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Sweetwater Falls Mystery #7
Forbidden in the Falls
It’s all pep and pancakes in Sweetwater Falls until a home invasion goes awry.
While Ryker completes building a small dog park, Spenser can’t help but think about her past.
With her former FBI partner’s trial looming around the corner.
It seems like the darkest chapters of her life might finally see justice.
Shortly after arriving at her office, Spenser is called to the scene of a shooting.
She talks to the wife of the victim. The woman is visibly shaken up and in a state of shock and terror.
From the couple to the quiet neighborhood, nothing seems out of the ordinary.
But Spenser feels that there is more to this burglary than meets the eye.
While digging into the couple’s past looking for a possible suspect.
Spenser finds surprising twists.
There’s more to the nice couple than even the neighborhood watch could have imagined.
There’s a long list of potential culprits to the brutal crime.
From inmates to neighbors, the suspect pool of motivated individuals keeps piling up.
The case takes many bizarre turns as the truth of Spenser's past starts to unravel.
There’s more to the once quaint town than meets the eye.
At the Falls, the most bitter things can be disguised as sweet.
While Ryker completes building a small dog park, Spenser can’t help but think about her past.
With her former FBI partner’s trial looming around the corner.
It seems like the darkest chapters of her life might finally see justice.
Shortly after arriving at her office, Spenser is called to the scene of a shooting.
She talks to the wife of the victim. The woman is visibly shaken up and in a state of shock and terror.
From the couple to the quiet neighborhood, nothing seems out of the ordinary.
But Spenser feels that there is more to this burglary than meets the eye.
While digging into the couple’s past looking for a possible suspect.
Spenser finds surprising twists.
There’s more to the nice couple than even the neighborhood watch could have imagined.
There’s a long list of potential culprits to the brutal crime.
From inmates to neighbors, the suspect pool of motivated individuals keeps piling up.
The case takes many bizarre turns as the truth of Spenser's past starts to unravel.
There’s more to the once quaint town than meets the eye.
At the Falls, the most bitter things can be disguised as sweet.
245 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 5, 2024
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About the author
Elle Gray
131 books680 followersElle Gray lives in a small town with her 2 cats, and her handsome husky.
As a girl, she was obsessed with crime novels and thrillers.
Today, she loves writing and creating thrilling novels with courageous, strong heroes/heroines and dangerous psychopaths. She invites you to join her exciting world of detectives and FBI agents that take down killers and kick butt.
As a girl, she was obsessed with crime novels and thrillers.
Today, she loves writing and creating thrilling novels with courageous, strong heroes/heroines and dangerous psychopaths. She invites you to join her exciting world of detectives and FBI agents that take down killers and kick butt.
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May 27, 2024
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You used a form of the word growl 23 times. Redundancy becomes irritating. There is so many other ways you can express a statement Versus being repetitive I hope this helps for future books.
You used a form of the word growl 23 times. Redundancy becomes irritating. There is so many other ways you can express a statement Versus being repetitive I hope this helps for future books.
April 7, 2024
Wow Spencer is getting closer to finding out more about her husband's death. Some crazy crap going on in Sweetwater Falls, my first thought was Pamela Smart. Mrs. Leary was ungrateful from the start.
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July 2, 2024
Forbidden in the Falls by Elle Gray 6/5/2024 Kindle
This is the last of a pile of this series I was given, and the seventh I’ve read. Once again, we are hinted at Sheriff Song’s past life problems, but they remain unresolved. So is her hands-off relationship with Ryker. In this install Spenser Song is called to a home invasion where a slightly injured distraught wife survives her gun-shot husband. While most concede this is a home invasion gone wrong, Spencer sees more. A black truck was seen in the neighborhood and a recognized decal draws her to a nearby reservation where the local sheriff proves, at first, difficult, and reluctant to help. The investigation leads back to the scene of the crime and the connections among the parties.
I found this installment in the series more enjoyable, but once again it was not without some illogical decisions. This is a simple and quick read, but far from the best.
