The Sheriff Bet Rivers Mystery Series by Elena Taylor

ALL WE BURIED

Interim sheriff Elizabeth “Bet” Rivers has always had one repeat nightmare: a shadowy figure throwing a suspicious object into her hometown lake in Collier, Washington. For the longest time, she chalked it up to an overactive imagination as a kid. Then the report arrives. In the woods of the Cascade mountain range, right in her jurisdiction, a body floats to the surface of Lake Collier. When the body is extricated and revealed, no one can identify Jane Doe. But someone must know the woman, so why aren’t they coming forward?

Bet has been sitting as the interim sheriff of this tiny town in the ill-fitting shoes of her late father and predecessor. With the nightmare on her heels, Bet decided to build a life for herself in Los Angeles, but now it’s time to confront the tragic history of Collier. The more she learns, the more Bet realizes she doesn’t know the townspeople of Collier as well as she thought, and nothing can prepare her for what she is about to discover.

Book Details:

Genre: Mystery
Published by: Crooked Lane
Publication Date: April 7, 2020
Purchase Links: Amazon | Barnes & Noble | BookShop.org | Goodreads | Penguin Random House

A COLD, COLD WORLD

Now In Paperback!

The world felt pure. Nature made the location pristine again, hiding the scene from prying eyes. As if no one had died there at all.

In the months since Bet Rivers solved her first murder investigation and secured the sheriff’s seat in Collier, she’s remained determined to keep her town safe. With a massive snowstorm looming, it’s more important than ever that she stays vigilant.

When Bet gets a call that a family of tourists has stumbled across a teen injured in a snowmobile accident on a mountain ridge, she braves the storm to investigate. However, once she arrives at the scene of the accident it’s clear to Bet that the teen is not injured; he’s dead. And has been for some time . . .

Investigating a possible homicide is hard enough, but with the worst snowstorm the valley has seen in years threatening the safety of her town, not to mention the integrity of her crime scenes – as they seem to be mounting up as well – Bet has to move fast to uncover the complicated truth and prove that she’s worthy of keeping her father’s badge.

A Cold, Cold World is nominated for a Foreword INDIES Award, Best Mystery of 2024 (winner announced early June)

Book Details:

Genre: Police Procedural, Mystery
Published by: Severn House
Publication Date: August 6, 2024
Book Links: Amazon | Barnes & Noble | BookShop.org | Goodreads | Severn House

Praise for ALL WE BURIED:

“Well-crafted . . . Taylor skillfully sets the scene, describing the distinctive local landscape [while] the introspective, conflicted Bet proves her mettle. Readers will look forward to her next outing.”
~ Publishers Weekly

“This spooky and suspenseful story should be a must-read for fans of Lisa Unger, J. A. Jance, and Julia Keller.”
~ Booklist

“Extremely hard to put down . . . Would recommend this to anyone who loves mystery thrillers.”
~ San Francisco Book Review

“This book stands apart due to its smart, thoughtful protagonist and its richly layered setting in the remote Washington wilderness.”
~ Midwest Book Review

“A thrilling start to a mystery series.”
~ BookTrib

Praise for A COLD, COLD WORLD:

“Readers who appreciate the strong woman police chief in Linda Castillo’s Kate Burkholder books or the vivid landscapes of Craig Johnson’s Walt Longmire mysteries will appreciate Taylor’s riveting crime novel.”
~ Lesa Holstine, Library Journal Starred Review

“Taylor perfectly captures the tension and determination of a small town sheriff facing down an isolating blizzard while racing against the clock to solve a murder and save a missing child. Sheriff Bet Rivers will be your new favorite character”
~ Lisa Gardner, #1 New York Times bestselling author

“A terrific ensemble cast in a total immersion setting! Fans of CJ Box and Julia Spencer-Fleming will adore this novel – it’s whipsmart, completely cinematic, and full of heart. Not to be missed!”
~ Hank Phillippi Ryan, USA Today bestselling author of One Wrong Word

“Sheriff Bet Rivers is back with a suspenseful and shrewdly plotted story of deadly small town secrets . . . Think Longmire meets Yellowstone”
~ James L’Etoile, award winning author of Dead Drop and Face of Greed

“Tense and divinely atmospheric, this is the perfect book to curl up with on a cold winter’s day”
~ J.L. Delozier, author of the multi-award-winning mystery, The Photo Thief

Author Bio:

Elena Taylor spent several years working in theater as a playwright, director, designer, and educator before turning her storytelling skills to fiction. Her first series, the Eddie Shoes Mysteries, written under the name Elena Hartwell, introduced a quirky mother/daughter crime fighting duo.

