Grave Demands (Maddie Graves Mystery 14)

Todd Winthrop, the man who tried killing Maddie when she first returned to town, is up for trial. Maddie and Nick have been called to testify, but before that happens, they have to solve an eerily similar murder.

Shelby Capshaw was blonde, young, and her body was discovered close to Nick and Maddie’s house. She’s killed in the exact manner Todd’s previous victim died, which could be enough to cause reasonable doubt.

Nick is determined to make sure Todd gets what’s coming to him, and that includes a life behind bars. Before that happens, Shelby’s murder needs to be solved and another killer must be removed from the street.

The working theory is that the killer has ties to Todd and is trying to influence the outcome of his trial. Nick doesn’t have enough leads to point him in the right direction, though. He’s going to need a little help from his psychic girlfriend.

Nick and Maddie are a determined team. That doesn’t mean death won’t come stalking and tear them apart.

They’re getting close to the finish line. They believe they simply need luck, love, and strength to win the race. Unfortunately for them, even that might not be enough.