This is the last of a pile of this series I was given, and the seventh I’ve read. Once again, we are hinted at Sheriff Song’s past life problems, but they remain unresolved. So is her hands-off relationship with Ryker. In this install Spenser Song is called to a home invasion where a slightly injured distraught wife survives her gun-shot husband. While most concede this is a home invasion gone wrong, Spencer sees more. A black truck was seen in the neighborhood and a recognized decal draws her to a nearby reservation where the local sheriff proves, at first, difficult, and reluctant to help. The investigation leads back to the scene of the crime and the connections among the parties.
I found this installment in the series more enjoyable, but once again it was not without some illogical decisions. This is a simple and quick read, but far from the best.
April 26, 2024
Forbidden in the Falls(A Sweetwater Falls Mystery Book 7)
I truly loved loved this book, it is amazing how Sheriff Song works a case. It makes logical sense, she finds the crime, and she throws out a big net and narrows down the suspect pool, until she finds the criminal. I feel this is how real police officers do their job, but it is kind nice to see the inside of the process. You know, how they look into the victim' s life and circle out from there, checking family and friends, and then co-workers and jobs. It can get very complicated, but it is solved by the end.
I truly loved loved this book, it is amazing how Sheriff Song works a case. It makes logical sense, she finds the crime, and she throws out a big net and narrows down the suspect pool, until she finds the criminal. I feel this is how real police officers do their job, but it is kind nice to see the inside of the process. You know, how they look into the victim' s life and circle out from there, checking family and friends, and then co-workers and jobs. It can get very complicated, but it is solved by the end.
August 12, 2024
Unbelievable
Why would someone break into a house shoot the male resident and not steal anything even things out in the open? Who was it? Who owns the loud black truck? So many questions but no clues. All hands on deck, interviewing neighbors, going through financials, talking to the Chief of the reservation, talking to prisoners, talking to teachers. Also having NYC calling regarding Spencer's old FBI partner. Thank God for Ryker and Annabelle. Great job.
Kept me guessing. Thank you. On to Book 8.
Why would someone break into a house shoot the male resident and not steal anything even things out in the open? Who was it? Who owns the loud black truck? So many questions but no clues. All hands on deck, interviewing neighbors, going through financials, talking to the Chief of the reservation, talking to prisoners, talking to teachers. Also having NYC calling regarding Spencer's old FBI partner. Thank God for Ryker and Annabelle. Great job.
Kept me guessing. Thank you. On to Book 8.
April 8, 2024
This series featuring Sheriff Spenser is a light read mystery for me. There is a home invasion, the wife beaten but the husband shot twice and in a coma. Nothing is stolen, just a lot smashed. It easily points to the culprit but takes a while to get there.
Meanwhile, Spenser is still haunted by the death of her husband nearly 2 years ago and receives threatening calls to further that story. It will eventually bring her danger in a future book.
Meanwhile, Spenser is still haunted by the death of her husband nearly 2 years ago and receives threatening calls to further that story. It will eventually bring her danger in a future book.
April 15, 2024
riveting
It is so sad how one person can manipulate and control another, I loved how Spencer would not let go of her gut feeling and got the criminal in the end. I am also thrilled that Ryker and Spencer finally got serious about their feelings for each other - I can’t wait for the next case of which I am sure will be a showdown between Spencer and Alex please don’t let anything happen to her or Ryker
It is so sad how one person can manipulate and control another, I loved how Spencer would not let go of her gut feeling and got the criminal in the end. I am also thrilled that Ryker and Spencer finally got serious about their feelings for each other - I can’t wait for the next case of which I am sure will be a showdown between Spencer and Alex please don’t let anything happen to her or Ryker
June 3, 2024
I have enjoyed the Sweetwater Falls books as a light, easy reading series. One thing still bothers me about these books. Sheriff Song makes a big deal about reiterating to interviewees that she can’t discuss the specifics of an ongoing investigation but then goes home to Ryker, a civilian friend, and discusses every aspect of her current case, including names of all involved. I’d give these books a higher rating if this inconsistency wasn’t in every book.
August 18, 2024
I’ll say it again: these are good stories, but the grammatical errors, the misspellings and the mixing up of character names is so frustrating, it makes it impossible to enjoy them.
