The Secrets We Bury

A Chesapeake Valley Mystery, Book 3

By: Elle Gray

Narrated by: Brittany Goodwin

Judgement is inescapable.
Only a fool would try to evade it.

Chesapeake Valley is a charming town hiding many secrets.
Sheriff Eve Wicker has spent years trying to unearth one of its dark mysteries.
The truth behind her mother’s death.
After moving back to her hometown, she found herself ensnared in a web of conspiracies,
from serial killers to child trafficking networks.

When a beloved member of the community, Martha Hawthorne is found dead in her home,
the case is quickly ruled as one of natural causes.
Months later, Amy Hawthorne, her granddaughter, inherits the Hawthorne home.
Not long after her move, she is found dead in a gruesome manner.

Prior to Amy’s death, she was being stalked and harassed by the town’s “witch”.
She even reached out to the town pastor to exorcise the home, after multiple "supernatural" occurrences.

Hoping to get to the bottom of the Hawthorne case, before the wild theories surrounding their death spread like wildfire,
Eve begins to unravel a thread, leading to a great scandal.

Generations of secrets and lives built upon lies.
The sins of the past have cast a shadow over the present.

©2024 Elle Gray (P)2025 Elle Gray

Great mix of murder & mystery

Great combination of characters. Murder & mystery without the gore. Strong female lead with a little romance & relationship angst. Many related plot threads woven throughout & just enough promise of future intrigue to keep you reading. Wonderful narration to bring the small townspeople to life. Definitely would recommend this book & entire series.

Excellent!

I am really enjoying this crazy town and the murders that happen here. I really love Eve and her Dad. Seems like there is a lot to discover about these citizens in this little town!

characters

Eve and Roman are great characters. Wonderful story line. Very visual descriptions, felt enveloped into story line. More please.

Just a wonderful mystery!

I was awaiting the basement to open but it lead to an ending I was Not expecting! Great Book!!

Awesome

5 stars, I love this series, it’s like a cozy little series in a small town!