Rappahannock River, someone has discovered the perfect way to commit murder—in front of everyone, yet completely unseen.
But in King George County, the dead never stay silent for long. And J.J. Graves won't rest until she uncovers a killer who's hiding in plain sight.
Sometimes the most dangerous predator is the one nobody sees coming.
228 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 29, 2026
About the author
Liliana Hart
364 books3,332 followersLiliana Hart spent five years teaching music in the public education system. She molded America’s youth, busted kids for smoking pot in the restrooms, and broke up illicit affairs behind the stage on a regular basis. (Liliana’s Addison Holmes Mystery Series, about a small town teacher who gets into a whole lot of trouble, is somewhat autobiographical, but she won’t confess to which parts).
Liliana began reading romance novels with all her new found free time, and when she ran out of things to read, she decided to write her own novels. The result was a 150,000 word thriller—a dazzling adventure—where the heroine was a thirty-year-old virgin assassin (Yes, you read that right). She couldn’t imagine why people weren’t knocking down her door to read it, but she persevered and began writing a second book. She finally got the hang of things, and eventually learned that losing one’s virginity wasn’t all that romantic after all. All of her books involve some kind of suspense (she just can't help herself), laughter, and a lot of steamy sex.
Since the failure of her first attempt, Liliana’s books have won awards such as: The Daphne Du Maurier, The Suzannah, The Linda Howard Award of Excellence, The Maggie, and many others. Her affiliations include Romance Writers of America and Mystery Writers of America.
Liliana loves to cook, and is addicted to reading, Internet Boggle, kickboxing, and Bones. She lives in a big, rambling house in Texas with a couple of cats to keep her company. She loves to get emails from readers.
Enjoy the Adventures!
Liliana began reading romance novels with all her new found free time, and when she ran out of things to read, she decided to write her own novels. The result was a 150,000 word thriller—a dazzling adventure—where the heroine was a thirty-year-old virgin assassin (Yes, you read that right). She couldn’t imagine why people weren’t knocking down her door to read it, but she persevered and began writing a second book. She finally got the hang of things, and eventually learned that losing one’s virginity wasn’t all that romantic after all. All of her books involve some kind of suspense (she just can't help herself), laughter, and a lot of steamy sex.
Since the failure of her first attempt, Liliana’s books have won awards such as: The Daphne Du Maurier, The Suzannah, The Linda Howard Award of Excellence, The Maggie, and many others. Her affiliations include Romance Writers of America and Mystery Writers of America.
Liliana loves to cook, and is addicted to reading, Internet Boggle, kickboxing, and Bones. She lives in a big, rambling house in Texas with a couple of cats to keep her company. She loves to get emails from readers.
Enjoy the Adventures!
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September 29, 2026
...Yep
Once again, nailed it! The twists, the turns, the detours, exciting from beginning to end. Forever thank Kindle recommended this brilliant and entertaining series!
Once again, nailed it! The twists, the turns, the detours, exciting from beginning to end. Forever thank Kindle recommended this brilliant and entertaining series!
October 10, 2026
Murder at its best
J.J. And Jack never fail. Their partnership in solving crimes is aboveboard. The team Jack has in the Sheriff’s office has become their family. The author never fails to hold your attention and you find yourself coming back to the series over and over.
J.J. And Jack never fail. Their partnership in solving crimes is aboveboard. The team Jack has in the Sheriff’s office has become their family. The author never fails to hold your attention and you find yourself coming back to the series over and over.
September 30, 2026
4.5 Stars:)
October 3, 2026
The JJ Graves books are always quick moving stories. This is no exception. A lot of suspects to wade through.
October 4, 2026
fireworks
As amazing as a firework show ! I loved it ! I am always enjoy reading this series. Cannot wait to see what the next book brings
As amazing as a firework show ! I loved it ! I am always enjoy reading this series. Cannot wait to see what the next book brings
October 5, 2026
This was another great mystery with Jack & Jay. I love this series so much. And I’m a fan of them working together towards finding the killers. It’s hard when murder victim is not a good human.
October 5, 2026
Yet another brilliant instalment
Absolutely love this series fantastic characters and wonderful teamwork. Can’t wait for next book which I’m about to preorder yet again. Enjoy
Absolutely love this series fantastic characters and wonderful teamwork. Can’t wait for next book which I’m about to preorder yet again. Enjoy
October 11, 2026
Love this series except for the AI character! Silly and unnecessary especially in today’s world
September 14, 2026
Purchased in epub format from Barnes and Noble for my Nook.
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