Evil doesn’t always stay in its grave…
With The Master and his mistress hiding in the shadows, Charleston PD Detective Ellie Kline resumes the investigation of the dozen bodies found on Tucker Penland’s property. The man who hunted his prey has left behind a horrific mystery that affects the whole police department.Every death tied to Tucker Penland raises more questions than answers, and … more questions than answers, and Ellie must piece together clues to help identify each victim. Their families need closure. So does she.
But she can’t escape the feeling that Dr. Kingsley, the man who kidnapped her when she was fifteen, is still out there, waiting to strike. But what can she do? Her kidnapping case was taken out of her hands, and the new detective wastes no time pointing fingers in her direction. Worse, her colleagues believe she’s obsessed with a ghost.
When a threatening package arrives on her doorstep, a call to Agent Clay Lockwood leads to a startling revelation. No one is safe. Not even one of their own.
A chill-inducing race to right a wrong turns horrifying in Cold Grave, the fifth book of the Ellie Kline Series that will have you believing that there are things much worse than death.
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I received an ARC of Cold Grave in exchange for my honest opinion. Cold Grave By Mary Stone is the 5th book in the Ellie Kline series but the 1st book I have read in this series. Coming in at book 5 without having read the previous books certainly had me a disadvantage but not to such as extent that I was lost. I still very much enjoyed the book. I loved Ellie’s character! She is strong, sure and a top detective but has a vulnerable and soft side too. The story is captivating and moves along fairly well, although, it slowed a bit in the coroners’ office portion. As dead bodies pile up and killers abound, psychological games are played by many. To round the story off, several relationships begin to change shape and blossom. Cold Grave was definitely an interesting and bone chilling read. I look forward to the next as the novel ended with a great cliffhanger. I may have also ordered the previous four novels and intend to dig into them as well. 4/5 stars.
Cold Grave (Ellie Kline Series Book 5) by Mary Stone is a amazing story that I have had the privilege to read. This is book number five and I loved reading all the books in this series they just keep getting better. I highly recommend this story to everyone who loves reading about mysteries and other things .
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book
Evil lurks; killers hide; a hunter has left a mystery. Don’t plan on reading this in quick takes because once you start you won’t be able to put it down!!
I loved the Ellie Kline Series!!! Each book had the same great characters with a different plot, so what’s not to like??
Ellie can be so frustrating, but she’s good at what she does. We have great characters, we have evil characters, with action packed, page turning, twists / turns, that keep you on the edge of your seat! There’s plenty of everything for everyone.
I don’t know what took me so long, but I’m really glad I decided to read this series!
COLD GRAVE, the fifth book in the Ellie Kline series by Mary Stone and Donna Berdel is another intense, suspenseful, spine chilling thriller. This is a page turner from the first page and I love how the relationships between everyone keeps growing.
Tucker Penland may be dead, but he’s left a lot of victims to identify and that’s what Ellie is currently trying doing. When she receives a package containing pictures taken during and after tracking The Hunter all of her, her friends and ACT Agent Clay Lockwood, she notifies Clay in Colorado. Fearing for Ellie’s safety, he immediately flies out to Charleston to protect her and help find the stalker. But the stalker may just be the beginning of Ellie’s newest nightmare.
If you haven’t read the “Cold Case” series by Mary Stone and Donna Berdel I suggest you check it out.
The ending is another cliffhanger leaving you on pins and needles waiting to find out what comes next in the Cold Case series.
I am an ARC member and this is my honest review.
Cold Grave is the 5th book in Mary Stone’s Ellie Kline Series. I actually started reading the series at this book instead of at the beginning and was not disappointed. Ms. Stone’s writing is so good that she weaves in the details from the previous books in such a way that it is easy to keep up with the ungoing story lines with the current ones in the new book and not be at all confused.
This books is full of so many twists & turns that I just kept turning the pages because I couldn’t wait to find out what was coming next. The main character obviously had quite the hard life but she is a tough and strong detective working cold cases in Charleston, SC while still working ungoing cases that still have unanswered questions. These questions could and do put her life and those around her in much danger every day. I will definitely be going back to catch up because I was so intrigued by the characters and what had happened before and what was going to happen next. Mary Stone is definitely on my favorite author list now!
Mary Stone writes another book that is difficult to put doen!! Many twists and turns! Think you know and then yet another turn changes everything! Great book!! Looking forward to the next one!
