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Maddie Graves Mystery #11
Grave Paths
Jennifer Cook was a young mother with a new infant when she disappeared from her home. She started haunting Maddie Graves’ dreams before her body was even found. Despite that, Maddie is determined to find the woman’s child and return him to the life he was ripped from before she allows herself to rest. The only problem is that she has no idea who took him. Nick Winters is worried about his fiancée. Maddie is manic when it comes to searching for the missing infant and he has his hands full with too many theories and not enough evidence. If a stranger took the baby, it’s most likely a desperate woman who wants to be a mother. If it’s someone else, the couple could already be too late. Nick and Maddie are going to have to work together to piece together a story filled with twists, turns and more betrayal than should be possible. From a grieving father who may be a terrible husband to a despondent mother who might’ve lost her own child, the possibilities are endless. When the truth is finally revealed, Maddie finds herself in another mess. She’s desperate for the truth, but she’s not sure she can live with it when everything comes to light. Death is coming to Blackstone Bay. It’s anyone’s guess who will be left standing when the smoke clears.
202 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 6, 2017
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March 12, 2023
Entertaining Paranormal cozy mystery series
This is an entertaining paranormal cozy mystery series. A phone case of characters and an entertaining storyline. Mary Grace is a young woman who owns a Magic shop in her small Michigan town. She also has the ability to see and speak to ghosts as well as has psychic visions and flashes. Read on and see what adventure Maddie her boyfriend Nick a police detective and the rest of her friends and family get into when another ghost pops up in town. Enjoy the adventure and have fun.
This is an entertaining paranormal cozy mystery series. A phone case of characters and an entertaining storyline. Mary Grace is a young woman who owns a Magic shop in her small Michigan town. She also has the ability to see and speak to ghosts as well as has psychic visions and flashes. Read on and see what adventure Maddie her boyfriend Nick a police detective and the rest of her friends and family get into when another ghost pops up in town. Enjoy the adventure and have fun.
February 4, 2020
Grave Relationships
Eloise Martin calls the police when her neighbour vanishes. Jennifer Cook has a new baby, P. J., and her husband works away from home 3 weeks out 4, recent transplants to Blackstone Bay she has no friends to support her and Eloise is worried she's not coping.
Maddie is woken by a nightmare where she's being chased through the woods into danger, she wakes on hearing a woman screaming. When she hears the news of the missing woman and child she has to check the woods herself sure the dream is connected somehow. What she finds is Jennifer's ghost and on returning later with Nick the couple find her body; but no baby.
Jennifer's husband Peter is looking like a guilty man, his alibi doesn't stack up, he's been having an affair and apparently planning a whole new life without Jennifer.
His new girlfriend is a real dream, Laura's 21 and determined that Peter's not just ditching his wife but disowning his child too. She's self centered, full of drama and also has no alibi but alongside that she's taken $10k in cash out of their joint account and can't or won't explain why.
With Maddie certain PJ is alive all they can do is keep searching and try to get Jennifer's ghost to remember.. she's going to find her son and show Maddie the way but will it be in time to save him and put her killer away for good?
Eloise Martin calls the police when her neighbour vanishes. Jennifer Cook has a new baby, P. J., and her husband works away from home 3 weeks out 4, recent transplants to Blackstone Bay she has no friends to support her and Eloise is worried she's not coping.
Maddie is woken by a nightmare where she's being chased through the woods into danger, she wakes on hearing a woman screaming. When she hears the news of the missing woman and child she has to check the woods herself sure the dream is connected somehow. What she finds is Jennifer's ghost and on returning later with Nick the couple find her body; but no baby.
Jennifer's husband Peter is looking like a guilty man, his alibi doesn't stack up, he's been having an affair and apparently planning a whole new life without Jennifer.
His new girlfriend is a real dream, Laura's 21 and determined that Peter's not just ditching his wife but disowning his child too. She's self centered, full of drama and also has no alibi but alongside that she's taken $10k in cash out of their joint account and can't or won't explain why.
With Maddie certain PJ is alive all they can do is keep searching and try to get Jennifer's ghost to remember.. she's going to find her son and show Maddie the way but will it be in time to save him and put her killer away for good?
