A suspense/thriller cozy mystery with a touch of romance.
The fourth installment in the Kirkus Reviews, National Indie Excellence Awards and Publishers Weekly award-winning series by USA Today Best-selling Author, J. J. Cagney:
The first victim rolls out of a rain barrel.
Soon, Cici Gurule dreams of other women’s attacks, thanks to visions from her dead twin. The victims’ watery graves torment … thanks to visions from her dead twin. The victims’ watery graves torment Cici, feeding her growing fear of water.
The killer targets Cici’s congregants and friends, taunting her and her lover, Detective Sam Chastain. Sam partners with the SFPD to investigate the widening web of assault, death, and pain… all while Cici struggles with the choices she made in Chaco Canyon.
When the killer lures a teen girl from her family, Cici and Sam’s desperation to identify him becomes critical. But the clues, from the disappearance of Sam’s ex-lover, to a cat with a chilling message for Cici, are leading them further from the truth, rather than toward saving the kidnapped girl.
Fans of Agatha Christie, Addison Moore, and Molly Fitz will love A Revelation of Death.
★ WHY READERS CAN’T PUT DOWN THE REV. CICI GURULE’S MYSTERIES ★
“The prose is…sublimely concise. An exhilarating entry in a thoroughly enjoyable series.” — Kirkus Reviews
“Written in a clear, distinct style, Padgett (J. J. Cagney) uses the prose to elicit tension and emotion and creates a tense, fast-paced story. — The BookLife Prize
“An exciting mix of murder, mayhem and romance featuring a heroine who is one tough cookie in a book that packs a powerful punch–emotionally and action-wise–right through to the climactic ending.”- IndieReader
“Vivid, alluring, and heart-wrenching, Alexa Padgett’s A Pilgrimage to Death is every reason I love mystery. A breathtaking tale.” – Darynda Jones, New York Times Bestselling Author
“A Pilgrimage to Death was an edge-of-my-seat thrill ride that kept me guessing all the way through. Alexa Padgett weaves an intricate and enthralling tale, with relationships that run deep, and mystery that does the same. This was an all-around fantastic story, and I’m excited to read the next books in the series.” – Allyson Lindt, USA Bestseller
Hold on to your hat, this story is fast paced and really gets your blood moving. – Joanne Hampton, Goodreads Review
“Oh my goodness. I absolutely loved this story. I couldn’t stop reading. Cici always manages to find trouble…” – Bec, Goodreads Review
“This story is filled with what makes the dessert Southwest so beautiful and terrifying. Truly one of the best books in the series.” – Suzy Sims, Goodreads Review
“I love the Character Cici. This Author really knows how to deliver a thrilling read.” – Nanajoesten, Bookbub Review
“You’re not going to find this kind of absorbing, engaging, enticing suspense anywhere else, so grab this one today!” – BookAddict
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A Revelation of Death by Alexa Padgett is a fantastic story that I have read. This is book number four in this fantastic series that I have loved reading and can not wait to read more from this author. I highly recommend this story to everyone who loves reading about suspense and cozy mysteries in their stories.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
The author of this series will have you hostage before you know it once you enter into this one. Intrigue will be big and large in this one. Visions soon pop in your head very good with descriptions. A killer after CiCi so her and detective Sam that they are having to find a solution before the end comes. I was turning the pages in anticipation seeing what was in store.
This was a really well written book with interesting twists and turns and I would recommend it to all. The characters were well developed and the dynamic and growth was great. I loved it and I could not put it down!!
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Cici and Sam are back in book four of the Reverend Cici Gurule series and this series just gets better and better with each book. In this book, Cici is still recovering from her injuries and Sam is nursing her along. When Cici starts having nightmares and getting messages from her dead twin sister Cici and Sam go into investigative mode. This is a fast paced, intense read filled with mystery, suspense, action, twists and an attention grabbing story that had me captivated from the first page until the last.
I’ve read several books written by Alexa Padgett; she has done a great job at writing a good book; she is becoming one of my favorite authors. I can’t wait to read more of books her books.
The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.
I loved the characters.
I received a free copy of this book via booksprout and I’m voluntarily leaving a review.
I really enjoyed reading it. It was full of suspense and kept me reading until I finished it. I look forward to more by this author
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This mystery series is amazing! Well written, great characters, I found it difficult to stop, just one more chapter…Although this book can be read as a standalone, it is best read in order so you can get the backstory of the characters, although, not necessary. The characters and story are well developed enough where you can catch on and enjoy the book…but trust me, you’ll want to go back and read the others if you haven’t already. In this book, a serial killer on the loose and the story moves you through twists and turns that kept me guessing and was nicely and neatly tied up at the end with nothing left unanswered. Just the right amount of love, tenderness and romance included, which completely makes the story all the more engaging, Since there are never any spoilers in my reviews, I leave you here with this is a MUST READ for any and every mystery lover. I received a complimentary copy to review and this is my honest opinion.
I’ve read other books by this author and I must confess, this book, written so it can be read as a standalone, is so much better if it’s read with the other books in the series. The main character, Reverend Cici, is a great character that has developed over the course of the series as not only a really cool reverend but a kick ass heroine! She has been caught up in some really unique situations and come out cool as a cucumber. In this book, she finds that a family from her congregation has suffered the loss of their wife and mother to what appear at first to be a tragic accident. But things quickly prove that there’s more to the story and Cici finds herself smack dab in the middle of another macabre mystery. She continues to feel a psychic connection to her dead twin, who gives her clues to follow- somehow leading her closer to the next victim but also to the killer. Can Cici stay out of danger and still solve the crime?
