The Next Grave

Gives new meaning to no good deed goes unpunished…

The Next Grave, book 6 in the Columbia River series focuses on Rowan and Evan. We met them early on and this time we get to see them do what they do. Rowan and her gorgeous black dog Thor are masters at Search and Rescue. They are recovering from the events of the last book. Evan’s a well respected detective and the two of them have moved into Rowan’s grandfather’s home. 

Rowan and Thor are at a retaining exercise when Evan is called to the scene where he finds his former mentor and current friend, Rod McLeod.  A retired detective with seemingly no enemies. Many people are reeling from discovery. Things get worse when death notification results in the discovery of Rod’s missing daughter. 

This sets off a chase for the person responsible that tests Evan and the team beyond what they think are their limits.  Rowan’s family provide great support as Evan and team race to solve the murder and missing person cases.

This story has a lot of “woman power” with Rowan and the detectives on Evan’s team. They have to find clues where there seems to be none.

So many twists and turns and heart stopping moments. I didn’t know where things were going or how things were going to be resolved. I could not put the story down until I knew what was going to happen.

There was one somewhat incomplete/unnecessary scene. I think I get why it was there but not sure it was needed.

It is a wonderful addition to the series and I cannot wait to see what is next.

Happy Reading!