A REALLY GREAT BOOK. CHARACTERS ARE WELL THOUGHT OUT AND LIKABLE. THE PLOT IS ENGROSSING AND WILL KEEP YOU TURNING PAGES TO THE END. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK AND THE OTHERS IN THIS SERIES
I started this series on Thursday or Friday and immediately started binge reading it in its entirety. I started this new release last night and couldn’t stop reading until I finished around 2:30 this morning!
This series is full of suspense with dashes of conspiracy, romance, crime, intrigue, and family dynamics. Ellie is a great character and lead. She is strong and independent, but also vulnerable to her own doubts and insecurities. We see her open up and be vulnerable in some scenes in this book, but also stand strong and refuse to back down when facing new challenges.
This book has the same characters seeking to hurt Ellie, but perhaps there is also a new harm. Clay has more of a role and I am loving the dynamic he brings to the case and crew. Jacob is back and more present which I love because he is another sibling ish character that has an interesting view and voice for Ellie.
Twisty finds are all over this story and while some predictable events occurred, overall I was surprised by several new finds and have new questions that I can’t wait to see play out..especially with that ending!
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I loved this book and the characters except for the ones I didn’t like, but well written. The story just grabbed me right from the first page and I hated to put it down but not for long. This story was wonderful and tears at you heart at the same time. Be sure to have your tissues right beside you as it is also a heart breaker. I laughed and I cried. It also had a lot of feeling in this story.
I can hardly wait for the next book in this series.
Ellie is working a cold case involving several bodies found in the woods. While working with the Medical Examiner, there are questions about how things were done at the scene and Ellie’s soon left wondering just who she can trust among the police department.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review and I honestly loved it. This is actually the first book in this series that I have read so I do have to go back and read the others in the series. The book’s well-written with well-rounded characters. I really enjoyed the intrigue and the various relationships. I was captured from the beginning and kept enthralled throughout. While I had no problem reading this without the previous books in the series, I’m sure that it would be even better when you read the books in order. I highly recommend this book.
Ellie still feels like she is being followed, and that there is a mole in the police department. She has a new case that brings more questions than answers. She has no idea where her new case is going to lead her, Jillian, Jacob, and Clay. The closer she gets, the more dangerous things become. Can she prove she isn’t imagining things? Who can she really trust? You will have to read the book to find the answers…if they are there. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
NON STOP ACTION…I love this Ellie Kline series and with book 5 Mary Stone has once again knocked it out of the park!
Charleston PD Detective Ellie Kline and her colleagues continue to hunt for The Master, the man who kidnapped Ellie 15 years ago, and his evil protege, Katerina. The Master is a constant threat to Ellie and all the people she cares about. So many questions pop up and Ellie must find the answers. Her suspicions about someone in the Charleston PD not being on the up and up keeps me guessing and I totally believe she is right!
I really enjoy all the supporting characters in this series; Jillian, Jacob and the handsome FBI Agent, Clay.
I found myself flying through this series as I did the Winter Black series. Now I must wait for Book 6 to continue Ellie’s story.
Cannot wait!
Mary and Donna have done it again. Book 5 in the series is another suspense filled thriller that once you start reading you don’t want to put it down . Lots of twists and turns, mystery, action, and more is learned about the great characters. Highly recommended. Cannot wait for the next book in the series to see if Ellie finally gets closure. I received this book as an ARC member and this is my honest review.
Mary Stone has done it again with the story of Ellie Kline ( book5). As was with previous story lines she keeps you interested and unable to stop. Cold Grave is fast paced and has lots of twist and turns for Ellie to work thru. This will leave you waiting anxiously for the next book in this series.
Book five of the Ellie Kline “Cold Case” series is an outstanding addition to the story. One thing I love is that Ellie has grown and changed through the books. She has had to face some very difficult things and has come out stronger. The secondary characters continue to add to the story; her bestie Jillian is a gem and the new guy is a keeper in my opinion. Even Ellie’s mom has become more supportive of her daughter. While you can read this book first, reading in order will be a much more satisfying experience. Enjoy!
I must sound like a broken record ! I love The Ellie Kline Series Book Five Cold Grave by Mary Stone & Donna Berdel .. This Book was so intense and full of action . Ellis ,Clay ,Jillian,Jacob, Dr Faizel ,Fortis were unbelievable trying to protect themselves from a stalker a liar, murderer. That is all I’m writing I recommend this The Ellie Kline Series Book Five by Mary Stone & Donna Berdel
Another amazing job by Mary Stone! Book 5 in the Ellie Kline series does not disappoint. She keeps you on the edge of your seat. I love getting to know Ellie more and more. I can’t wait to see just where Ellie and Clay end up along with how they will catch Kingsley. You won’t be able to put this book down once you pick it up!