Silent as the Grave

Cheryl Bradshaw

Apr 2021 · Sloane Monroe Book 1 · Pixie Publishing

About this ebook

Enter the life of private investigator Sloane Monroe as she investigates her first murder mystery. 

38-year-old Rebecca Barlow drops her son off at her parents' home, promising to return by five. Five comes and goes. Then six. Then seven. Worried, Rebecca's parents try calling. There is no answer. They call her friends. They haven't heard from her either. It seems no one has. 

As concern for Rebecca heightens, her father drives to their lake house, a place where Rebecca has been staying. Her car is spotted in the driveway. Inside the house, her purse has been left on the kitchen table. But Rebecca is nowhere in sight. 

The following morning, Rebecca's naked body is found floating in the lake and questions abound. Did she drown by accident, or is something far more sinister behind the cause of her death?

Ratings and reviews

This book is an excellent prequel to the author's Sloane Monroe series. It is the first case the investigator handled. As an avid fan of the series, I enjoyed a look back to how her work as a private investigator began. As always, the author writes an intriguing story that draws the reader in from the opening scene. This character is a favorite of mine and if you haven't yet read this series, this book is a great place to begin. Sloane Monroe will entice you into the series. Ms. Bradshaw's exceptional writing will keep you there.

What a wonderful read. I so enjoyed this book, and the character is always one of my favorites. I am usually good at guessing who committed the crime but this book throws you a last minute curve. Very enjoyable read.

I am a huge Sloane fan and it is really interesting to see how she gets her start as a Private Investigator. The case had lots of twists and turns and I really enjoyed this story.

About the author

Cheryl Bradshaw is a New York Times and 11-time USA Today bestselling author writing in the genres of mystery, thriller, romantic suspense, and supernatural suspense. She is a Shamus Award finalist for best PI novel, an eFestival of Words winner for best thriller of the year, and has published over forty books since 2011. Raised in California, she now spends most of the year in Australia and spends her free time traveling the world.