With the Bet Rivers Mysteries, Elena returns to her dramatic roots and brings readers much more serious and atmospheric novels. The series introduces Collier, Washington, with its dark and mysterious lake, tough-as-nails residents, and newly appointed sheriff with her sidekick Schweitzer, an Anatolian Shepherd.

Elena is also a senior editor with Allegory Editing, a developmental editing house, where she works one-on-one with writers to shape and polish manuscripts, short stories, and plays. If you’d like to work with Elena, visit www.allegoryediting.com.

Her favorite place to be is at Paradise, the property she and her hubby own south of Spokane, Washington. They live with their horses, dogs, and cats. Elena holds a B.A. from the University of San Diego, a M.Ed. from the University of Washington, Tacoma, and a Ph.D. from the University of Georgia.

Catch Up With Elena Taylor:
www.ElenaTaylorAuthor.com
Elena’s Blog: The Mystery of Writing
Amazon Author Profile
Goodreads
BookBub – @elenataylorauthor
Instagram – @elenataylorauthor
X – @Elena_TaylorAut
Facebook – @ElenaTaylorAuthor

Tour Participant Reviews:

‘I liked this mystery, ALL WE BURIED. For me, the best part was the setting, a small town in the Cascade Mountains of my native Washington State. Although this is a fictional town, I feel like I’ve been there, fenced ethnic cemeteries and all.’
~ Book Reviews From an Avid Reader

‘I loved reading A COLD, COLD WORLD because the authors vivid writing style had me in the snow with everyone else. I can’t wait to read the first book in the series and hopefully many more!’
~ Catreader18

‘The setting for [A COLD, COLD WORLD] is a fictional town in the Cascade Mountains of my own Washington State. The novel contains a good balance of police procedure and personal character story. A good police procedural for readers who like one set in a unique location with dire extenuating circumstances.’
~ Book Reviews From an Avid Reader

‘A COLD, COLD WORLD was so much fun to read!! The plot was twisty and intertwining, the setting was snowy and isolated, and the characters were endearing and relatable (even the bad guys!!) Then again, Elena Taylor (Hartwell) always writes the best characters!’
~ Cozy Home Delight Book Reviews

‘I loved ALL WE BURIED and the introduction to Bet… The setting and characters were well written and one of the best mystery books I have read this year so far! The story is fast paced enough and you keep entertained and guessing to the very end!’
~ Country Mamas With Kids

‘Author Elena Taylor kicks off a promising series… All We Buried takes readers on a journey as the new sheriff in town embarks on an action-packed investigation full of twists.’
~ Novels Alive

‘All We Buried… with its engaging and relatable new female sheriff, remote mountain setting, and intricate plot, it was absolutely unputdownable. Elena Taylor has zoomed to the top of my list of favorite mystery writers.’
~ Guatemala Paula Loves to Read

‘I loved the police procedural parts which Bet and her very small team handled well. All We Buried is a solid start to the series, introducing the place and characters. I really enjoyed A Cold, Cold World and both books kept me very engaged. The pace was fast and it was exciting. I look forward to more Bet Rivers stories.’
~ Books of my heart

‘As someone who lived most of her life in Washington State, the setting of ALL WE BURIED drew my interest. But the story is what kept me glued to the pages. A little creepy, suspenseful and full of mystery.’
~ drinkscoffee_readsbooks

‘All We Burried by Elena Taylor is an engaging thriller. The book is surrounded deep in mystery. Talk about a deep read! This particular mystery is a multi-layered one. Readers will be on edge and in suspense as they follow Bet and her townsfolk in this exciting mystery.’
~ The AR Critique

