A Grave CallingIn this paranormal mystery series opener, a young woman with a gift for finding corpses helps an FBI agent investigate a serial killer. There had been no attempt to bury the dead girl, naked except for the white ribbon tied to her wrist . . . Twenty-five-year-old Julie Hall has a unique ability: when she takes up a dowsing rod, she finds not water but bodies. To Julie, it's a curse, not a gift, and one she rarely uses—she prefers her quiet life in a trailer, with her grandfather and her dog for company. But when FBI agent Garrett Pierce shows up at her door seeking help with a case, she has no choice but to assist with their search. Three girls are still missing. The killer is still out there. As bodies are discovered and more girls disappear, the case becomes almost more than Julie can bear. And when the killer turns his sights toward her, even her growing relationship with the protective Agent Garrett may not be enough to save her. Praise for A Grave Calling “Readers who pat themselves on the back for being able to anticipate twists may find themselves one-upped here. Roberts imbues Hall with a likable pluck and grit. She has a deft, witty touch. . . . There is genuine suspense as the danger hits close to home, and Hall and Pierce make for an arresting team. Readers of this taut mystery don’t need dowsing rods to detect series potential.” —Kirkus Review |
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... Katie before I even turned around . " Julie Hall , is that you ? " She stood there , fists on her hips and a red - painted smile on her lips as bright as sunshine . I rushed at her and we grabbed each other in a giggly monster hug that ...
... Katie before I even turned around . " Julie Hall , is that you ? " She stood there , fists on her hips and a red - painted smile on her lips as bright as sunshine . I rushed at her and we grabbed each other in a giggly monster hug that ...
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... Katie like he'd never seen anything as pretty before . Probably he hadn't . “ Well , first thing on the agenda is we go back to your place and crack open a bottle of wine while I cut your hair . " My smile faltered . " Are you still ...
... Katie like he'd never seen anything as pretty before . Probably he hadn't . “ Well , first thing on the agenda is we go back to your place and crack open a bottle of wine while I cut your hair . " My smile faltered . " Are you still ...
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... Katie . She was itching to go out and party at the casino . I replied curtly that I couldn't go tonight . She sent me a frowning emoji in reply . I took the time to put my running shoes and hoodie back on , then settled back into the ...
... Katie . She was itching to go out and party at the casino . I replied curtly that I couldn't go tonight . She sent me a frowning emoji in reply . I took the time to put my running shoes and hoodie back on , then settled back into the ...
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... Katie's back . ” Gramps glanced over at me and only nodded . He didn't like Katie . No , that wasn't quite accurate . He liked her well and good enough but just didn't like her hanging with me . That girl is trouble with a capital T ...
... Katie's back . ” Gramps glanced over at me and only nodded . He didn't like Katie . No , that wasn't quite accurate . He liked her well and good enough but just didn't like her hanging with me . That girl is trouble with a capital T ...
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... Katie and just reminded me to choose my friends wisely . " So you and Katie going out then ? " Gramps asked . “ Not tonight . I'm tired . " Gramps's shoulders visibly relaxed . I sat on the arm of the sofa and kissed the top of his bare ...
... Katie and just reminded me to choose my friends wisely . " So you and Katie going out then ? " Gramps asked . “ Not tonight . I'm tired . " Gramps's shoulders visibly relaxed . I sat on the arm of the sofa and kissed the top of his bare ...
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