November 19, 2024
I pretty much love all of Lily Harper Hart's books. I think this is the 4th series I've read of hers, and they are all fabulous fun. The characters are just outstanding - well developed with real personalities and both strengths and flaws.
Maddie is a sweet person. She's sensitive to what others think of her and her friends, and just wants to live her life in peace and happiness with Nick, her best friend since they were 5. Nick is a police officer, and has loved Maddie his whole life. They reconciled when she returned to town, and are now engaged.
A mother and her infant child are missing. Maddie's met the mom's ghost, so she tracks down the body, but the infant is still missing. Maddie is freaking out about finding the child. Who killed mom and took the child? Or is the child still in the woods?
October 4, 2017
An engaging mystery.
Some real drama in this latest Maddie Graves book. A married woman has been murdered and her month old baby boy is missing. Maddie and Nick are trying not only to solve the murder but find the baby. Turns out there are a few suspects all of whom are equally immoral, starting with the deadbeat husband. For some reason I caught on to the killers identity pretty early in the book but it's still a good read. Not five stars as Maddy and Nick can be a bit too sweet with each other at times for me and also normally in books about missing children there is a sense of urgency, no stone left unturned, which you just do not get with this book. So no high drama but it is an easy read.
Some real drama in this latest Maddie Graves book. A married woman has been murdered and her month old baby boy is missing. Maddie and Nick are trying not only to solve the murder but find the baby. Turns out there are a few suspects all of whom are equally immoral, starting with the deadbeat husband. For some reason I caught on to the killers identity pretty early in the book but it's still a good read. Not five stars as Maddy and Nick can be a bit too sweet with each other at times for me and also normally in books about missing children there is a sense of urgency, no stone left unturned, which you just do not get with this book. So no high drama but it is an easy read.
August 12, 2020
Another first-class effort!
I am always going to love Nick and Maddie! Their utter sweetness balances the darker aspects this series seems to delve into. "Grave Paths" (a truly portentious title) is as well-imagined and emotional as usual and, as in life, none of the entangled are completely blameless or completely guilty. I'm not sure what to feel about George's role once again in the climax, but if Olivia is going to continue her thirty second cameos out of pique...Mom needs to get over herself. Maddie is blessed in both family and friends; as grimy as this mystery was, I look forward to my return to Blackstone Bay.
I am always going to love Nick and Maddie! Their utter sweetness balances the darker aspects this series seems to delve into. "Grave Paths" (a truly portentious title) is as well-imagined and emotional as usual and, as in life, none of the entangled are completely blameless or completely guilty. I'm not sure what to feel about George's role once again in the climax, but if Olivia is going to continue her thirty second cameos out of pique...Mom needs to get over herself. Maddie is blessed in both family and friends; as grimy as this mystery was, I look forward to my return to Blackstone Bay.
October 7, 2017
Improved
Some of the interaction between Maddie and her fiance are blessedly toned down in this book. I say blessedly since in some of the earlier books at least two thirds consisted of romantic wordplay between the two, leaving little room for a strong story. That is not a problem in book 11. There is a strong mystery, a little tension and character development, and still has room for lots of romance between the two. Ms. Hart has achieved a fine balance and I for one really enjoyed this book.
Some of the interaction between Maddie and her fiance are blessedly toned down in this book. I say blessedly since in some of the earlier books at least two thirds consisted of romantic wordplay between the two, leaving little room for a strong story. That is not a problem in book 11. There is a strong mystery, a little tension and character development, and still has room for lots of romance between the two. Ms. Hart has achieved a fine balance and I for one really enjoyed this book.
October 16, 2017
Love can make you crazy
Really enjoyed this quick read. Nick and Maddie are the cutest, sweetest couple. I love there is no drama between these two. I like that she is giving her dad a chance.
Love makes people do crazy things , it can even make them crazy ! Is it odd that I didn't like any of the characters in this book, except for the main characters?
The book is well written, though I saw a couple editing errors. I never dock for that though. I love this author and this series.