Book #7 is the worst. This author needs new editors and proofreaders. I found myself paging backwards several times, trying to figure out why a character had been replaced by another in the plot, only to find the name or sex had been confused!
Book #7 is the worst. This author needs new editors and proofreaders. I found myself paging backwards several times, trying to figure out why a character had been replaced by another in the plot, only to find the name or sex had been confused!
April 14, 2024
Forbidden in the Falls
OMG. This is a great mystery book. I could not put this book down. I stayed up all night just to finish this book. The suspense and intrigue were amazing. I highly recommend this book a nd this series. Can't wait till the next book comes out. This is a must read mystery.
OMG. This is a great mystery book. I could not put this book down. I stayed up all night just to finish this book. The suspense and intrigue were amazing. I highly recommend this book a nd this series. Can't wait till the next book comes out. This is a must read mystery.
April 22, 2024
Relevant Cases
Except for a few editing problems this crime novel is well written with good character development. In the last week I have read seven of this author's novels. The stories are relevant since the crimes are things we read about or hear on the news. I am looking forward to reading the next book in this series.
Except for a few editing problems this crime novel is well written with good character development. In the last week I have read seven of this author's novels. The stories are relevant since the crimes are things we read about or hear on the news. I am looking forward to reading the next book in this series.
March 31, 2025
Sheriff Spencer has an other murderer in her sights but it all hidden in lies.
A Correction Officer is murdered at home but an outside attacker isn’t coming out with the evidence. So Spencer has to dig deeper. What she finds shocks her But she has to close the case to save a young man
A Correction Officer is murdered at home but an outside attacker isn’t coming out with the evidence. So Spencer has to dig deeper. What she finds shocks her But she has to close the case to save a young man
June 22, 2025
Review
A home invasion went wrong and an innocent man was shot. His wife a teacher has no answers who might have shot him. The sheriff slowly unravels the case and follows her instincts. One lead follows a truck with a bad muffler to the reservation and young Indian boy who owns the truck but he loaned the truck to his friend.
Enjoy
A home invasion went wrong and an innocent man was shot. His wife a teacher has no answers who might have shot him. The sheriff slowly unravels the case and follows her instincts. One lead follows a truck with a bad muffler to the reservation and young Indian boy who owns the truck but he loaned the truck to his friend.
Enjoy
April 3, 2024
Another book in the Spenser Song series. This book had good character development. I am enjoying this series more and more.
Thanks to the author for an ARC of this book, and this is my honest and unsolicited opinion.
Thanks to the author for an ARC of this book, and this is my honest and unsolicited opinion.
April 7, 2024
what a dismal tragedy
Spenser’s life stays complicated.
A shooting in what appears to be a home invasion leaves a man in critical condition and his wife battered.
The evidence doesn’t quite align with robbery.
Spenser’s life stays complicated.
A shooting in what appears to be a home invasion leaves a man in critical condition and his wife battered.
The evidence doesn’t quite align with robbery.
April 10, 2024
Thrilling
This was so hard to put down. The characters are realistic, naive, and manipulative. I hope I don't have to wait to long for the next book to come out because I need my Sweetwater Falls fix. Its so addictive. As always happy reading.
This was so hard to put down. The characters are realistic, naive, and manipulative. I hope I don't have to wait to long for the next book to come out because I need my Sweetwater Falls fix. Its so addictive. As always happy reading.
April 13, 2024
creepy: spoilers
Sometimes the creepiest books are the ones that are too close to what could happen in real life. A teacher preys on and grooms a student to do their bidding…another great story!
Sometimes the creepiest books are the ones that are too close to what could happen in real life. A teacher preys on and grooms a student to do their bidding…another great story!
May 7, 2024
Who is guilty?
Elle Gray has another winner. Spenser Song is having a hard time finding who the killer is. She doesn't get a break until she keeps going back and questioning every one time and time again. This is a great story and a great series. Well worth reading.
Elle Gray has another winner. Spenser Song is having a hard time finding who the killer is. She doesn't get a break until she keeps going back and questioning every one time and time again. This is a great story and a great series. Well worth reading.