‘This crime novel is a perfect mix of police work and relationships. All We Buried is an excellent start to the Bet Rivers series!’
~ Catreader18

‘I am definitely a fan. ALL WE BURIED was a total page-turner! There was action, unpredictable twists, and lots of suspense. This well-written police procedural, crime thriller was a captivating read and I would highly recommend it!’
~ dianas_books_cars_coffee

‘The author really knows how to write a compelling mystery about being in a frozen and cold lake based area where it is hard to get everywhere normally and a storm makes it 10 times worse. It made A COLD, COLD WORLD much more interesting… Great writing overall by this author and I can not wait to read the next book by the author.’
~ Country Mamas With Kids

‘I’m a sucker for a police procedural and this one was well done. ALL WE BURIED is the first in a series, so I quickly added the second to my TBR. Give it a look!’
~ benjaminbradleywrites

‘A COLD, COLD WORLD is another great story full of intrigue, mystery and suspense! I really enjoyed this second book in the Sheriff Bet Rivers Mystery series. I love that Schweitzer the dog was back too! I’m ready for more adventures!’
~ drinkscoffee_readsbooks

‘All We Buried: This is a suspenseful, intriguing and twisted book. If you like mountain town/lake setting with police procedurals and intriguing characters, read this book.’
~ reviewsbyrudra

‘A Cold, Cold World: There were many layers to this story. I felt so invested in this book. The investigation/ police procedural is spot on.’
~ reviewsbyrudra

‘All We Buried: I enjoy small town settings as I’m from one myself. The more I read about Collier and the secrets the people kept, the more I became immersed. I was captured from the start and as things got darker and the suspense grew, I settled in for the ride. And thoroughly enjoyed it.’
~ fuonlyknew

‘A Cold, Cold World: This book delivered on all of my likes. So glad it’s a series so I can get tangled up in the next mystery.’
~ fuonlyknew

‘In ALL WE BURIED the writing created a vivid image – the author created a picture of the WA mountainous country in my mind. False clues and distractions will hold your interest. I’m curious to see what will happen next with Bet!’
~ bookwormbecky1969

‘Elena Taylor writes characters well, and the story comes together like a perfect puzzle. ALL WE BURIED was another excellent mystery, and I want to read more of Taylor’s work. When a story pulls you in from the start to the end, it shows you’ve found an author who writes books you don’t want to put down.’
~ Why Not? Because I Said So Book Reviews

‘All We Buried – A lot of great suspense and nice edge-of-your-seat writing! The one thing loved was the setting and the descriptions. I love books that can make me feel like I am right there and this one did!’
~ Wall-to-wall Books

‘A COLD, COLD WORLD – This book was fantastic! It was so much fun to read. It was very exciting every step of the way. From snowstorms to murder, this book is top notch!’
~ Wall-to-wall Books

‘In A COLD, COLD WORLD, A snow storm is brewing – it’s expected to be an epic storm. No power. Check. Falling temps. Check. Blocked roads. Check. Little cell service. Check. A snowmobile accident. Check. More disastrous situations. Check. A body…. It will be “a battle against the unknown – both man and Mother Nature.” Taylor continues to write vividly – descriptive language paints a strong, clear picture, making unforgettable visions.’
~ bookwormbecky1969

‘In A COLD, COLD WORLD, Sheriff Bret Rivers faces several significant challenges: a dead body, a snowstorm that complicates her investigation, and a deputy whose wife is nine months pregnant. What’s a girl to do? She must solve the mystery quickly… I thoroughly enjoyed the novel.’
~ Books R Us

‘ALL WE BURIED is a story that grabs you from the beginning. This author’s work is simply phenomenal. She keeps you on the edge of your seat. This is a story not to be missed.’
~ elaine_sapp65

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Book Formats: ePub, Print
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Giveaway: There will be a tour-wide PICT Giveaway
More: According to the author The Sheriff Bet Rivers Mystery Series does not include: Excessive Strong Language, Graphic Violence, Explicit Sexual Scenes, or Rape. However, readers may encounter content that is considered to be another trigger situation. Generally the content is considered to be no more than PG-rated content.

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