Really enjoyed this quick read. Nick and Maddie are the cutest, sweetest couple. I love there is no drama between these two. I like that she is giving her dad a chance.
Love makes people do crazy things , it can even make them crazy ! Is it odd that I didn't like any of the characters in this book, except for the main characters?
The book is well written, though I saw a couple editing errors. I never dock for that though. I love this author and this series.
December 9, 2017
I adored this book! I like Maddie and Nick even more with each passing story, and their relationship keeps getting better and better. The mystery was fantastic--lots of suspects and new twists! I actually did guess the killer's identity fairly early, but it was a total guess and I never imagined it would have played out the way it did! I do wish there had been a little more danger towards the end, but that's me being greedy! Can't wait for more!!
August 22, 2020
This one wasn't that good. It took me over 6 months to read it, only because I love the rest of her books and the rest in this series, i had to force myself to finish it. Very slow in the first 2/3 of the book. The encounters with George while interesting, didnt do it for me. It didn't suck me in till the last quarter of the book. Kinda boring. Nothing like the others. Sorry, I tried to like it.
October 5, 2017
A Definite Path to Follow!
The author states it the best - she is a true romantic & loves happy endings. She also loves to use snarkiness & sarcasm. As far as I am concerned those are qualities I look for & appreciate in the books I read. Put those things together with a good murder mystery & a touch of the paranormal & I have found my perfect book!
The author states it the best - she is a true romantic & loves happy endings. She also loves to use snarkiness & sarcasm. As far as I am concerned those are qualities I look for & appreciate in the books I read. Put those things together with a good murder mystery & a touch of the paranormal & I have found my perfect book!
October 6, 2017
I really enjoyed this new Maddie Graves story, I have to say I love the schmaltsy loveidoviness that is Maddie and Nick...lol
I really love how Maddie is coming out of her shell more and I loved how Nich and Dale involved Maddie in the case more.
The mystery was interesting I am liking Maddies dad a lot and yep just a great mystery with one of my favourite couples.
I really love how Maddie is coming out of her shell more and I loved how Nich and Dale involved Maddie in the case more.
The mystery was interesting I am liking Maddies dad a lot and yep just a great mystery with one of my favourite couples.
October 19, 2017
Maddie & Nick make me happy. I was worries throughout a lot of the book that Maddie would end up chased through the forest as in previous books based on her dream, but actually the calmer revelations suprised me and I enjoyed them. More Chrissy and John too please? George has been a great addition though.
October 26, 2017
A good afternoon read
I always like reading a book by Lily Harper Hart, because I know it always ends with a happy ending and I'll be left smiling. I also love all the snark and sarcasm in her books. If you're looking for a light hearted fun read with laughs and mystery thrown in you will definitely like these books.
I always like reading a book by Lily Harper Hart, because I know it always ends with a happy ending and I'll be left smiling. I also love all the snark and sarcasm in her books. If you're looking for a light hearted fun read with laughs and mystery thrown in you will definitely like these books.
March 26, 2022
Grave Paths (A Maddie Graves Mystery book 11.
This was another wiI nner. I highly recommend all her books and all her different series. S writes wonderful paranormal mysteries. She has great charters in every series. I have read over 50 of her books and loved everyone of them.Diana Romano
This was another wiI nner. I highly recommend all her books and all her different series. S writes wonderful paranormal mysteries. She has great charters in every series. I have read over 50 of her books and loved everyone of them.Diana Romano
October 4, 2017
I do love Maddie Graves
I love reading about Maddie and Nick. This book was more about Maddie and Nick and had very little about the other characters... Like Christy and John,or Maude and Olivia. I enjoy reading about them. Can't wait to read about the wedding.
I love reading about Maddie and Nick. This book was more about Maddie and Nick and had very little about the other characters... Like Christy and John,or Maude and Olivia. I enjoy reading about them. Can't wait to read about the wedding.
October 12, 2017
Great read!
As always, this book is a masterpiece of true love and intriguing mystery. The characters in Hart's series are captivating and quirky in the best ways. I've yet to read a less than stellar book by her, and recommend them all.