May 30, 2024
Forbidden in the Falls (A Sweetwater Falls !mystery Book 7
Twists and turns in another mystery in this series, keeps you turning the pages to find clues to who done it! As with the previous books in the series it continues to grow in keeping the reader ingauged.
Twists and turns in another mystery in this series, keeps you turning the pages to find clues to who done it! As with the previous books in the series it continues to grow in keeping the reader ingauged.
June 10, 2024
The proverbial, couldn't put it down!
Refreshingly clean and wholesome mystery, murder, and mayhem! I like mysteries but dislike copious cursing and sex scenes. However; I am a little upset with the author keeping me from my yardwork!
Refreshingly clean and wholesome mystery, murder, and mayhem! I like mysteries but dislike copious cursing and sex scenes. However; I am a little upset with the author keeping me from my yardwork!
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June 16, 2024Great Read!
This is my 7th book of the Sweetwater Falls series. With each book, I have enjoyed to stories original story line while following the characters growth. Looking forward to the next book!
This is my 7th book of the Sweetwater Falls series. With each book, I have enjoyed to stories original story line while following the characters growth. Looking forward to the next book!
July 22, 2024
A real Lossibility
A novel that relates to life in today's world. The author did avoid job in relating this story to todaysworld.I recommend d this this story to all young people especially those still in school.
A novel that relates to life in today's world. The author did avoid job in relating this story to todaysworld.I recommend d this this story to all young people especially those still in school.
July 22, 2024
A Good Read
This is the 7th book in series I have read, so in a few places it was repetitive. But I like the authors writing and understand it may be in case the reader has not read any of the series or it has been some time since they read the last book.
This is the 7th book in series I have read, so in a few places it was repetitive. But I like the authors writing and understand it may be in case the reader has not read any of the series or it has been some time since they read the last book.
July 30, 2024
love series…but
This book starts off with several errors in grammar. It’s a great book and I really love this series, but there were quite a few errors that could have been easily fixed.
This book starts off with several errors in grammar. It’s a great book and I really love this series, but there were quite a few errors that could have been easily fixed.
September 2, 2024
Wow
When something is too good to be true, it usually is. Spencer will go after anyone she thinks is guilty and the Sweetwater residents are liking some of her arrests less and less.
When something is too good to be true, it usually is. Spencer will go after anyone she thinks is guilty and the Sweetwater residents are liking some of her arrests less and less.
September 19, 2024
Forbidden in the Falls is the story of a teacher who was victim of a home invasion. Or was she?
This is the next episode in Spenser Song series by Elle Gray. Good, easy read. This one kept me engaged and wanting to know how Soenser would get her wo-man.
This is the next episode in Spenser Song series by Elle Gray. Good, easy read. This one kept me engaged and wanting to know how Soenser would get her wo-man.
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October 21, 2024
This one was hard to get through
This is the seventh book in the series. The first six books have painted the sheriff as a astute, logical person. This one almost shows her as a bumbling idiot.
This is the seventh book in the series. The first six books have painted the sheriff as a astute, logical person. This one almost shows her as a bumbling idiot.
December 28, 2024
Great intellectual mystery
Another good chapter in Spencer's story. This time we know the perpetrator but watch Spenser develops the proof. Good character development and an interesting look at the power a teacher can have in a student's life.
Another good chapter in Spencer's story. This time we know the perpetrator but watch Spenser develops the proof. Good character development and an interesting look at the power a teacher can have in a student's life.
February 11, 2025
Good book
Another great book in this series, Sheriff Moon seems to always figure out the bad guy. A shooting made to look like robbery, but then things change drastically. Good mystery in this book.
Another great book in this series, Sheriff Moon seems to always figure out the bad guy. A shooting made to look like robbery, but then things change drastically. Good mystery in this book.
April 2, 2025
Super good
Another great one, with the characters I have grown to love. Well thought out storyline that has just enough mystery with normal life thrown in. This has been an awesome series.
Another great one, with the characters I have grown to love. Well thought out storyline that has just enough mystery with normal life thrown in. This has been an awesome series.
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