Say the words…In a dark basement, a cold-blooded killer pits friend against friend, torturing one until the other says the horrible words that will end their friend’s suffering. He’s gotten away with murder for years. Until now…Ellie Kline can’t remember most of her kidnapping when she was fifteen, but that night has shaped her life. Instead of cowering, that horrible night made her strong. … that horrible night made her strong. Determined to prove herself as a cop despite being heir to the Kline fortune, she never backs down, and she never takes no for an answer. When the daring takedown of a suspect catapults her into the spotlight, it earns her a promotion…and the admiration of a killer.
Now a detective assigned to the Cold Case Unit, Ellie is drawn into the mysterious murder of a young, unidentified college-age woman with no missing persons’ report, no leads, and no evidence. Even more shocking is that, while she was tortured extensively, her death was quick. But as Ellie delves deeper, she discovers a startling connection between the woman found dismembered in a park and another Jane Doe case. Is there more?
As hazy memories of her own past begin to surface, it’s not only her family and the brass at Charleston PD who are watching her every move. Someone lurks in the shadows, ready to kill if Ellie’s journey into history gets too close to the cold truth.
A riveting roller coaster ride of a psychological thriller, Cold Truth is the first book of the Ellie Kline Series that will make you consider adding a second lock to your door.
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Cold Truth (Ellie Kline Series Book 1) by Mary Stone is a wonderful story that I have read. This is book number one in this wonderful start to a brand new series. I can not wait to read the next book in this series and I highly recommend this story to all.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book
Here is another bone chilling one for you! About half way in I thought I knew who the serial killer was–I was so very wrong! There are numerous twists and turns as Ellie not only attempts to find the killer in a cold case-but also figure out who kidnapped her at the age of 15–
Ellie wanted to be promoted to detective–but was not taken seriously because of who she was-the daughter of very rich parents. Her partner knew she was serious and also knew she was really good at what she did–of course even he did not expect her to jump off a bridge to catch a perp! That got her promoted–but it only got her sent to cold cases. Not really happy about it-until she met the research person who told her about a case that had been bothering her. Between them they managed to piece together the clues that would give closure to two families–and then realized there were more similar cases!!
This was, at times, hard for me to read–but harder to put down. I purchased the prequel to this one to see how it all began–and am looking forward to reading it!!
A really good start to a new series and my first adventure with Mary Stone. While I am a fan of a series, I’m not a fan when you have to read them all and in order. I prefer them to be stand alone within the series.
I like Ellie most of the time, but I hope there comes a time when she steps back and realizes it can’t always be about her. I love Jacob, but find Nick very boring. Mama is a bit much, but I still hold out hope for her.
There are plenty of cold cases to solve and I’m going along for the ride!
#Ellie #Jacob #ColdCases #Doctor #Pairs
Ellie Kline is an heir to the Kline fortune but walks a different path as a police officer. After being kidnapped at 15 years old, Ellie wanted to find a way to feel strong. When she’s thrown into the spotlight after a particularly daring takedown of a suspect, Ellie earns a promotion and the attention of a killer. As a new detective, Ellie’s assigned to cold cases where she discovers two seemingly unconnected murders of college-aged girls and feels drawn to solving the cases.
I really enjoyed this book. Full of action and intrigue, it pulled me into the world of Ellie Kline from the beginning, keeping me hooked until the end. I’m eagerly looking forward to the next book. I highly recommend this one.
From start to finish this book always had you guessing, and was able to keep me consistency entertained. In the beginning, your instantly emotionally connected to the poor women who were victimized, and left puzzling the pieces together along with the main character, who one might describe as a real ‘spit fire’. Though I’d have to say my favorite part was the very end of book one. The words repeated that seemed to be the cause’ of this whole predicament.
Wow what a new series. I received ARC of this book. I gladly leave my review. This book is a roller coaster of emotion. It makes you want to keep reading. Could not put the book down. This is a thrilling mystery. I can’t hardly wait to see the next book. This is a heart grabbing and mind blowing read.
Thank you Mary Stone and Donna Berdel for an amazing new series. Once I started the book, I could not put it down. Love Ellie Kline and her determination to become a great detective despite all the odds (kidnapped, heir, woman, family, etc.) against her. The interaction between Ellie and her ex-partner Jacob and Nick her supposedly future husband is fun and can’t wait to see who she ends up with. Looking forward to learning more about her new coworker Jillian. Lots of action, suspense, and twists and turns. Was left with a surprising cliffhanger. Looking forward to future adventures of Ellie in this new series.
I am an ARC member and this is my honest review.
Cold Truth (Ellie Kline Series Book 1) by
Mary Stone and Donna Berdel
This is a good series I have to admit at first it was in my opinion slow however, the more I read the more I was hooked. The characters are interesting and I just look forward to reading more ..
The first book of a great new series by a wonderful author! No regrets in reading this one. The touch of humor eases out the darkness!
Cold Truth by Mary Stone and Donna Berdel is the first book in an amazing new series and a real thriller. I was hooked from the beginning and couldn’t put this book down. I may like this series more than Winter Black. This thriller is very intense and full of suspense. Even the interaction between characters is intense. This is a true nail-biting and page turning story.
After being kidnapped and escaping when she was fifteen, Ellie Kline has wanted to be a police officer. She’s fought her parents and the stigma of being a little rich girl, but she’s reached her first goal as a Police Officer. Following a death defying capture of a murderer, Officer Kline finds herself in the spotlight and suddenly promoted to Detective Kline. Ellie is estatic to have achieved her ssoecond goal so quickly in her career. Unfortunately, instead of investigating and solving active crimes, she finds herself relegated to the basement with the Cold Case files. Well, her parents should be happy, she’s no longer on the crime infested streets. Surprise, her first cold case may well lead her into more danger than most patrol officers will find in a lifetime.
The ending is surprising cliffhanger that will have you on pins and needles waiting for the next installment. I’m definitely sitting on those pins ‘n needles looking forward to the next installment in the Ellie Kline series. I am an ARC member and this is my honest five+ star review.
New series by Mary Stone. Definitely not disappointed and looking forward to the next book.
This story starts off at a fast pace and doesn’t slow down. It is great!!! Poor Ellie, who is a police officer to the horror of her parents who are very rich, finally makes detective after a video goes viral of her saving a criminal in the river. She is very excited until she finds out she is put in the basement on cold cases. This story shows what determination can do for a person no matter what their background is. LOVED this story!!! I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. Can’t wait for the next one.
It’s thrilling, suspenseful and exciting! This story will keep you on the edge of your seat from the beginning until the last page is turned. From jumping off bridges to confronting suspects, Ellie is enjoyable to follow. The police department doesn’t really know what to do with her and her mother is against her career choice but this doesn’t slow her down. The cold case she attacks with a vengeance opens up old memories that might harm her in the end. Read this book and have a thrilling ride to the end.
I loved this story, I started reading and it kept me intrigued until the very end. I love the characters and care what happens to them. I can hardly wait until the next book in the series is in my kindle.
Thank you to the author and publisher for my advanced review copy. All opinions and thoughts are my own.