I find the writing style of this author to be highly entertaining. I enjoy her books because they are original, with exciting plots and very well thought out characters. This book does not disappoint- just don’t start it unless you have some time to enjoy it. Thumbs up!
Amazing book! In a nutshell, Sam and Cici solve mysteries and find a solution to their feelings for each other. But there’s a lot more to the book than that.
This book has scary bits, but not so much it should give you nightmares. Well, maybe if there’s a large orange cat wandering your neighborhood. You ought to think twice before approaching it even if you’re a cat whisperer.
After a while, even cops look suspicious, as dead body after dead body turns up.
The input for solving mysteries from Cici’s twin sister is always welcome. It’s a shame that it knocks Cici for a loop every time. Did you know her twin is dead?
If you’ve ever thought about your nightmares, and wondered if they were typical nightmares, you need to compare them to Cici’s. You’ll come up gasping for air, I promise. Scary! And then her real life becomes every bit as scary and dangerous.
Sam keeps her going. He’s her rock. She’s his. They’re in love.
I Voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book
I have read each of these books and they just keep getting better and better! Being a twin myself, I could understand how Cici and her sister have that ‘special bond’ now in death as they did in life. This story has some tense moments in it, and Cici and Sam have some moments of their own, plus some things that need to be worked out. I can’t wait for the next one! I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
A young wife is found drowned in a rain barrel. Someone is targeting young women. Sam Is a detective and Cici is a minister who have been dating for years. Cici had a twin sister that died, but gives Cici visions that help find criminals. This novel gets you enthralled from the beginning. A lot of suspense and drama leads to an exciting conclusion. I highly recommend this series.
A fantastic mystery that grabs you from the first page to the last. Its a fast past read with epic scenes, the scenes are written so well that I can picture them in my minds eye. This is a real page turner with twists and turns that keeps you enthralled with this read. I definitely recommend this captivating read. Its a must read.
Shauna Joesten
A Revelation of Death is an intense read that kept me glued to my seat with wanting to know who was killing these people and why. It starts out with a bang and never lets up from front to back. I just love Cici, Sam and her dogs. I can just see Cici trying to walk these dogs. Yeah well Cici is letting Sam have that pleasure at the moment as she broke her leg when she was on vacation.
Cici is having dreams about women who are drowning. Cici gets these dreams or visions from her dead twin sister Aci. Aci helps Cici and Sam solve murder cases. This killer is attacking Cici’s congregation. Cici and Sam hopes to catch the killer before he kills again. Can Cici and Sam find the identity of the killer? Will they solve the case before it is too late?
I have read all of the Reverend Cici Gurule Mysteries novels and loved each and every one of them and would recommend each book to anyone who loves a great mystery story. Each story was so much better than its predecessor. Each story has its share of suspense and mystery with more than enough twists and turns to keep the pages turning.
This series is so good! Exciting characters, enduring love, bad guys, good guys, and so much more! Cici I was a reverend of a congregation and her boyfriend was an agent of the FBI, and was brought together through Aci, Cici’s deceased twin sister. Her sister still gave her vibes when Cici was in trouble and it seemed like most the time there were people getting murdered around Cici I and Sam. Exciting crime solving. This series is at the top of the list to read, you won’t be disappointed!
What a fabulous series! A Revelation in Death is the fourth book in the Cici Gurule Mystery. While this is a stand-alone novel, I highly recommend reading the series in order for greater reading pleasure.
Cici is recovering from injuries sustained from previous events (see Book 3 An Artifact in Death). Sam is on vacation prior to a new law enforcement job and is spending his time assisting Cici in her recovery. Both get sidetracked when one of Cici’s congregation drowns at home in a freak accident. As she and Sam dig deeper, they uncover a serial killer. As the stakes rise, so does the body count.
J. J. Cagney writes a methodical, suspenseful romance that is easy to follow, yet keeps the reader immersed in the story and wondering who is behind the gut-wrenching evil in their small town. When the mystery is unraveled, the conclusion is concise and all questions are answered. A 5-star novel!
Loving the mystery vibe of this series and with each book it just gets better and better. Cici is trying to test her limits while solving the crimes that keep piling up around her
I really enjoyed this book. I had no idea Alexa was behind this pen name. I’m so glad I read this because it was really good. Right from the first page, it kept me glued to my seat. I was hooked right away. I’m definitely going to be reading the previous books in this series now.
I voluntarily reviewed this after receiving a free copy.
Reverend Cici is still recovering from the trauma of being chased through Chaco Canyon by Russian hitmen. She is grappling with her injuries, her fear, and questioning her own actions to survive. Cici starts having nightmare’s of a young woman being stalked and killed. Sam is by her side, just as shook after his daring rescue of her. They think they may have a little down time to recoup before Sam starts his new job with the FBI. A parishioner of Cici’ s is found drowned in a rain barrel, Sam steps in to help mentor the new detective through the investigation. What initially looks like an accident quickly becomes a hunt for a twisted serial killer. A killer who is hidden, but has his evil eyes trained on Cici. Another edge of your seat story that is hard to put down. I cried, I cheered, I sighed. Good character driven story, with twists and turns to keep the reader guessing. This can be read as stand alone, but he reader will appreciate the characters more if follow the series. Cici and Sam are characters worth following, characters worth falling in love with. I received an advanced reader copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Reverend Cici is recovering from her nearly death experience. His friend detective Sam won’t let her alone. But when they get involved in a series of murders revealed by nightmares Cici suffers, will they solve the mystery or will be they Ben in real danger again? Will Cici and Sam finally face their feelings and have a chance together? A gripping story with a great end.