As always, this book is a masterpiece of true love and intriguing mystery. The characters in Hart's series are captivating and quirky in the best ways. I've yet to read a less than stellar book by her, and recommend them all.
June 24, 2018
Another great add to the series. Maddie and Nick have another mystery to solve and try to get things in order to get their lives on track to get married. Had me guessing til the end, can't wait for the next.
February 24, 2019
ANOTHER HOME RUN!
This author's creativity is astounding! Scenario after scenario, always well-crafted, skillfully comp!ex, with endings that never occur to the reader! Looking forward to the next installment in this series...I'm hooked!
This author's creativity is astounding! Scenario after scenario, always well-crafted, skillfully comp!ex, with endings that never occur to the reader! Looking forward to the next installment in this series...I'm hooked!
March 15, 2019
Missing-one new mother and her son.
Maddie finds a new ghost and lands right into the middle of a murder and missing baby. The suspects are numerous and none of them are good people. With her usual twists and turns the author keeps us on our toes till the very end.
Maddie finds a new ghost and lands right into the middle of a murder and missing baby. The suspects are numerous and none of them are good people. With her usual twists and turns the author keeps us on our toes till the very end.
August 21, 2019
Nick and Maddie seem to be getting more mature in their personal relationship but still have a ways to go. A woman has been murdered and her infant is missing. Maddie and Nick are on the case. Great story line and the new characters are ones you love to hate.
September 8, 2019
Emotionally Heavy
This book in the series is a sad, tense one that affects the heart of any reader who has ever had a baby or just ever loved one. Harper really knows how to touch our emotions!
This book in the series is a sad, tense one that affects the heart of any reader who has ever had a baby or just ever loved one. Harper really knows how to touch our emotions!
July 9, 2020
Kind of sad
Good mystery but of course this one couldn't Help but be a bit sad given the baby scenario. Maddie's dad is still around and her mother is being scarce. The killer was who I figured but it was still a good book. Entertaining and recommended.
Good mystery but of course this one couldn't Help but be a bit sad given the baby scenario. Maddie's dad is still around and her mother is being scarce. The killer was who I figured but it was still a good book. Entertaining and recommended.
September 1, 2023
Good read
Book 11 has humor, angst, murders, kidnapping, mystery, ghosts, several belligerent suspects, and love. There are some old quirky characters and some new quirky characters. Highly entertaining.
Book 11 has humor, angst, murders, kidnapping, mystery, ghosts, several belligerent suspects, and love. There are some old quirky characters and some new quirky characters. Highly entertaining.
October 14, 2023
Baby love
If there’s one thing Maddie loves as much as Nick it’s a helpless baby. She spent a long time looking for a kidnapped baby and the crazy kidnapper. Good thing she’s psychic
If there’s one thing Maddie loves as much as Nick it’s a helpless baby. She spent a long time looking for a kidnapped baby and the crazy kidnapper. Good thing she’s psychic
October 5, 2017
Awesome book
Love lily harper harts maddie graves series..!! Always waiting for the next to be released. Love maddie and nick as well..!!
Love lily harper harts maddie graves series..!! Always waiting for the next to be released. Love maddie and nick as well..!!
October 6, 2017
An abandoned spouse with a new baby, a philandering, sleazy husband. The wife is strangled and killed. The baby missing. Where's the baby? Is he safe? Why and who?
October 14, 2017
Maddie Graves mystery
I have read all 11 of Maddies mysteries. Each one is better than the last and has some surprises and who the murderer is.
I have read all 11 of Maddies mysteries. Each one is better than the last and has some surprises and who the murderer is.
March 6, 2018
Still NOT tired of this series. Love the mystery...love the romance... can't wait to see what's next.
August 1, 2020
A murder and a baby
A young woman is missing and her ghost leads Maddie to the body. She doesn't remember who did it or what happened to her baby.
A young woman is missing and her ghost leads Maddie to the body. She doesn't remember who did it or what happened to her baby.
August 12, 2020
Sugar
Sugar sweet super cute but also heart wrenching. As a mom this really tugged at my heartstrings, and there were tears.
Sugar sweet super cute but also heart wrenching. As a mom this really tugged at my heartstrings, and there were tears.
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